House Sitting in South Toms River
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1. Tara T.
“Tara is the most caring and knowledgeable person I know with animals! She truly is passionate about caring for our furry little friends and does so with ease and compassion. I get all my animal advice from her whenever I need assistance and it’s always extremely helpful. Look to Tara for your pet’s needs!”


2. Kasper C.

“Kasper is incredibly trustworthy and reliable with great communication. They stayed in my home while i was away for the weekend and made sure i was always updated & the dogs (and a lizard) were thoughtfully cared for”


3. Jennifer D.

“Jen is beyond awesome!!! filled in for us at the last minute when we needed it most. super responsive, kind, fun, sweet, and caring to our most beloved little dog. 10/10 can’t recommend her enough !”


4. Katey R.


“Katey was amazing with our babies! She was very communicative and sent pictures during her stay. Booking again for a longer trip! Would absolutely recommend!”


5. Thaddeus T.
“Thaddeus has been my dog walker for Petunia (english bulldog) for the last couple of years. I couldn't be happier with his care! Petunia is always well cared for. He is very reliable and always sends me updates via pictures and videos--she always looks so happy! I highly recommend Thaddeus to anyone looking for a dog walker.”


6. Alexandra G.
“Alexandra would be an amazing dog sitter! Her love for dogs goes all the way back to when she was a toddler. We have two dogs of our own and she LOVES to spend time with them, care for them, and shower them with lots of love. Alexandra is a full time college student, attending Penn State University and works a part time job while she’s home. She is very responsible, reliable, and a very hard worker. She will certainly make your dog top priority !”


7. Laura B.

“First time using Laura for house sitting. She took excellent care of both my Pickles and my home during my 7 day vacation keeping me updated regularly and sending photos every day. Will definitely be using Laura if I’m going away again.”


8. Marissa T.

“If I could give Marissa 10 stars, I would. From the moment we met at my home for the "meet and greet", I felt at ease and my anxious almost 2 1/2 year-old Yorkie took to Marissa right away. Unfortunately, he's not very socialized with people or other dogs. Marissa was great with him from the moment they met. I had to have surgery, and unfortunately, I had to be at the surgeon's office at 7:00 am, which is 1 1/2 hours away so I had to leave my house by 5:30 am. When I mentioned to Marissa that she had to be here at 5:30 am, she didn't hesitate for a moment. She was not only punctual, but knowing I was extremely nervous about getting there on time, she arrived 10 minutes early. Marissa is very sweet and caring, and Harley was a happy boy with her here. I will definitely have Marissa stay with him again should I need to use a sitter in the future. If anyone is searching for a pet sitter in this area, I highly recommend Marissa! Thank you again, Marissa from Harley and Harley's Mom! ❤️”


9. Samantha R.
“Samantha is a reliable, trustworthy, and loving dog walker and sitter. She has cared for a number of dogs in our community and has a proven track record that has led to the highest reputation. She genuinely cares for not only the dogs, but for the families who enlist her services.”


10. Veronica S.
“Veronica is the best! She has babysat and walked my dog for the past year! My Dexter gets so excited to see her! He is always well taken care of!”


11. Dawn M.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better person than Dawn to care for my Shih Tzu and cat when I needed help. Dawn was not only incredibly responsible, but also genuinely loving and attentive to their unique needs and personalities. It was clear that she treated them as if they were her own. She gave regular updates and was thoughtful about their routines. I came home to two happy, well-cared-for animals, and I can't thank her enough for the peace of mind she gave me. Dawn is truly someone I trust, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing a dependable and caring pet sitter.”


12. Caitlyn Q.


“Caitlyn was such an amazing person to work with. We unexpectedly fostered a puppy, and Caitlyn stepped in and up with short-notice to ensure that not only our puppy, but our adult dog, senior cat, and home were cared for while we were away. She sent photos and videos, and showed them tons of love and affection in our absence. A true, caring, pet professional.”


13. Sheli P.

“Sheli was great! We needed help on short notice, and our dogs can be a challenge. She was on time, communicated with us about how they were doing, and took great care of our babies!”


14. Brittney M.
“I have 2 English bulldogs, one is a senior, 7 years old and one is a puppy 8 weeks old. Brittney has provided drop-in care for both of them. They both warmed up to her right away as she showed them love! She even tidied up and took out our trash! Highly recommended for your fur needs!”


15. Jake T.
About: I've grown up surrounded by animals (lived on a farm). I love Pitbull and all kinds of cats. I volunteer with Paws For Cause, we help raise money to shelters, donate our time working to clean and care for all the animals. Buring high school I walked dogs for a little extra cash and would be happy to get back into it. I'm currently a full-time student, I also am a full-time over night stocker at walmart. I have a few hours in between my classes at OCC and would love to stop in and look after your pet or even walk a dog for an hour or so. As I've said before I'm an over night worker. I can watch you pet during the day at your house and leave at night for working and come back during my hour lunch if that's something you are looking for. I can try and work my schedule around yours and what you need. I'm great with animals and would keep your furry friend busy. I love walks and would enjoy getting to know your four legged friend. We would probably become selfie buddy's and of course I can keep you informed of all that happens during our time together with photo and text messages. Your house would look just the way you left it. Taking care of your furry friend also means keeping them clean and happy and I'd be happy to help.


16. Charlotte S.

“Charlotte just stayed at our house for 8 days to take care of our puppy. She was amazing, didn’t mind assisting with some house sitting things like mail and garbage as well and our dog was so well loved and take n care of. This was such a game changer for us - having someone able to stay with our dog in her safe space and we will be hiring Charlotte again soon. Thanks Charlotte!”


17. Allison J.

“Allison was absolutely amazing! We needed care for our two dogs while we were away for the weekend. She came over beforehand on short notice to meet us and our boys. She was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and made us feel very comfortable knowing she would be staying in our home. During the weekend, Allison kept me updated regularly with messages and photos! She was also very helpful when I asked her for a few favors like turning on our sprinklers and grabbing a package. When we got home after the stay, our house was in perfect condition as Allison even wiped the counters and tidied up a bit! Our two dogs were also very happy and I can tell they were very loved while we were away. I will 100000% reach out to Allison again and cannot recommend her enough! Thank you Allison!”


18. Rodney B.

“Rodney did an excellent job taking care of our dog while we were away. He kept us updated with messages and with pictures and we felt very comfortable with his services. I would highly recommend Rodney to anyone that needs a dog sitter. If ever I need a dog sitter again Rodney is the one I would call”


19. Lisa Marie S.

“This was the first time we had a sitter stay at our house to care for our dogs and cats. From the moment we met Lisa we had no doubt that we could trust that she would give our fur babies the love and care that we give them. She did just that and more. Kept us updated several times a days with pictures of them which made us so happy. She left our house spotless and the dogs & cats loved her. Would definitely hire Lisa again to stay with our gang, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great pet sitter!”


20. Rita F.

“I'm so glad we found Rita. It was so nice to see the dogs run right over to her and bring a toy. ROVER TESTED......DOG APPROVED 😄”
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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 Toms River on Rover as of May 2025 was about $63 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 602 house sitters in South Toms River. 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 Toms River house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in South Toms River have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 2 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 Toms River.
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 Toms River 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.
