House Sitting In The Rockaways
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About: Former dog owner and shelter volunteer with over 15 years of experience. I’m a go-to sitter for friends and I’m an active runner on the Rockaway boardwalk. I'm very comfortable and capable with all temperaments and energy levels. I have a hybrid work schedule, where I work from home 3 days during the week, and would be able to take breaks for walks. Weekends I am free. I live in a 4th floor walk up that allows pets. Other tenants have dogs. I live less than 1 block away from the boardwalk and beach for walks.
About: Hi! I’m Narsing, an experienced and dependable pet caregiver with 5+ years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of different breeds, sizes, and personalities. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, loved, and active while their owners are away. I understand that every pet has its own routine and personality, so I take time to learn their habits, energy level, feeding schedule, and comfort needs. Whether your dog loves long walks, playtime, calm companionship, or extra patience and attention, I adapt to what makes them happiest. I’m reliable, punctual, patient, and attentive to details. I can help with: • Daily walks • Feeding & fresh water • Playtime & companionship • Photo and video updates for peace of mind I’m excited to meet your furry family member and provide loving, trustworthy care! I have a very flexible schedule and am available anytime — mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. I’m happy to accommodate last-minute requests whenever you need. Safety is always my top priority. I treat every pet like family and make sure they feel cared for, happy and stress-free while you’re away
“My cat was happy and relaxed when I returned home - thanks Chandler. He sent pics each day and clearly played with her a lot. He also took time to meet me before I left and reassured me he was and showed he was an honest and safe pet sitter. would reccomend”

“Kristen was incredible! She took care of our home and our boxer, Walter, for a week, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. She was incredibly attentive to Walter, provided us with consistent updates, and treated our home with the utmost care and respect. We came home to a very happy dog - can’t recommend her enough!”

“Another great stay with Greg. He is our go-to sitter for our dog. We were away for a few days on vacation, and Greg came to take care of our dog at our place. He provided daily updates with photos to let us know how everything went. Greg took great care of both our little girl and our home. He is extremely responsible with everything. Cannot recommend Greg enough!”
“Kristen took great care of our 18 month old labradoodle for 10 days. On our initial meeting, my wife and I loved his easy-going but responsible attitude and our girl took to him right away without any hesitation. A big bonus was Kristen's proximity to Prospect Park. We received lots of photos during her stay and Kristen was super fast replying to any questions we had. Kristen is definitely going to be our go-to sitter on our nights out and when we're out of town.”

About: Hi! I’m a huge animal lover. I grew up around animals and have always enjoyed caring for them. I’m patient, responsible, and love spending time with pets. Whether it’s going for walks, playing, or just keeping them company. I don’t currently have any dogs or cats at home, which makes my space perfect for boarding! I’m passionate about providing consistent, loving care for every pet I meet. For dog walking I am available at any time Monday through Thursday. Friday through Saturday 5am till 5:30pm, Sunday mornings 5am till to 3:30pm. For boarding im available all days. I have a flexible schedule! At my clients/my home I will provide photos, and videos of your pet and provide updates to insure you have a safe, and trusted experience!
“Chelsea is a great sitter and I will be using her again. Her companion, Toby is also a wonderful little pup who helped calm my pups down. I don't know if you can call a dog a professional, but I can say that about Chelsea. She took our girls on nice long walks, sent plenty of pictures, and made sure we knew they were well taken care of.”

About: Family Friendly home 🤗 Smoke-Free 🚭 Have our very own dog at home, loving and caring🥰 Your dog will have a lots of play time outside🏞️ I have a dog of my own, Tokio. I take him on walks outside to the park every morning, evening, and before it gets dark outside, every chance I get. In my household there are children Tokio plays and snuggles with ☺️. Tokio goes on fun walks, we take him amazing showers. He's very outgoing so me and my family, all we show him is love. 💕
“This is the second time we’ve had Valeria watch Gyro and Charlie. We are so happy with her care for the boys. Her communication is fantastic and I felt completely at ease knowing she was caring for my two senior dogs.”

About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was about 8 years old. I grew up with a doberman and a cat both of which i loved dearly. I continued to have cats and dogs until I moved out on my own at 25, I now only have cats because of my building but would love to get back to walking and taking care of dogs! I’m a manager at a non-profit animal rescue group and take care of approximately 50 animals a week. This includes feeding, cleaning, playing and monitoring their health! I treat every animal I come into contact with as I would my own. There is always love and the utmost care. I’m on a sabbatical from my full time job now in sustainability so I have lots of time to do some pet care work! I still work at the animal rescue group but that is only part time. I offer services mostly at the client’s home and not my own because of my cats. While super friendly and cuddly I have no idea how they’d react to a large dog! But at the client’s home I’m extremely vigilant about pet safety and know what to do in an emergency. I’m very familiar with walking dogs of all sizes (even great danes) from my time as a doggy daycare employee.

“Kier took care of my dog Kiwi in my apartment over an extended time and I was confident the entire time that Kiwi was in good and extremely loving hands. Kier always sent lengthy updates and I can tell went the extra mile to make sure Kiwi was happy and taken care of. I won’t hesitate to book with him again.”

“Destiny did such an incredible job! She was super accommodating with a last minute trip I had for work. She sent lots of pictures and videos of my dog making me feel reassured that he was well taken care of. She left my house probably cleaner than the way she found it! She went above and beyond to clean up after herself. I would highly recommend her for any of your pets needs!”

About: Hey! We’re Steph & Brian 🐾 We’re a pet-loving team offering reliable, thoughtful care for all kinds of animals—dogs, cats, birds, lizards… you name it. Whether we’re going for a walk, doing a drop-in, or hosting your pet at our place, we make sure they feel safe, happy, and well looked after. Steph has shelter experience and grew up with her collie, Spike—her best bud and the original fetch pro. Brian’s had pets his whole life and brings tons of hands-on experience with both dogs and cats. Between the two of us, we’ve cared for animals of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. We’re fully remote and super flexible—so whether you need someone last-minute or want to schedule something regular, we’ve got you. Feel free to message us or stop by and check out where your pet will be staying! I work remotely and have plenty of time to make sure I can give the attention you per needs. I often go on walks myself am I’m very active. I live close to a few different dog parks as well. Our apartment building has a fenced courtyard. There’s also a dog park not too far from me. I promise to care for your pet the way I’d care for my own!
The Rockaways pet parents share their Rover experiences
Anastasiia is a true gem. We hired her for a 5 night stay and she was super kind and flexible about extending two additional nights when we got our flights mixed up. She alap offered to come by a day or two before our departure to get the rundown and meet Smokey ahead of time which we really appreciated. Smokey is extremely shy around strangers but by day two they were already making a lot of progress and by the end of the week he was napping in her lap and sleeping on her bed. Her genuine care about his happiness and well-being really showed. She sent detailed updates with great photos and videos, followed all of our instructions (even with our plants), and went above and beyond as a house guest. The house was spotless when she left. We will be hiring her again for sure knowing our little boy is in the best hands!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in The Rockaways.
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. The Rockaways 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.









