House Sitting Ipswich
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“Caramel was lovingly looked after by Jasmine and the two of them got on so well. I know this because Caramel was calm and happy when I got back to the house. Jasmine followed all the instructions for administering her meds and meals and the all important walks 3 times a day. I would happily recommend Jasmine as someone trustworthy & who just loves animals.”
“Ren has been amazing, looked after Marnie so well and the updates we got made it easier being away as we could see she was happy with Ren, Ren is caring and lovely and the house was spotless when we came back,Myself and Rob can't thank her enough xx”
About: Dogs have always been a big part of my life. Since I was young, I’ve loved caring for stray dogs and helping them whenever possible. When I was 16, my family adopted a dog, and I’ve been responsible for daily care including feeding, walking, playing, and spending quality time together. I understand that every dog has a different personality, and I’m patient, gentle, and committed to making pets feel happy and secure. I currently have a flexible schedule and am available to provide pet care throughout the week. Even when I start a part-time job, I will carefully manage my schedule to make sure I have enough time for walks, feeding, playtime, and giving pets the attention they need. I will always communicate my availability clearly and be reliable. I always follow each pet owner’s instructions carefully and make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I pay close attention to their routines, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any special needs. I keep the environment clean, never leave pets unattended in unsafe situations, and provide regular updates and photos so owners can feel confident while they’re away.
About: I work from home and live with my little 3 year old Labrador. I’ve looked after many dogs previously and quite often end up with my families dogs coming to stay as well. I’m up and out by 7ish with my Labrador, and she gets 3 good walks a day, either at the park or the beach or longer on a weekend when we can go exploring I have a fenced garden with grass and patio, my dog is very friendly and sociable so will play nicely along with others. I work from home so plenty of toilet breaks and multiple cuddles during the day
“Allie is very caring and kind person, when we met her before we went away you could tell she has a passion for looking after animals. She looked after our dog while we away for a fews days and when we got home the house was clean and one happy dog. Would definitely ask her again to look after Marnie”
“India has been a great pet sitter, she stayed at our place for the BH weekend and looked after our two cats Dexter & Gypsy. She kept me up to date throughout the weekend and also sent me pics. I would definitely recommend her and ask her to house sit again. Thank you India!”
“Bianca was incredible in taking care of our spaniel Red! We had regular photo updates and we were at total ease knowing we could enjoy our day and he was happy and very well taken care of 😇 we’ll definitely be asking Bianca to take care of him again!”
About: My biggest so far challenge, was my “staff”breed. In fact, with lots of love, and an appropriate training approach, we bonded perfectly. Once or twice, i walked four “wiggle wags”at the same time, handful of treats worked just as well, we made a one “great pack” effort. A Caring for well-being of your pets will be depending on binding a joy of life, healthy snacks, and a cosy rest. I am self employed and managing most of my own schedule. I will find a time and i can fit in a pet care in, at my best. a Big garden with secured fencing, plus live next to one of the biggest parks in town, so if the pet dog is in need of good run, surely can provide that.
About: Back on Rover after a year of travelling, ready to continue looking after some furry friends! 10 years of loving and caring for my furry bestie, Beau! I’ve lived and grown up around animals of all sizes and breeds all my life and there’s nothing I love more than some furry cuddles. A non-smoking home with a fully fenced garden, hundreds of toys, thousands of cuddles and tons of walkies! I also have great availability for drop in visits, at home sitting, or walks around beautiful, local lakes - fully flexible for your needs! I currently have a hybrid office job that allows me to work from home Monday, Thursday and Friday. I’m available from 7pm on Wednesdays all through until Monday evening. I have a full fenced and gated garden. One extremely loving Cavachon. Experience providing pets with medication. A non-smoking home. No young children. Tons of beautiful lakes nearby for walks.
About: I’ve always loved animals since I was a little girl. I have a dog on my own a cat, I’ve always been an animals girl I currently work full-time, but my hours are very up-and-down at the moment. Meaning I have quite a lot of free time in between my work. Depending on the job at my house, I have a big garden that is all safely fenced in as well as a nice house with plenty of space for cat or dog. In the home, I’m very good at keeping everything clean and ensuring that the animals needs a Matt.
“Kamila has been an absolute star! She has come to house sit and look after our menagerie of pets including chinchillas, a degu, a rabbit, ferrets and our border collie Milo. Despite the demands of our picky small pets and Milo being somewhat difficult to deal with sometimes she’s taken it in her stride and ensured all were appropriately cared for listening to our instructions to the letter and keeping in touch with daily updates, we cannot recommend her enough. We would love to have her again.”
About: I have had a lifetime of caring for pets , large and small and would take the best care of your pet in our home I work full time but can offer love and attention and a happy stay overnight for your pet , a lovely evening walk , then cuddles We have a comfy home full of love and attention . A fenced garden and woodland walks nearby . We provide a happy loving stay DBS CHECKED
“Delene is a wonderful dog sitter! Our dog loved her from the moment she arrived. We have used her a couple of times and she was very accommodating to a short notice delay to our return on one occasion. We will definitely book her again.”
About: Experienced caring for cats and dogs through veterinary nursing assistant course and personal experience, providing feeding, walks, enrichment, cleaning, and attentive care tailored to each pet. Pet care is an important part of my daily routine. I ensure pets are fed, walked, and given attention every day, and I can adjust my schedule to meet their needs, including playtime, grooming, and check-ins throughout the week. When caring for pets in their home, I follow the owner’s instructions carefully, providing feeding, walks, playtime, cleaning, and companionship. I ensure pets feel safe, comfortable, and happy while maintaining a secure and tidy home environment.
About: Hey! I’m Beth. I’ve been training dogs for about five years now, everything from tiny pups to big working dogs. I’m comfortable with reactive dogs and have a lot of experience helping with behavioural issues. Whether your dog needs some extra patience, a bit of training, or just someone who gets their quirks, I’m here to make sure they feel safe, happy, and understood. Dog walking and training is my job and what I do for a living. I work 7 days a week and I am pretty flexible with times. Your pup will be in our secure house with a fenced in garden and lots of room to run around and play. Crates for rest available and beds. Trips to different field walks and parks will also be available. Please note a late fee will be added if over 15 minutes late.
About: I have lived with dogs my entire life and they have played a vital role throughout every stage of my life. I have had experiences many breeds, and ages of dogs, from 2 months old all the way up to 15 years old. Neighbours have relied on me to take their dogs for walks, check in on them throughout the day, and give them lots of cuddles! I am a university student, with a relatively flexible schedule. I am free any day after 5pm and have weekend availability. On other days of the week, i am available earlier than 5pm, but my schedule varies from day-to-day. I have been trusted with dog walking and sitting in the past, which also includes letting them out in the garden, and giving them any lunch and/or medicine that they need.
About: I have taken care of dogs and cats since a young age for family members. It is something nice to do in my spare time as i love animals. I am comfortable with long walks and to play with dogs. However i comfortable to do short walks and just keep each other company if needs be. I have looked after family members elderly dogs and dealt with them being fairly poorly. I haven’t got much experience with puppies other than being around one for a couple of hours at a time I work full time, but my shifts can vary. If you are needing an evening sitter i could help out. occasionally i work saturdays so i will have a day off during the week which i am always available. Every sunday i am available unless i state other wise In my home i have a gate and an enclosed garden if pets were ever needed to be seen outside of there home. i am more than happy with dogs or cats for the day!
“Stuart looked after our dogs while we was in Morocco, Marrakech for a week. Even when our other dogsitter could not look after Zanni he was happy to picked him up and nothing was to much to ask. He went above that was expected. He is amazing with dogs. The way he interact with them is like its his own dogs. Caring, cuddling. He send daily updates that made it so much easier when you away from your furry kids. I will 150 percent recommend Stuart to look after your dogs or take them for walks. His very well trained with dogs expecially as one of my dogs is blind. I cannot wait to book him again for looking after our doggies. Thank you Stuart. Best dogsitter.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Ipswich is £35
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Ipswich
Caramel was lovingly looked after by Jasmine and the two of them got on so well. I know this because Caramel was calm and happy when I got back to the house. Jasmine followed all the instructions for administering her meds and meals and the all important walks 3 times a day. I would happily recommend Jasmine as someone trustworthy & who just loves animals.
Kamila has been an absolute star! She has come to house sit and look after our menagerie of pets including chinchillas, a degu, a rabbit, ferrets and our border collie Milo. Despite the demands of our picky small pets and Milo being somewhat difficult to deal with sometimes she’s taken it in her stride and ensured all were appropriately cared for listening to our instructions to the letter and keeping in touch with daily updates, we cannot recommend her enough. We would love to have her again.
Lucy was absolutely brilliant with our greek rescue Vali. I felt fully confident leaving Vali in her care, Vali took to Lucy immediately and I was kept updated with lots of photos throughout Lucy's stay. Vali received lots of cuddles and had trips to the beach. Thanks so much Lucy, Vali would love to spend more time with you :)
Matt has been brilliant with the 3 dogs left with him. The dogs have been well and truly looked after and so has my house. He has left it looking neat and tidy. We can't thank him enough and would highly recommend him to everyone we know in need of a sitter. He left us notes for our return and sent many photos of the dogs.
Kristina is an absolute SUPERSTAR!! From the minute I met her I was totally at ease with who my animals would be spending a few days with whilst we went away to get married! She was incredible, she took our spaniel out to the beach and kept us updated with cute videos and pics of him snoozing away at home. She also took great care of our house bunnies and our home in general, I'll be booking her again in a HEARTBEAT, truly the best!!
Renata is a great dog sitter. She has looked after my greek rescue Vali for me twice now and has been very responsive, friendly and reliable :). Vali can be quite nervous and wary of new people but took to Renata immediately due to her calm nature and confidence with dogs. Will definitely be booking again :).
It's the 2nd time we've booked Montisha and Eric for a stay, but it was the first time since having the new puppy in the family! Montisha and Eric were great and extremely patient with our new addition as she is only 4 months old. When we got home, it was clear both of our doggos were well looked after, and I know we will definitely be rebooking in the future. Thank you both so so much!
Georgia looked after our 3 dogs very well, especially as one is elderly, one can get anxious and the other is a puppy! we had lots of updates, they all seemed very happy and the house was well looked after. I would reccomend Georgia if you need someone to look after your pets.
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FAQs for House Sitting - Ipswich
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The average cost for House Sitting in Ipswich on Rover is £34.5 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 402 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Ipswich. 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies 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 request a 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.
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