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1. Kristin C.

“It was comforting to have Kristin in our home pet sitting while we were away. Very professional and caring with our pup. It was a relief to know that if there was an emergency she could take care of it. Coco loves Kristin! Thank you for taking such good care of her!”


2. Caoylin C.

“Carolyn was great! She checked in keeping me posted on how Ellie was doing, and was open to staying with her longer while it was storming. Will definitely use her again.”




3. Louisa S.

“Louisa was excellent! She was so thorough in our meet and greet making sure she was aware of any and all needs Ollie might have. Ollie loved her right away which made me feel very comfortable. Louisa was great at communicating and sent pictures during the sit which I appreciated. Highly recommend her and will certainly have her care for Ollie in the future!”


4. Rylie D.

“Rylie was purrrrrfect! Took great care of the kittties and house while I was out of town for a week. Sent updates regularly and was super responsive. So nice to be able to go on vacation and know the fur babies are being loved the whole time!”


5. JESSICA P.

“Jessica was the perfect dog sitter! We needed a house sitter on short notice and she really came through. The dogs loved her and I felt so comfortable leaving them with her. She introduced her dog Maya to ours and everyone got along great. Highly recommended!”


6. Amanda G.

“Amanda was great with Max, great communication with me. Short notice for Amanda to watch Max I’m very pleased with Amanda definitely having her take care of Max again”


7. Grace B.
About: I worked at a vet clinic for over a year which allowed me to learn dogs behavior well. I have lived with and taken care of dogs my whole life. I also walk dogs for a humane society. I am currently going to school for animal care. I am currently working a part time job and walking dogs for a Humane society. I walk the dogs at the humane society Tuesday-Thursday 6:30-9:30am. My part time job depends on when I get hours when I do it’s normally between 10-4. When visiting a clients home I will always do exactly what the clients requests or what I am comfortable with doing. I always focus on good behavior when taking care of dogs as well.


8. Pam W.

“Pam was everything we could have asked for in a sitter and more! She immediately recognized our rescue’s anxiety and quirkiness and went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable. She was very communicative and sent lots of wonderful updates while we were gone! We were able to fully enjoy our time away knowing that our dog was in incredibly kind, capable hands. We would love to work with Pam again!”


9. Maxwell & Elise B.
“Max is always attentive and caring with our dogs! He is calm and patient with them but also makes sure they get their energy out. Max is also very trustworthy and respectful.”


10. Deann S.


“Deann was so easy to book with and did a great job. I could tell from her meeting my pups that I had nothing to worry about. She sent us picture updates and the house looked like no one had even stayed there. We would defintiely ask Deann to come back again.”


11. Lindsey L.
About: I have been a CVT for 15 years, actively working at an emergency/specialty clinic. I can care for all ages and sizes of dogs and cats. I have a part time job that is flexible, my main focus is pet care and services. I am available most days and hours. I am pet sitting or caring for pets on a daily basis. I will utilize your house to care for your pets so they are more comfortable and less stressed. I will follow your daily routines to keep them feeling secure.


12. Charles W.
“I have know Charles for a few years. We worked together at the post office, and during that time he was committed to taking care of the customer to the best extend of his abilities. Being very sociable and courteous he engaged and made the customer experience enjoyable. He was reliable and learned to do his duties rapidly.”


13. Chelle T.

“Chelle was an outstanding in-home sitter for our cat and elderly dog! She provided excellent, loving care for our pets, was a spotless house guest, and communicated with us in a timely fashion while we were away. I would highly recommend Chelle for any services you may need!”


14. Bella B.

“It was so nice to have Bella cat/house sit for us on our recent trip. So comforting to know our cats had a person to spend time with in the evenings and give them lots of attention. She also left our place super clean! Would definitely ask back. Thanks Bella!”


15. Isabella H.

“Isabella provided excellent care for our two dogs while we were away for an extended weekend. She provided daily updates with pictures. They had lots of playtime and were happy pups! We came home to a clean house with everything as we had left it. Thank you, Isabella!”


16. Donna S.

“Donna is Awesome! She went above and beyond to make our dog comfortable and us too! Communication is top notch and she followed all of our special instructions. Thanks, Donna”


17. Riley B.
About: I have grown up with dogs throughout my whole life. I have done a lot of pet sitting for family, friends, and clients. I have pet sat for big or small and old or young animals!! I am currently a college student so I have plenty of free time that I am looking to fill with pet sitting as well as walking! I am a very responsible person who will also have an eye on your fur baby! I can work with animals who are crate trained and those who aren’t as well!


18. Rosalina D.


“Rosalina was very good with our pets (2 cats and 1 dog), especially our anxious dog. We received updates and photos while we were away and we were confident our pets were being well taken care of. We will definitely use her services again in the future!”


19. Tonia M.

“Tonia did an excellent job taking care of my two fur babies this past weekend. The communication and texts i received were stellar. She also left a note for me when she left summarizing the stay. I would recommend her for sure.”
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1. Search
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
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Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Waterloo on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $50 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 Jun 2025, there are 446 house sitters in Waterloo. 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, 90% of Waterloo house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Waterloo have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Waterloo.
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. Waterloo 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.
