House Sitting Barnet
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“Marian was excellent, we can highly recommend. Great feedback and communication, dog happy and well cared for, as was the house. He even watered the plants, very kind, would definitely book again. Thank you Marian”
About: Hi, I’m Kat! North London HR professional and dog lover who shares my home with Thoth, my 5-year-old Norwegian Forest cat. I have strong experience with senior dogs – particularly caring for an elderly Shih Tzu, managing his daily medication and special care needs. My experience includes: - Dogs from 6-month-old puppies to 14-year-olds - All breeds, all ages – I adapt to each dog's individual needs I work for a defence company (fully vetted) and offer some weekday/evening/weekend walks, drop-ins, house sitting, or overnight boarding (my place or yours). Medication management, gentle routines, personalised care – I treat every dog like my own! I work full-time in a hybrid role (3 days WFH), so I have flexible availability: - WFH days: Extra time for walks/drop-ins, or I can stay at your place (with WiFi access) - Weekdays: Available after 5pm + overnights when needed - Weekends: Free Fri–Sun, all day and night In my North London home: Thoth (my curious indoor Norwegian Forest cat) stays indoors but loves watching garden visitors from the window. The garden door stays closed, but we have a secure communal garden (fully fenced, no street access) if your dog needs space to play. No other pets nearby – neighbours don’t own pets, so it’s a calm environment. Parks nearby – just a quick 10–15 min walk away for exercise and fresh air. In your home (house sitting): I follow your routines exactly – feeding, medication, walks, playtime. Secure doors/windows always checked; I treat your home like my own. Happy to water plants, bring in post, or do light housework too.
“Caroline was great with Toby - very attentive to his needs (he’s an old lab who can now be a bit high maintenance!) and sent lots of updates. And Toby was clearly super happy, given that he was fast asleep by the time I got back 😊. Would definitely recommend.”
About: I’ve had plenty of experience caring for dogs, having regularly looked after them for friends and family, including overnight stays. I always make sure they feel happy, safe, and loved while their owners are away. I understand that every dog has their own personality, energy level, and routine. Whether your dog enjoys long walks, playtime, cuddles on the sofa, or simply sticking to their usual schedule, I’m happy to tailor my care to their individual needs. I’m experienced in caring for puppies and senior dogs, understanding the extra patience, attention, and care they may require. I’m also happy to follow any training routines or specific instructions to ensure consistency while you’re away. I’m available for boarding, house sitting, drop-in visits, walking, and feeding visits, always making sure your dog feels comfortable, cared for, and has plenty of companionship. I’ll also provide regular updates and photos throughout my time with your dog, so you can relax knowing they’re happy, safe, and having lots of fun. I currently work full time in a school, finishing at 4:30pm on weekdays, so I’m available for evening drop-in visits, walks, and house sitting. I’m also available on weekends and throughout the school holidays, allowing me to spend plenty of quality time with your pet. I’ll always do my best to work around your pet’s usual routine to ensure they feel comfortable, happy, and well cared for while you’re away. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and wellbeing is my top priority. I always ensure ai carefully follow any instructions you provide, including feeding schedules, walking routes, medication, and daily routines, to help your pet feel as settled and comfortable as possible. I will always treat your home with the utmost respect, making sure it’s clean and secure, just as you left it. Also, I’ll ensure your pet has plenty of attention, companionship, and care while you’re away. Alongside this, I’ll send regular updates and photos, so you can relax knowing your pet is safe and happy.
“I cannot recommend Roxanne highly enough! She has looked after my dog Alby twice now and both times have been absolutely brilliant. From the moment I left him with her, it was clear she genuinely cares — she was super attentive, proactive with updates, and made sure Alby felt completely at home. He came back happy, relaxed and tail-wagging, which says it all really! It's such a relief to find someone you can truly trust with your fur baby. Roxanne is an absolute gem and we will 100% be booking her again. Thank you so much ❤️❤️”
“Dan is always excellent - he takes great care of our dog and was more than happy to take on a friend's at late notice. We really appreciate how easy to communicate with he is, and his flexibility”
“Emily has looked after Chunk a few times now and he loves her! She has lots of experience and Chunk who is a nervous boy seems to relax really well with her always falling asleep next to her! The best person to look after Chunk when we are out 🥰”
“Both of my dogs took quickly to Katherine. She was very respectful of my pup’s quirks and it made me and them feel at ease. I will be asking for her help in the future with confidence.”
“Fantastic again, thank you Luke. We are always certain you will look after our babies as if they were your own. We really appreciated that you went out of your way to come to our new address!! We would recommend you to everyone and anyone 😀”
About: I had pets almost all my life and the period I didn’t, I looked after friends dogs and cats whenever they went on holidays. I have a cockapoo, Lola, she’s the most beautiful girl in the world, but aren’t they all in our eyes? I also have two guinea pigs, Sadie and Oli, they are our actual ones, but they were many more before them. Sometimes my friend Kate, brings Pepsi, her moggie and she also stay with us. Other times is Carolyn who just got herself Monty a cross cockapoo/ jack Russell. Carolyn works at the local hospice and her schedule makes her work double shifts sometimes, so I look after Monty as well. Our place is so full of love, because they are in it. All pet owners will understand.
About: Hi cat lovers, my name is Jade, I work remotely in communications which means I am very flexible with my time. I have two cats myself, Magic and Arty (Moriarty, he lives up to the name) and I have over 10 years of cat care experience. I am a huge pet lover overall, but cats really top the list. I just love their personalities and the fact they don’t really care what others think about them, they just do what they want! I read a quote somewhere once that said “If you ever think you have imposter syndrome, just look at cats. No cats have imposter syndrome, they all believe they are the best cat that ever did live!” I can happily do medications, I had a cat called Puff who sadly passed away last year. He had daily heart medications for years, so I am very experienced with doing that. I’ve also looked after a couple of local kitties in the area for neighbours, including another cat recovering from a leg operation (requiring a crate) and needing pain meds twice a day.
“Alexandra has visited my home a few times and always interacted well with my dog. She has a warm and calm approach. I find her responsible and dependable and I fully recommend her, she makes a great dog-sitter.”
“As always Ashleigh was fantastic, the clan were in good hands and I came home to three happy cats 🐈 loved the update photos and the new Polaroids to add to the collection too, a really lovely touch. Thank you from all of us 🐾”
“Ashleigh is fantastic! She took the time to understand exactly how to care for our dog Emi and was incredibly attentive to every detail. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which gave us real peace of mind. Our dog absolutely loves her! We wouldn’t hesitate to book her again and highly recommend her.”
“Izzy did such a fantastic job of looking after our kitten Anzu - and Anzu absolutely loved her! We got photo and video updates, and Anzu has never looked as happy. Izzy is a natural with cats. She also stayed and kept our house in nice condition, and even put the bin out for us which we were grateful for. We really hope we can use Izzy again! ”
“Sacha and Cristina were absolutely brilliant with our dog and cat, whilst we were away for the Christmas break. Our dog is reactive and has a number of needs (he’s usually nervous when left with sitters) BUT he absolutely loved having them come to stay in our home. We had constant updates, and our minds were at ease the whole trip. When we got back home, the home was spotless. We highly recommend both to be trusted to sit your furry members of your family. We can’t wait to use them again, I know the boys will miss them ⭐”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Barnet is £35
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Barnet
Marian looked after my 2 dogs whilst we went out to the theatre. He was lovely and friendly with them, even my terrier who ignores most people made a fuss of him. When we returned home they were very relaxed which was great. Marian even checked in that all was OK with them on our return. I shall certainly ask him to look after them again.
Cheryl was a fantastic sitter for our dog Kiba! We had frequent and lovely updates whilst we were away, and Kiba seemed to love her. He has a few quirks and she handled them like a pro. We came back to a very happy dog! Would highly recommend booking Cheryl for your pet.
Nazim made sure our American Akita King was well looked after, and kept him cool on a hot summer’s day. Nazim is friendly, professional and reached out with updates about King throughout the day which was much appreciated. Would warmly recommend, as well as book him again.
Pinar looked after my two cats and my house very well. When I got home everything was in perfect order. The house was clean and Sid and Nancy were calm and happy. I was entirely satisfied with the care they had received and am hoping she will be available again next time I need a house siter. Teresa Sladen
Ashleigh is fantastic! She took the time to understand exactly how to care for our dog Emi and was incredibly attentive to every detail. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which gave us real peace of mind. Our dog absolutely loves her! We wouldn’t hesitate to book her again and highly recommend her.
Abigail is absolutely lovely - both as a person in general and with my very nervous dog Tarlli. Though my dog wasn't a complete angel Abigail was brilliant, keeping me updated and handling the situation. She's clearly an animal lover! Would definitely recommend to anyone considering booking her.
I would definitely recommend Diana, she was great at minding Bean. She provided updates every day and sent videos of him looking very happy/playing in the park. She was also very punctual and polite. She followed the instructions I sent her and was very respectful - the house was exactly as we'd left it. I would 100% book Diana again.
Ellie came to look after my two girls for a couple of days and she was great! She messaged me upon arrival, sent lots of pictures and videos which I loved seeing their day. And they clearly loved her upon my return. Thanks Ellie! Will definitely hire again. :)
Caroline was outstanding. She clearly has a deep love of dogs and for the first time, our elderly dog seemed unstressed when we returned from holiday. We received regular updates and videos and Caroline also made extra effort to take care of our dog during the heatwave to ensure he was safe and comfortable.
Rebeca was amazing! She looked after my cat in my home and did such a fantastic job. My cat absolutely loved her, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I received loads of photos and updates throughout, so I always knew my cat was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. It was clear that Rebeca genuinely loves animals and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy cat sitter!
Caroline was amazing! We were quite anxious about leaving our 8-month-old Labrador puppy, especially as she was in season, but Caroline made the whole thing so easy from the start. She sent us loads of lovely photos and videos every day, so we could see how much fun Ruby was having and properly relax and enjoy our holiday. It was so reassuring, and it was obvious Ruby absolutely loved being with her. Communication was brilliant throughout, and Caroline even took Ruby to a pre-booked vet appointment for us, which was such a huge help. We honestly couldn't have asked for anyone better. Ruby absolutely loves Caroline, and we'll definitely be asking her to look after her again. Thank you so much, Caroline!
We are absolutely delighted with the care that Beccy offered to Nala. Her communication was brilliant, she made us feel relaxed from the very first message and gave us brilliant updates throughout the day. It’s obvious Beccy knows and understands animals very well, she recognised Nala’s personality immediately and offered her a calm and gentle greeting which meant it was easy for Nala to feel safe. We have a shy dog, but she warmed to Beccy in a matter of minutes. Which is a huge compliment. We really loved that Beccy was proactive in asking the questions she needed to help her look after all of Nalas needs. We felt more than comfortable having Beccy in our home, and she even made a fuss of our toddler which was lovely and so appreciated. I’m so glad we found you, we would love your help with Nala again in the future 🙌🏻
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The average cost for House Sitting in Barnet on Rover is £44.85 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 16,082 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Barnet. Enter your postcode 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:
- Post & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Rubbish & recycling: Taking bins out on scheduled rubbish collection days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best time to agree on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a 'home cheat sheet' that includes your preferred Barnet walking routes, the location of your favourite pet shop, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes dedicated customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement programme 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 must pass an identity verification before they can list their services. An identity verification confirms that the sitter is who they say they are based on their documents.
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 our Trust & Safety page .
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 Barnet choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a key safe or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 89% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 98% 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.
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.
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 vet. 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 authorisation form for your regular vet. An authorisation 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.
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