House Sitting in Sunshine

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee D.
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Kaylee D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70815

Kaylee was such a delight! Shady looked so happy in all the photos she sent me, and she made sure he took all of his allergy meds the whole stay. She kept me informed and updated about him all weekend and I had peace of mind my whole vacation knowing my baby was well taken care of. I will definitely be calling her next time I go out of town!

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Mary B.
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Tenay D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
47 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70816

Tenay was fantastic! She was available last minute and saved me from having to cancel my trip. The dogs were comfortable with her and she left my house in great shape. Thank you!

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Katie M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70810

Katie was amazing from start to finish! Professional, super clean, and our dogs were relaxed and at ease when we got back from our trip. We got oodles of pictures and even more peace of mind with Katie, she’s the best!

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Lauren F.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
19 repeat clients
25 years of experience
St. Gabriel, LA, 70776

Lauren was so awesome and friendly, and my dog loved her visits! She gave us lots of updates while she and Rouge played and walked. She was also super flexible about what I needed and times. I will 100% use and recommend her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna D.
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Anna D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Anna was great! So sweet and attentive to our pups’ needs! She really cared and it showed. We will be booking her again when we need a sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sierra H.
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Sierra H.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70820

Sierra did a great job. She did leave the cat poop in a grocery bag for a few days so when we came in the house didnt smell great. Otherwise she kept me in the loop every day, took pictures & sent & kept the house clean. I will most definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicholas B.
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Nicholas B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Nick watched our 2 dogs and gecko for a few days and we had a great experience! He was so professional and very responsive while we were gone. The house and all the animals were very well taken care of and we would highly recommend Nick to anyone!

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Simone A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70809

About: Senior care, puppy care. I can do both! Bonus, if your dog likes to run, so do I! Medications no problem, clipping nails, no problem. I work full time, so I’m available evenings, nights, and weekends. I can house sit certain nights, can do drop ins any day of the week. I have worked with a variety of species. I have no issues with reptiles, rodents, amphibians, cats, and dogs etc. I am passionate about animal care.

Sitter Profile Image: Lilly J.
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Lilly J.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70820

Lilly was great, communicative and trustworthy! Our pups seemed happy and well taken care of!

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Freddricka R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70816

Great sitter! Fast communication and replies! Took amazing care of my fur babies, sending me photos every day and updating me on their status. 100% will (and already have) book her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha B.
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Samantha B.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

We could not have been happier with our experience with Samantha! Since we were going away for a long trip out of the country we were a little nervous, of course, but those nerves disappeared right away because of the communication and updates we received. I’m pretty sure our pets were spoiled rotten! Our dog even missed Samantha, and keeps going to “her room” to nap. Thank you so much.

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Mandy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Johanna V.
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Johanna V.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70810

It’s always nice when Johanna is available to watch our dogs. We know our home and pets are in great hands and will be well cared for! She’s our go to on Rover!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paige W.
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Paige W.
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$26
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5 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

About: I’ve taken care of small and large animals my whole life. I enjoy helping animals get their exercise and going on walks. I’m able to care for both small and large dogs as well as cats. I have a very flexible schedule around my summer and school schedule as I am available during the day and nights to check on and care for your animals. I have all the accommodations for a your animals, a large backyard and big enough car to travel in as well. And access to dog parks as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Lily F.
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Lily F.
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$26
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4 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

About: I’ve had a dog in the house since I was 5 years old. I worked at a vet clinic for 2 years as a boarder before I permanently moved to Baton Rouge. I go to LSU and major in animal science. I have medicated and taken care of anxious/aggressive dogs. I am patient, gentle, and I take account that each pet is a family member to each owner. I am currently enrolled at LSU majoring in Animal science. I have wanted to foster or get a pet of my own since moving here but I have not been able to, so I decided to make my side hustle helping others with the things I love to do. I am available on weekdays and most weekends. Just message me ahead of time for weekends! I am easygoing and easy to communicate with. I have a fenced little yard and I enjoy walking around my gated neighborhood, so I will do so with your pet. I follow instructions well, I am aware each pet is different and have their own personality. I’m slow and a quick learner, since I have handled hundreds different dogs for a handful of years. If I am ever confused on an instruction my first instinct is to contact you to make sure and not just “assume”.

Sitter Profile Image: Jenna J.
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Jenna J.
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$18
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6 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70816

About: I’m an LSU graduate living in Baton Rouge. I volunteered at an animal shelter in New Jersey for 6 years, and for 5 months at CAA in Baton Rouge. I have the animal’s and your best interest involved. I have patience with dogs that need it, but can reinforce behaviors that you’ve already implemented. Because of my full time job, my schedule may vary week to week. Walks, playing, and some grooming are all apart of the service. Large dogs don’t intimidate me since I have a Great Dane Pit mix back home. At the end of the day, my goal is to make the owner and the pet happy with the services provided to and for them every week. I currently travel for work, but am based out of Baron Rouge. I’m available sporadically, but I’m usually available for 1-2 weeks at a time. I currently have 2 cats, no dogs, but grew up with them. I would prefer to know if pets are to be crated, favorite spots in the house, etc. Your home is your pet’s safe space, so I want to make sure I’m not intruding

Sitter Profile Image: Myra P.
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Myra P.
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$40
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4.7 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70816

Took very good care of my puppies. I'm so glad she stayed with my babies. She even let them sleep in the bed with her! Thank you so much Myra!

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Sitter Profile Image: Madeline P.
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Madeline P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70820

Madeline was excellent. Madeline watched my two dogs and kept me updated through the weekend. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs someone to watch and stay at there house.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison d.
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Madison d.
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$70
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6 years of experience
Baton Rouge, LA, 70820

About: What sets me apart as a sitter is that I turned my lifelong passion for animals into my profession. As an incoming second-year veterinary student at LSU, caring for animals is more than just a job to me, it is truly what I love to do every day. I am passionate about creating a safe, loving, and stress free environment for every pet in my care and treating them with the same compassion and attention I would give my own animals. My veterinary training and hands on experience allow me to confidently care for pets of all ages, temperaments, and medical needs. I am comfortable administering medications, monitoring health concerns, recognizing signs of stress or illness, and providing attentive care for senior pets or animals needing extra support. I also understand the importance of patience, consistency, and positive interactions when caring for puppies and high energy pets. Above all, I genuinely love building trust and connections with animals. Pet care is something I intentionally prioritize within my daily and weekly routine. While I do work part time in a large animal emergency hospital, caring for animals is my passion and an important part of my life. I carefully manage my schedule to ensure that every pet in my care receives the time, attention, and consistency they deserve. I understand how important reliability and communication are when trusting someone with your pets, and I am committed to meeting each animal’s individual needs, whether that includes walks, playtime, medications, feeding schedules, or simply providing companionship and comfort while you are away. Animals are truly a central part of my life, and I treat every pet in my care with the same love, attention, and compassion that I give my own. When caring for pets in my home or a client’s home, I focus on creating a safe, comfortable, and stress free environment where they feel secure and well cared for. I understand that every animal has different routines, personalities, and needs, so I make it a priority to provide individualized care tailored to each pet. Whether that includes playtime, exercise, medications, feeding schedules, enrichment, or simply companionship and affection. I strive to ensure pets feel happy, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. My goal is always to provide dependable, attentive, and professional care so that both pets and owners can feel confident and at ease.

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Atalie L.
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$26
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10 years of experience
Geismar, LA, 70734

About: I have taken care of many kinds of animals since I was 8. I have learned a ton from my Grandmother who is a veterinarian. I prioritize your pets' safety and I make sure I leave your home better than I have found it. I make sure your pets have fun and get lots of excrise while you are away! I prioritize your pets' schedules. I do have classes Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 2:35, but make sure that clients' pets are my priority right before and after class. I abide by any instructions that clients give me. Highly responsible making sure home is locked. I make sure pets are secure at all times and I am happy to discuss safety in more detail if clients have specific needs or concerns. I never take pets anywhere that clients have not given permission for. I don't have guests in clients' homes.

Sitter Profile Image: Beatrice H.
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Beatrice H.
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$26
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7 years of experience
Baton rouge, LA, 70808

About: I am a life long pet lover with years of experience caring for elderly dogs and cats. I currently have a 21 year old cat who I care for. I have experience administering medication, doing intravenous liquids, and overall caring for elderly and special needs animals. I love to walk dogs and love all pets! Also have years of experience with hamsters and lizards! I will be taking care of your children with my partner, Stormy Snyder, who grew up with large dogs and is amazing with them! She has years of experience training dogs, teaching them tricks, walking them, and loving on them! Together we are a power couple that will treat your fur baby like royalty I am currently on summer break as a grad student and am looking for ways to make some extra income and stay busy. I am basically always available and have a car. I am very safety first person and treat my animals as though they were precious babies ( which they are)! I am trained in CPR for cats and dogs and have a local pet ER on speed dial

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was so awesome and friendly, and my dog loved her visits! She gave us lots of updates while she and Rouge played and walked. She was also super flexible about what I needed and times. I will 100% use and recommend her again!

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Miranda H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Corrine stayed in my home with my senior pug for 10 days She was reliable, also watered plants, and left my home in good condition. Very pleased and will ask her again!

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Teri F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meleah was awesome! She responded quickly and made sure our pups were taken care of well. She sent pictures as well. We appreciated her looking after them while we couldn’t. Thank you.

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Nicolette K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks Maddy! Bunny and the kitties were in great shape when we got back home. I appreciate you taking care of them and being here with them while we were gone.

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Peggy S.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Sunshine is $40

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Sitters in Sunshine average 3
repeat house sitting clients

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Sunshine on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

If you’re searching for a Sunshine house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 334 house sitters in Sunshine. 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 Sunshine house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Sunshine have an average of 12 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 Sunshine.

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. Sunshine 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.