House Sitting in State College
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1. Hannah C.
“Hannah did an excellent job with our fur babies! Very high attention to detail in caring for them and wonderful job of keeping us posted on the high jinx 🥰 definitely use Hannah is you want a high quality pet sitter who will treat your babies like her own!”
2. Sage K.
“Sage was incredible! Traveling back across the country to see family for Thanksgiving and leaving our 3-legged Rottie for the first time was creating anxiety for us. Thanks to Sage, we were able to rest assured that Dante was taken care of and attended to. Will definitely recommend Sage to anyone! As long as it does not conflict with dates we need her for ;)”
3. Victoria, Austin P.
“Victoria did a wonderful job watching our dog and house whlie we were away on vacation for a week! Great communication, lots of photos, she left the house in wonderful shape, and the dog is very happy. We would absolutely ask Victoria to watch the house and dog again!”
4. Savannah H.
“Savannah did a great job taking care of our 11 year old pointer, Meadow. She communicated well, listened and asked good questions, and provided ample love and attention to our old lady. We would highly recommend Savannah, particularly for those who have very active dogs like ours.”
5. Ruth P.
“Ruth is amazing. We were on a trip for over two weeks. She made sure the dogs and cats were loved and well-cared for the entire time we were gone. She sent updates and pictures to let us know they were all doing well. Since it was summer, our dog and cat both shed. She vacuumed the house so the dust bunnies did not conquer our planet. She is just wonderful!”
6. Lucy W.
“Lucy was wonderful and we couldn’t have asked for better for our first time leaving the pup home alone 🥹 I really appreciated the daily updates and pictures and felt very comfortable knowing she was there with them every day. We’re looking forward to having her watch our kiddos again in the future!!!”
7. Anna C.
“Anna was a fabulous pup sitter! She gave our dog (who requires a lot of attention) lots of cuddle time and affection! Anna went above and beyond to make our pup happy and to keep the house in order. I highly recommend her, and I plan to have her petsit for us again.”
8. Mary E.
“Mary did a wonderful job dog/house sitting for us. She was very professional and responsible. She was excellent at communicating before and during her staying with our elderly dog. She sent us pictures and updates and we will definitely use her again!”
9. Lauren W.
“Lauren took fantastic care of my dog (8 y/o pit-mix) while I was on vacation for 10 days! If you're looking for a dog sitter, I highly recommend her! She was professional and communicative, leaving me confident my doggo was in good hands while I was away.”
10. brigette s.
“Brigette responded quickly to our Rover request. Very nice and on time. She sent us adorable pictures of our pups and they seemed super happy and relaxed when we came home. Would book again!”
11. Sarah R.
“Sarah did an awesome job watching Maya and Lucy! I would definitely have her watch them again another time. 🥰”
12. Brandon R.
“In December 2023 Brandon watched my baby girl Faith for one week while my husband and I were showing our home to be sold. We dropped her off on a Sunday and when we picked her up on a Thursday she didn’t want to leave! Brandon made sure she was walked daily, he called and sent pictures to reassure us that Faith was safe and in good care. I would highly recommend anyone for Brandon to watch their pets and I would definitely use him again!”
13. Holly P.
“Holly was wonderful with my 3 month old mini golden doodle puppy! She followed all directions I sent and sent me photos along with updates to show me how he was doing! I would love to have Holly watch my pup again”
14. Talia C.
“Talia is an animal lover! She is always in tune to an animal’s physical and emotional well-being. She has experience with a variety of breeds, and will always be a pet-sitter who interacts with your animal, not just sit and ignore. Talia has also cared for pets in multiple animal households. I would absolutely recommend her as an animal caregiver!”
15. Irene G.
“Irene came to our rescue at the last minute. Kind, caring, and extremely competent. She is a gem. She took fantastic care of our two pups!”
16. Carson R.
“I will definitely be hiring Carson again. She was fantastic with my two dogs (a 2 year old frenchie and a 9 year old goldendoodle). I can tell they get plenty of love and attention when Carson is watching them. She is super a communicative sitter, and I feel confident leaving my dogs with her. She also has a lot of experience with big dogs, so I don’t worry about her being out of her depths with my 78lb doodle. I would definitely recommend her if you need a sitter!”
17. Christa F.
“Christa stayed at my home and took great care of my dog while I was gone for a long weekend!! She was very responsive to my messages, sent daily updates with pictures and was respectful of my home. Hawthorne was tired when I got back which is always a sign of a good time!! Highly recommend!”
18. Tobias C.
“It was my first time leaving Benji for more than two days So very nervous about it He seemed to be having a great time with Tobias”
19. Asher P.
“Asher was really caring to my dogs. He was on time very respectful and took very good care of my dogs. He went above and beyond to ensure that my dogs were happy.”
20. Aidan F.
About: I have experience with puppies, middle aged dogs and senior dogs with health care issues. Unfortunately, I just lost one of my dogs in the fall, but I still have a younger one at home with my family! I am a senior at Penn State and I am from Virginia. I am planning on coming back for my last semester next fall to receive my Masters degree in Accounting. I am currently only taking 12 credits and my classes are all asynchronous so I have plenty of free time during the week, as well as flexibility on the weekends. I do not offer services in my home because I have a very small studio apartment. However, I do offer services in the clients home. I have prior experience staying over at a clients house, and I will make sure to prioritize cleanliness and respectfulness.
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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 State College on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 Jul 2024, there are 128 house sitters in State College. 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, 94% of State College 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 State College.
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. State College 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.