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Terry C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
New Castle, DE, 19720

Terry is simply the best. If we could rate 6 stars, we would. She spent a tremendous amount of quality time with Izzy. This was our first long trip away from Izzy our dog in quite a while, but Terry relieved our anxiety with daily updates, videos etc. She is a great communicator. Terry is incredibly thoughtful and an amazing dog sitter who bonded with Izzy. She also took great care of our house which was immaculate with an extra special touch upon our return. Terry was amazing, and we and Izzy look forward to her next visit.

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Heather W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Carneys Point, NJ, 08069

Heather was great with our dogs we will definitely use her again!

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Julia C.
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Shanisa J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
21 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Shanisa is a very thorough, professional and caring sitter! Upon our first meeting she had some great questions for me about my dogs, and had me ensure that their rover profiles were fully complete so that she had all of the info needed during her stay. She treated my home with respect and left everything just as she had found it, if not better.

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Chris M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
20 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19809

We were very pleased having Chris here at our home to watch our Corgi Mickey. Mickey wasn’t feeling his best and Chris kept us well informed and sent photos of Mickey to reassure us that all was well. We plan to have her come again the next time we need to go out for a long period of time. Chris was awesome!

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Heather B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
14 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

Heather was great with our 75 pound yellow lab, Whitby. Simply said, she is a fantastic dog/home sitter. Heather being present allowed my wife and I to truly vacation without concern for how our pup is being cared for. We look forward to working with Heather again soon.

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Nina M.
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$60
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4.8 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
23 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19806

Nina was great !!!! She kept us informed every day with emails & pics as to how our dogs were doing. They really seemed to enjoy each other and we would recommend Nina to watch your pets.

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Michaela A.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
16 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

We loved Michaela! She took the stress out of leaving our cat for the week. It was our first experience with Rover and we will absolutely be asking her to come back and hang with Kitty when we go away! She was wonderful with updates and making sure our cat and home were always in perfect shape. She is so caring and made sure our cat took her pill morning and night. Thank you for treating Kitty just like your own!

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Jenni L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
76 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

Second time we’ve used Jenni and Matt and they are just plain wonderful! Pups always well taken care of when we return and lots of pics/videos sent while we were gone. 100% would recommend booking them!

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Kathleen M.
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$94
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4.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
8 years of experience
New Castle, DE, 19720

Kathleen was absolutely fantastic! We had a short notice need for a dog sitter to spend 2 days with our very nervous dog and she jumped right in and helped us out big time! She was so wonderful with our dog and was able to keep her relaxed while we were gone!!

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Rebecca C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
20 repeat clients
6 years of experience
New Castle, DE, 19720

Rebecca was great! She came for a meet and greet and was very friendly. We felt safe leaving our pets and our home in her care- she was also very responsive to messages and sent updates. Will definitely book again!

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Gianna F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19804

Gianna was so good with our pup while we were away. She made sure she was well taken care of. We would definitely reach out to her again in the future. Highly recommend.

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Rachel L.
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$60
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4.8 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
6 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Rachel stayed with my pups for five days, and happened to be available at the last minute, which was a huge help. She was timely, communicative, and my dogs took to her right away. I felt very comfortable leaving the dogs in her care. She was responsive, sent super cute pics of the dogs and gave them their meds as instructed. She was even willing to help me get one of the dogs’ meds refilled. Overall, she was a pleasure to work with, and I felt very confident in her capabilities.

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Shannon M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Shannon is the absolute GREATEST! She’s professional, communicative and took amazing care of our animals. She’s not our first Rover but I'm hoping she’ll be our last! I am so relieved we found her and will always be our go to for when we need our pets looked after. 11/10. Thank you Shannon!

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Savannah B.
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$45
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4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
22 years of experience
New Castle, DE, 19720

Savannah took great care of our puppies for a few days while staying in our home. Everything was well looked after, and we felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands. She did a good job, and we would definitely call her again in the future.

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Julia B.
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$60
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50 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

About: Hi,I’m Julia and just retired from my job of 31 years in a Dental office as an assistant.I was looking for something totally different to do with my free time now.I put 50 years because I’ve always been around animals since a young age.We had 2 beagles when I was growing up and after I married went on to have an English Setter,Doberman pinscher and later Chihuahua mix.I have also had cats.I just got done watching a coworkers 2 dogs on March 28th and now going to watch my nieces 3 cats for a week.Which had me think about doing this with others.They will be cared for with love to you get back.Julia I am retired and can be available with a day notice, for just days or overnight in your house.I would need to meet and greet beforehand. I will be watching pets in the clients house where it stays familiar for them.I will follow instructions given in taking care of your pet.

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Faith M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19801

Faith was wonderful with our dogs. Very patient and understanding especially with a couple of my dogs more trying personalities. The dogs were well cared for and the house was just as we'd left it. I would definitely recommend Faith.

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Sarah K.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19806

Sarah was wonderful! My dogs clearly loved her and they got lots of snuggles and walks while we were gone. She was also really good about communicating her schedule and sent me daily updates and pictures of the pups. We are looking forward to having her back.

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Matthew S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
32 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Glen Mills, PA, 19342

Highly recommend. Matthew did a wonderful job caring for our pets and our house. Terrific communication and photos every day. Thank you Matthew!

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Dylan H.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19807

Dylan watched Molly and Chloe while we were away for a week. He provided frequent updates and even offered to water the plants in our house. The girls love Dylan and we'd definitely have him watch the girls again.

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Jessica P.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19810

Jessica did a fantastic job staying with my dogs while we were out of town. She was very thoughtful and regularly sent updates and pictures. I will definitely be booking with her again!

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Gianna was so good with our pup while we were away. She made sure she was well taken care of. We would definitely reach out to her again in the future. Highly recommend.

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Alyssa O.
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Jonaika was excellent and we would definitely have her pet sit again! She kept us very well informed, took great care of the dogs, and left the house clean and orderly.

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Jackie B.
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Brianna was great! Gracie is a large energetic puppy and Brianna handled her without any issue and even took her to work with her!

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Julia H.
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Rebecca did a great job watching our two cats. We gladly recommend her to take care of your fur babies.

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Deb R.
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Terry took wonderful care of our dog and cat for an extended in-home stay. She provided updates on our anxious dog and was very patient with him. We’ll definitely book with her again!

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Erica A.
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Savannah was great with Gracie! Kept in touch and left the house nice and tidy! I will definitely use Savannah again!

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Julia H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zhane was great! Our dog can be a little high maintenance and we were worried about leaving her with a stranger for three whole weeks, but everything was great. Zhane checked in often and sent pictures and videos and took great care of our pup. We came back to a clean place and a happy dog!

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Paz C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Courtney watched our girl while we got away for a holiday weekend trip with our grandkids. Whole we were away it snowed 6 inches! We were surprised to arrive home not only to an orderly home and Happy dog, but to a fully cleared driveway that Courtney has shoveled by hand! During her time with our epileptic dog, Courtney made sure that all her meds were given on time and she made mental notes about her neurological state, which she conveyed to us when we arrived home. Our weekend was much more relaxing knowing that Courtney was there to handle any medical emergency (thankfully there weren't any).

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Lisa D.
House Sitting
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Faith was great taking care of Maxey and sent updates and pictures to keep us informed. When we returned he was happy and calm and we know we wouldn’t get this same care with boarding him. Also the house was clean and deliveries were brought in which was very much appreciated!

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Nicole J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cats were very well taken care of she followed all my directions which were a lot lol I would definitely recommend her

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Lisa S.
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Casey was amazing again!! We cannot recommend her enough, especially since our dog can be a little nervous and not the best walking with new people. Casey made sure he was comfortable and still took him out for walks! She also kept us updated and communicated very well during the whole stay!

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Katherine O.
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As of August 2026, there are 4,091 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Swanwyck Gardens. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Swanwyck Gardens walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Swanwyck Gardens maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Swanwyck Gardens choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Swanwyck Gardens. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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