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“Ted watched my 3 pups and I felt so relieved knowing they were in good hands! He sent updates with the cutest pics and our dogs got comfortable with him immediately. I would recommend him to anyone and will be rebooking in the future!!”
“Kim is absolutely wonderful Sitter. She is on time, replies to your messages quickly and sends pictures and updates of My Molly while I was away. Highly recommend her for dog walking and sitting. 👍😎💟”
About: Animals have always warmed up to me naturally. I take the time to build trust with each pet and make sure they feel comfortable, understood, and loved. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give pets consistent attention, care, playtime, walks, and companionship throughout the day while keeping their routines comfortable and stress-free. I care for pets in their home by keeping their routine consistent, giving them plenty of attention, playtime, exercise, and affection, while making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed in their familiar environment.
“I needed someone that was comfortable with German Shepherds and would watch my dog at our house. Melissa was a perfect fit. I had her walk my dog, Duke, with me a couple days before leaving town and then was gone for 7 days. She did a wonderful job and spoiled my Duke while also feeding my fish and bringing in mail. I would definitely recommend Melissa”
“Donald was so attentive and caring with my dog while we were away. We received texts, pics and videos the whole day, he was very communicative and trust worthy. Highly recommend Donald for your pet needs.”
“Daniela took extra steps to ensure my pets were comfortable and cared for. I frequently feel nervous leaving my pets with someone new, but she was amazing with communication and it eased my mind knowing she was there to care for them. I would use Daniela in the future!!”
“Frances was Wonderful taking care of my babies while I was on vacation. I was gone for 5 days, and have two dogs….a German Shepherd and a Boxer, and they were well taken care of. I would highly recommend Frances for any of your dog sitting needs and will definitely use her again!”
“Mehlayne made herself available last minute to take care of our little Lupo. She was punctual, kind, respectful, and communicative while we were away. She followed all of our care instructions etc. etc. It is obvious that Lupo was restless while we were gone (because he’s passed out now) but Mehlayne said she tried very hard to make Lupo comfortable. We would certainly consider hiring her in the future.”
“Alexis was amazing! She kept me updated on my pup, she was respectful of our home and she even left us flowers and did the laundry!!! I would recommend her to everyone!!!! Thank you Alexis, we appreciate you so much!”
“Jan was marvelous! Prompt, notified me how my little one was doing, hand off to a friend went great, all went great. Im not back yet so thats all to report now. I would definately have her watchmy house and Bree again!”
“I just moved to South Carolina a month ago and had to be away a couple of days this past weekend. I was quite anxious having to find someone to stay in my home and take care of my sweet, Nala. She is older, is a rescue, is a large dog, and the move was alot for her. I arranged a meet with Jerry and I was at ease right away; more importantly, Nala was at ease right away. I think dogs sense immediately if a person is a good fit or not. The day I had to leave, Jerry showed up on time (a bit early, actually, which I truly appreciated) and Nala was very excited to see him. Jerry sent many pictures and texts about how things were going over the two days, let me know when he had to leave for awhile and communicated when he was back. Nala needs alot of love and Jerry was attentive and very willing to give affection to her. The stay could not have gone better. Jerry was also very respective of my home and took good care of everything while I was gone. I highly recommend Jerry and am grateful I found him on Rover.”
“We needed someone to house/dog sit while we were out of town for a week. Jonathan was great! We could tell the dogs got lots of long walks and plenty of attention. We would definitely rebook him!”
“Carltyn always does so well with our 3yr old Haze! He can have high energy and make some messes if he doesn’t get enough interaction, but she keeps him well entertained and cared for.”
About: I’ve spent years caring for pets for friends and family, including walking, drop-in visits, and overnight pet sitting. I’m comfortable with animals of all sizes and energy levels, from playful puppies to relaxed seniors. I currently live with and help care for three dogs (ages 1, 3, and 12), so I’m very familiar with managing different needs! I work part-time hours, so my time is pretty open overall. My schedule is set for each week, so my availability will be posted well in advance. I make sure to keep a consistent eye on animals even if they seem to be low maintenance. That includes indoor/outdoor time and during walks. If you have any safety concerns regarding your pet, just reach out.
“All went well a little glitch at the beginning not knowing that she had taken an extra shift so I had to call to find out why the dogs hadn't been fed yet other than that everything seemed to be fine I was a little curious though she spent the night but no towels were used for showers or anything so I'm guessing she went home to shower before work all in all it was good and I would use her another time”
Over 5 pet parents in Startex have booked house sitting
Startex pet parents share their Rover experiences
Rachel and Triston were amazing. They took excellent care of our fur babies and even went above and beyond by bringing in the mail and feeding the wild birds! Also, The house was immaculate when we returned. I would not hesitate to hire them again in the future!
Sara goes above and beyond! From the start I will say we have never left our baby Bella alone with out at least having her brother who passed by her side or she's always had some sort of family at home with her or checking in on her. I recently booked Sara for house sitting for my very senior special needs girl, Bella while we went out of town for 4 days. I was extremely nervous and Sara kept me reassured from when I booked until we got home. She kept me informed at all times even if there was a slight delay in getting back to the house. She dealt with our goofball indoor/outdoor cat too as well as my chapter book of instructions on Bella's routine, feeding and med times. She really did an amazing job. I will absolutely be booking her in the future. Btw Sara, Ruth was looking for her little buddy when she came back in tonight 🥰 I truly appreciate you!
While house sitting with our Bluetick Ted noticed a leak coming from an outdoor pump to our pool. He notified me and then helped coordinate with our repair man to get it fixed within hours. If it wasn’t for Ted we would have come home to an empty pool and a burned out pump. He is now earned the title of SUPER TED!!!
Donald was great while looking after our 2 dogs and one cat. We were out if town for a few days and at no time felt that they were not receiving the best care. There were regular updates and pictures throughout the stay and they let us know whenever they were leaving and arriving. Overall, a great experience and we will be sure to book with them again.
Callie was wonderful in house sitting for our 4 dogs during an extended weekend while we were out of state. She provided us with updates on how our fur babies were doing during our time away, giving us peace of mind. She was also great when introducing herself to our dogs, even having our shyest dog wanting to actually approach her and not bark and run away! We would recommend her for anyone looking for a dependable sitter!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Startex is $50
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Sitters in Startex average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Startex on Rover as of Jun 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 Jun 2026, there are 776 house sitters in Startex. 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, 88% of Startex house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Startex have an average of 20 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 Startex.
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. Startex 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.
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