House Sitting in Wakefield

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Sitter Profile Image: Kerri S.
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Kerri S.
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$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

Kerri was absolutely wonderful and truly loves dogs. From the daily walks to the constant photo updates, it was so clear how comfortable and happy our pups were with her — lots of cuddles and snuggles in the pictures. Our house was left in perfect condition, exactly how we left it. We felt completely at ease knowing our dogs were in such caring hands and will definitely use her for all future trips. Highly recommend!

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Frances & Julia H.
Star Sitter
$117
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
14 repeat clients
53 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

Fran and Julia were amazing caretakers of our two pets, a 10 year old dog and a 2 year old cat. They watched over them for a week while we were away, providing regular updates and photos. When we came home we greeted two very happy animals that were in good spirits and clearly well loved while we were away. Highly recommend Fran and Julia!

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Sarah T.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

There’s only about 5 people in this world that I would trust and feel comfortable with to take care of my dogs, and Sarah is now one of them. She is a very kind and authentic person, so I didn’t have to worry at all while I was away. She made sure to ask all about our routine, feeding schedules, walks and treats. She was also very respectful and left my house clean and tidy. Thank you so much Sarah, we appreciate the help!

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James T.
Star Sitter
$156
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
33 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

Pan had a fabulous time with James. James treated Pan with love and care as if he were his own pup. We received transparent and timely communication, he shared lots of great photos and even took Pan on some fun field trips during the week. Would absolutely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly L.
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Molly L.
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

About: I’ve been surrounded by dogs and cats my entire life, growing up with over 10 family and community dogs. For the past 5 years I've been pet sitting and dog walking for friends, coworkers, and neighbors. I love spending time playing, cuddling, and walking with dogs (and cats!) of all breeds, and I’m experienced with handling everything from playful pups to more energetic or strong-willed dogs. I pride myself on following owner instructions for commands and leash handling, as well as providing attentive care for cats. Whatever your pets need, I’m here to help! Flexible Weekdays - I WFH on a flexible schedule each week, so whenever I do WFH I can pop by to dog walk, feed, or play with your pets as needed! I'll do my best to keep the schedule feature on my profile up to date each week! Weekends - Typically available to pet sit or anything else as needed! My priority with all pets is their safety and care, so I will always follow any owner instructions provided to me to keep pets comfortable and happy. Whether it's guidance on feeding scheduling to preferred walking route to hand/word commands, I take owner instructions seriously for all clients.

Sitter Profile Image: Jamie R.
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Jamie R.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Woburn, MA, 01801

Jamie did a wonderful job taking care of our dogs! She’s very responsive and communicative. I felt at ease knowing she was with our dogs. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine C.
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Christine C.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
30 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

Christine was great! She was so good with my kitties! I received pictures and texts. Great job! I highly recommend Christine!

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Shyan F.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

About: Hi! I have grown up around dogs and cats since I was a kid. I had a mini Australian Shephard for 8 years. I have experience dog and house sitting for family and friends. This includes overnight stays, walks, feeding, playing, and administering medications when needed. I have had my cat Saylor for a year & half and live in a house with a total of 4 cats. I have volunteered at local animal shelters for years and spent a year volunteering at a local vet clinic. I have loved animals since I was a kid and am so excited at the chance of getting to care for your fur babies! I currently work full time but work from home on Monday's and Thursday's. I am available after 4:30pm through the week and have open availability on Saturday's and Sunday's. I can take dogs out on walks, check out the parks or hit the hiking trails. I have tons of cat toys at home that offer different kinds of stimulation and would be happy to play with your cat or kittens at home.

Sitter Profile Image: Fahad S.
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Fahad S.
Star Sitter
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
204 reviews
57 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Malden, MA, 02148

Fahad did a great job house sitting for me while I was out of town. He took care of my senior cat and senior dog very well. I received lots of photos and constant communication.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex D.
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Alex D.
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
18 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Peabody, MA, 01960

Alex has stayed overnight in our home caring for our dog. He follows our instructions re her routine and leaves our home just as we left it. Dog dishes are washed and dried, bed is made. He sends pix and updates. We are thrilled to have found Alex.

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Lauren P.
Sitter Profile Image: Daniela P.
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Daniela P.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

Daniela was great! She was attentive and responsive to all our needs! She was great with Whiskey and she is definitely going to be our go to sitter from now on! Thank you Daniela!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ming L.
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Ming L.
$39
total per night
10 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

About: I’ve had cats for over 10 years, and I’ve taken care of a friend’s dog for several months. I’m comfortable caring for small and medium-sized dogs and cats, and I make sure every pet gets plenty of attention and potty breaks. I look forward to meeting your furry friends and providing them a safe, fun, and caring environment! I take care of small and medium dogs in my apartment. Dogs get potty breaks 2–3 times per day, plus daily walks and playtime to keep them happy and healthy. I provide a safe, clean, and loving environment for your pet. I have experience caring for cats for over 10 years and a friend’s dog for several months. I make sure every pet gets attention, playtime, and plenty of potty breaks.

Sitter Profile Image: Natalie J.
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Natalie J.
Star Sitter
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
161 reviews
57 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Natalie house sat my 2 dogs and 3 birds for a long weekend. Natalie is responsible and easy to reach. She responded promptly to any messages. One of my dogs requires special care as a senior and Natalie cared for him well. I would book Natalie again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Catherine M.
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Catherine M.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
13 repeat clients
1 year of experience
North Reading, MA, 01864

Cat was fabulous! She is the kitty whisperer!

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Mary E F.
Sitter Profile Image: Tori R.
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Tori R.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Woburn, MA, 01801

We came home to a healthy, happy pup! Tori was good about sending photos and videos daily, which was important to me. We would hire her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Timothy O.
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Timothy O.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
6 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

About: With 6 years of pet care experience, I provide dependable, loving attention to pets of all ages. I’m comfortable with walks, feeding, playtime, and giving extra patience to senior pets. My priority is keeping pets safe, happy, and cared for as if they were my own. I work full-time in an office but have flexibility to accommodate different pet care needs, including evenings and weekends. Happy to discuss a schedule that works best for you and your pet. I care for pets in the comfort of their own home, where they feel safest. With a long-standing record of looking after both dogs and cats, I ensure they receive attentive, loving care while you’re away. I respect your home, follow your routines, and prioritize your pet’s well-being at all times.

Sitter Profile Image: Olivia R.
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Olivia R.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02143

We are so glad that we took the chance and booked Olivia for a week of taking care of our two girls. We had to fly out of town somewhat last-minute for a funeral and week stay and she was so great for our meet and greet that our girls took to her right away. Olivia went above and beyond for us and made sure to provide the ear medications for Fig and adhered to the strict routine we have for the dogs. Pepper gets acute colitis when her routine is out of sync, and Fig has separation anxiety that routine helps mitigate and we made this clear for Olivia and it was great! She left the house clean and we followed directions to a T. As a stressed and worried dog mom, Olivia was flexible and accommodated all of our needs (both human and pet) and I would book her again in a heartbeat to pet sit.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha N.
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Samantha N.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Salem, MA, 01970

About: I've cared for animals of all species since I was a kid. Whether it's for drop-in visits for play, walks, and exercise, or extended stays, it's always a joy to get to know each animal's unique personality. Whether they're full of energy or full on couch potatoes I love spending time with dogs of all kinds. I have experience with senior dogs, anxious dogs, highly active dogs, and those with specific medication schedules. I'm also experienced with (and a big fan of!) caring for cats-whether they're shyer with new folks or instant lovebugs! I'm available daytime Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and during the weekend. I also have flexible evening availability during the week. I am available for house-sitting both over weekends and by arrangement during the week. I care for people's pets in their homes, either on a drop-in basis for walks, play, and exercise, or for overnight pet-sitting. I like to begin with a meet and greet with owners and pets to get to know both parties, and get an introduction to the care needs and personality of the pet. My goal is to create a comfortable, relaxing environment for your animal and to communicate with you so that you have peace of mind while you are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Carol H.
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Carol H.
Star Sitter
$123
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
29 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

Carol was prompt, courteous and friendly. She responded to all inquiries and correspondence in a reasonable amount of time and was also very flexible in terms of scheduling and went out of her way to arrange a meet and greet with our pup in advance of the booking. She sent daily updates and photos the entire time we were gone and stayed in close communication. I'd recommend her either for sitting or for boarding as we ended up doing a hybrid of both. She was great! Thanks Carol!

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Andrew T.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
143 reviews
49 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Andrew went above and beyond taking care of Wagner who was very sick a few days before we left . He gave him all his meds and had to deal with reintroducing his food . Kept us up to date twice a day at least . Thank you Andrew !!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was great! I was really worried about leaving my golden Nash with someone other than family due to his anxiety, but with Lauren, I was able to not have to worry! As soon as Nash met Lauren, I could tell he really bonded with her and her experience with other anxious dogs made it an easy choice to book her. The amount of updates and pictures was amazing and Nash looked so happy. I will definitely be booking Lauren again for any future trips!

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Melissa H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dan was great beyond our expectations. Very responsive and responsible with our dog and our house, making our time away worry-free. We won't hesitate to use Dan again. Thank you so much Daniel!

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Valy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christine was very responsive and thoughtful in caring for our cats She sent us pictures twice a day and made sure we knew our cats were well taken of. When booking Christine responded immediately and was willing to meet our cats beforehand. We look forward to using Christine as a cat sitter again!

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Thomas P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniela was great! She was attentive and responsive to all our needs! She was great with Whiskey and she is definitely going to be our go to sitter from now on! Thank you Daniela!

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Alicia D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the first time we’ve had someone we don’t know watch our dog, as the booking was pretty last minute. They took such great care of him, and the updates were very reassuring. We love the pictures as well. I’d absolutely book them again to watch our pup in the future. Thank you!

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Maura Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kerri was so great with Stella. She was very accommodating and patient with Stella’s nervousness and was a very clean and respectful house guest. Kerri gave regular updates with pictures!

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David B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Jamila delivered the most thoughtful, conscientious, and caring housesitting services for our pup Millie! We are repeat customers and couldn’t recommend her more highly!

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Michelle & David A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly was so fantastic! She took excellent care of our three cats and sent us daily updates and photos. They got lots of play time and snuggles at every visit. I highly recommend her!

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Melissa H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time having Andrea house-sit for my three dogs. She did an excellent job communicating and frequently sent me pictures of the trio. She was also very responsive whenever I messaged her. I would definitely use her services again and highly recommend her to others..

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Diane T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Annmarie was the best! She came to our house twice beforehand to meet the dogs and asked me a bunch of questions about their routine and habits. She sent pictures daily to us and lot of pictures of them. I didn’t have to worry about them at all. I would use her again in a heartbeat!

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Marie P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

There’s only about 5 people in this world that I would trust and feel comfortable with to take care of my dogs, and Sarah is now one of them. She is a very kind and authentic person, so I didn’t have to worry at all while I was away. She made sure to ask all about our routine, feeding schedules, walks and treats. She was also very respectful and left my house clean and tidy. Thank you so much Sarah, we appreciate the help!

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Stephanie T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Finding someone to care for your pets while you’re away can be hard and can bring up lots of anxieties. If you’re looking for someone reliable and kind to take great care of your pets, Owen is your guy. Owen stayed with our dog Zuko and cat Willow for 7 days. He kept us well informed, sent lots of pictures and gave them lots of love. Thank you, Owen!

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Richard A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anka was an excellent housesitter with our two dogs. We had to find last minute care over the week of Christmas when our other care fell through, and Anka made herself available for a meet & greet with very short notice. She sent us daily pics & updates, and we came home to a very clean house just as we left it, and with two very happy pups who are usually quite a bit more stressed when we have to travel without them. She took them to the park and on adventures, and coordinated well with my friend who walked them when Anka had longer work shifts. I will absolutely be contacting Anka again when we need care for our babies!

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Kristyn F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Colin exceeded our expectations in pet sitting our Tibetan terrier, Buzzy. He was extremely communicative to us as we travelled abroad over Christmas, was so kind to Buzzy (a newly adopted dog) and took exceptional care of him whilst simultaneously respecting our home. I cannot recommend Colin highly enough. 100/100!!!

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Deirdre C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was mostly Carmelo watching Bandit and he was so lovely with him. He stuck to my provided schedule, sent daily pictures and updates, and left my house clean and straightened on departure. I even came down with the flu at the end of my trip and asked if he would do one last lunchtime walk before I got back and he so kindly agreed. I would absolutely book them again. I felt relaxed and safe to have them caring for my two babies.

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Alli P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was incredible. I reached out to her for a last-minute sit when I had to undertake some emergency travel. She was extremely responsive, and took good care of the house and of my 2.5 year old mixed breed dog Brody. Grace sent me regular updates including photos and videos, and Brody had a wonderful time with her. Would definitely recommend her for any of your pet sitting needs, and look forward to possibly working with her again in the future!

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Fahd H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tres loved her time with Timothy! He provided updates and pictures while I was away. He ensured she was buckled and safe in the car when transporting her. He treated my house like it was his own.

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Hannah O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tanya was terrific with our dog and cat while we were away for 5 days. She followed our guidance and ensured that both pets received special care. She sent regular updates and pictures, as requested, and we could relax while we were away, knowing our little guys were under kind and safe care. Our home was well cared for and Tanya was conscientious about collecting our mail and deliveries We will be definitely rebook Tanya when we are next out of town.

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Jacqueline S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shane is so friendly and reliable. Goes above and beyond his service requirements. He is my go to guy for a babysitter for my fur baby ♥️

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Angie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was very attentive and communicative! She shared lots of photos and was great to work with, we would love to have her watch our dogs again.

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Emilie B.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Wakefield on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $60 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

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As of Mar 2026, there are 5,793 house sitters in Wakefield. 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 a background check for you and your house’s safety.

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House sitters in Wakefield have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Wakefield.

Heading out of town? 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. Wakefield house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

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