House Sitting in Southwood
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1. Elishamaria R.
“Not only is Elishamaria a dog lover, but an all around animal lover! She has previously worked at vetenarian hospitals as well as rescue shelters for animals! She is attentive, kind, and accepting of all types of breeds. She is definitely fit for this job!”


2. chasity h.
“Chasity is very reliable and keeps you informed about your pet while you are away. My dog Cooper just loves her and feels very comfortable around Chasity.”


3. Ashley M.

“Ashley is very good with our puppy. He likes lots of attention and likes to jump on people. She is patient with him and able to get him to calm down quickly.”


4. Davina M.
“I've known Davina for 36 years and she has always been an animal lover. She's high energy and will talk in silly voices to pets more than anyone I know. She's always eager to tell about the fun things animals do.”


5. Mayson B.

“Mayson was awesome! The pups loved her and I will definitely use her again.”


6. Jackson S.

“Jackson did a great job of taking care of our 3 dogs and home while we were gone.”


7. Jess M.
About: I've grown up taking care of dogs/puppies, cats, kittens, baby deer grown deer, elk, Buffalo, and horses. (We have a farm;) they're a part of my world and they make my life more beautiful. Wouldn't imagine life without them or my kiddos! I have two dogs and a cat and I have been the cat and dog sitter for a few of my friends for years now. I know the stress of having to find good care for my dogs and I don't take it lightly when I'm asked to care for other people's pets. Pets get used to us being around and can get stressed when we're not with them. I get this and want to ease their stress so your stress is eased too. I've got a flexible schedule to do the job! I can come by for a short visit or a longer one to hang with your animals so they're not alone all day. On occasion and with the right fit, I can also have a dog or two in my home for longer periods.




8. Aubrey N.

“Aubrey is wonderful with Zero my 92 lb German Shepherd! She always arrives on time and did 2 meet and greets before to get to know him. She handles larger dogs with ease and is always aware of surroundings while walking him. Zero does not like many people. Zero warmed up to her in about 10 mins the first time, 2 mins the 2nd time and he was immediately her friend the next. This is unheard of with Zero. I am so thankful she was not intimidated and I could clearly tell the 1st time meeting her she loves dogs. She had the pack leader mentality which u need with Zero and won him over quickly. I will continue to use Aubrey she is trustworthy and dependable. She stayed at the house and treats my house as if her own. Having her watch Zero allows me to be gone without worry. I am so thankful I connected with her on Rover. She takes care of my dog just like her own. She is a top notch dog sitter!!”


9. Marleah T.

“Definitely a dog person. Really nice and responsible. Ide have her walk my dogs if it was something that I needed. Anyone's dogs with her is a dog in good hands.”


10. Cailin M.

“Cailin was amazing! Our dogs and cat loved her and she communicated with us frequently during her stay. She sent photos of the dogs and cat every day! We came home to a clean house, she had even vacuumed! We HIGHLY recommend Cailin and will use her anytime we go out of town! She is a 5 star sitter!!!!”


11. Emma V.
“Emma demonstrates a genuine love of all furry friends, has a passion for all animals, and enjoys spending time with them. She has excellent communication skills and will keep you updated with status reports and pictures as she cares for your pets. She is extremely reliable and consistently follows thru on all her commitments. She will go above and beyond and you will have peace of mind knowing your pets are in safe hands. I highly recommend Emma - her dedication, professionalism and love for animals makes her an ideal choice for anyone in need of a sitter!”


12. Carter D.
“I’ve known him for his entire life. He is kind, smart, and has always loved animals. He grew up with cats and currently has a well-behaved Pomeranian who is incredibly kind and loyal. I would leave my dogs with him while I’m on a trip in a heartbeat. My dogs would be loved and spoiled while in his care. 10/10 recommend.”


13. tracy f.

“Tracy did fantastic with Oliver! We’re so happy to have found someone we can depend on who can spoil our dog for us whenever we’re out of town!”


14. Aarika H.

“Aarika took care of my 3 dogs and 2 cats. All were well taken care of and my neighbors said that there were no problems during the 2 weeks were gone. I would use he again to housesit.”


15. Taylor G.
About: I grew up as an active 4-H member, showing any animal I could! I have loved animals all my life and turned that passion j into a lifestyle as veterinary assistant. I work very well with anxious pets, pets with medical needs, and elderly pets. Please reach out with any questions you have and I would be happy to chat! I work in the Indianapolis and have the flexibility to care for your pet in the morning, evening, or even during my lunch hour If the distance allows. I care for pets in your home where they are most comfortable. I love pets as if they are my own while being extremely mindful of the pet's usual routine and owner preferences.


16. Gwen G.
“Gwen took care of Dog a number of times. She is very caring, kind, and affectionate to little Oreo. He runs to see her every time she comes to sit while i go away to work.”


17. Emily M.
“Emily has been watching my pets for years. Shes not only reliable but responsible and I never have to worry if my pets are being taken care of or not. Anytime ive gone out of town emily is the first person I reach out to watch my pets. I have a chihuahua and he is aggressive with new people but when emily first met him she immediately got along with him. Shes very responsible and I would reccomend her to anybody for pet sitting.”


18. Kahlynn H.
“Kahlynn H is respectful and very loving to animals. She loves taking care of peoples babies and having the honor of others trust her with their pets.”


19. colby m.

“Colby was excellent. Elliott was taking great care of. I would recommend her to anyone. I definitely will use her again.”


20. Alicia E.
About: The dog owners will love how good I am with the dogs and other animals they may have. But don’t let me speak for my actions, let your pets. I believe that I have the experience and the requirements to do this job. This is not my first time taking care of an animal, so this is easy for me . I’m here to keep your animals healthy and happy , while managing to earn some money for a car and maybe another pet of my own. Thank you for the opportunity. All you have to do is text/call me and ask when my availability is and I should respond shortly after. My availability varies depending on my schedule. I will treat your pets as my own, with love and affection! I am a huge animal lover, so spending time with your pets will be enjoyable for me and your pets!
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Southwood on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $30 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 2025, there are 38 house sitters in Southwood. 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, 100% of Southwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Southwood.
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. Southwood 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.
