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1. julie w.
“I can’t say enough good things about Julie! She was professional and took amazing care of my pups (and fish) while we were out of town. Before her overnight stay she even came to meet me and the pups and brought them treats. I have no doubt they were well taken care of and will absolutely use her devices again in the future!”
2. Colleen O.
“Colleen was definitely a God send, she took excellent care of our Great Dane staying with him during our 7day vacation. She went above and beyond making sure to send us pictures to reassure us he was ok. Duke will definitely be seeing more of her.”
3. Alec B.
“Alec was amazing! He was great at communicating and sending pictures of our two dogs. He made sure they were fed, taken out routinely and loved on. He also left our house cleaner than we left it! I would highly recommend Alec to anyone looking for a pet sitter.”
4. Tea M.
“Tea did an amazing job taking care of my babies. I had never been away from them before since they where born and I was able to spent my weekend away without worry. I would 100% recommend booking her if you need your pets taken care of.”
5. Alexis W.
“Alexis was friendly and helpful with my dog and with my pet chickens. Thorough and thoughtful and authentic. Great sitter that actually spends time with your pup!”
6. Nicole A.
“Nicole was amazing! She took care of my fur babies better than I do and left the house better than she found it. I got updates every day without having to ask for them, which was great since this was my first time using Rover and I was nervous. Will absolutely be hiring her in the future.”
7. Skye K.
“Skye was referred by a friend whom I put great faith in as a pet owner. I could not have been more pleased with the service she provided and the cleanliness in which my home was left when she finished. She stayed in touch and sent pictures that were very much appreciated. Hope to see her again soon!”
8. Jeremy W.
“Jeremy did a great job. We had some communication issues at first but we got those worked out. He even watered my plants for me and made sure the outside chickens and geese had water while we were gone. Our dogs seemed happy and healthy when we returned. <3”
9. Heather B.
“Heather was amazing with our dogs! She would send pics to let us know everything was going well. She went above and beyond! I will be using her again.”
10. Shaea S.
“Shaea has watched our little senior pup at least 5 times now!! She is the absolute perfect sitter!! She comes early, she even stays late to spend more time with Sonny before we get home!! She keeps the house so tidy, she send daily text updates with pictures. I know Sonny is in such good hands with her, she has been such a blessing to us. Highly recommend her for anyone needing a pet sitter, she is the best!!!! I honestly can’t give enough praises!!”
11. Mitchelle C.
About: I’ve been taking care of animals since I was a kid! I have 3 of my own. I’m very aware of the specific care each animals needs. I’m familiar with giving medications and keeping on a set schedule. I have 2 pets of my own so I know how important it is to keep them on a schedule. I’m also familiar with giving medication, food and other needs. If you have any specific needs please don’t hesitate to tell me! I can crate your dogs, walk them, play with them and keep them company.
12. Preston S.
“Preston would not only love, care, and protect your pet but would make sure your dog gets what it needs in fitness nutrition and help you train your pet to be more well mannered in public and with other dogs!”
13. Jalin G.
“Jalin grew up on a big dairy farm and has always had 2 dogs in her life since she was 3 years old. Amongst all the cows, chickens, cats, goats and pigs! She’s an animal lover for sure. She currently has 3 dogs and takes them to the vet and for walks and to pet stores!”
14. Lauren V.
About: I have taken care of dogs my entire life! I have been a trusted house sitter for neighbors with multiple pets and cared for my own lab, golden retriever, and sheepadoodle growing up. I’m currently a graduate student on clinical rotations. When I’m not working in the clinic, I am able to care for pets on my days off. I am willing to house sit or perform drop in visits. I can feed, walk, and clean your pet! I am also willing to administer medication. I will make sure to make your pet feel at ease while you are out.
15. Samantha M.
“Samantha is a family friend and she has kept my German Shephard, Winnie, many times while I have been out of town over the last few years. She is wonderful with Winnie, treats her like her own. I would highly recommend her to keep and love your fur babies.”
16. Tara S.
About: I've taken care of cats my whole life. I have some experience with dogs and birds. I take care of the stray animals as well. I also volunteered at animals shelters and made sure the cats were all fed and taken care of. I go to online college for pet grooming. I'm currently working part time so I have time to take care of animals. I'm available weekdays but times can vary. I'm available anytime on weekends. I feed and water my pets first everyday before I do anything else. I take my pet on walks and car rides to get exercise.
17. Alicia P.
“My best friend Alicia is incredibly reliable when it comes to pet sitting. Whenever I need to be away, I always reach out to her to take care of my cat and dog because she loves them so much, and they adore her in return! She never forgets to feed them and always gives them the attention they deserve. I truly appreciate her care and dedication!”
18. Brandi M.
“Brandi did a great job! It was very reassuring knowing there was someone at my house to care for my pets and keep me updated.”
19. Corey J.
“Corey is a great friend of mine & I’ve known him for several years. He’s very responsible & friendly & a great caretaker for pets.”
20. Hannah S.
About: I used to work as a nurse but I’m currently a stay at home momma! I've always had a passion in helping others, but my second passion in life is caring for animals! What better side gig than to help care for some lovely pets. I do have experience through my nephew with service dogs. I attended his two-week training to learn how to handle the dog and commands. I've always had pets, particularly cats and dogs, with a few fishy exceptions. I've been trusted by many friends and family members as the go-to person for pet sitting. You can depend on me to be reliable and caring with your fur babies! Fortunately I’m able to work with most schedules. I’m able to be very flexible with my routine thankfully!! We go with the flow over here! I have a fenced in yard, a garage & plenty of house space. We do have one dog and one cat currently! They are spoiled & very used to being around other animals!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Southside.
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. Southside 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.