House Sitting Rochford
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Over 65 pet owners in Rochford have booked house sitting
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“Catriona has been looking after my staffie, once a week for a while now & I can’t recommend her enough! Communication is great, and Catriona always helps out when she can, even on last minute requests. Ultimately I know my 12 year old pooch is in safe hands when Catriona is looking after her! Thank you for being so reliable & we look forward to seeing you next week x”
“Ashley was fantastic; he looked after our dog Crumble for a week and sent updates and photos throughout. Crumble was very relaxed and played with him which was great to see. Ashley took amazing care of him, giving him his medication and taking out for walks as needed. As this was our first time with a dog sitter Ashley also met us ahead of the week to make sure Crumble wasn't reactive to him. This gave us reassurance that Crumble would be calm during the week and put our minds at ease for our holiday. Ashley also kept the house clean and had great communication throughout. Ashley was very reliable, trustworthy and an all round pleasure to meet; we were very happy to have found sound a brilliant dog sitter. Would not hesitate to book again; thank you so much!”
“Alison is wonderful! We asked Allison to look after Dougie for over five hours in an evening, and she did an incredible job of ensuring he was well-fed and well-behaved. We asked her to send us pictures throughout the night, reassuring us that he was okay and content, which she did with no problem, and he couldn't have looked more relaxed. Dougie is a dog with high anxiety and is often trembling with nerves, but with Allison, he could not have been more relaxed and comfortable. I can't thank Allison enough; she was brilliant with him.”
“Yi was absolutely amazing. She sent us pictures throughout the day and gave us regular updates, and big bonus, she gave us some great advice regarding our pup’s allergies. She truly looked after Boris, we’re grateful we found her on Rover. We hope to see her again as we will definitely reach out next time we need someone to look after our pup”
“absolutely brilliant as always, but this time she was such a life saver. Texted her as an emergency as my booked cat sitter unfortunately got very ill, and Cyan was there to save the day at a few hours notice! Tofu and Cattu were raving about her afterwards and sending me pictures of her spoiling them rotten! lots of luv from Tofu and Cattu xx”
“Michelle was a great help for me recently. I’d booked a day for dog sitting in my home in advance, but also unexpectedly needed help the day before. Michelle managed to move some things around to assist, which was much appreciated. She sent regularly updates during the day & I could tell Mya was being well looked after & getting all the fuss & cuddles that she’s a big fan of. Thanks Michelle, will definitely book again!”
About: I’m a qualified veterinary nurse with 7 years of professional experience, providing a high standard of care. I’m highly confident with medical care, administering medication, monitoring health, supporting anxious animals, and providing structured, loving routines. Your pet will always be treated as if they were my own — safe, loved, and genuinely cared for🤍🐾 Alongside this, I’ve grown up around animals my whole life, with dogs always in the family (Labrador’s mostly!). We now own a working cocker spaniel, who I’ve personally helped train, giving me even more experience with puppy development, endless energy and lots of training!🐶 I work a 4-day week in London, but, I will have plenty of time to look after your pups on my rota’d day off each week or, on weekends🤍 As a qualified veterinary nurse, your pet’s safety and wellbeing will always be my top priority. On walks, your dog will be safely on-lead. I’ll consider their confidence, energy levels & socialisation needs, offering low-stress environments for nervous dogs, solo walks or, even walks with my own friendly (neutered) dog if they enjoy company. During drop-ins or sitting, I’ll respect your home at all times and also provide regular updates and photos so you can feel reassured your pet is happy and in safe, experienced hands🐾
“I would really recommend Eleanor. She's really, obliging, friendly and personable both with Benji and myself. She helped me out of a fix at short notice. Benji likes her, and I would definitely book her again”
About: I’ve had dogs and cats all of my life, also I have clients dogs stay on a regularly basis and love outside activities therefore dog boarding is an ideal way to spend my time. I currently have a lovely 9 year Spaniel called Millie who has been a family pet since she was 12 weeks old. She has enjoyed lots of adventures with us over the years including a trip around the whole of the U.K. I’m very active and have lived in the area all my life so know all the best local walks. My current work is flexible/semi retired so I have plenty of time to walk dogs and can be accommodating with times, so can work around your schedule I will keep your dog on a lead at all times and it will not be left unattended at any time. I will ask about any special requirements and do a meet and greet with you and your dog to make sure you are both comfortable with me.
About: I am an equine vet and am very interested in canine behaviour, so you can be reassured that your pets will be in the safest hands, with additional veterinary knowledge. This also means that I am more than happy to take on any pets with additional needs - medications, inhailers, injections etc. I have taken responsibility for pets of family/friends since I was young and have always treated them as I would my own. I have been pet sitting for 3 years and love the companionship, long walks, and puppy cuddles! I do now have my own dog who is a 10 month old toy poodle. She is very well behaved and fully house trained etc, but means that I will only be able to pet sit for if you would be open to me bringing her along! I am currently working full time, so can only gaurantee weekends. However, I am often able to pop in during weekdays, and do occasionally have fridays off, so please enquire if you would be interested and I can let you know my availability for your dates. Currently I am only able to offer pet sitting services where I would come to your home. I find this often works better for the animals as they feel more safe and comfortbale in their home environment. I am always clean and tidy and would leave your house as I find it. I do have my own dog, who would also come with me. She is a very friendly 8 month old toy poodle, who is very well behaved and fully house trained etc, but means that we will only be able to accept dog friendly pets!
About: I’ve looked after animals for as long as I can remember — it’s not just something I do, it’s who I am. I’m at home full-time, which means I can give animals the time, attention, and care they truly deserve. Whether it’s keeping them safe, happy, well-fed, exercised, or simply keeping them company, their wellbeing always comes first. I understand that every animal has its own personality, routine, and needs, and I take the time to make sure they feel comfortable and loved. From quiet cuddles to playtime and daily care, I treat every animal as if they were my own. If you’re looking for someone reliable, patient, and genuinely devoted to animals, you can rest easy knowing they’ll be in caring hands with me. It will fit in because I am a stay at home mum and my children are older so it is just me looking after the pets. I have fenced garden and outdoor cattery and locked and I have security cameras over the property. The animals have a large Area to relax and exercise.
“Lucy is the absolute top tier of dogsitters! Fantastic, regular updates with gorgeous pictures and just the most loving attitude! We don't usually have dogsitters walk our boy because he is reactive and strong on the lead, but we had no qualms about Lucy walking him, and her detailed reports after each walk really put our minds at ease. We couldn't recommend Lucy more highly!”
About: Samantha is a compassionate and highly experienced pet carer with a lifelong love of animals. Having cared for a wide variety of pets—including dogs, cats, fish, birds, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, snakes, and tortoises—she brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge and confidence to every animal she looks after. As a dedicated respite foster carer for many years, Samantha is DBS advanced checked and has extensive experience providing safe, nurturing care. Her background reflects her patience, reliability, and strong sense of responsibility—qualities that extend naturally into her work with animals. Samantha offers flexible pet care services, primarily during weekdays, with weekend availability by arrangement. She has a large, secure walled garden, providing an excellent environment for pets to relax and play. She also understands the importance of maintaining routines and is happy to provide care in owners’ homes, including visits for feeding, companionship, and toilet breaks. A proud Star Sitter, Samantha is recognised for her responsiveness, exceptional care, and consistently positive feedback. She takes the time to understand each pet’s unique personality, needs, and routines, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for in her hands. I’m currently a respite foster carer and have been for years. I am DBS advanced checked because of looking after children. I can mostly work during the week but can consider weekends, so I’m flexible. I provide attentive, personalised care tailored to each pet’s individual needs, whether in my home or in their own familiar environment. In my home, pets enjoy a safe, secure setting with a large walled garden for exercise, play, and relaxation, alongside plenty of companionship and supervision. When caring for pets in an owner’s home, I carefully follow their established routines, including feeding schedules, exercise, medication, and any specific instructions, to ensure continuity and comfort. I take the time to understand each pet’s personality, preferences, and requirements, so they feel happy, secure, and well cared for at all times.
About: I’ve been lucky enough to look after many pets over the years and can tailor your pets needs as required. I love what I do. Fully insured and DBS checked. First Aid I work fully remote so able to look after your pet at anytime, anywhere. I have no restrictions unless I’m already going away on holiday I have no pets of my own and also no garden sadly but your dog will be walked regularly in surrounding areas the whole stay
About: I’ve been on Trustedhousesitters for almost a year now and have had many sits with many dog breeds. Breeds includes, Labrador’s, Huskeys, Dalmatian’s, Corgis, and will continue to look after more! I have currently been made redundant, and I currently have a lot of free time on my hands. Spending time with dogs is fantastic and takes stress off. I tend to walk dogs at least twice a day, and throughout the day if they look bored, I will play with them and run around in the garden.
“Hi Isobella Thank you so much for taking care of Louie, he was so happy to see us when we got back. Knowing he was in your care made us feel like we could relax and not stress. We will look forward to using your services again! Thanks Toby”
About: I’ve got years of experience working with and owning dogs of all breeds, I have knowledge of training, and behaviour of dogs. I’ve worked with dogs from puppies to elderly. I have 2 dogs myself whom I love dearly. I have experience in dog training also. Experience in rescue dogs (one of mine is a rescue) I have a very flexible schedule, I’m available Monday-Friday and some weekends. My daily availability is from 8:50am-5pm and weekends I can be available from 8am-7:30pm I care for pets like I care for my own, with love attention and respect. I take the time for other peoples pets to become comfortable with myself and learn their behaviour to know they are happy and content. I’ll keep to their usual routines, and make sure they have lots of engaging fun during my time with them.
The median cost per night for house sitting in Rochford is £35
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Rochford
I didn’t know Alison before my trip away, but I had read all the reviews, which were excellent. I have a 17 year old Cavachon, who I rescued 4 and half years ago. I was worried about leaving her, but once I met Alison, I knew my girl was in very safe hands. Alison took exceptional care of my little dog and she kept me updated with how she was doing. When I got home my house was spotless. I would absolutely recommend Alison - she is a very kind person and my little dog loved her.
Second time Ashley has sat for us and he did wonderfully. The two dogs were very well looked after and felt right at home with him. Ashley gave us lots of pictures and updates throughout and had great communication. He handled all the dogs needs and they both looked out the window as he left! Our house was kept very clean and tidy and had no issues. Thank you again Ashley, would happily rebook and highly recommend!
Lydia was such a great find. We have never used a boarder in our house before so was a little apprehensive but from the moment we met I knew my dog was in safe hands. Great communication, trust worthy, a very settled dog and super tidy house guest. Would highly recommend and will be using again
From the moment Lee came to our house Harvey our dog took to him straight away. You can tell Lee has an affinity for dogs. Halfway through the evening Lee sent us a photo of Harvey resting on him which is something our sometimes aloof dog will not do. So that was very nice to see. Would highly recommend Lee.
Laura was amazing. She has in depth knowledge of English Bulldogs and took great care of our boy whilst we were away. We received daily updates and pictures and an end of week review. We came home home to a very healthy looking and very happy dog. I would 100% recommend Laura without hesitation and we will certainly rebook next year for our holidays.
Charley stayed in our house and watched our Todd for 3 days, she did a fantastic job, walked him spent plenty of time with him and left our house spotless. We will definitely use Charley again she put us at ease leaving her in our home and looking after our little dog. Highly recommend if your looking for a reliable, respectable and caring young lady to watch your animals 😀
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FAQs for House Sitting - Rochford
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for House Sitting in Rochford on Rover is £43.13 per night (as of June 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 June 2026, there are 8,587 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Rochford. 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 Rochford 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 Rochford 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
- 82% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 100% 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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