House Sitting in South Russell
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Top rated South Russell house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Chloe stayed in our home and took excellent care of our dog over the Holidays this year. She was communicate and sent a lot of photos to keep us updated. We are very lucky to have found Chloe so we could enjoy our vacation.”

“If you're like us, we look for care providers with multiple reviews so we have a better idea of who we're hiring. But everyone needs to start somewhere, and this time we decided to give someone a chance who hadn't received reviews yet; boy did we luck out. Jaina did a fantastic job looking after our 80 pound loverboy, Luca. She stayed in our home while we were away five days, and both he--and our home--were well taken care of. He even got a daily walk (in winter, no less!). Jaina is who you want in a sitter: responsive, reliable and kind. She provided daily updates and photos of our dog, too. We would hire her again, and suggest you do too before people catch on and her rates go up.”

“Audrey was great with our dogs, they loved her hanging out and playing with them. The check in pictures put me at ease they were in good hands. Will book again with Audrey.”

“Ebony was so kind and helpful throughout my dog baby's visit. She sent me tons of photos and updates while she had my baby. Baby(my dog) was well taken care of threwout her stay with Ebony. I'm so grateful for her, as she took my booking last minute since I had an unexpected family emergency come up. I will definitely use Ebony again in the future seeing as how amazingly she took care of what I consider a family member to me.”

“Sandy was wonderful to work with. She came over ahead of time to go through instructions, which I really appreciated. While we were away, she sent updates and photos that gave me total peace of mind. She truly went above and beyond in caring for our dogs, and when we got home they were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Our home was also left clean and exactly as we left it. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Sandy again and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable dog sitter.”

“Dalvane was an incredible dog sitter. He watched our two dogs and a cat for 8 days. One of dogs can be particularly hard to deal with and by the end of the week Dalvane was his best friend. The house was left clean and everyone was happy. Dalvane was very communicative and willing to go the extra mile to make the dogs happy. I highly recommend Dalvane's services.”

“Makenna is very responsible and always on time. We used her during my doctor appointments. She is experienced with dogs and both my dogs love her. I will definitely hire her again when we come back in town!”

“Margaret took excellent care of our dog while we were away for a long weekend. She kept us updated with pictures and messages and gave our girl lots of TLC while we were gone. She was dependable and gave us peace of mind to enjoy our vacation. We will definitely use Margaret again when we need a pet sitter!”

“Devaney was amazing with our high energy/high anxiety pitty mix. We were so nervous to leave because last time when we didn’t have a sitter (just intermittent walker/feeder) she tore up the place with anxiety. Devaney sent me frequent updates and pictures all weekend and we even came home to a very clean apartment. She gave my cat lots of loving as well! 10/10 recommend and will be booking with her again!”

About: I've taken care of dogs since the age of 10. Neighbors, Friends and Family have relied on me to check in, feed, walk and play with their pets. I currently work from home, I can take care of your pet ANYTIME. Non Smoking household, no children present, dogs allowed on the couch. Oral medication administrated if needed. I have a fenced in yard and two friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. I can easily put your dog in a play room if needed with soft music playing and lots of toys
About: Everyone in my family has had pets and ive walked dogs for a few people and seen my sister pet sit! Ive stayed with my friends cat a few times and have also cat sat my coworkers cat and i love animals and being outside so id love to take them on long walks to the park and get the energy out! I am a part time student and i work as a barista! I only work 25 hours a week early in the morning so ill have a flexible schedule that lets me help multiple times a day if needed! I can give them treats for good behavior! I have a pet friendly car if we need to take trips. I dont plan on having them in my home but i have my own apt so i know how to take care of others spaces and i can follow all the instructions given! If something comes up i can handle it!
South Russell pet parents share their Rover experiences
Margaret took excellent care of our dog while we were away for a long weekend. She kept us updated with pictures and messages and gave our girl lots of TLC while we were gone. She was dependable and gave us peace of mind to enjoy our vacation. We will definitely use Margaret again when we need a pet sitter!

This was my first time using Rover for our new adoptee Ernie who's been having some separation anxiety. We were in town for a wedding and needed someone to sit with him while we were away and Erin was great! He's initially lightly territorial when new people arrive at his "home" but warmed right up to Erin. She was wonderful with him and a really nice person and would definitely recommend her.

Caroline did a wonderful job taking care of Molly! She was responsive and sent updates and photos throughout the day. She made sure Molly was safe and comfortable and met her every need! Molly was happy and healthy when we returned home, and our home was clean and secure. We will definitely use Caroline again!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in South Russell is $50
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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 Russell average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
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 Russell on Rover as of Jan 2026 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 Jan 2026, there are 954 house sitters in South Russell. 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 Russell house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in South Russell have an average of 15 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 Russell.
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 Russell 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.









