House Sitting Shropshire
Find a loving house sitter to look after your pets and your home.
Over 69 pet owners in Shropshire have booked house sitting
Shropshire, Find top-rated house sitting
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“Sam was wonderful. As it was the first time Sam sat for us he arranged a pre visit which was brilliant as we got to know a little bit about Sam and it was great to see how he interacted with our dog. During his stay he kept us updated with pictures and videos and he left the house immaculate and one very happy pooch.”
“First sit with Tammy, our boy was immediately comfortable when she arrived & fussed all over him, and seems to have a lovely time. The house was perfectly tidy when we got home. Thanks Tammy! ❤️”
“Hollie was amazing this weekend, looking after our quirky pup. Not only was she brilliant with our dog, but the house has been really cared for as well. We'd highly recommend Hollie to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter!”
“Eve was amazing with our 2 dogs and cat. We were 100% happy and comfortable leaving them with her and they were all happy too. Eve's communications with us were brilliant from the meet and greet onwards. Fantastic petsitter 😁”
“We could not have been happier with Josie’s care of Misty and our home. Misty had some amazing adventures while we were away and met some new friends, which she loves. Communication was brilliant and we could go away safe on the knowledge Misty was in excellent hands.”
“Bridie came to look after my pooches at short notice. A lovely young lady with lots of animals experience and qualified in their first aid. I didn't have one concern leaving her to care for my pooches in my home. She sent me updates throughout the day and all my dogs relaxed in her company. Felt lucky to have found her and will definitely use again.”
“Abbie was brilliant, looking after Willow during her recovery from cruciate ligament surgery, which involved specific short, lead walks, a selection of daily physio exercises to build up muscle. making sure she didn't run, jump etc and generally keeping her entertained while she couldn't do her normal active walks. I can see a distinct improvement in Willow's walking over this period. Abbie was very flexible in timings, and she left the house really clean and tidy. I have no hesitation in recommending Abbie for dog sitting, and I would certainly ask her to help another time. Really pleased with our first Rover experience, thanks. Maureen”
“Jessica was amazing at helping me out last minute. I was in the area for a funeral and needed dog care last minute when I found out my dog couldn’t be left unattended where I was staying. Jessica helped me out. She was super helpful and got there early so she helped look after Delilah when I was getting ready and took her for a lovely walk! She sent me update photos. Thank you so much Jessica! You are a star ⭐️”
“It has been a very hot week in the UK and our dog Mitchell does not do well in the heat. However: KIM CAME PRIOR TO OUR HOLIDAY TO INTRODUCE HERSELF AND LOOKED AFTER OUR MOAN OLD BOY IN EVERY WAY. KIM EVEN BROUGHT A FAN OF HER OWN IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP HIM COOL. HE WAS NOT STRESSED OR UPS3T WITH US AND I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE EFFORT KIM HAS GIVEN IN LOOKING AFTER OUR DOG. I CANNOT RECOMMEND MORE HIGHLY THIS PERSON TO LOOK AFTER YOUR PET. THANK YOUU KIM.”
“We were hesitant for a long while to get a dog sitter, as our dog has a nervous disposition after multiple hip surgeries from a young age, and the health issues that comes with that. Feel incredibly lucky to have came across Becky. She's great with our dog, who is incredibly excited whenever she comes over. And is a great weight off our minds to be leaving him with someone we trust so implicity. Could not recommend Becky more!”
About: I have experience contributing to the raising, training and caring for 11 dogs over the course of growing up on my family farm. This includes training Border Collie puppies to be working sheep dogs, crate training a terrier and a cocker spaniel as well as senior care to many of our dogs. Although I do not currently have a dog of my own at my flat, I feel my experience and background positions me well to be an effective and reliable dog sitter. I have a full time job working from home. I am a project manager at a web development agency. This gives me a great amount of flexibility during the day. Currently I work from 8am-4pm but I can sometimes start earlier or finish later depending on a few different factors. Every day after work I go for a walk on the canal which is less and a minute away from my front door. This is an ideal place to take your dog for a walks during the day. Safety and trust are my top priorities when caring for dogs in my home. I have created a comfortable, secure, and pet-friendly environment, ensuring that each dog has a designated space to rest and play. I always keep hazardous items out of reach and maintain a clean, organised space to prevent accidents. Dogs in my care are supervised at all times, whether indoors or during outdoor activities, and I follow owners' specific instructions to maintain their dogs' routines and comfort. With my full-time work-from-home job, I'm always available to give the dogs the attention and care they need and deserve.
“Annabel helped us with our cat and very timid dog. A couple of nights pet sitting, which we have never done before. Annabel’s patience paid off and slowly gained the trust of our dog, he is genuinely a very complex character, and we couldn’t be more delighted with the experience. We will definitely carry on and book again soon...”
About: Hi, I'm David! I work to ensure that fur babies of all sizes are properly looked after and cared for, with plenty of cuddles and attention. I've spent my life around animals and understand how irreplaceable loved ones are. I am willing to meet up before arrangements to find out whether we're a good fit for each other and your pet(s). Although I am new to this platform, I am not new to what it takes to care for a variety of different animals including Dogs, Cats, Birds, Hamsters, Reptiles and even my sheep named Minty. I love animals and I'm happy to learn how to care for them, even the ones I'm unfamiliar with. That doesn't stop at the type of pet or the personal needs that each may have. I understand that each pet has their own needs, including how long they can comfortably be left alone for. Pets would rarely be left alone for extended periods during my care, and I would send regular photo updates so you can see how they're getting on. Although I have a willingness to learn and adapt, I love animals so much that I would not feel comfortable feeding one animal to another pet (with the exception of bugs/insects). Transparency and honesty are important to me, so feel free to ask me anything. It's very important to me that both you and your fuzzy, fluffy, feathered or even scaly family member feel at peace knowing they're in safe hands. I am also fully DBS checked. In the unlikely event of an emergency, your pet's safety and wellbeing will always be my top priority. I carry a phone at all times and will contact you immediately if any concerns arise. I am available early mornings and evenings. I can walk your pets for around 30 minutes, more or less depending on their needs, and would keep them within Shrewsbury. During stays I can maintain things like litter boxes and enclosures. If you require assistance with more extensive work, we can discuss things further. I look forward to helping. Pet Care 🐾 I work full time from home on a rota that varies between 8AM-9PM, but most shifts are between 8AM-6PM, and I sometimes work on weekends, because of this I don't have a 'set' schedule, however, I would almost always be available during the early morning, evening or on my days off to take care of your pets. Boarding & Drop-In Visits 🏡 Due to me working from home, if you require a pet sitter at your home I would be available on most days, providing that you have accessible Wi-Fi for me to connect my laptop to and a table for me to work at. If you require Drop-In Visits, I can also accommodate these on most days as my work hours can be flexible, but early mornings, lunch time and evenings would work best for me, let me know your preferences on Drop-In times and we can figure something out. 💕🌼 Pets have needs and wants like the rest of us. It's important for us to be in-tune of what they are, just as we would for ourselves. I know that I wouldn't appreciate my bathroom break being put on hold for an hour; when you gotta go, you gotta go! It's the same for them. 💩 I would give your pets frequent 'potty' breaks/walks to match their personal needs. I would also give your pets lots of love and attention throughout the stay and if you have a set schedule that your pet eats at and likes to take walks, please let me know and I will try my best to accommodate you and your pets needs. If your pet requires medicine, I have done this before and would be comfortable with administering that for them, just let me know beforehand precisely what dosage and how you typically provide that for them. 🩺 During home stays I would leave no mess behind and ensure I would maintain your home and any cat litter trays and/or enclosures. 🧼
“Kira came over in her free time before her visit with Ben to familiarise herself the house and Ben and introduce herself to him going out of her way to do this, was very friendly and great with Ben. During the visit she communicated well with me during the day to update me about Ben and my house was left as she found it. Was a delight to have you looking after Ben!”
“First sit for Florence with Megan. Pooch so excited to see her again after our Meet and Greet. Megan was very calm and managed Florence beautifully. Lovely photos and videos to show how settled Florence was while we were out. ☺️”
About: I have adopted 8 elderly dogs since 2012 and have loved every second of making sure they have lived their final days in comfort and with love. I currently work remotely from home so very easy to have dogs here with me - it's a very calm, safe and dog friendly environment. I have a secure back yard that the dogs can play or snooze in - very secure. A lunchtime walk at the nearby park is essential. Plenty of space to explore in the house. No furniture is off-limit!
“Jen took care of our dog, Max, for a week at our home while we were on holiday, and all I can say is that Jen is brilliant! From the initial booking right through to the end of our stay, communication was fantastic. She looked after Max amazingly, and he clearly had a wonderful time with her. She stuck to his normal routine and spent lots of quality time with him, which gave us great peace of mind. Jen also took great care of our home. She was incredibly clean and tidy and left the house in a lovely condition for our return, even hoovering, washing, watering plants and taking bins out. She kept us updated every day while we were away, which was especially reassuring as we were anxious about leaving Max for the first time. We would 100% recommend Jen to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to look after their pet and home. We will definitely be booking her again in the future. We honestly can't thank Jen enough! ❤️”
About: I’ve taken care of all types of dogs throughout my school years, with many friends and family relying on me to care for their gorgeous pets. Along side this i have grown up with a lovely jack russel since i was 10! I have now finished college, with a lot more time on my hands where I can care for your fury friends whilst you take some much needed care time, or just simply to get away! I’m currently working part-time at a pub, so I will have plenty of time to care for your fury one in-between my shifts! I can easily arrange a meet up, prior to my first pet sit, to ensure I know and understand the needs of your pet and the safety precautions you may have in or around your house!
“Paul house sat and cared for our golden retriever for a week and we can't recommend him highly enough. He bonded with Willow immediately and she clearly had a great time whilst we were away to the extent that she hardly welcomed us on our return! All communications with him were excellent and he sent us daily pictures and videos so we could see what fun she was having! Paul clearly loves dogs and his calm manner was exactly what Willow needed. He also left the house spotlessly clean and tidy. We've definitely found Willow's new best friend and have already booked him for future trips.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Shropshire is £35
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Shropshire
Alice took wonderful care of my Labrador, Willow, over a weekend at my house, and she followed all the odd instructions l had left, ensuring that Willow was happy and relaxed with her normal routines. I felt very confident and comfortable leaving Alice in charge; she was extremely responsible and I would definitely ask her to help another time.
Tamsin was a godsend for us over the weekend of a wedding. Our dog has special needs and had had unexpected surgery just before the booking as well. Tamsin was completely unphased by this and was delightful, punctual, professional and considerate throughout. No hesitation to book her for our dog again.
Lois looked after my puppy Phoebe for the day. I’m really grateful for her help and Phoebe had a great day. Lois clearly loves dogs and was great with Phoebe. Got updates and photos during the day so I knew all was going well. Thank you Lois, much appreciated and will definitely be in touch when I need a dog sitter again 😊
We couldn't recommend Becca highly enough. She helped us out with house sitting this weekend for our 12 week old puppy, and he was in great hands. Because was friendly, polite and responsive when we first contacted her, and was happy to have a call to get all the initial details. She confirmed the booking quickly, and was great on the day. She arrived and our puppy took to her instantly. She obviously has great experience with animals, especially dogs, as she could handle him and his puppy stage perfectly. She spent time with us to learn about the routine, house, going out etc., and followed all these throughout they day. She gave us lots of updates and pictures, and seems like they had a great day together. It made our day away much more comfortable knowing he was being well looked after. He was absolutely shattered when we got home, and slept all night. Would definitely recommend Becca to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter, and we're already booking her in for our next away day.
Sarah was a wonderful house-sitter. She looked after our little cocker spaniel and our bengal cat who were both very content during her stay. She provided plenty of updates and Margot our dog got lots of wonderful walks. We were very happy we booked Sarah to stay! Thank you!
Book with peace of mind
- Screened pet sitters have passed a third-party identity verification and show verified reviews from other pet owners, like you.
- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
- 24/7 support from the Rover team – here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay via Rover’s secured platform – no cash required.
Booking Protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgeable and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us at any time.
Meet local sitters who will treat your pets like family
1. Search
Browse profiles of sitters near you who offer house sitting
2. Meet & Greet
Schedule a free in-person Meet & Greet to find the perfect fit
3. Book and Pay
It's that easy! All payments are processed via Rover's secured platform
Popular requests for house sitting - Shropshire
Select a filter and find qualifying sitters offering house sitting.Sitters in Shropshire average 2 repeat house sitting pet owners
FAQs for House Sitting - Shropshire
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for House Sitting in Shropshire on Rover is £34.5 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 578 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Shropshire. 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 Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
