House Sitting in Reading
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1. Alice C.

“Alice was really good with Remi. We would be more than happy to leave our pup with Alice again, as we know she will be looked after well. Alice gave us regular updates, which was a bonus.”


2. Naomi B.

“Naomi did a brilliant job taking care of Jasper while we were away. Great communication and regular doggy updates and pictures made us feel confident leaving both Jasper and our home in her hands. We've arrived home to a spotless house and a very happy dog and would absolutely book Naomi again!”


3. Jasmine L.

“Jasmine was perfect for us, she could manage out high octane pup very well. She will definitely be on our repeat pet sitters list. Look no further if you want someone who is kind flexible and all around great dog sitter.”


4. Jade M.

“Jade has been fantastic with our miniature dachshund, Bentley, from the beginning. Taking time to join us for a meet and greet ahead of the in-house sitting, communication has been easy and constant. Bentley took to Jade immediately and happily accepted her as part of his tribe! The updates we received throughout were very welcomed and helped to allow us to relax and enjoy our night out, knowing Bentley was in safe hands. Bentley has a new friend now, and we will certainly be calling on Jade again in the near future!”


5. saskia k.

“Saskia looked after our 2 Ragdolls for 3 days and 4 nights and did such a fantastic job! I was impressed from the offset when she arranged to meet them first, asked all the right questions and was clearly a cat lover. She looked after my flat as if it were her own and we not only came back to 2 very happy cats, but the flat was spotless too. She sent daily updates and was always contactable. Couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter, felt very comfortable to leave Ralph & Ru in her hands. Will definitely be booking again!”


6. Mia M.
“mia has cared for both my elderly cats and my ferret, both roles are very demanding and mia is more than capable of handling this job with care and expertise. shes nothing but a lovely individual and id trust her with the care of my animals always”


7. Hugo M.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Hugo as a dog sitter/walker. He is incredibly responsible, caring, and attentive - exactly the kind of person you want looking after your pet. I've seen firsthand how naturally he connects with dogs. He has trained many of his own, and even my dog, treating them with love, patience and respect. Whether it’s taking long walks, managing feeding schedules, or just spending quality time, Hugo is genuine and trustworthy. He is extremely reliable - always punctual, communicative, and quick to respond to any needs or concerns.”


8. Florina D.

“Florina is amazing! She came to housesit our kitten for the week and we couldn't have hoped for better, we're really grateful to have found someone for if we ever need to go away again. Florina kept in contact with us the whole time, sending gorgeous messages, videos and pictures. We could see they had made friends straight away and that Suki was really happy with her, which immediately put our minds at ease. Florina took excellent care of the house too, doing extras like cleaning and watering plants. Florina is a lovely, friendly person who has a great sense of humour, she's also very caring and responsible so I would recommend to her anyone!”


9. Charlotte J.

“Lotty arrived right on time and was great looking after our dog. No hesitation in recommending her to others.”


10. Hettie W.

“Such a lovely person, Bentley was looked after so well, I felt completely at ease knowing Hettie was looking after him, would 100% use again and recommend x”


11. yasman a.

“Yasman dog sat our golden retriever at very short notice after previous plans fell through. It was clear that she is kind and patient and Tali felt at home with her. I would recommend Yasman as a sitter and will definitley be reaching out again!”


12. Rosemary D.

“Rosemary took excellent care of Mia and Rudy. Our instructions were all carried out and our house was well looked after. I hope she can look after them again soon!”


13. Angela D.

“I can't praise Angela highly enough - outstanding! As soon as she arrived I felt totally relaxed about leaving my animals, knowing she would look after them. Angela sent me regular updates and photo's, mostly of my dog Cosmo and included video's of him on walks. She even forgave Bertie the cat for a swipe at her foot - his trademark! No qualms about giving Cosmo his meds and even considered sleeping on the sofa if he was unsettled in the night - star! I hope she is free next time I go away :)”


14. Chaiwat V.

“Chai is a fantastic, kind and lovely man who I and my cavapoo Sunny felt very comfortable with. Chai kept me updated throughout the day with walk details, pictures & videos. I will definitely be booking with him again :)”


15. Rhea R.
“Rhea is absolutely amazing with my dog, Bean. Bean suffers with separation anxiety, and she’s not overly great with people, however Rhea has taken it all in her stride and is now best friends with her! Rhea is kind, friendly, trustworthy and she’s one of the very few people outside family I would trust with my dog!”


16. Walaa F.

“Our first time using Rover and Walaa ! We were delighted and so relaxed that our boo was in such capable and loving hands ! Walaa was caring attentive and so sweet with our lovely kitty we came home to a very happy cat! I will highly recommend Walaa to anyone needing pet care”


17. Jake B.
“Jake has looked after our doxiepoo Sid on numerous occasions, and has been fantastic. Sid loves long walks and playing fetch, as well as cuddles on the sofa - all of which Jake has been very accommodating to. 3 years later and Sid still gets excited every time he sees Jake and we could not be more grateful for Sid to have a trusting place to go to when needed.”


18. Chloe B.

“Chloe was great with Jack. She is calm and confident and we felt completely at ease leaving our challenging boy with her. He was very chilled out when we got home which says it all”


19. Elisha T.
“Elisha has looked after our 3 dogs and 2 cats numerous times when we have gone on holiday or for weekends away. I always feel completely relaxed knowing they are at home with Elisha. She adores animals and I would highly recommend her to look after your animals. Rest assured they will be in great hands.”


20. Sam P.
“Sam has been great looking after my dog on a number of occasions. It is a great comfort to know my dog is in good hands while I am away and avoiding the emotional stress of kennels. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sam whether it be adhoc walks or holiday cover”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Reading on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about £35 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 Jun 2025, there are 1,034 house sitters in Reading. 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, 86% of Reading 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 Reading.
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. Reading 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.
