House Sitting Southampton
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“Thank you Hayley for looking after Merlin while we went out for the day. Really appreciate your flexibility and stepping into his routine so well. The photos put my mind at ease and he’s settled and happy after all the ‘tug of war’ games 😊”
“Massive thank you to Laura for taking care of Barley boy. She gave Barley lots of attention and left the house tidy and how we left it. She also listened to the instructions we left her as Barley has many quirks and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Thank you! 🥰”
“Kamila is honestly my go to when it comes to looking after Barley. Barley always has the BEST time with her and he is obsessed. She always puts the dogs needs first, plays with them, takes them out on exciting walks, teaches them new things and gives them so much love and belly rubs. Also not to mention, you always take the best photos 😊 Thank you for looking after Barley - couldn’t recommend enough!”
“Abigail looked after our German Shepherd X Rottweiler dog, Teddy, between 9 and 15 April, and the service we received was exceptional. Communication with Abi was great right from the stage of our enquiry, throughout the six days of the dog-sitting booking, up to and including the last day. Abi made sure she found out everything relevant about Teddy prior to the start of the booking, and listened carefully to our requests, she even visited us twice prior to the dog-sitting, to make sure everyone was happy . We received photos and updates from Abi throughout our time away, but it was obvious from the first visit (the introductory meeting) that Abi was right at ease with our boisterous boy. One really nice bonus was that our home was left by Abi in a really clean and tidy state, which we were very grateful for. Will definitely book Abi in the future again, and can highly recommend her!”
“Daniel was great and we'd really recommend him. Communication was easy right from the start and arrangements were straightforward. He kept us updated while away and did a great job looking after our old cat.”
About: Dogs have always been a big part of my life, and I’ve grown up around them from a young age. I currently have my own miniature poodle, so I understand the importance of providing loving, reliable, and attentive care that makes every dog feel safe and happy. I have experience caring for dogs of all ages, from energetic puppies to senior dogs who need a gentler pace and extra patience. I’m comfortable administering medication, following specific feeding and exercise routines, and adapting my care to meet each dog’s individual needs. I also have experience caring for reactive and anxious dogs, taking the time to build trust and create a calm, positive environment where they can feel secure. Whether your dog enjoys long walks, playtime, cuddles, or simply relaxing with company, I’ll make sure they receive the care, attention, and affection they deserve. I understand how important it is to leave your pet with someone you trust, so I’ll keep you updated with regular messages and photos, giving you peace of mind while you’re away. For added reassurance, I am trained in pet first aid, so I’m prepared to respond calmly and appropriately in the unlikely event of an emergency. I’ll treat your dog as if they were my own, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and loved throughout their stay. I currently work Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. My work is flexible, and I can adjust my hours when needed to make sure your dog isn’t left alone for long periods. For friendly, non-reactive, and well-behaved dogs, I’m also able to bring them with me to work, where they’ll receive plenty of attention and companionship throughout the day. This means your dog can enjoy company rather than being left at home. Outside of my working hours, your dog will be with me for walks, playtime, enrichment, cuddles, and plenty of one-to-one care. I always do my best to maintain your dog’s usual routine, so they feel comfortable, happy, and settled while you’re away. When caring for your pet in your home, my priority is making sure they feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable in their familiar surroundings. I understand that every pet has their own routine, and I’ll follow your instructions closely to keep their day as normal as possible, from feeding and walks to medication and bedtime routines. I’m experienced with puppies, senior dogs, and reactive or anxious dogs, so I’m happy to adapt my approach to suit your pet’s individual needs. I take the time to build trust at their pace, using calm, positive interactions to help them feel secure while you’re away. I treat every home with the same respect and care as I would my own. I’ll keep your home clean and tidy, ensure doors and gates are securely closed, and always put your pet’s safety first. I’ll also send regular updates and photos, so you can enjoy your time away knowing your pet is happy, well cared for, and in safe hands. As a pet first aid trained sitter, I’m prepared to respond calmly in the unlikely event of an emergency, giving you extra peace of mind while your pet is in my care.
“Eliza was amazing house sitting George and Poppy! They can be a handful with all their barking and jumping, but she was absolutely wonderful with them. She kept us updated and we came home to very happy, tired dogs. It was so nice not having to worry. Highly recommend her!"”
“Charlotte did a tremendous job of looking after our 8 year old staffie Gunner for a weekend. She was attentive and clear in her communication with us. Due to the heat, she was happy to take him to a private dog field at 8am one morning to ensure he got his exercise (away from other dogs). I'd recommend her to anyone.”
“Elena was such a blessing! We were let down by a sitter, and Elena arrived last minute, happy to take on the challenge. She was understanding, kept constant communication with us and took our dog out on so many adventures - He probably misses her more than he missed us on holiday! She even went the extra mile to ensure the house was left in a lovely condition when we returned. Elena listened to everything we asked and even fed our little fish on our behalf. She was easy going, friendly, transparent and knowledgeable when caring for our large german shephard X Doberman rescue. We will definitely be working with Elena again in the future! Thank you!!”
“Melissa looked after our puppy for an afternoon and long evening and I honestly can’t recommend Melissa enough! Our puppy is in the nippy chewing stage and Melissa was excellent at dealing with that, she took on board our instructions to deal with it and had such a calm attitude. Will definitely be using Melissa again.”
“Kate was absolutely brilliant with Billie. We were away for 4 nights and she followed instructions to a teacher. Billie can be quite an anxious cat but warmed to Kate well. Kate kept us well informed with lots of pictures, videos and messages to out us at ease. I absolutely would book her again and I'm sure Billie misses her too.”
“Hannah did great with our German Shepherd! He is blind and needs medication. He can also be a bit of a handful on a walk. But she handled all of this with no problems at all. Very good communication all the way through, and the house was left spotless. Would definitely recommend!”
“I can’t rate Olivia high enough. Having used a few sitters before Who were questionable at best I had almost given up going away again until we found Olivia . She looks after Pete so well and the property is always left clean and tidy. She has so much of patience to put up with his neediness and constant requirement for attention. She always keeps us up to date with photos and messages which really helps relieve the anxiety of leaving him for a break.”
“Communication with Lynne was easy and quick to organise the situation & she was punctual. Binkie and my house were well looked after, Binkie was very happy and when we got back & had obviously had a lovely time, I thoroughly recommend Lynne, who is lovely and very committed to looking after her little charge, thank you Lynne!”
“We had such a wonderful experience with Isobel as our dog sitter. She was incredibly reliable and caring, which immediately put us at ease as this was the first time we've gone away since welcoming Dante to our family. Throughout the time we were away, Isobel kept us regularly updated with lots of lovely photos and messages, which really reassured us that our dog was happy and well looked after. It made such a difference being able to see how much fun they were having! She also took our dog out for long walks, making sure he got plenty of exercise and attention. It was clear that she genuinely cares about the dogs she looks after and treats them like her own. Thanks to Isobel, we were able to relax and enjoy our time away without any worries. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive dog sitter.”
About: I've had 2 cats now for the last 3-4 years and working from home have looked after them. Additionally I have looked after a small puppy when it's owners were away in the past and my parents have a dog that I have looked after/taken for walks etc. With 2 cats I have to make sure they are fed daily, along with ensuring they are well groomed, are up to date on their treatments and they litter is clean. Ensuring they have everything they need e.g. food/water/clean litter. Making sure they get play time and rubs if they want them and ensuring their eating/litter areas are clean.
“Hollie was great with Look Look! Hollie comes of as quiet and calm. She understood what needs to be done through the document we sent her and had taken care of Look Look well. I am sure her experience working in Southampton city farm also played a role. Her extended long stay discount is a bargain, we felt the need to tip her well as she even washed the sheets after her 5 nights stay with our dog! The house was kept clean and just like how we left it. The best proof of great service is when she left, the dog was still wanting to play with her and was sad that she is leaving. She truly loves animals and we will definitely recommend her.”
“Megan maintained good communications, was flexible about meeting up prior to our admittedly last-minute booking, and she seems to have established an instant rapport with our pack of 4 dogs! We will happily book her again.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Southampton is £36
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Southampton
Maddie was incredible, Patch had amazing walks and Maddie sent us updates everyday. Patch is an anxious girl and sometimes we worry about leaving her for longer periods, but Maddie made it easy for us to enjoy our holiday knowing Patch was well looked after! Thank you Maddie, we would love to have you back again! ☺️
Tallulah was brilliant, proactive in giving a couple of updates a day with photos. I could tell from the photos that the girls were being well cared for and enjoyed having a new sitter too lol after them for a week. Maddy, a 10 yo black lab with arthritis has just a change in medication so trusting that Tallulah was looking after her well, and giving feedback on how she was getting on on the walks was also invaluable and helped me when I came back to not over walk her, thank you so much, will use Tallulah again when I am away for over a week
Naomi was amazing. She stepped in to dog-sit at the last minute when someone else cancelled, which was very much appreciated. She sent me lots of photos and videos and the dogs looked like they had an amazing time with her. Thank you so much Naomi, I would recommend you to anyone :)
Loz was calm, patient, and very understanding with both Jerry and Cuddles. They were a little nervous initially, but she handled them really well and they settled in quickly. It was lovely to receive updates, and both of them looked comfortable throughout their stay. It gave us peace of mind knowing they were in such caring hands. We’d be very happy to leave them with Loz again and would highly recommend her.
Eliza was amazing house sitting George and Poppy! They can be a handful with all their barking and jumping, but she was absolutely wonderful with them. She kept us updated and we came home to very happy, tired dogs. It was so nice not having to worry. Highly recommend her!"
Kamila is a 5-star sitter. She takes good care of Biscuit, and I’m sure Biscuit loves her - I always get cute pictures of their cuddles. Kamila communicates well and when there was a health concern, Kamila sent updates and photos to reassure me about how Biscuit was doing. Highly recommend.
Sara got on so well with Whisky, our older German Shepherd. He had a great time! He needs a lot of medication which she had no issues with providing, and managed him when he got an upset tum (his own fault). Came home to a very happy and tired pup. Communication was on point throughout, with lots of photos and videos.
Absolutely brilliant. We needed a sitter for both mine and my daughter's dogs as we were going to a family wedding. We had never used the app before so were a little dubious. However, after a quick, easy search I found a couple of people in the area who had very good reviews and weren't too expensive. I contacted the top three and Charlotte was the first to respond. From there it was a very smooth and pleasant experience. Charlotte responded very quickly to messages and was very helpful to a 'newbie'. We arranged a meeting before the event to discuss our needs and for Charlotte to meet the dogs. She arrived promptly and the dogs took to her immediately. Come the weekend of our event we were quite happy to leave them with her. Charlotte updated us in the evening to let us know all was well which was a nice touch. Very happy with the service and in particular Charlotte; we will definitely use them both again. Charlotte is a very calm, personable young lady who took everything in her stride. Highly recommended.
Hollie was great, we had updates and good communication, our dog was spoiled and look after brilliantly, Hollie even cleaned and tidied the house,and washed bedding and towels for our arrival home. Sky our German Shepherd was on medication which Hollie did with ease, we highly recommend her.
Abigail was absolutely brilliant. Very efficient when responding with great communication. We had a house sit and she came around to meet our dogs and us and make sure she knew their needs. Throughout the sit we had updates which was greatly appreciated. You can tell our dogs were happy and Abigail was very attentive to their needs. No hesitation in recommending Abigail’s services. Thanks again!
Communication with Lynne was easy and quick to organise the situation & she was punctual. Binkie and my house were well looked after, Binkie was very happy and when we got back & had obviously had a lovely time, I thoroughly recommend Lynne, who is lovely and very committed to looking after her little charge, thank you Lynne!
Hannah had travelled to the house a couple months before the booking to meet both Izzy and us, and become familiar with the house. On the first day of the booking she arrived on time and took Izzy on a walk almost immediately. We were kept updated with messages throughout the week and Izzy's requirements were definitely met, adjusting the times of her walks to miss the hottest times of the day. We returned home to find the house spotless and some eggs replaced (although she did not need to!). We would definitely book Hannah again.
Ellie did a fantastic job of looking after our little boy Rocco, he is a nervous dog so needs a little extra care and attention. Ellie gave great updates and made us feel at ease so we could enjoy our holiday. Ellie also took great care of our home, we are so very grateful ❤️
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for House Sitting in Southampton on Rover is £36.8 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 1,176 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Southampton. 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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.
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