House Sitting in Colchester
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1. Ana G.

“Ana is very reliable, professional and our dogs love her. She was amazing as sending pictures and updates of our dogs. We will have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. We have booked her for all of our breaks this year. First class.”


2. Evelyn R.

“Evelyn was incredible! It takes a special type of person to tire out a spaniel and she managed it, I’ve never seen Gus so chilled! Would 100% book again 🩷”


3. Jasmine R.

“Lovely introductory visit.”


4. Erica H.
“Erica is wonderful. She is very friendly, kind, and has a great personality. She is also trustworthy and professional. My dogs get so excited when Erica comes to take them on walks. Definitely would recommend.”


5. Úrsula R.
“She was a polite and timely person. Our two puppies were happies during my wife and me toke a time outside of our home by the weekend.”


6. Francis R.
“Francis has walked my lovely Dachshund Bella for the past year. She is always on time and very polite. She takes Bella to the park and sends me pictures of their adventures. Bella is not very good with other dogs, but Francis knows how to deal with this and I always feel that Bella is in good hands.”


7. Davinia S.

“Frank loved Davinia and she was great with him. She played with him and sent me photos during the day. You can tell she has a love for animals. I would definitely use her again.”


8. Amy W.

“Amy has done a first class job of caring for both our dog and our home. I do hope she’s available the next time we need help. Thank you so much.”


9. Lin L.
“I have a large Northern Inuit /German Shepherd cross bread .Lin has looked after Neo a few times for me when I'm at work...Neo is always well cared for, walked and fed... he has spent many hours playing with there dog Pebbles Neo is always happy to go and stay so it makes it very easy and worry free for me when I'm at work...I have even had video of Neo on his walks and playing . I can't recommend Lin enough..He is Safe & sound a nice guy ...and great with Neo....”


10. Amanda M.
“Amanda Moore was the best dog mum Amber and Ruby our 2 cockapoos could wish for, she would always be ready and willing to take them both for walkies, feed them on time, groom them both and of course play with them, as our daughter she was also the one that kept the vaccinations etc up to date. Infact until she moved into her own house she was hands on and our dogs miss her in their own way.”


11. Damian R.

“Damian was an absolute lifesaver! I needed some extra help with my four dogs, and he stepped in and did an incredible job. All my dogs adored him, and he went above and beyond by walking them multiple times a day and giving them so much love and attention. It’s clear Damian has a natural way with animals—they were all so happy and well cared for in his hands. His reliability, kindness, and dedication really stood out, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his help. I’ll definitely be reaching out to him again in the future. Highly recommended!”


12. Sam C.
About: Hi there, I’ve looked after animals since a young age. I am familiar with basic commands and I have several years of experience house sitting and dog walking. I understand the importance of safety, and I always take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the animals in my care. All pets I care for get plenty of fuss of course and enough daily exercise to keep them happy and healthy. I would love to dedicate more of my time caring for pets around my everyday routine. I currently work part time so have plenty of free time. I have 4 cats and have grown up around pets all my life. Happy to travel all around colchester Will keep all dogs on a lead at all times. No animal will go unsupervised at any time. I can’t offer home boarding unfortunately at the moment


13. Louisa Rose B.

“Everything was great! We were able to fully relax while on vacation knowing that Brux and Barça were well taken care of. Thank you so much for all your help!”


14. Philip R.
“Philip has owned dogs for as long as I’ve known him, up until recent years when his beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier passed on at the ripe age of 17. He is experienced with Labradors, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Staffies and French Bulldogs, amongst other breeds! He loves a good country walk (sometimes spotted in a pub en route), and dog cuddles on the sofa.”


15. Deimantas R.
“Deimantas is absolutely amazing with animals! He has a natural connection with them, and my partner’s pets adored him. In the past, he stayed at my place to look after them, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in his care. He’s reliable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about animals’ well-being. I couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter!”


16. Elizabeth P.

“Ottie and Rosie loved Elizabeth . Elizabeth was professional and reliable and prompt. Also kept me updated with photos whilst she looked after them both. And also is very tidy. Everything put away and clean ! Highly recommend Elizabeth”


17. Isobelle W.
“Izzy is very responsible herself and when it comes to the care of animals. She has a genuine love for dogs, every journey takes longer as she stops to say hello to them. Along side voluntary dog walking, She has a family dog of her own who she cares for when visiting and does a naturally great job.”


18. Debbie & Shane H.
“We have know Debbie and her husband Shane for many years now and know them very well. During this time they have always had dogs as their family pet and they currently have a lovely Cockapoo named Dougal.Dougal is a very well trained ,obedient and happy dog who regularly visits us with Debbie and Shane. He is very well looked after both physically and emotionally and they are very aware of his safety and wellbeing all round. They clearly love him to bits and I know this would extend to any other animal in their care either in the short or longer term.”


19. Jenna F.
About: Hello. I'm Jenn, I have my own doggy day care business, where I specialise in helping military personnel and their families by looking after their dogs while away. Giving them peace of mind, their loved ones are being cared for. I'm hoping to expand across Colchester 😀 I have grown up with dogs and have real passion to be around them, as they give me so much joy 😊. FULLY INSURED FOR PEACE OF MIND I am self employed dog walker. I am available Monday to Sunday. Some days are busier than others but I'll go out of my way to help care for your dog. I am offering your dog a safe and loving home to stay in, a secure garden. I'm located next to fields and a woodland area for the 'w' word. They will be cared for like my own. Doggy-centered care!


20. Lilia B.

“Lilia is a gem! She took brilliant care of our senior dog with special attentiveness on an evening with fireworks. The updates, photos and videos were so nice to see receive. We were able to enjoy our holiday knowing our pup was with the most capable dog lover- highly recommend Lilia!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Colchester on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about £30 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your needs.
As of Apr 2025, there are 351 house sitters in Colchester. 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 an identity verification for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Colchester house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 2 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare house sitters in Colchester.
Going away? 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. Colchester house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet owners on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter via 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, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
