House Sitting in Southend-on-Sea
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1. Natalie E.

“Natalie is amazing! Always respond to our needs and Rocky’s too. He loves her so much, she settled in so nicely and always treats us and our home with respect. Natalie is very loyal and always helps us out extra if we need. I was a very anxious puppy mum to begin with however she filed me with confidence knowing that Rocky was in great hands. We can’t thank you enough Natalie! x”


2. Daria G.

“I can not find the words to describe the service and the kindness and the knowledge that this wonderful human being provided. We are so happy. There is no amount of stars in here to cover the service that we had. Thank you for all your help”


3. Elizabeth H.

“Elizabeth was amazing with Dougal whilst sitting him in our home whilst we attended a birthday celebration, we will definitely be using her again in future 🙂”


4. Alison M.

“Alison looked after our four year old staffie for four nights. We got regular updates on from Alison and Alison left the house spotless. Would highly recommend.”


5. Rhiannon & Francesco S.

“Rhiannon was perfect even when we booked her so last minute! Our two dogs were taken amazing care of throughout the whole of their stay whilst we were updated with daily pics and messages. We would recommend to any dog owner and will definitely be using her services again in the future🥰”


6. Poppy S.
“I have been letting Poppy look after my dogs for about a year now, throughout this year she has proven that she has extreme resilience and has showed great respect to me and my dogs, she is very kind and very caring for the job at hand and I would not recommend anyone better than her. She has provided a great service making sure my dogs were fed the correct food and given water when needed. She is always on the ball and one of the kindest people I’ve met regarding pet sitting wouldn’t recommend anyone else.”


7. Eleanor W.

“Thank you so much for looking after Bailey for us. He was so chilled when we came home he obviously was very happy being with you. Will definitely book you again x thank you x”


8. Rhianne K.
“Rhianne has been taking care of our dog Ray for over a year now. She takes really good care of him and he absolutely loves her! She took time initially to speak to us, meet Ray and understand his specific needs and schedule. She always checks with us if there's something she's not sure of, and she keeps us updated with lots of pics and videos.”


9. Charlotte K.

“I cannot recommend Charlotte enough, she was so wonderful with our two dogs (one being a tiny puppy) - we received the most lovely photos of them all weekends and regular updates of how they were and what they were doing! Charlotte stayed at our house and it was definitely cleaner when we arrived home than when we left! I will 10000% be booking Charlotte again as we felt like our babies were in extremely safe and experienced hands! It was all a bit chaotic in my house with my kids etc when Charlotte arrived and she didn't make me feel bad about it which was a big relief as I felt really anxious about it already as I'm not the most organised of people 😂 - Thank you Charlotte for making the whole experience stress free and enjoyable xxx”


10. Heide S.
“Heide is a real animal lover and loves spending time around dogs. She will always take the opportunity to take care of friends dogs and take them out in the countryside.”


11. Chloe E.

“Wow wow wow… what can I say!! Chloe is amazing. She looked after my little puppy from very early on and done 2 days a week for a couple of months, she made us feel very welcome & loved working with Rocky. It’s only now that we’ve decided that Rocky can be left alone for periods of time that we have unfortunately finished working with Chloe but oh my gosh in a heartbeat I would work with her again. Rocky and I will miss you lots Chloe & I hope to work with you again! Thank you love💗xxx”


12. Joe S.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better person to look after my dog! Not only is Joe reliable and attentive, but he really understands animals. My dog Ozzie can be a bit of a handful, but Joe is always so patient with him and Ozzie absolutely loves Joe! It’s clear he treats every pet like his own, and knowing he’s there to give him attention, exercise, and lunch whilst I’m at work gives me complete peace of mind. Highly recommend!”


13. Jessica R.
About: I currently have a 17year old jack Russel who no longer requires long walks as she spends most of her days sleeping! I love dogs and would love to help with walking other peoples dogs, I also have had a bit of experience staying over in other peoples homes to look after their animals that way too I work Tuesdays through to Saturdays but finish at 4 on Saturdays so can be available for the night time, I then have Sunday and Mondays off so these days are very flexible! I start work at 12 on Tuesdays so I am also free in the mornings for dog walking etc and can look to see if evenings after work care would work for both of us for the rest of the week I am happy to look after your pets in your home and I will stick to their current routine, they will be well looked after and given plenty of attention!


14. Molly F.
About: I have 2 dogs and a cat of my own that I absolutely adore so I’m very familiar with all their necessities. I’ve grown up with animals all my life and I regularly look after family and friends pets when they’re away are away so I’m quite experienced. I’m currently at university studying philosophy ethics and religion, yet my daily schedule is not very busy so I have plenty of free time on my hands during the week and weekend to spend time with your pups! When it comes to taking care of your pets at your home I shall follow to the t anything you say to ensure not only you animal has a comfortable stay with me but also that they’re safe.


15. Dana C.
“Dana has looked after our dogs for a number of years now & loves them as much as we do. She has the time & patience to ensure our pets are very well looked after & spoiled as much as we allow. Dana is very experienced in a number of breeds & always goes that extra mile to make sure our dogs are happy & exercised. We would have no hesitation in recommending her to look after dogs.”


16. Daniel P.
About: I’ve taken care of pets of every kind since I was 10. Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Chickens, Dogs, Cats and Goldfish. I've never had any problems with my pets or anyone else's. I work from home, so I'm available 24/7 to look after your pets. Depending on the pets needs, they can either laze in front of the telly or go out for walks 3 or 4 times a day Loads of walks. Great Garden. Love having animals in the house. Your pets will be looked after and pampered. Please let me know of any behavioural issues so I know how to deal with this. Please also tell me the rules in your house and any training you are currently doing so I can keep up to date with these


17. Leo G.

“Helped me out at the very last minute after being cancelled from original sitter. Prince had a great time was updated regularly with photos wish I had found Leo in the first place no hassle or worries will be using again 👍”


18. Lucy B.

“Lucy looked after my dog while I was away on a work trip. She was super friendly, helpful and obviously great with dogs. My dog loved her. She kept me updated while I was away with pics of my dog. My dog seemed very happy and content when I returned. I'll definitely book Lucy again!”


19. Karolina K.
“Karolina took her time to get to know the dogs and they both really took to her. I felt confident leaving them with her.”


20. Lisa K.
“I can't recommend Lisa highly enough! She did an great job taking care of my dog while I was away. From the moment we met, I could tell she genuinely loves dogs and takes her responsibilities seriously. My dog immediately warmed up to her, which is always a great sign. Lisa made sure my dog got plenty of walks, playtime, and attention. When I returned, my dog was calm, happy, and clearly well-cared for. If you're looking for a reliable, caring, and professional dog walker and sitter, Lisa is definitely the one to go to! Thank you, Lisa, for treating my dog like your own!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Southend-on-Sea on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 580 house sitters in Southend-on-Sea. 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, 87% of Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea.
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. Southend-on-Sea 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.
