House Sitting in Upper State, Santa Barbara

“Crispin went above and beyond to meet our dog ahead of time before her stay. She was so attentive, respectful, and loving to our pup! She sends lots of updates and pics to keep our minds at ease that our pup was well taken care of. HIGHLY recommend her.”

“I'm so happy I chose Steven to look after Olaf while I was away—it was the best decision. He was on point with Olaf's medicine and ensured he was more than just fed and walked. The daily photos kept me connected and reassured that Olaf was enjoying his own little vacation. Came back to a very cheerful dog, which says it all. The house was just as clean as when I left. Really glad I went with Steven, much better than boarding. Highly recommend!”

“It’s always hard to leave our sweet girl, but having Cheryl stay at our place to watch her made all the difference. Our cat can change her eating habits daily so her feeding schedule can be challenging. Cheryl was flexible with trying new things to get our cat to eat and was eventually successful. We came back to a very clean house and a happy cat. I trust Cheryl and am excited to have found such a great pet sitter. Definitely recommend her! Thank you Cheryl for everything!”

“Natalie proved to be an exceptional dog and house sitter. She showed great care and patience with our shy, vocal dog, who usually takes time to trust new people. Natalie maintained consistent communication and provided regular updates throughout her stay. Upon our return, we found our home in immaculate condition. For peace of mind during your absence, I highly recommend hiring Natalie!”

“Anya grew up with dogs and cats (and a bunny, guinea pigs, lizards and chickens!) and has always been kind, caring and responsible with our pets. She loves all animals and actively participated in the caring, feeding, walking and training of our fur babies. Anya has such a calm and loving way with animals and I highly recommend her for any needs you may have for dog walking and pet sitting!”

“What a wonderful sitter!! Not only was our fur princess well cared for but so was our house. Somehow Lennea left it much cleaner than we did and we love the photos of our baby. Thank you for taking great care of her (and the chickens) and our home.”

“Nancy is a wonderful caring and very very nice lady and her love for dogs is unbelievable! She will do anything to make sure your dog is taken very good care of! She loves to go for long walks, so rest assured your dog will get plenty of exercise and will be in the best hands if you choose Nancy!”

“I am thrilled to provide a glowing testimonial for Tara, who is an outstanding candidate for the position of dog walker/pet sitter. Tara's exceptional qualities make her the perfect fit for this role. Tara embodies the utmost responsibility in every aspect of her work. She approaches her tasks with diligence and attentiveness, ensuring that the pets under her care receive the highest level of attention and support. I have witnessed firsthand Tara's unwavering commitment to the well-being of animals, and her dedication is truly commendable. Communication is one of Tara's greatest strengths. She is always prompt, clear, and thorough in her interactions. Whether it's providing updates on a pet's status or addressing any concerns, Tara consistently keeps pet owners informed and reassured. Her open lines of communication foster trust and peace of mind, knowing that our furry companions are in capable hands. Dependability is another hallmark of Tara's character. Pet owners can rest assured knowing that Tara will always be there when needed, reliably carrying out her responsibilities with professionalism and care. She takes her commitments seriously and goes above and beyond to ensure that pets receive the love and attention they deserve. Above all, Tara's genuine love and compassion for animals shine through in everything she does. She treats each pet as if they were her own, forming deep connections and bonds that go beyond mere caretaking. Her nurturing nature creates a positive and enriching environment for pets, promoting their happiness and well-being. In summary, Tara is an exemplary candidate for the role of dog walker/pet sitter. Her responsibility, communication skills, dependability, and profound love for animals make her an invaluable asset to any pet owner seeking exceptional care for their beloved companions. I wholeheartedly recommend Tara for this position, confident that she will exceed all expectations and provide top-notch care to every furry friend she encounters.”

“This was our first time using Rover and Brandi's services and we are very pleased. Brandi took extra good care of our dog, Simon. She sent us pictures and kept us posted on how he was doing the entire time. Being able to have him at home and cared for while we were away made all the difference and we are grateful.”

“Lauren was so great with our pups that are nervous around new people. Very communicative and friendly and made sure they had everything they needed. Great sitter!!”

“Matila was amazing. Sent pictures throughout, can tell she instantly cared + had a love for dogs. Super responsive, flexible, would use again :)”

“Ryan is wonderful with dogs, he has a black lab and a golden retriever and loves spending time with his dogs and taking them on walks. He is extremely responsible and reliable and takes great care of his pets, I promise you he will do the same with yours. I highly recommend Ryan!”

“Brionna is amazing! They were timely, kind, professional, and dependable. We weren’t worried at all about leaving our dog (a big scary pit bull!) in their care for a weekend. We got lots of ‘pupdates’ with photos and when we returned home, everything was in perfect order. We even think our dog, Zoē, was a little sad that her new friend wasn’t around anymore. Highly recommend & will rebook in the future 10/10.”

“Wendy is the best pet sitter I've ever experienced. She is an animal whisperer and treats all animals with the love and respect they deserve. Wendy has dog sat for two of my dogs (big and small) in the past couple of years and both of my dogs have adored her. She's ultra responsible and full of fun ideas for keeping my dogs happy when I'm out of town. I can't recommend her more highly. Liz L. Santa Barbara”

“I am so grateful to Meagan for taking such good care of my senior doggie! She needed a lot of attention and special care, and Meagan gave her everything she needed and more. I trust her to follow strict instructions and show care and concern for my baby. Highly recommend her services.”

“I have known Carmelina for five years, And I can say she would be an amazing caregiver for animals. If I were to describe Carmelina in three words, I would use trustworthy, dependable, and loving. Carmelina has babysat my dog over the past two years. Her dedication, compassion, and genuine love for animals shine through in everything they do. Carmelina really goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happiness of our furry family member.”

“Shantel was great with Biscuit! She gives great updates, she is very responsive and responsible. Our house was very clean when we arrived back home and our dog was happy!”

“I am so grateful for finding Ann on Rover. She is not only an amazing human who deeply loves animals and genuinely enjoys her job—but she also provides her clients with complete peace-of-mind, and that is truly priceless. I have a 15-year-old, deaf, senior pug gal named Bailey that is my whole world. Since Bailey is now a senior, I do realize that she now comes with little quirks that make her higher maintenance. As much as I adore my little pug girl’s gremlin-like ways, asking friends or family to dog-sit is a much larger responsibility for them than it used to be. I travel often for work and my father was the only one I would trust to watch my fur-baby. When my dad suddenly and tragically passed away about 8 months ago, I didn’t have an option as far as who I could really depend on to care for and give attention to Bailey. My friends and family are wonderful people, but with how frequently I need to travel I couldn’t help but feel emotionally held hostage by having to constantly ask for dog-sitting favors. I know they would do their best, but the Bailey I would pick up when I got back from a trip would be a mopey, lethargic, sad little gremlin who missed her home and the attention her mama would give her. After finding Ann on Rover, she and I connected over the phone and chatted about the services she provides and about Bailey. We then scheduled a time the next week for her to come to my house and meet Bailey. She was just as wonderful and attentive in person, so I immediately hired her to come house sit and care for Bailey for 4 nights a week from then. Shortly after my departure, Ann messaged me that she had arrived at my house right as scheduled. For the next 4 days I received daily updates and adorable photos of Bailey out on adventures with Ann, or just snoozing, as Bailey does often. Ann kept be posted on administering Bailey’s daily eye ointment, and nose butter for her dry little nose. I take Bailey everywhere with me when I am in town and I was so pleased that Ann was willing to allow Bailey to accompany her on errands and would actually take Bailey out-and-about to get her some much-needed stimulation and attention. Although I did not always respond to Ann’s photos and updates right away while I was on my trip, I appreciated them so much because they put me at ease and enabled be to enjoy myself and relax. I’d even show my friends the cute updates and photos she would send, and they would be so jealous that I had someone so amazing watching my fur-baby! Ann even made sure she stayed with Bailey several hours longer than originally planned on the last day, due to my scheduled return being delayed. When I finally made it home that evening, Ann had left the porch lights on for me and my house was cleaner than I had originally left it. Most importantly, I returned to a happy, vibrant, bouncing, butt-scooting, happy pug! I am not overexaggerating when I say that Bailey was happier than I have ever seen her upon returning from any previous trip—and not just because she was happy to see me. I could tell that she got lots of loves and attention, walks, meals, treats, more loves… she was just this bundle of pure pug happiness, and I cannot thank Ann enough! Now I am just hoping that Bailey was well enough behaved that Ann will watch her every time I need to leave town. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart Ann! *Bailey & Julia*”

“Justin did a great job looking after our dog Quinn while we were out of town. He provided periodic updates and pictures and we could tell Quinn was in good hands when we got home. Will definitely ask Justin to watch Quinn again for future trips”

“Bella did a fantastic job and I’d love to have her watch my dog Wally anytime! She sent frequent updates/pictures and took Wally on fun adventures to the coffee shop, park and beach. I knew he was having a great time because he had a huge smile in all the photos! Very responsible and courteous. My home was even cleaner than when I left. Bella is a Rover all star.”