House Sitting in Wellington
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“Kathleen took great care of our senior cat and our home. She navigated some technical challenges with our alarm system with professionalism and good humor. Highly recommend. Will definitely re-book.”


“Nicole did a really great job with our boys! She went above and beyond and even bought them doggy ice cream because of the hot weather. I’d recommend her to any of my friends or family. She always replied to my messages super quickly, and provided updates along the way. Thank you for taking such good care of our doggies in our space!”


“Morgan and Jahcarre have watched our 2 dogs several times over the past couple years in our home and we always return to the house looking exactly as we left it and our dogs seem well cared for. One of our dogs can be a lot to handle, and the two of them together can be a real handful, and we know that, and appreciate them sitting for our hounds multiple times! The dogs are thrilled when they walk through the door, so the hounds also give 5 stars lol. Will definitely continue to book with them when we need to be out of town.”


“We had a fantastic experience! Our sitter was incredibly patient and understanding with our dog, making the whole process stress-free for us. They sent frequent updates and lots of adorable pictures, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. We truly appreciated the care and attention given to our pup and would absolutely book with them again without hesitation. Highly recommend!”


“I cannot say enough good things about Maria. I have never had a bad experience with any of the walkers, sitters, etc. with Rover but Maria is in a class all her own. She watched my boy, Toby for a week and he was so loved and cared for. She sent pictures of their extended walks, and many of her just loving on him. She took him to her house and introduced him to her cats and it was amazing. I know he was so happy and therefore I never had to worry once about him. I highly recommend her as I will be using her again and again. She is a treasure!!!”


“Lexi was a wonderful sitter for us when we needed to be out of town! We returned to a happy pup and a clean home - what a joy! We will definitely be turning to Lexi in the future when we need someone to watch our sweet dog again.”


“Jayla was patient and loving to our dog who for the first day and a half was acting very weird and hiding out in one of the bedrooms. Jayla was very communicative and her concern showed through her texts. Turns out it was the fire alarm beeping because the batteries were dying. Our dog was very happy once the batteries were removed!! Jayla stayed overnight and maintained a spotless house for when we returned. She was respectful and loving toward our pet.”


“Emily was wonderful to our boys! Very responsive, accommodating, and kept in touch throughout her stay. We loved that she was always outside playing with them as that’s their favorite thing to do!”


“Pj took such good care of our baby for a whole week and we booked her last minute. She was extremely accommodating and our dog warmed up to her quick. We certainly felt like he was taken care of and in good hands while we were away!”


“Cobie is a dream sitter! She came over for several meet & greets so our shy, nervous dog could warm up to her. As I knew would happen, they became fast friends and Alice had a wonderful week with Cobie. Communication was great and we felt very secure leaving our pup and home in Cobie’s care. Will definitely rebook!”


“This was our 3rd time working with Katie, and we continue to have positive experiences with her! We love all the pictures she sends us of the pups. This most recent stay was during our wedding. We came home to decorations and a sweet gift. She goes above and beyond! Thank you so much!!”


“Wonderful experience! This was the first time our dog was left with someone other than a family member & it worked out perfectly. Our dog was happy & well taken care of. Would not hesitate to use again!”


About: I’ve been taking care of animals since I was about 12. my family has always had dogs and I’m a cat owner myself. I’ve house sat out of state multiple times for furry friends and love spending time on all types of animals! I work a 9-5 monday - friday so I’m available weeks days after 515 and all weekends. I have off all major holidays so I’m available then as well! My cat has free roam of my apartment. He tries his hand at an escape every now and then so I’m mindful of indoor cats that desperately want to be outside cats. I take the dogs I watch out on frequent walks to stretch their legs and say hi to world. I’m comfortable crating if need be and requested.

“Gabby was wonderful with my two Dalmatians!! She was extremely communicative and followed all of the instructions for a seamless weekend stay in our house. She was punctual and treated our house with care, will use her again!”


About: I have gained so much experience with animals over the years that I have been jokingly nicknamed “the animal whisperer” and Snow White. I have had dogs and a cat my whole life, as well as watching friends, coworkers, family members and networks pets. I also have experience in animal husbandry & care from my last research position. I accept all furry friends and have experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents! I currently work full time, approximately 6am-5pm (including my commute), so I am available any day after 5 for a dinner time walk or an overnight stay if pups or cats are okay being left alone for a bit. Please keep this in mind, especially regarding seniors or puppies. If your babies are used to that then I am totally fine with it. On weekends, however, I am available any time! I am able to follow any instructions given from the client and do have experience giving medication as well. I am attentive, will provide updates, always looking out for their well-being, and loving. I will provide the most comfortable & approachable aura that I can to make all fur-babies feel safe 💕

“Rebecca was absolutely fantastic with our fur babies! We have a cat and an older dog with digestive issues that requires specific care. Usually, we travel with our pets, but unfortunately, this time, we couldn’t. I’m a nervous wreck when I leave them with anyone else because of past experiences and illnesses that have occurred in my absence. Before booking, Rebecca was completely transparent about any prior commitments that might take her away from our home for a few hours. She wanted to ensure that this would still be a good fit for our dog’s well-being. I really appreciated that Rebecca was incredibly kind and attuned to the needs of our animals. She handled them with the utmost patience and understanding. I believe her to be incredibly trustworthy, and both our dog and cat absolutely adored her. I received countless photos, videos, and updates of our dog doing her happy dance, taking naps, and snuggling up on the couch with Rebecca. One day our dog had an upset stomach which is always a cause for concern with her chronic health issues, and Rebecca went above and beyond to ensure that she did everything possible to care for her properly. She kept me fully in the loop and even offered to cook rice and broth for her in case she needed to settle her stomach. I mentioned that sweet potato usually helps her eat again if needed, and Rebecca offered to drive and pick one up so that she could ensure it was a good quality for my dog, rather than me having one delivered to the house: Thankfully my dog finally decided to eat her food and got better in the evening but like I said, she went above and beyond. I would/will hire Rebecca again and entrust her with our fur babies without hesitation. She was simply phenomenal and is a pet owner’s dream come true. Rebecca, Thank you so much for taking such excellent care of our fur babies!”

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Rachel L.Star Sitter

“Rachel is professional with excellent communication and we felt very comfortable having her house sit our two dogs! And from the pictures, I know the dogs liked her too!”


Kathleen H.

“Kathleen took great care of our senior cat and our home. She navigated some technical challenges with our alarm system with professionalism and good humor. Highly recommend. Will definitely re-book.”


Nicole B.Star Sitter

“Nicole did a really great job with our boys! She went above and beyond and even bought them doggy ice cream because of the hot weather. I’d recommend her to any of my friends or family. She always replied to my messages super quickly, and provided updates along the way. Thank you for taking such good care of our doggies in our space!”


Tabitha S.Star Sitter

“Tabitha took great care of our cats and our home! Will definitely book her again when we need someone!”


Jahcarre & Morgan C.
Star Sitter


“Morgan and Jahcarre have watched our 2 dogs several times over the past couple years in our home and we always return to the house looking exactly as we left it and our dogs seem well cared for. One of our dogs can be a lot to handle, and the two of them together can be a real handful, and we know that, and appreciate them sitting for our hounds multiple times! The dogs are thrilled when they walk through the door, so the hounds also give 5 stars lol. Will definitely continue to book with them when we need to be out of town.”


Brianna W.Star Sitter

“We had a fantastic experience! Our sitter was incredibly patient and understanding with our dog, making the whole process stress-free for us. They sent frequent updates and lots of adorable pictures, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. We truly appreciated the care and attention given to our pup and would absolutely book with them again without hesitation. Highly recommend!”


Maria G.

“I cannot say enough good things about Maria. I have never had a bad experience with any of the walkers, sitters, etc. with Rover but Maria is in a class all her own. She watched my boy, Toby for a week and he was so loved and cared for. She sent pictures of their extended walks, and many of her just loving on him. She took him to her house and introduced him to her cats and it was amazing. I know he was so happy and therefore I never had to worry once about him. I highly recommend her as I will be using her again and again. She is a treasure!!!”


Lexi B.

“Lexi was a wonderful sitter for us when we needed to be out of town! We returned to a happy pup and a clean home - what a joy! We will definitely be turning to Lexi in the future when we need someone to watch our sweet dog again.”


Jayla H.

“Jayla was patient and loving to our dog who for the first day and a half was acting very weird and hiding out in one of the bedrooms. Jayla was very communicative and her concern showed through her texts. Turns out it was the fire alarm beeping because the batteries were dying. Our dog was very happy once the batteries were removed!! Jayla stayed overnight and maintained a spotless house for when we returned. She was respectful and loving toward our pet.”


Emily F.


“Emily was wonderful to our boys! Very responsive, accommodating, and kept in touch throughout her stay. We loved that she was always outside playing with them as that’s their favorite thing to do!”


Pj H.

“Pj took such good care of our baby for a whole week and we booked her last minute. She was extremely accommodating and our dog warmed up to her quick. We certainly felt like he was taken care of and in good hands while we were away!”


Sarah (Cobie) C.


“Cobie is a dream sitter! She came over for several meet & greets so our shy, nervous dog could warm up to her. As I knew would happen, they became fast friends and Alice had a wonderful week with Cobie. Communication was great and we felt very secure leaving our pup and home in Cobie’s care. Will definitely rebook!”


Katherine S.Star Sitter

“This was our 3rd time working with Katie, and we continue to have positive experiences with her! We love all the pictures she sends us of the pups. This most recent stay was during our wedding. We came home to decorations and a sweet gift. She goes above and beyond! Thank you so much!!”


Kathryn U.

“Wonderful experience! This was the first time our dog was left with someone other than a family member & it worked out perfectly. Our dog was happy & well taken care of. Would not hesitate to use again!”


Erica S.Star Sitter

“Erica was great with our older dog Wink! He’s very shy and she was very patient with him. Loved getting pictures and updates throughout the day!”


Morgan N.
“Morgan is an animal lover having both dogs and cats. She has been attentive to my dogs providing play time and love to my babies while I'm away. She sends me pics and even let's me FaceTime with my girls. She has been reliable and caring. My pets love her.”


Gabrielle R.

“Gabby was wonderful with my two Dalmatians!! She was extremely communicative and followed all of the instructions for a seamless weekend stay in our house. She was punctual and treated our house with care, will use her again!”


Rachel K.

“Thank you so much for taking such great care of our puppies! We really appreciated all the updates and the videos you would send every morning!”


Victoria B.
“Tori is my go to sitter for my fur baby, Lucy and I absolutely adore how Lucy is so comfortable with her. Tori goes above and beyond when pet sitting. Follows instructions, sends pictures, picks up any mess, and wonderful communication. When she stays in my home, she keeps it in immaculate condition. I highly recommend Tori.”


Rebecca C.

“Rebecca was absolutely fantastic with our fur babies! We have a cat and an older dog with digestive issues that requires specific care. Usually, we travel with our pets, but unfortunately, this time, we couldn’t. I’m a nervous wreck when I leave them with anyone else because of past experiences and illnesses that have occurred in my absence. Before booking, Rebecca was completely transparent about any prior commitments that might take her away from our home for a few hours. She wanted to ensure that this would still be a good fit for our dog’s well-being. I really appreciated that Rebecca was incredibly kind and attuned to the needs of our animals. She handled them with the utmost patience and understanding. I believe her to be incredibly trustworthy, and both our dog and cat absolutely adored her. I received countless photos, videos, and updates of our dog doing her happy dance, taking naps, and snuggling up on the couch with Rebecca. One day our dog had an upset stomach which is always a cause for concern with her chronic health issues, and Rebecca went above and beyond to ensure that she did everything possible to care for her properly. She kept me fully in the loop and even offered to cook rice and broth for her in case she needed to settle her stomach. I mentioned that sweet potato usually helps her eat again if needed, and Rebecca offered to drive and pick one up so that she could ensure it was a good quality for my dog, rather than me having one delivered to the house: Thankfully my dog finally decided to eat her food and got better in the evening but like I said, she went above and beyond. I would/will hire Rebecca again and entrust her with our fur babies without hesitation. She was simply phenomenal and is a pet owner’s dream come true. Rebecca, Thank you so much for taking such excellent care of our fur babies!”
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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 Wellington on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 3,545 house sitters in Wellington. 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, 87% of Wellington house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Wellington have an average of 14 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 Wellington.
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. Wellington 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.
