House Sitting in St John's, Portland, OR
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“Stephanie is incredible!! She has great communication and sends a ton of updates. I could tell from the photos she was sending me dogs were obsessed with her! I could not say enough good things about Stephanie! We will 100% only be using her going forward :)”

“Thanks again Heidi!! Heidi took great care of our Lab Sam and our daughter’s Maltipoo Bruce during the holidays. We were able to enjoy our vacation worry free knowing Heidi had things covered at home.”
“Briauna was wonderful! So easy to connect with and our dogs were well taken care of! The house was clean and in great shape when we got home. So grateful to know our dogs were in good hands with her, thank you Briauna!”

“Melissa took great care of our Bengal cat Diego as well as leaving our home in great condition! She was very communicative throughout the whole process and even took care of some recently-acquired plants that we did not have when we had her over for the initial walk through. We will definitely use her again!”


“An incredibly thoughtful, kind, thorough, and all-around fantastic dog-sitter. We hired Anthea to care for our two pups (one a young very timid yet somehow still energetic yorkie mix rescue pup, the other a geriatric parsons Russell terrier who is dealing with some doggie dementia), and she was incredible. Met both dogs where they were were at and went above and beyond in the care for the pups and the care for our home. Gave our pups lots of attention, exercise, and love; gave us detailed updates and lots of photos on how the pups were doing; and we retuned to a home in better condition than it was when we left for the weekend! The Mary Poppins of dog-sitters!”

“Analyss is amazing! We were in a pinch and needed a sitter for our pup Juniper - who can be a little anxious on her own. Analyss saved the day! Very communicative, chill and super sweet with our pup. We loved our updates, and came home to a happy puppy! We will definitely be calling Analyss first when we need a sitter! Highly recommend!”

“We all loved Renata, especially my dog, Mango. He was so happy and relaxed when we came home. Totally different attitude then when we pick him up from the kennel. Renata was a great pet-sitter and we will definitely use her again. We especially appreciate her flexibility of also helping with our chickens.”

“This was our first time having a sitter for our dog, Wren. Johnny took great care of her and was able to handle her doodle enthusiasm! Johnny sent daily photos and updates to keep us informed while we were out of town. Overall, a great experience!”

“James did an awesome job watching our two dogs while we were away for the weekend. He kept us updated, followed all our care notes, and the dogs absolutely loved him. We’d definitely book him again!”

About: We had a family dog for two years where I was the primary caretaker, ranging from training, daily walks, feeding and play time. I was also needed by my neighbors when they were on vacation to check in on their pup by feeding and walking them daily. I’m currently working part time and am available in the evenings Tuesday-Saturday. Available anytime Sunday and Monday. Or in the mornings any of these days Every pet is different and will abide by your rules for the safety of your pet. I will check fences before letting your pet out so they don’t run away, and steer them clear of furniture if requested
“Jess is absolutely the best! Have hired her multiple times for dog/house-sitting and will continue to do so. Excellent care of dog and puppy, reliable, great communication, always cleans up after herself, just the best!!”

“Lisa is such a thoughtful, caring, and attentive petsitter. She took excellent care of our three pets, and even helped us train our foster puppy. We will be booking with Lisa again, 100%!”

“Bella took great care of our dog while we were on vacation. She gave our pup lots of snuggles and sent adorable pictures. Bella was also respectful of our home and is trustworthy. Would highly recommend!”


“Provided care on short notice for our two dogs and two cats for over a week while my wife and I were away for our wedding. Care was exceptional, Logan provided continuous updates with pictures and was communicative and professional throughout. Followed all instructions and left the house spotless. Made our wedding completely stress free, would hire again in a heartbeat.”

“If I could give Christine 10 stars - I would! She was an amazing sitter and took the best care of our two dogs. Super communicative, sending us lots of photos and updates. She is incredibly attentive and really got to know us and our pups before coming to take care of them. She is for sure our go to sitter. Thank you Christine!”


“Alex is wonderful! I don't know what we would do without his help. He's dependable, trustworthy, and our pup absolutely loves spending time with him and his dog.”

“Carly was so incredibly helpful when our cat had some last-minute needs requiring medication administration and an adjustment to our schedule. Carly was communicative and accommodating and sent lots of reassuring updates and photos. Our cats are clearly very comfortable with Carly and we are so happy to have a such a trusted, capable, and kind sitter!”

St Johns pet parents share their Rover experiences
Anna helped us very last minute (like for a next day booking) and was great! She is professional and very communicative. She made the effort to come and do an in person meet and greet with our dog and asked great questions. Stayed in touch throughout sending great photos. Will absolutely ask her again! Highly recommend.

Provided care on short notice for our two dogs and two cats for over a week while my wife and I were away for our wedding. Care was exceptional, Logan provided continuous updates with pictures and was communicative and professional throughout. Followed all instructions and left the house spotless. Made our wedding completely stress free, would hire again in a heartbeat.

Carolanne watched our cat and dog for a weekend away trip. She was attentive and responsive, sending us daily updates on the animals and great about taking the dog to potty and feeding both animals. We will definitely be booking again with her in the future and I would recommend her to others!

We trust Peter fully and seeing how our dog reacts with excitement every time she sees him arrive is all we need to know how well he cares for her while we are gone. He is a great communicator and so responsible, leaving our home in great shape and our dog happy and healthy. Thank you Peter!

Ellory came through on very short notice so that I could leave town to attend a memorial service. Obviously an emotionally taxing time, but I was able to relax and connect with family and friends knowing that Ellory was taking such great care of my two dogs and the house. I got plenty of photos and updates, and Ellory's communication before and during the stay was swift and thorough. When I returned, I found the dogs, house, and yard all doing well - if not better - than when I'd left. I'd 100% recommend Ellory!

Shannon was incredible with both our cat and 4 1/2 month old puppy. Shannon was attentiveto both of them and it is clear from our return that they were well cared for. Would absolutely recommend Shannon, and I'm sure (if willing) we will use Shannon in the future.

Margot stayed with our girls for the weekend after we booked a last minute camping trip. She was great with our girls and took good care of our home. She made sure to keep us in the loop on all the happenings back home and sent pictures throughout the weekend. We will definitely be keeping Margot on our short list of Rovers for the next time we head out of town.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in St Johns is $15
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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 St Johns on Rover as of Nov 2025 was about $15 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.
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 St Johns.
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. St Johns 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.














