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“Melissa was great. She was very polite and easy to talk to. She took time with our cat and dog and kept them busy. She gave extra attention to our elderly cat. Would definitely recommend her 🐾”
About: My family has had dogs and cats my whole life. Growing up on a historic estate, we had chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats. We've also fostered and cared for hundreds of kittens. I'm a single woman with a flexible schedule, which allows me to house sit easily. I also own a cat who is 10 years old. I work full-time, but my schedule is flexible for overnight house sitting. I am available to check in on animals throughout the day, but will also be gone during most of the day for work. I love animals. I believe house sitting is an excellent option for animals, as they can remain in their own comfortable environment, versus boarding or going to someone else's house.
About: We've cared for animals in many ways over the years & have loved each and every one of them. We have a 10 year old daughter who adores animals and will be sure to be a good companion for your fur baby. We own a kayak business, so we only really work in the summer. Come summer time, we spend most of our time at the beach, which is within a mile of our house. We have a large back yard, not fenced, but it does have a runner that stretches almost the whole yard. If you have a cat, we have 2 big play towers and a litter box.
“Christina was excellent and a perfect fit for our animal family. One dog has anxiety, and the other dog is a rescue with separation issues. We arrived back at home to two very content and calm dogs. She walked them daily and was an excellent house sitter. We would have her back in a heartbeat!!!”
About: I've been a cat and dog owner for 30+ years. Comfortable with clipping nails and bathing cats and dogs as well as potty training puppies. Bathing and clipping nails will be an additional cost. Open to caring for exotic pets. I have plenty of time to love on your pets while you work/play. Available for house-sitting or drop-in visits 24/7, with only brief moments away from the home for meetings/appointments. I have a labradoodle, Peaches who gets along well with other cats/dogs. She stays home when I house-sit. I am (somewhat painfully) familiar with bathing dogs as mine loves to roll in various smelly/dead things. Also quite familiar with "de-skunking dogs and clipping both cat and dog nails.
“Melissa is the best! I felt so at ease when she was with my dog, and will absolutely book with her again. She took wonderful care of him and my home! She is very communicative, knowledgeable, kind, and warm. I could travel knowing my dog was in great hands, which is such a gift.”
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Melissa G.
“Melissa was great. She was very polite and easy to talk to. She took time with our cat and dog and kept them busy. She gave extra attention to our elderly cat. Would definitely recommend her 🐾”
Abby M.
“Abby is an exceptional pet caregiver. She has had many pets of her own that she cares for and loves. She loves to watch my family pets whenever she can. We have a lizard, fish, cats, a dog, and ducks. She always provides the best care for our furry friends. She is loving and very understanding to all pets. She regularly visits and cares for animals. She is dependable, trustworthy and responsible. I would highly recommend her for all your animals.”
Karen W.
About: We've cared for animals in many ways over the years & have loved each and every one of them. We have a 10 year old daughter who adores animals and will be sure to be a good companion for your fur baby. We own a kayak business, so we only really work in the summer. Come summer time, we spend most of our time at the beach, which is within a mile of our house. We have a large back yard, not fenced, but it does have a runner that stretches almost the whole yard. If you have a cat, we have 2 big play towers and a litter box.
Christina H.
“Christina was excellent and a perfect fit for our animal family. One dog has anxiety, and the other dog is a rescue with separation issues. We arrived back at home to two very content and calm dogs. She walked them daily and was an excellent house sitter. We would have her back in a heartbeat!!!”
Amanda H.
“Amanda is a wonderful dog mom herself. She has a very well behaved, sociable dog herself and watches my little peanut (Red Heeler) all of the time. Amanda is very good with the dogs and sees to it that get plenty of outside time playing fetch and just being dogs. She is my only overnight sitter.”
Melissa T.
“Melissa is the best! I felt so at ease when she was with my dog, and will absolutely book with her again. She took wonderful care of him and my home! She is very communicative, knowledgeable, kind, and warm. I could travel knowing my dog was in great hands, which is such a gift.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Washburn on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $43 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 8 house sitters in Washburn. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Washburn.
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. Washburn 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
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through 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, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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