House Sitting in South Orange
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“Bree was amazing with Ludo and Bowie! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures while we were away for a long weekend. Left the house spotless and even ran the laundry. The pups obviously enjoyed their time and perked up when I mentioned Bree's name. Thank you! Will absolutely book again.”


“Sasha did just a great job of keeping our pets safe and snuggled while we were away. Our dog and shy cat love her, and she keeps us updated throughout :)”


“Great sitter! Sent me tons of pictures & updates. He took great care of my spoiled baby! So glad I’ve found a sitter I can trust!”


“Left our three musketeer pups for the weekend, 2 of which are senior and one that requires a bit of extra assistance. We got the cutest and most detailed updates of our pups, and could tell how well taken care of they were while we were gone. Can’t wait to have Stephanie watch and walk our fur babies again next time!”


“Anya and El are so very kind and caring. They took excellent care of house sitting and caring for our puppy. They followed our directions and went beyond to enrich our puppy’s world, taking her to dog parks, on hikes, to Petco and lots of walks. They consulted and were generous with their time. They even bought treats and a recommended collar. We highly recommend them!”


“Jon was great. I had to schedule last minute and he took great care of my dog. Sent photos making me feel comfortable while I was away. I’ll definitely work with him again.”



“Marli is our preferred cat sitter, and we continue to be repeat customers. It’s easy to see that Marli genuinely loves cats and enjoys spending time taking care of my two girls. She sends numerous photos at every feeding, which we looked forward to receiving. She did house sitting with my two girls for 8 days. Everything ran smoothly like usual. Duchess and Maya can’t wait until the next time we go on a trip so that they can spend more time with Marli.”


“Jennifer did a terrific job of taking care of my two dogs while I was gone for the week. She stayed at my house and sent me plenty of photos of the dogs so my kids wouldn’t miss them. I highly recommend her services to others, and I look forward to using her services again in the near future.”


“Veronica was absolutely wonderful with my babies! She went above and beyond, from picking up new toys and treats for the girls, to taking them on adventures, and doing everything she could to make them comfortable and happy. I received a ton of pics and videos and it was easy to tell how happy my Lily and Bella were with Veronica's care. I highly recommend Veronica for your pet sitting needs.”


About: I have been taking care of pets my entire life including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, bunnies, amphibians, horses and other small animals (however I am happy to learn how to take care of new species as well). I have been volunteering at various animal shelters and rescues for 5 years and also have experience in a veterinary medicine setting. I am a pre-vet student and love animals more than anything! I am currently working part time, so I have lots of free time to care for your pets. I am available on weekdays and weekends and am generally very flexible. I have lots of experience with animals and the most important thing to me is making sure they are safe and comfortable. I will do my upmost to make sure your pets are happy and well cared for.

“We had an excellent experience with Victoria as our dog sitter. She took great care of our dog, Bear, ensuring he was fed, walked, and happy during our time away. Victoria was professional, reliable, and communicated with us regularly, providing updates and photos of Bear. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. We felt completely at ease knowing Bear was in such good hands. We highly recommend Victoria to anyone in need of a caring and responsible dog sitter.”


About: I was a soldier in my country, I took my dog training course and worked with many breeds. I really like sharing my time with pets and I will take care of them as if they were my own. I work part-time and I want to share my free time with pets and take care of them as if they were my own and pamper them so that they feel good with me until they return home. I have an empty backyard which I could use for the care and much more of your pets with the greatest security and more confidence

“Katrina is a true animal lover who was great with my hyper 45-lb hound mix Sage. She's been on a couple of walks and one overnight housesit. I trust her to keep Sage (an unpredictable bolter when spotting squirrels) safe on the leash and reliabily show up for each walk, even accommodating last minute schedule changes. Katrina took good care of my house while we were gone and even picked up some bone shards that could have been a choking hazard. To top it all off, I got a selfie of Katrina & Sage snuggling in bed. Sage will be looking forward to her new caretaker's return soon.”



“Milena took great care of our corgis during our first trip without them in two years, sending frequent photos and comments. Thank you for the peace of mind!”


“Me and my babies had such a great experience with Neemah ! Oh, my animals loved her and she was there for everything that they needed and more. She was also amazing at giving me updates to keep my mind at ease while I was away. Would definitely recommend her services and will definitely be back!”

“Emily was fantastic with our puppy. She sent pictures and updated us on how the day was going. Our dog was immediately comfortable with her and they had a great day together!”


“Janayah took excellent care of my pup, gave her all the attention she needed and went above and beyond, with great communication with updates and when things were needed. Absolutely would recommend!”


About: What sets me apart is my ability to be both caring and dependable in moments that require real attentiveness—something I’ve developed through years of working in community programs, internships, and leadership roles. Whether I was leading a team project, supporting a friend, or organizing events through my cycling club, I’ve always been someone who shows up fully and handles responsibility with care. I bring that same energy to pet care—tuning into each animal’s needs, whether it’s keeping up with an energetic puppy or being patient with a senior pet. I’m calm, communicative, and take pride in making both pets and their owners feel secure and understood. As a recent grad preparing for law school and transitioning into the workforce, my schedule is relatively flexible—especially during the weekdays. Pet care has been a grounding and fulfilling part of my routine. It gives me the chance to stay active, present, and connected in a meaningful way while balancing studying and professional goals. I genuinely enjoy the rhythm of it, and I treat every booking with the same level of care and responsibility I bring to my academic and work commitments. Whether I’m in my home or yours, I treat every pet like they’re my own. I love making sure everyone—pets and people—feels comfortable, safe, and at ease. That’s something I’ve really practiced through leading Catching Wind, the cycling and wellness club I started in college. Creating a space where people felt welcomed, supported, and looked after—whether they were riding for the first time or just needed community—taught me a lot about patience, attentiveness, and how to care for different needs. I bring that same approach to pet care. I listen closely, follow instructions, respect your space, and aim to create an environment where your pet feels loved, relaxed, and understood.

About: I’ve been crazy about pets my whole life—raised with two dogs who taught me love and duty, now sharing my days with a feisty cat and keeping up with my family’s three silly pups. I’m here to pamper your furry friends: epic walks in the reserve park, tons of playtime, big cuddles, or just kicking back together. Cats? I’m their brushing and snuggle champ. Baths or meds? Show me how, and I’m all over it. I get a kick out of every pet’s little quirks! Note: my cat’s a lone wolf, so I can’t host at home. Drop me a line to chat about your pet—I’m pumped to give them the fun and care they’ll totally adore! With a super flexible schedule, I’m here to care for your pet like it’s my own! Available all day Mondays and Fridays, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays after 3 PM, I handle feeding, grooming, and awesome long walks in the reserve park. Need something extra, like giving medication or providing more attention during stressful times? I’ve got it covered. Weekends available upon request. I live for animals and their happiness, with a sharp eye for what they’re feeling. I pick up on stress signals and tweak my care to fit them perfectly, creating a peaceful vibe where they can just be themselves. Whether it’s a burst of play to lift their spirits or a quiet moment to ease their mind, I tune into their world and make it better.

About: With lifelong experience, I offer personalized care for all pets big or small. Skilled in puppy training, senior pet care, and handling even the toughest personalities. As a remote college student and entrepreneur, I have a highly flexible schedule, and I am generally available almost 24/7 unless I have a prior commitment. . I follow all owner instructions, maintain a clean environment, ensure safety, give attention, and monitor the pet’s health and behavior. I love all animals. .
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Breanna R.Star Sitter

“Bree was amazing with Ludo and Bowie! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures while we were away for a long weekend. Left the house spotless and even ran the laundry. The pups obviously enjoyed their time and perked up when I mentioned Bree's name. Thank you! Will absolutely book again.”


Sasha M.
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“Sasha did just a great job of keeping our pets safe and snuggled while we were away. Our dog and shy cat love her, and she keeps us updated throughout :)”


Jay G.

“Great sitter! Sent me tons of pictures & updates. He took great care of my spoiled baby! So glad I’ve found a sitter I can trust!”


Stephanie D.Star Sitter

“Left our three musketeer pups for the weekend, 2 of which are senior and one that requires a bit of extra assistance. We got the cutest and most detailed updates of our pups, and could tell how well taken care of they were while we were gone. Can’t wait to have Stephanie watch and walk our fur babies again next time!”


Anya G. S.Star Sitter

“Anya and El are so very kind and caring. They took excellent care of house sitting and caring for our puppy. They followed our directions and went beyond to enrich our puppy’s world, taking her to dog parks, on hikes, to Petco and lots of walks. They consulted and were generous with their time. They even bought treats and a recommended collar. We highly recommend them!”


Jon E.
Star Sitter


“Jon was great. I had to schedule last minute and he took great care of my dog. Sent photos making me feel comfortable while I was away. I’ll definitely work with him again.”




Marlita M.

“Marli is our preferred cat sitter, and we continue to be repeat customers. It’s easy to see that Marli genuinely loves cats and enjoys spending time taking care of my two girls. She sends numerous photos at every feeding, which we looked forward to receiving. She did house sitting with my two girls for 8 days. Everything ran smoothly like usual. Duchess and Maya can’t wait until the next time we go on a trip so that they can spend more time with Marli.”


Jennifer A.

“Jennifer did a terrific job of taking care of my two dogs while I was gone for the week. She stayed at my house and sent me plenty of photos of the dogs so my kids wouldn’t miss them. I highly recommend her services to others, and I look forward to using her services again in the near future.”


Veronica D.

“Veronica was absolutely wonderful with my babies! She went above and beyond, from picking up new toys and treats for the girls, to taking them on adventures, and doing everything she could to make them comfortable and happy. I received a ton of pics and videos and it was easy to tell how happy my Lily and Bella were with Veronica's care. I highly recommend Veronica for your pet sitting needs.”


Molly K.
“Molly loves animals more deeply than any other human I have met. She expresses this love through deep empathy and caring for the well being of animals under her charge. She is an undergraduate biology major planning on attending veterinary school and as such has a wealth of knowledge on keeping pets healthy.”


Victoria B.


“We had an excellent experience with Victoria as our dog sitter. She took great care of our dog, Bear, ensuring he was fed, walked, and happy during our time away. Victoria was professional, reliable, and communicated with us regularly, providing updates and photos of Bear. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. We felt completely at ease knowing Bear was in such good hands. We highly recommend Victoria to anyone in need of a caring and responsible dog sitter.”


Irlanda P.
About: I was a soldier in my country, I took my dog training course and worked with many breeds. I really like sharing my time with pets and I will take care of them as if they were my own. I work part-time and I want to share my free time with pets and take care of them as if they were my own and pamper them so that they feel good with me until they return home. I have an empty backyard which I could use for the care and much more of your pets with the greatest security and more confidence


Katrina D.

“Katrina is a true animal lover who was great with my hyper 45-lb hound mix Sage. She's been on a couple of walks and one overnight housesit. I trust her to keep Sage (an unpredictable bolter when spotting squirrels) safe on the leash and reliabily show up for each walk, even accommodating last minute schedule changes. Katrina took good care of my house while we were gone and even picked up some bone shards that could have been a choking hazard. To top it all off, I got a selfie of Katrina & Sage snuggling in bed. Sage will be looking forward to her new caretaker's return soon.”




Milena C.


“Milena took great care of our corgis during our first trip without them in two years, sending frequent photos and comments. Thank you for the peace of mind!”


Naeemah S.Star Sitter
“Me and my babies had such a great experience with Neemah ! Oh, my animals loved her and she was there for everything that they needed and more. She was also amazing at giving me updates to keep my mind at ease while I was away. Would definitely recommend her services and will definitely be back!”


Emily Z.Star Sitter

“Emily was fantastic with our puppy. She sent pictures and updated us on how the day was going. Our dog was immediately comfortable with her and they had a great day together!”


Janayah J.

“Janayah took excellent care of my pup, gave her all the attention she needed and went above and beyond, with great communication with updates and when things were needed. Absolutely would recommend!”


Travian M.
“What I think makes Trey special is his ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for those who have the pleasure of coming into his space. His nurturing and caring nature often has a lasting positive impact which many find to be rare in our society today. Trey is extremely susceptibility to change, embracing every obstacle by always putting his best foot forward to create a positive environment. Trey’s rampant curiosity makes him one who is always willing to learn and strive for greatness in his work. His willingness to learn over the years has crafted a well-rounded young individual, an individual that is responsible, dependable, positive, strategic, personable, passionate, and ready for all that is placed in front of him.”


Justine B.
“Justine BP took care of my big boy (Theo, 50 lbs of love) for few walks and also few hours during days. She went outside a lot with him, she took long walk and make sure he had fresh water and food when needed. She make sure that everything was ok in the house to be secure for Theo. When Justine is there, I know everything will be good and under control. Theo is missing already her goodfriend!”


Darius G.
About: With lifelong experience, I offer personalized care for all pets big or small. Skilled in puppy training, senior pet care, and handling even the toughest personalities. As a remote college student and entrepreneur, I have a highly flexible schedule, and I am generally available almost 24/7 unless I have a prior commitment. . I follow all owner instructions, maintain a clean environment, ensure safety, give attention, and monitor the pet’s health and behavior. I love all animals. .
Over 84 pet parents in South Orange have booked house sitting
South Orange pet parents share their Rover experiences
Samiyah did a great job watching my dogs, Debo and Sadie, while I was out of town from Thursday to Wednesday. She was reliable, respectful of my home, and kept me updated with messages and photos throughout the stay, which I really appreciated. She followed all instructions as requested and made sure both dogs were well cared for during my time away. I came home to everything in order and two well-looked-after dogs. Her professionalism and communication made the entire process smooth. I would definitely book Samiyah again and recommend her to anyone in need of a dependable and trustworthy sitter.

Mark was amazing! He showed up right on time, gave plenty of updates while we were away and overall made my pup feel safe and happy. So grateful to have had him sit for us and highly recommend him.
Steven was absolutely amazing…100%! I couldn’t ask for a better experience…10 day stay at my house. Will be booking again. Thank you Steven!

Christian is a great pet and house sitter. My dogs enjoyed their time with him. He sent plenty of updates and pictures, so I knew he was taking good care of my pups. Highly recommend his services!

We haven't used a sitter for our dog in years so we were anxious to leave her for our trip, but after the first day we felt so reassured and didn't worry at all for the rest of our trip. Anya did a great job, communicated often, and our cat and dog felt really comfortable with her.

Naeemah did great with Diesel! I was gone for a couple of days and she was able to deal with the Diesel zoomies. I’m glad she took such great care of him!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in South Orange is $55
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in South Orange average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Orange on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $55 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 16,777 house sitters in South Orange. 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, 83% of South Orange house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in South Orange have an average of 13 years of experience. 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 Orange.
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 Orange 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.
