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“Jessi was great! I felt at ease knowing she was taking care of my little Joey. She sent lots of pictures and updates and was very communicative . We’ll definitely be using her again!”
“I was very happy with Alex. She obviously took great care of my critters. Nahla was excited to go for a walk with me, and she didn’t want to go before! When we had our meet and greet, Nahla was enthralled with Alex and Simba came up and gave her a kiss! He only gives me kisses!!! That kind of clenched it for me. She sent a few photos and stayed in touch. I will use her again if she’ll have us.”
About: I was raised alongside German Shepherd’s and other animals from the time I was born. I was taught at a very young age how to care for and respect animals. I personally don't believe a house is a home without a pet. I've cared for animals my entire life. Friends and family call me the animal whisperer. I am available for drop-in visits or an extended walk in the evenings and weekend to give you peace of mind while you are away from home. I take my German Shepherd and Miniature Dachshund for extended walks daily. I have a 17.5 year old rescue cat I've had since he was a kitten. He requires daily medication that I give him, as well as special medicated food.
“Cannot say enough how great Jennifer is. She housesat for Daisy after a few months and Daisy warmed back up to her right away. The house is left immaculate and Daisy gets taken care of like I would!”
“Christopher continues to take excellent care of our girl, Zoey. He follows our instructions well, keeps us updated twice daily (sometimes more) and sends plenty of pictures. We plan to continue having Christopher take care of Zoey in the future.”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our 13-year-old Teddy. He’s a gentle giant, but also a bit anxious when left alone — so finding someone who could put him at ease was really important. Sarah did exactly that. From the moment she met him, she was kind, calm, and reassuring, and Teddy took to her immediately — which, in turn, put us at ease. Sarah was attentive, loving, and clearly has a special way with dogs. She sent thoughtful updates and sweet pictures and was always a great communicator. On top of being a wonderful caretaker for Teddy (our top priority), she also took excellent care of the house, truly going above and beyond in every respect. We would absolutely use her again and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a sitter who is warm, responsible, and completely devoted to the pets in her care.”
“Melissa and Nicholas kept us updated with daily communications and pictures. Upon returning the pets were comfortable, which is a good indicator that they were comfortable with Melissa and Nicholas. Everything was clean, linens were washed, which was nice after a long travel day. They took care of the house as if it was their own. Our babies have unique routines, and Melissa and Nicholas didn't blink about accepting the challenge.”
“Jesse went above and beyond in caring for our boys. She sent us videos and pictures everyday and was very communicative. Even with a last minute change in plans, she accommodated us with ease. We felt confident that we could enjoy our vacation and will definitely be working with her again in the future!”
About: I have been pet sitting , including house sitting, since high school! I love all animals and have experience with dogs and cats of all ages! I have taken care of special needs animals before as well - including medication injections and senior care. I’m entering my final year of graduate school so I am beginning a phase of most writing my dissertation and other computer work! Because of that I have a very flexible schedule! I’m happy to work with you to ensure a situation that works best for your pets! For any check in services (dog walking/check in visits) I will provide message communication upon entering and leaving the house! For stays at your house I will communicate throughout the stay to update you on how your pets are doing!
“Our dogs loved Jennifer when they met and we felt totally comfortable leaving them in her care! She provided lots of updates on how things were going while we were gone and we came home to two happy dogs :)”
“Megan is wonderful! Kind, loving and nurturing! She took amazing care of our pups and kept me updated while away! I recommend her 100%! I will certainly book with Megan again!”
About: I have taken care of multiple dogs for both my friends and family. My experience ranges from small dogs to BIG dogs, including watching and taking care of multiple at a time. I work from home full time so if the need is to watch a pet for a few hours, a whole day or a whole week or more I am very flexible and can do my full time job from anywhere with internet. I unfortunately cannot care for pets in my home as my family has allergies but I am happy to care for them over at your house, make sure they feel comfortable, loved and make sure they aren’t alone for long periods of time.
About: I had dogs growing up that I was in charge of taking care of. I have a great cat that I've cared for for 10 years. I've house sat and pet sat multiple times. I'm reliable, communicative, and ethical. I moved to this area last year and have been a stay at home mom. I'd like to start earning my own income again and I like the flexibility of gig work like this. Some days I may have my two children with me (ages 6 and 2). Others, I'm available without them. Along with your request for my services, please indicate if you are uncomfortable with my children tagging along. I can provide care at your pet's home. I can handle big and small dogs alike. I will make sure they get the exercise and affection they need while also attending to the basics.
“Renata is amazing with pets! She stayed at our home for two days to care for our dog Koa, our kitty Tiny, and our bunny. She did a great job, sent pictures and updates, and we enjoyed our trip knowing our fur babies were safe and cared for:) I highly recommend her. Thanks so much Renata🙏🥰”
“Cassidy did a wonderful job taking care of our golden doodle for a week while we were out of town. She took him for walks, gave him lots of love, and sent us daily pics. She also brought in our mail, packages, and put out the trash cans on trash day. She is very pleasant to work with and a good communicator. Our family will definitely be asking her for more pet sitting and dog walk visits in the future!”
“Abby was amazing with our animals! She stayed with them for 10 days while we were out of the country and in every picture she sent, all of our animals looked happy and relaxed and were snuggled up with her :) She also handled our large, anxious pit bull mix super well and he seemed very comfortable with her! She kept our home very clean. I would highly recommend her services and will definitely be reaching out to her for our future sitting needs. Thanks Abby!”
“Heather was fantastic! Very good at communicating and giving us updates on our dog while we were away. Felt like our dog was in good hands with her and will definitely be using her again in the future!”
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Lyle M.Star Sitter
“Lyle was fantastic! Frequent messages and pictures about our dogs and went above and beyond in their care. Wouldn't hesitate to book him again!”
Jessi B.
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“Jessi was great! I felt at ease knowing she was taking care of my little Joey. She sent lots of pictures and updates and was very communicative . We’ll definitely be using her again!”
Alex C.Star Sitter
“I was very happy with Alex. She obviously took great care of my critters. Nahla was excited to go for a walk with me, and she didn’t want to go before! When we had our meet and greet, Nahla was enthralled with Alex and Simba came up and gave her a kiss! He only gives me kisses!!! That kind of clenched it for me. She sent a few photos and stayed in touch. I will use her again if she’ll have us.”
Amy P.Star Sitter
“Amy P has an amazing rapport with people and pets. I have often described her to people as being a dog whisperer. She is amazing at getting dogs to respond to instructions. She is also very gentle and compassionate. In short, Amy would be the person I would want to take care of my pets.”
Jennifer D.Star Sitter
“Cannot say enough how great Jennifer is. She housesat for Daisy after a few months and Daisy warmed back up to her right away. The house is left immaculate and Daisy gets taken care of like I would!”
Christopher O.Star Sitter
“Christopher continues to take excellent care of our girl, Zoey. He follows our instructions well, keeps us updated twice daily (sometimes more) and sends plenty of pictures. We plan to continue having Christopher take care of Zoey in the future.”
Sarah E.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our 13-year-old Teddy. He’s a gentle giant, but also a bit anxious when left alone — so finding someone who could put him at ease was really important. Sarah did exactly that. From the moment she met him, she was kind, calm, and reassuring, and Teddy took to her immediately — which, in turn, put us at ease. Sarah was attentive, loving, and clearly has a special way with dogs. She sent thoughtful updates and sweet pictures and was always a great communicator. On top of being a wonderful caretaker for Teddy (our top priority), she also took excellent care of the house, truly going above and beyond in every respect. We would absolutely use her again and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a sitter who is warm, responsible, and completely devoted to the pets in her care.”
Melissa Z.Star Sitter
“Melissa and Nicholas kept us updated with daily communications and pictures. Upon returning the pets were comfortable, which is a good indicator that they were comfortable with Melissa and Nicholas. Everything was clean, linens were washed, which was nice after a long travel day. They took care of the house as if it was their own. Our babies have unique routines, and Melissa and Nicholas didn't blink about accepting the challenge.”
Jesse Z.
“Jesse went above and beyond in caring for our boys. She sent us videos and pictures everyday and was very communicative. Even with a last minute change in plans, she accommodated us with ease. We felt confident that we could enjoy our vacation and will definitely be working with her again in the future!”
Victoria V.
“Victoria is an AMAZING animal lover and dog mom, and anyone would be lucky to have her look after their pets! I know that she takes extremely good care of her own dog, and all the pets she has looked after (including but not limited to cats, lizards, dogs, and even horses!). I have know Victoria for over a year, and it has always struck me how good she is with animals - she is attentive, intuitive, and caring with all animals, and clearly cares very deeply about all animals’ physical and mental wellbeing. Your pets would be in very good hands with her!!!”
Josie S.
“Josie was great. She sent pictures of Opal every day. She left my house in perfect condition and it was so pleasant coming home to a clean house. I definitely recommend Josie.”
Jennifer H.Star Sitter
“Our dogs loved Jennifer when they met and we felt totally comfortable leaving them in her care! She provided lots of updates on how things were going while we were gone and we came home to two happy dogs :)”
Megan F.
“Megan is wonderful! Kind, loving and nurturing! She took amazing care of our pups and kept me updated while away! I recommend her 100%! I will certainly book with Megan again!”
Christina J.Star Sitter
“Christina was wonderful! She went above and beyond and always communicated in a timely manner. We will definitely book with her in the future.”
Carmen S.
“Carmen has watched my dogs, Iris and Leia, on multiple occasions, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provided. She has always been very reliable, especially when I need a pet sitter on short notice. One of the things I love most about Carmen is how attentive she is to our dogs and how she prioritizes their safety and well-being. Having someone like Carmen watching my dogs while I’m away gives me peace of mind knowing they’re in great hands. I highly recommend Carmen—she is a phenomenal dog sitter!”
Grace A.
“Sarah did a wonderful job walking our 2 dogs while we were on vacation. My mother is in her 80's and can house sit them, but we had no one to walk the dogs. Sarah took great care of them, took them for long walks and they loved her! I would highly recommend Sarah to watch, walk or care your dogs. James C”
Renata U.
“Renata is amazing with pets! She stayed at our home for two days to care for our dog Koa, our kitty Tiny, and our bunny. She did a great job, sent pictures and updates, and we enjoyed our trip knowing our fur babies were safe and cared for:) I highly recommend her. Thanks so much Renata🙏🥰”
Cassidy M.
“Cassidy did a wonderful job taking care of our golden doodle for a week while we were out of town. She took him for walks, gave him lots of love, and sent us daily pics. She also brought in our mail, packages, and put out the trash cans on trash day. She is very pleasant to work with and a good communicator. Our family will definitely be asking her for more pet sitting and dog walk visits in the future!”
Abby R.
“Abby was amazing with our animals! She stayed with them for 10 days while we were out of the country and in every picture she sent, all of our animals looked happy and relaxed and were snuggled up with her :) She also handled our large, anxious pit bull mix super well and he seemed very comfortable with her! She kept our home very clean. I would highly recommend her services and will definitely be reaching out to her for our future sitting needs. Thanks Abby!”
Heather M.
“Heather was fantastic! Very good at communicating and giving us updates on our dog while we were away. Felt like our dog was in good hands with her and will definitely be using her again in the future!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Lyon on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 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 Aug 2025, there are 1,348 house sitters in South Lyon. 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, 89% of South Lyon house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in South Lyon have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Lyon.
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 Lyon 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.
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