House Sitting The Colony
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“Josh was very respectful of my house and treated my dog with excellent care. She was happy and healthy when I got home and house was clean with shades pulled for the predicted hot day. Even my neighbors commented on how well my dog was being cared for. Cece now has a new buddy as I would definitely call Josh again should I need a sitter.”
About: I’ve been taking care and nurturing pets for 3+ years! This includes seniors, reactive dogs, cats and puppies of all sizes. Whether it’s at your home, walks, or check ins, I’ll be there! I have 5 dogs at home of all ages and sizes. It’s an everyday duty for me to take them on walks, feed them the correct meals, and constant potty breaks, so it isn’t something unusual for me! I treat my clients home as if I am there for their babies primarily. As a guest, I’ll continue to maintain the house by keeping it clean inside & out, dishes, laundry, lawn etc, while always keeping the pets entertained.
“Sarah was wonderful with my cats- we want to book her for our next trip, to take care of our cats and dogs, but she is already booked. She took great care of our cats and our home! She was quick to reply and provided lots of pictures and updates for us. Our three cats loved her!”
“Sasha did an amazing job caring for my dog and two cats. She was attentive, sent me plenty of pictures and responsive when I reached out. She showed up on time and followed through on all the tasks we agreed to. I would recommend her without reservations.”
About: I have over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for all pets including my own. Friends and family trust me for reliable, attentive, and responsible pet care. I’m flexible with pets throughout the week! My dog lives with me, so we follow a consistent routine with morning walks, evening walks, playtime, and regular potty breaks. I live in a dog friendly apartment with a courtyard for play. I can use a crate if requested and closely follow each pet’s routine.
“A+++++ she did an amazing job watching our dogs when went to vacation for 7 days, this was the longest we had went without our dogs and we were very concerned for their well being, she made us at ease and sent us many pictures and updates through out the stay, she did above and beyond she gave us so much relief and comfortability while we were gone. This was our first time having someone different watch our dogs when we’re not here and she was outstanding!!! I am so happy to have found her. We have a pit bull and a black lab whom both have different needs and she was able to manage both of them perfectly… Highly recommend her.”
About: My family and I grew up rescuing Great Danes. I love the gentle giants. I’m a sucker for the big boys. However, my family has a mix of cats, big dogs, small dogs, horses & ponies. I’m very familiar with animal care and having a gentle approach towards gaining their trust and respect. Try me out and I know you’ll be content with my service provided! :-) I also did Wag! for a year and got certified to train and manage dogs specifically. Pet care fits into my daily and weekly routine because: I am currently a student. I’m taking a couple of classes. Both classes are remote and I can access the materials at any time. This is convenient for me to travel and even work throughout the week, at different flexible times. I’m flexible! I care for pets by watching and observing their behavior: to me, to certain sounds, etc. It’s so important for me, who is meeting the pet for the first time, to monitor how the pet is managing with meeting a new person without their trusted owners there with them. Most of the time pets are timid with me initially, but with a slow approach, a soft loving voice, and being spoiled by maybe one too many treats lol, they quickly find a friend in me. They know I would do anything to protect them. I truly love animals more than people .. lol.
“Katrina was outstanding !!! Sent updates and left a very detailed log of everything that happened while she was with Tuck. The house was spotless clean and tuck was very happy. Highly recommend !!”
“Kathleen is very kind and kept me updated while I was gone. When I got back Junebug looked like she had an amazing stay-cation with Kathleen. My house was in better condition than I left it as well. A++++”
“Tanja took great care of Lexi! She was very good at updating me and sending photos which gave me piece of mind. She was super reliable and we are planning to request to book her again for a longer vacation this summer.”
“First off I have never had anyone stay at my house to sit Mattis. I am very particular of my personal space more so allowing a stranger into my house while O was away for thousands of miles. I did not know that Leonard only provided sitting at one’s home here in Hawaii (in Texas he boards). However, after reading Leonard’s reviews, and realizing this, I decided to get outside my comfort zone and allow a stranger into my house, based on his past reviews. After having Leonard come by the house to meet Madison and to show him around to set expectations, I felt much much more ease. However, the doubt and concern were still there. Leonard not only met but he exceeded way above and beyond my expectations this experience. My entire house to include the common areas and the room for Leonard to sleep was completely intact. Walking into my house it felt like nobody had been there. Mattis was well cared for, did not smell, was in great spirits, and appeared to have been well taken care of. Leonard understood the little nuisances when taking Mattis out and the small details on how Mattis reacts to other dogs to include lizards LOL. I 100% recommend Leonard to anyone needing attention to detail and love looking after their pupper. Leonard is a good man, gentle, caring, and all around respectful when staying at your home. He will communicate as much or as little as you want. I left for a week and returned to my house exactly how I left it and maybe even better than as if I was here. Mahalo nui loa Leonard🤙🫶”
“There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for Rebekah. Before leaving for vacation, our dog Annie had a medical procedure on her ear. While we were out of the country, Annie’s condition worsened and she needed surgery. Rebekah handled the situation with professionalism, compassion, and genuine love for Annie. She worked closely with our veterinarian throughout the entire process, sending photos of Annie’s ear that helped us and the vet make important treatment decisions from thousands of miles away. She took Annie to her surgery, brought her safely home, and managed all of her post-operative care. Rebekah adapted Annie’s feeding area so she could comfortably eat while wearing her large protective cone. She kept us updated with frequent photos and videos, giving us tremendous peace of mind while we were overseas. She even created several instructional videos before we returned home so we would know exactly what had been working for Annie’s recovery, including how to manage the cone and care for her ear. Rebekah also took wonderful care of our home. She washed the linens, took out the trash, and even cleaned Annie’s potty area in the yard before we returned. We came home to a recovering dog who had been loved and cared for as if she were Rebekah’s own, and to a home that was spotless and welcoming. What could have been a nightmare while we were out of the country became manageable because of Rebekah’s dedication, communication, and kindness. We wholeheartedly recommend Rebekah to anyone looking for a pet and house sitter. She went far above and beyond anything we could have expected, and we will always be grateful for the extraordinary care she provided to Annie and our home.”
“Dean was great. He went above and beyond for our fur babies and is amazing with our high energy pup. We got pics and updates daily and was quick to respond when I checked in! We definitely recommend him and will be a repeat customer.”
“Isabell did such an amazing job watching our two dogs. She was super communicative, proactive and was even nice enough to help us out with an extra morning drop in due to our evening flight being canceled, which delayed us from getting back to our pups in the evening as intended. We truly appreciate how attentive and caring she was, and will definitely book again.”
“Ajah was fantastic! Such a sweet soul and my dogs INSTANTLY loved her when I let them meet for the first time (like ran up, laid down, and rolled over for belly rubs…. Which isn’t normally the case). She kept me updated on all the details and was very tidy with our home! Our pups were with her for a few days and did great! Definitely recommend!”
About: Going away on vacation? Working long hours? Or simply need someone you trust to care for your furry family member? I’m here to make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away. 🐾❤️ From walks and playtime to feeding, belly rubs, and cozy cuddles, I’ll give your pet the attention and care they deserve — while keeping you updated so you can relax knowing they’re in good hands. Because they’re not “just a pet.” They’re family. 🐶🐱 My schedule is currently flexible, subject to my availability\. Rates are based on the distance to your location and the specific pets sitting services requested\. All services, rates, dates, and times must be agreed upon in advance. If you have an emergency and need your dog to be less stressed. I am ready to take care of your pet in your place.
“I have nothing but gratitude for Lindsay watching our two fur boys while we were out of town! I’ve never felt so at ease knowing my dogs were in such good hands. I also loved that she stayed in the comfort of our home and loved having Zen to keep the pups company too,so I knew my pups were in their safe space. She was communicative, sharing pictures and updates before and during the stay. We’d absolutely love to continue using her in the future to care for our furry babies!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in The Colony is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - The Colony
Lucy loved her time with Cara! We did a meet and greet with Cara ahead of time and immediately knew that she would be good fit for us and with Lucy. Cara was very communicative, sent tons of pictures and updates. Lucy was well cared for! We will definitely use Cara in the future and we highly recommend.
This is the second time Samantha and Sydney have taken care of our fur babies, and we couldn't be happier with them! We absolutely love the consistent updates and daily photos they send us. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our pets are in such caring and reliable hands while we're away. We recommend them 1,000% without hesitation and truly hope we can continue counting on them for future trips. Thank you both for taking such wonderful care of our little ones!
We will be booking with Suzanne whenever we need a sitter! She had been keeping us updated throughout our trip with pictures to make sure we are in the know with how our fur babies had been behaving. She followed all of our instructions to the T, and even helped us clean while we were gone. We could definitely tell that all of our pets were loved and cared for as if we never left because when we returned, our 2 dogs and cat were relaxed and happy. 100% would recommend to anyone that needs housesitting. 😊
She’s been so incredible and followed through with everything she’s promised. My dog is still a puppy, unfortunately, and had caused a bit of casualty to her personal item and she is so understanding about it. HIGHLY recommend Melissa. She’s so incredibly sweet.
Alyssa and Sam did an awesome job taking care of our girls while we were away for a long vacation. This was the first time we ever took a vacation since we got the girls, and we were super nervous about it, but quickly were able to be at ease with them under Alyssa and Sam’s care. We came home to happy and healthy pups, and we will definitely book with Alyssa and Sam again in the future!
Sarah was wonderful with my cats- we want to book her for our next trip, to take care of our cats and dogs, but she is already booked. She took great care of our cats and our home! She was quick to reply and provided lots of pictures and updates for us. Our three cats loved her!
I love Lana. She did a very professional job. My husband and I were using another lady who was not available for our vacation this summer. We fly to meet family once a year for a reunion. I had little time to find someone who I trusted staying in our home with our 2 dogs. We were flying to a location that was far enough away to want assurance that all would be fine. She did the job! And it be our go to sitter from now on. Thank you, Lana!
Hannah is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! If you want the most loving, caring, sweetest person watching your fur baby- she is the ONE. There aren't enough good things to say about her. She took such good care of our Golden. Loved on him just like he was her own- sent us daily pictures and was in constant communication with us. She is one in a million and you will be so lucky to have her help you!!
Manda was fantastic with our babies. Great communicator through out the stay. She even came early in the week when a friend of ours got the dates wrong and she ran over and checked on the dogs. She came over for a meet and great and our dogs loved her immediately. It’s very apparent she is great with animals. We are very pleased and excited that we found a sitter that is so good with our babies. We highly recommend Manda just don’t take her when we need her.😀
Angelica was very prompt in all her responses. She came for a meet and greet and is very pleasant person. She followed all directions that I had requested her to do. She updated everyday. She is very teliable. My pet was happy! We will definitely rebook Angelica again! Thank you Angelica!
I am so reluctant to say good things on here because my animals need Ryan to be available. Ryan you give me such peace of mind when I am away. You always leave the space better than you found it. Thank you so much for accommodating my crazy and for loving them while I’m away.
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FAQs for House Sitting - The Colony
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of House Sitting in The Colony is $38 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $82 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 4,609 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across The Colony. 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 The Colony 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 The Colony 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 The Colony 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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in The Colony. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% 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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