House Sitting South Derbyshire
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“Was grateful to Brad who answered our call at relatively short notice. He is punctual and very clear in his attitude towards his service. We couldn’t have asked for more. Little Jim requires a fair bit of attention which he received. Wouldn’t hesitate to use Brad again. Thank you.”
“Maria is a very lovely person. Very polite and passionate since our first meet and greet. It was clear that she really loves animals and looking after them. Bruno had his first dogsitting with her today, Bruno seemed to be very happy when we got home and looked very comfortable around Maria. She's very accommodating and follows the guides/notes that are shared to her. Thank you again for looking after our Bruno 😊”
About: Welcome to The Home and The Hound - luxury, home-from-home dog boarding in a warm family environment. Dogs have always been a huge part of my life, and caring for them is something that comes very naturally to me. Over the years, I’ve gained lots of hands-on experience with pets of different breeds, ages, temperaments and needs, including through fostering for local charities. Growing up I have always had family pets - both cats and dogs and until a couple of years ago, had our own lovely dog, Bella. All this has given me valuable experience with everything from playful, energetic pups to more nervous dogs who need extra patience, reassurance and a gentle approach. I understand how important it is to feel completely confident when leaving your dog in someone else’s care… My aim is to provide a calm, loving and reliable home where your dog will be treated like one of the family, with plenty of comfort, affection, playtime, countryside walks and one-to-one attention. Every dog is different, so I always take the time to understand their usual routine, personality, likes, dislikes and any special requirements. Whether your dog loves cuddles on the sofa, quiet companionship, enrichment games or long walks, I’ll do my best to make sure they feel safe, settled and truly at home. Your house rules are our house rules when your pet stays with us. I’m so excited to welcome your pup into our family home. My priority is always to make sure both dogs and owners feel happy, reassured and well cared for from the moment they arrive until the moment they go home. I work from home in Swadlincote, so pet care fits naturally into my daily routine and I’m around throughout the day to give dogs plenty of company, attention and reassurance. Dogs staying with us will be part of our normal family home life, with time for walks, garden breaks, play, rest and cuddles. Whilst I will always remain the sole carer looking after your pets while they stay with us, my husband is a Head of Year at a local secondary school, so during school holidays - often peak boarding times - there is even more time, attention and hands-on help at home. Our two children, who are very ‘pet savvy’ through the experience of us fostering pets for several local charities over the years, also enjoy being part of our gentle, dog-loving family environment. I aim to offer two walks a day of between 20 & 60 minutes, depending on your dog’s usual routine, age, energy levels and preferences. We also love visiting secure dog fields for safe, enriching walks and playtime. Meals times will follow your home routine and requests. Your house rules are our house rules when your pet stays with us I offer a safe, calm and loving home-from-home environment with no pets of my own. For this year, I’ll only be boarding one dog, or one household of dogs, at a time, so your dog will receive dedicated one-to-one care and personalised attention throughout their stay. Dogs will always be supervised when using our fully secure, fenced garden, and I will follow your guidance closely around feeding, walks, sleeping arrangements, routines, training cues and any special requirements. I understand how important it is to feel reassured when leaving your dog, so I’ll do everything I can to help them feel safe, settled and loved. Your dog will be welcomed into our family home and cared for with patience, kindness and consistency, just as I would want for my own, and you will be provided with regular photo and video updates throughout their stay with us.
“Very reliable and great with our dog. Lily was perfectly on time, did everything we asked and left our house spotless. We also got some great pictures throughout the day. Will definitely book again”
“Imogen was amazing with Bonnie today. Kept me updated on how Bonnie has been and Imogen did everything we asked and more! She was also on time and very polite and pleasant. We and Bonnie would recommend Imogen to anyone for someone wanting a pet sitter. We will definitely be booking her again and Bonnie misses her as soon as she left tonight. Thanks Imogen 5 stars from us”
“Absolutely fabulous. Ionela looked after our 3 dogs with great care and compassion. We have a rescue dog who is very wary of humans, but was so very relaxed with Ionela. She even looked after our hamster. Would highly recommend.”
“Lesley is a genuine 5-star dog sitter, and we 100% recommend her. She is incredibly patient and has a wonderful way of helping dogs feel calm and reassured, especially those who can become nervous, anxious, or overexcited when their owners leave. She takes the time to build trust, allowing each dog to settle at their own pace. As a highly experienced dog owner and PAT dog handler, Lesley understands dog behaviour and knows how to adapt to each dog's individual personality and needs. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the dogs she looks after, and that comes across in everything she does. If you're looking for someone who will treat your dog with kindness, patience, and understanding, you won't find many better. Whether your dog is confident or needs a little extra reassurance, you can leave them with Lesley knowing they'll be in safe, caring hands. A truly 5-star sitter, and someone we would recommend without hesitation.”
“Leanne was absolutely wonderful! From the very first message, she was kind, professional, and so easy to communicate with. During the stay, she kept us updated with lovely messages and photos, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Our doggy was so happy, relaxed, and clearly very well cared for. Everything went perfectly, and it’s such a comfort to know we’ve found someone we can trust. X We’ll definitely be booking with Leanne again in the future. Highly recommend! ❤️🐾”
About: Zookeeper working with great apes with a passion for the outdoors and pets! I have 2 relevant animal degrees including animal welfare, clinical animal behaviour and training I have plenty of time for walkies (and treats), mostly in the evenings. Working throughout the day but can regularly visit home as I live on site at my work. I have a private apartment near to work, attached to enclosed fields in which the animal can enjoy. The apartment is cool and quite year round.
“We’ve never left Loki with anyone but family before. Rebecca has been smashing with him for the week whilst we’ve been away. Great communication and updates Speedy replies Photos sent as well as updates Will use again 100%”
About: I've had cats in the family since my early teens and have always adored animals of all shapes and sizes. I started my love of pet sitting when a friend of a friend asked me to pop in to feed and walk their dogs many years ago and I haven't looked back! I've been known to look after cats, dogs, rabbits and even chickens both through pet sitting websites and recommendations passed on by friends and neighbours. I now have pets of my own and I always treat other people's pets as I would treat mine (maybe with slightly less baby talk, but we'll see...) Please feel free to read my reviews, so that you can rest assured your little ones will be safe and well looked after in my care!
“Lauren is an amazing sitter! We got daily updates which was lovely, and our little Lottie was clearly happy and well looked after. Came home to a spotless house too. Would 100% recommend! 🫶”
About: I’m an experienced and certified animal carer with many years of hands-on experience. I look after a wide range of animals, from parrots and guinea pigs to cats and dogs. I’ve completed a professional animal care course, but most of my knowledge comes from real life experience and daily work with animals. I’m calm, patient and very good at reading animal behaviour. Cats and dogs feel comfortable around me quickly, and I always focus on their safety, routine and wellbeing. Whether your pet needs walks, feeding, playtime or quiet companionship, they’ll be treated with care and respect. I am currently working the casual am shift Monday to Friday 08:00 -04:00 and I'm driving so I can commute before work and after work to look after your loved one Your pet’s safety always comes first. I take full responsibility for creating a safe and calm environment, which means understanding your pet’s health, surroundings and any potential risks in advance. This allows me to act proactively and keep your pet secure at all times. I provide proper feeding, constant access to fresh water, tailored play and enrichment, and medication administration if needed. I take time to truly get to know each pet — their personality, habits and routine — so they feel comfortable, relaxed and cared for. Sticking to what’s familiar helps reduce stress and keeps your pet happy while you’re away.
“Bella had an absolutely wonderful time with Tulaine. She had lovely long walks and we had regular updates and photos. We would absolutely recommend Tulaine, she clearly loves dogs and we will be using her again.”
About: I have years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and puppies of all ages, breeds, and personalities. I provide safe walks, fun playtime, feeding, cuddles, and reliable, loving care tailored to each pet’s unique needs. I currently work shifts, which means my availability can be flexible. On early shifts I am free most afternoons and evenings, and on late shifts I am available most mornings and early afternoons. This allows me to fit in plenty of time for walks, drop-ins, and giving each pet the attention they deserve. In my home, dogs are treated like part of the family. They always have access to fresh water, comfy spaces to rest, and plenty of supervised playtime. I follow each owner’s routine closely, including feeding times, walks, and any special requirements. Safety comes first, so dogs are never left unattended for long periods. Most importantly, I give them love, cuddles, and attention to make them feel safe and happy.
About: I have studied animal care and agriculture at college, I then went on to completing my level 2 dog grooming apprenticeship where I handled all different types of breeds and their different personalities. I have also volunteered at different animal care establishments along the way. Ive also done pet sitting/walking for a few different breeds. Im currently working part time so I’ll have flexibility to care for, play with and make time with your dogs around my working hours. When looking after a pet in the owners home I will meet all the owners wishes for their pets and give them all the attention they need! Making sure they’re safe and well looked after.
About: I’ve always had dogs in my family home, i now live in a 2 bed house with a secure garden as new venture and love any animals to fill my spare time I work full time. Generally able to look after pets from Friday evening across the weekend. Some Saturdays I may be unavailable. Get in touch ! Regular toilet walks would be provided as I am currently living in a pet friendly Apartment building. I will always be in the apartment or out walking with the pet.
“Wow! Peter has been absolutely amazing. After a bad experience with another dog sitter, Peter was only to happy to meet and greet before, our fur babies absolutely had the best day and were so relaxed. Peter took such great care of them, Poppy was snuggled up, Teddy loved his walks and Peter loved and cared for them just as we would. Took a huge amount of stress and anxiety away, sent us updates and genuinely a great dog sitter. Thank you so much Peter x”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was a child. I walk with my dogs twice a day at least . I love to spend a lot of time with any kind of dogs whatever they are small, medium or large size: I used to had 4 dogs at some point of time. Dogs are our wonderful friends and family members. I always keeping taking care the pet in my daily life . I’m spending a lot of time with fur baby except feeding time and walking time . I have a backyard for your lovely boy/girl for playing with my lovely big boy. All dogs are allowed to sit on the sofa and enjoy a movie time if they are interested. Basically the short walk schedule will be at lunch time between 11-2pm or dinner time between 6-8 pm for 20-30 min and there is long walk and playtime for an hour in playground everyday if not a rainy day. My schedule is always open to you. I am available all the all if no booking. Please let me know if you need me. :) We are always welcome your pets can sit/sleep on furniture and my bed if they are love to do that. We will give extra treats if they love to eat and no allergies.
The median cost per night for house sitting in South Derbyshire is £35
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - South Derbyshire
Scarlet looked after Dude for 5 nights in March. I can recommend Scarlet 100%. Scarlet is truly an animal lover and her care and dedication shown to Dude was exemplary, regular updates at all times, she never let us down with timings as the first day was a 6.00am start. The house was immaculate when we returned home, and washing of towels etc were also done and a happy content little Dude. Thank you Scarlet xx
Ingrid is an absolute delight to have stay at our home and look after our two boys! So much so they almost seemed disappointed when we returned and not Ingrid! 🤣 I did tell them not to worry though because we will definitely ask if she would like to come and stay again. Couldn’t recommend her enough 🙌
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The average cost for House Sitting in South Derbyshire 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 1,782 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across South Derbyshire. 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 South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire 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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