House Sitting in South Effingham
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1. Kaden F.


“Kaden took wonderful care of our dogs and our home. The dogs were happy At the meet and greet meeting Kaden asked questions that would help him to best care for our pups and be respectful of our home. We will definitely ask him to care for them again!”


2. Faith S.

“Faith is absolutely excellent! She took arrived on time and stayed with my kitties the whole time. She sent plenty of pictures and videos. I’ll definitely be using her again.”


3. Elizabeth M.


“We are so happy with the care, attention and communication we got from Elizabeth! She was comfortable handling our 3, sometimes rowdy, pups and sent frequent pics and updates. We will definitely request her again! Top notch!!”




4. Tony C.
“Tony has been dog sitting our two dogs for us for the past few years. He is very interactive with our dogs always wanting to play with them. Tony makes sure our dogs are happy and active. He truly loves being around dogs and animals. Tony frequently sends pictures and/or videos of our dogs having fun and playing throughout their stay with him. We know the dogs are in good hands with Tony whenever we go away.”


5. Hilda N.

“Hilda stayed at our house and watched our dog and cat. She was wonderfully professional and as a bonus a wonderful house sitter as we came home to a cleaner house than we left it! I would not hesitate to hire her again.”


6. Dawn L.

“We adore Dawn ! So thankful for her in our lives . She has allowed us to have peace of mind when it comes to the comfort , care and safety of our animals .”


7. Hallie B.
“Hal is wonderful with pets!! While I was away she took care of my beagle, even going the extra mile and taking him to the vets for an ear issue!! Well worth the money and reassurance!!”


8. Ashley M.

“Ashley did another great job staying with our golden, Pearl. Nice to have the piece of mind that Pearl is being well taken care of AND that the house will be left clean and tidy. Thanks Ashley! We will definitely be in touch when we go on our next trip! Dave and Kelley”


9. Trie M.

“Trie was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond for my pup!”


10. Heather S.
“Heather Shackford is the best pet caregiver i’ve ever met, she’s caring towards animals and loves spending time with them. She Is respectful and nice and she won’t ever leave your pet feeling unwanted !”


11. Hannah C.
“Hannah was very easy to work with and she seemed to have lots of fun with the pups!”


12. Amy L.

“Amy was great! She was prompt in her arrival and really seemed to enjoy the animals and they her! She sent us lots of pictures and communicated with us about how the animals were doing while we were gone! Really happy to find her as a petsitter!”


13. Chelsea C.
“Chelsea is a very good pet person, she has a lot of experience with different types of animals over the years. She is very loving and caring and treats them like her little children.”


14. Julie K.
About: I’ve taken care of animals for as long as I can remember dogs, cats even bunnies and guinea pigs, i love animals they are gentle and sweet and easy to talk to. I’m currently a stay at home mom to my little one year old so I am always available days nights or weekends whenever you need. If bringing your animals here I can provide bowls for food and water you can bring your own if you would like. It’s a pretty open concept house, we have locks on cabinets so your little fur balls can’t get in


15. Kimberly A.

“Took wonderful care of my dog and kept me updated on how things were going and sent pictures. Very responsive and responsible. Definitely would recommend Kimberly and will use her again!”


16. Melissa N.
About: My name is Melissa. I was born and raised in Maine. Animals have been a part of my life since the day I was born and they hold a special place inside my heart. Animals bring a certain joy to life that humans can’t. I feel it is so important to take such good care of our fur babies because they depend on us. I am respectful, loyal, professional, responsible, loving, and nurturing. I currently have 2 cats of my own and have had many dogs over the years. It is my guarantee that your fur babies will get the utmost respect, love, attention, and care they deserve. I have experience in reptiles, chickens, bunnies, and horses and would gladly help out with those requests. Please feel free to reach out for details! I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon! I currently am a stay at home mom to 4 kids—2 of which live with us full time. We are busy; however, I pride myself in being super flexible to the best of my abilities!! My yard is not fenced in so any flight risks will need to be trained well or have a leash and/or a stake brought with them. We do have an invisible fence and the appropriate collar so if you’d like, I can use that as well. I also know an EXCEPTIONAL dog trainer so if you need one, please reach out for details! :-) I do have 4 kids and one cat so all I ask is that your fur baby be good around both kids and cats (or at least not torture them haha). Regardless, this is a very fur-friendly home with lots of love to give to our fur guests. :-)


17. Nishat R.

“My husband and I one hundred percent recommend Nishat! She was communicative, professional but personable, and very quick to respond when my husband and I were desperately making last minute sitting plans for our big pup Oliver and cat Dexter! At the meet and greet, it was immediately clear that Nishat is an animal lover and during the few days she took care of our fur babies, the pictures and videos she sent made it clear our little ones were in safe and loving hands! Thank you, Nishat! Whatever pets and pet parents you take care of are lucky to have you!”


18. Abigail D.

“Abigail was great.. She sent pictures regularly, kept me updated if one wasn't feeling good, cause I changed food. Definitely recommend and will have her watch our babies regularly when we need a sitter!”


19. Kelsey V.

“Kelsey was so great with Zuzu and very considerate of her needs and desire for cuddles haha. I would definitely recommend her for your baby for check ins or as a sitter!”




20. Jordan T.
About: Jordan Tripp here graduate of Saint Joseph's College of Maine class of 2015. I care for every dog as if it’s my own. Making sure the dog gets a good exercise and healthy diet to keep strong healthy and happy! Doing any and everything to ensure the dogs safety, while making sure owners are updated and informed of changes and plans you so spend the day with the dog. Ensure to have different activities both inside and outside to be prepared for different weather situations as they may change in the same day. I am a young athletic active mature and respectful dog lover. Currently work at the jetport working early mornings, allowing me the entire day to entrain and bring positive company to your four legged companion. I'm home majority of the day to interactive and keep the K9 entertained for most the day instead of being in the house alone like most dogs while their owners are out for work for the day. Working early early mornings gives me afternoons and early evenings to walk or bring your dog to exercise to keep them upbeat and attentive as well as a great listener. I care for every dog as if it’s my own. Making sure the dog gets a good exercise and healthy diet to keep strong healthy and happy! I have a big yard on a private road that isn’t driven on at all so the dog will have plenty of room to be free and not worrying about cars or people distracting the pup.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Effingham on Rover as of May 2025 was about $60 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of May 2025, there are 92 house sitters in South Effingham. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of South Effingham house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in South Effingham.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. South Effingham house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
