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“Claudia and her trusty sidekick, Olaf, did an amazing job taking care of Zinc and our house. Zinc is usually very ornery around young male dogs, but a testament to Claudia’s great touch he was happily sharing his space in no time. We got lots of updates and photos throughout the trip, which is always appreciated. Could not recommend Claudia highly enough. She’s going to be my first call from now on whenever we need dog sitting help.”
“Jordan was amazing. She took great care of Tango and sent us updates and pictures throughout the weekend. She was very thorough and asked lots of questions when we met up before to make sure Tango would be well taken care of. We will absolutely be hiring Jordan again!”

“Absolutely amazing house sitters! I can’t sing their praises enough! They were so kind and I knew the house and our 3 little pups would be in great hands! They send daily pictures and checked in to make sure we knew everything was ok, they even left the house in a better state than when we left. The pups were happy and relaxed when we returned and that has never happened! I hope we will be lucky enough for them to be available the next time we are out of town!”

“Josh is excellent! He house sat for our mini farm...Astro (dog), Luna (cat), gecko and hamster while we were on vacation! I would highly recommend him to others, thanks Josh!”

About: I have 27 years of experience in veterinary medicine as a veterinary assistant. I'm comfortable administering oral medications and injections, caring for senior pets, and monitoring pets with special medical needs. I understand how important it is to provide patient, compassionate, and reliable care so your pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you're away. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide reliable visits, walks, feeding, medication administration, and companionship throughout the day. I understand the importance of consistency and communication, and I enjoy spending quality time with pets while helping them maintain their normal routines when their families are away. When caring for pets in a client's home, I strive to maintain their normal routine and environment to reduce stress. I follow all feeding, medication, exercise, and care instructions carefully, while monitoring for any changes in behavior, appetite, or health. With 27 years of veterinary experience, I understand the importance of safety, attention to detail, and clear communication with pet owners.
About: Hi! We’re Julia and RJ — an engaged couple with over 10 years of combined experience caring for dogs and cats. Animals are a huge part of our lives! We share our home with two dogs and a cat, and we know how important it is to have trustworthy, loving care when you’re away. Whether we’re dropping in for kitty visits or providing house sitting for pups, we treat every pet like our own and make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. We can’t wait to meet your furry family! As a note: we only provide house sitting, walks, or drop ins at this time. We don’t mingle our pets with our clients and we don’t have the space to board animals here. Rest assured that your pet will receive 100% of our love and care without any additional stressors like adding in new animals or environments. We both work hybrid jobs, with Julia only going in office for a few hours each week, so we have flexible schedules to accommodate your pets needs. We work together so we can take care of our community pets while supporting our little zoo of animals! We work with each client to meet their needs because we know that every pet is unique. If your pet isn’t comfortable with men, Julia will take the lead on providing care (and vice versa). We always start with a meet and greet to understand how best to care for your pet. Whether it’s long walks, sniffaris, or hours of playing with a feather wand, we do everything possible to make this a positive experience.
About: I offer house sitting, walking and drop in visits . I am a dog mom of two pitties. They are sweethearts, a little over bearing sometimes but I love them. I also have an aqurium. Eventually I would like to have a bird. I have always loved animals of all types. I grew up with dogs in the house. One day I would love to have a pet sanctuary on a farm, for recovering animals. I will love your animals like they are my own. I would love to help you out with your pet needs. This is something that I enjoy, so rest assured when choosing me. Thanks for reading, hope to hear from you. I work during the day from 830-2pm. I can drop in on my way to work and after. I am can make it work. Let me know how I can help. I will respect your animals as if they are my own. I will do the same for your home for visit and house sitting. I will make this experience as best I can for your animals and you ❤️.
About: I am a dependable, loving and caring person that wants to provide a loving service to your fur baby. Have raised 6 golden retrievers and 13 golden babies . Have attended puppy training and dog training classes. Have patience and love for all fur babies. I will travel as far as Snohomish , Woodinville, Duvall areas. I am retired looking for some fur babies to care for during the week while you are work to drop in and care for your baby. Sometimes some pets are good with drop in visits during vacation and dont need someone 24/7 a drop in works. Sometimes 2/3 visits sometimes works for vacation days depending on your pet. I am a mature individual that would respect your home during drop in visit to feed, potty break, love and play and walk if needed.
About: Truly just a dog person, my dog Arwen is my best friend, so I know just how important care and attention is for your furry friends. My standard is simple, I treat all dogs I care for as if they were my own. From multiple walks a day, to exciting adventures and hikes! I find helping people and their pets to be a very rewarding and fulfilling use of my time. (Plus Arwen loves hanging out with other dogs 🤙) Open availability during the week so more than happy to take care of your dog friends while you’re handling business during working hours. Just reach out! Large fenced in yard with a happy dog that enjoys playing with other dogs! Close to parks and other outdoor activities as well. Just reach out!
“Rachel took such good care of both Yankee and Billyblue. I could tell Billy missed her as he kept going back into the room where Rachel and her daughter stayed. She took him on regular walks and kept him engaged eith toys and treat balls. Thanks Rachel , we would love to have you sit our paw kids again soon. Thanks”

About: I have been raising a high energy, high anxiety Australian Shepherd for 4 years now. He is adorable and difficult to train but it has been a great learning experience for both of us! I seek to follow all the standards of loving care and risk prevention with animals - I also have a sweet cat as well. I have a personal vehicle and typically a pretty open schedule - I have been laid off and would need to commute from Sultan, east of Monroe. I care for my pets by constantly obsessing over risk prevention. I care for my pets by ensuring they have clean water and FRESH food. I care for my pets by keeping track of when & how often they need the restroom, by providing love, and when I can, entertainment.
“Holly was wonderful - communicative, caring and reliable. She gave great updates and I returned home to a happy puppy and a clean house. Very much appreciate being able to trust Holly with my dog and my home.”

“Chloe was a wonderful pet sitter! She took amazing care of our dog and our bunny while we were out of town. She was incredibly respectful of our home & space, and left everything in perfect condition. We appreciated her communication and updates with pictures of our pets! I would absolutely recommend her!”

“Nellie is amazing! She kept us updated and sent us photos so we knew our corgi, Mango, was being well cared for. Mango was so comfortable with Nellie from the start and was so excited to see her. We will definitely be using Nellie again!”

About: I grew up with animals - like quite a few! I've had cats since I was born, dogs since I was 8, a horse, a ferret, a bird, some fish...I've just always loved them! I would always take care of the neighbors' animals when they went out of town growing up, and have pet sat for many family members and friends. I even have some experience with goats and chickens :) I currently have a pug named Ricki, but live on a family compound with a great Swiss mountain dog, a pomeranian, and my mom's two frenchies visit often. I have a fairly flexible schedule throughout the week and would love to fill my days taking care of your fur babies I am currently without a pet for the first time in my life! Both of my senior pups passed during Covid after living long, healthy lives and while I'm not ready for another pet quite yet - I am really missing having an animal friend. I tend to have 3-4 day weekends and can be available during weeknights depending on time and location. I believe we are so lucky to have animals in our lives and want to do everything to keep them happy and healthy! I am available to pop in for a snuggle/play/walk session for your dogs or cats and am available for extended care in the right circumstances (house sitting or dog boarding). I do have a few dogs on the property (an 8 year old pug and a one year old great swiss mountain dog) so we would need to make sure everyone gets a long first. For dog walks, I would plan walk just your pooch to ensure they get the proper attention they deserve.
“Rebecca and her daughters were fantastic. They took great care of our pups and house. Plenty of pictures were sent. Our dogs are very loud and nervous and they took great care to make them comfortable. Highly recommend.”

“Paris was a great doggy and house sitter for us on a weekend trip we took. She was very communicative with updates about our pup and made us feel very comfortable leaving our little guy! Thank you again, Paris!”

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Startup is $65
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Sitters in Startup average 5 repeat house sitting clients
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 Startup on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $65 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 3,467 house sitters in Startup. 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, 86% of Startup house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Startup have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Startup.
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. Startup 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.




