House Sitting In West San Jose
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Top rated West San Jose house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter than Jaime! She watched our fur baby Loki for a couple of nights and did an amazing job. She kept us updated with pictures and messages, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. Loki absolutely loved her, and it was clear she treated him like one of her own. We’ll definitely be booking with Jaime again — highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy sitter! 🐾💛”
“Stephanie took great care of our three cats and dog while we were out of town! She was super easy to communicate with, gave us frequent, thorough updates on how everyone was doing, and sent lots of pics. Thank you Stephanie!”
About: I’ve cared for pets for over 20 years and understand that every animal has their own personality, needs, and routine. I provide calm, patient care with frequent photo updates. I currently have one dog, Momo, a shy and gentle 75 lb girl, and one cat, MiaoMiao, a sweet and affectionate 5.5 lb girl, so I’m experienced with both dogs and cats of very different temperaments and sizes. I provide attentive, detail-oriented care including feeding, walks, playtime, litter box care, medication if needed, and lots of patience and love. I’m especially mindful of shy, sensitive, or anxious pets and always work to make them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. My current work schedule is very flexible, which gives me plenty of time to care for your pets. I’m able to provide lots of companionship, playtime, and attention throughout the day. For dogs, I can offer frequent walks multiple times daily based on their needs and routine. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I’m respectful, clean, and attentive to keeping the space tidy. I provide full-day companionship whenever needed and make sure your pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for in their familiar environment.
“Elizabeth was a fantastic housesitter for Manny! She was incredibly patient and understanding, especially since Manny can take a little while to warm up to new people. She handled his quirks with ease—even when he was being a bit picky or "spirited"—and by the end of the stay, they were clearly bonding. She kept me updated on their adventures exploring the local greenbelt and was very accommodating with his usual routines (including letting him snuggle in bed!). It’s such a relief to find someone who truly "gets" a dog with a big personality. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a thoughtful, reliable, and patient sitter!”
“Excellent job taking care of our two dogs. Very attentive communication, followed all instructions carefully, and gave lots of updates. The house was also well taken care of and very clean. Thank you!”
“Rachel was wonderful with our energetic little dog. She left the house cleaner than we left it, gave her lots of activity and love, and was an excellent communicator! I felt so safe having her with Little Bear!”
“I love having Sejla come and stay with my dog and two cats. I know that they are going to be well taken care of and loved and nurtured just as if I were home. She is amazing and I know when I go away I will be able to do so knowing with full confidence my fur babies are in great hands.”
“Adam was available for a last minute booking which was greatly appreciated. He kept my older dog company, giving him breaks in the yard during a rather warm day. We look forward to the next time Adam can take care of Harper! Thanks so much!”
“Michelle was incredible and so patient with my two dogs, one of which is a newly adopted 70 pound pitbull with anxiety issues. Not a lot of dog sitters would have her level of patience. She was also so accommodating to my unique situation and was a great communicator. Will definitely want her to dog sit next time I need someone!”
“Stephanie was amazing with our dog! She was great at communicating and felt extremely comfortable with leaving my dog in her hands! I will definitely be asking her to dog sit again!!”
“Chris was extremely helpful during a time of need for our dogs Sage and Huey! He was dedicated, professional, and took the best care of our two dogs. He even made an extra trip when asked and we are extremely grateful for his help. We would love to work with him again in the future! 10/10 highly recommended!”
About: I take direction very well and have lots of experience caring for cats. I always pay attention to cats' body language and make sure not to cross boundaries if they are not receptive to strangers. With that being said, I am comfortable with most types of routine care tasks I'm working part-time and going to school part-time, so I can be flexible to drop by your place (multiple times throughout the day if needed) to care for your fur baby I respect any and all rules that you have for your place and will adhere to them. I am mindful of hazards within as well as outside the home and will be sure to notify you if I observe anything that is out of the ordinary for your peace of mind.
“Ava was awesome! She took excellent care of my cat and dog for two weeks, and went above and beyond when my dog needed to go to the vet. She had great communication and sent a lot of cute photos. Being so far away on my trip was made easier knowing my pets were ok and enjoying hanging out with her. Highly recommend!”
“Keilah did a great job caring for my Golden Retriever in my home during my 3 day trip. She sent photos and videos of her walks and playing with my dog. She also took good care of my home. She was very professional in how she approached the job. Thanks, Keilah”
“Niva is truly exceptional — we cannot recommend her enough! She took care of our 2.5-year-old cat for an entire month, and from the very beginning, she was absolutely wonderful. Despite accepting our request on short notice, she showed up with full commitment, not only caring for our cat with incredible attention and love but also looking after our home as if it were her own. Niva is an excellent communicator — proactive, thoughtful, and consistently keeping us updated with daily photos and messages that gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear she took the time to deeply understand our cat’s personality and needs, asking insightful questions and going above and beyond to ensure comfort and happiness. Our cat adored her instantly, and honestly, we’re convinced Niva is a bit of a cat whisperer! We even learned a lot from her during this experience. When we unexpectedly had to extend our trip by a week, Niva was incredibly understanding and accommodating. She even went out of her way to help us explore backup options, which meant so much to us during a stressful moment. On top of everything, she handled deliveries, collected mail, looked after our plants, and left our home in a pristine condition. Niva was truly a godsend. Both we and our cat absolutely love her, and we wouldn’t hesitate for a second to work with her again. We hope to have her back soon!”
“Edison is the best! Easy to work with, professional, and well versed in the area. We trust him 100% with Charlie and being in our home, and Charlie is always happy and tired afterwards. We’re keeping him on our roster, he’s a good egg.”
About: Have been caring primarily for cats and some elder dogs since 2020. Friends, neighbors, and family know I am the go to person for all their pet sitting needs. Currently living at home with my parents and am available 7 days a week and for a wide variety of hours. Devoting my time caring for your pets. Very good at following your instructions for feeding, brushing, as well as litter box refresh and other "accident" clean up. I particularly enjoy the "Playful Activities" part of caring for your fur baby.
“Diana was excellent housesitting my two dogs Daisy and Uno. She asked all the right questions before I left town to ensure the sit would go smoothly and she sent updates twice a day every day. Overall a great experience, would recommend”
“Scarlett took such wonderful care of our dog, Snow Cone! She was so kind, flexible to a couple of last minute changes, and took lots of great photos. She communicated really well with us, with very prompt responses, and asked great questions during the meet and greet. We are excited to book her again soon!”
West San Jose pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kristina gave me complete peace of mind while caring for my dogs. From the moment we met her, she had such a calm, kind, and reassuring energy, and my dogs immediately felt comfortable around her. She took the time to carefully listen to Lola’s specific needs and followed every instruction exactly as requested, which meant so much to me. I am especially grateful for the attention and care she gave to Lola. Throughout the entire stay, she kept me updated with frequent photos and messages, so I always knew how my girls were doing. Her communication was excellent, and I never had to wonder how they were doing because she was always proactive about keeping me informed. My request was made on short notice, but she still went out of her way to accommodate us, and I truly appreciated her flexibility and willingness to help. I’m incredibly thankful for the care she provided and would absolutely trust her with my dogs again. Highly recommended!
Diana was absolutely incredible! From the start, she did a meet & greet with our dog Lola and asked thoughtful questions that reassured us she really cared. She house sat and cared for Lola for 2 nights, sending updates and photos that gave us peace of mind. She was also extremely responsive whenever we reached out, and when we got home, the house was spotless. Truly above and beyond care — for both Lola and our home! We’d absolutely recommend Diana to anyone looking for a sitter who will treat your pet and home with the utmost care!
After using Rover for almost 5 years now I can safely say that Maria has been the best I’ve met so far! She’s super loving, genuinely caring, transparent and a true dog lover. She not only followed Rio’s schedule but went over and beyond by getting treats and fruit for him when they got over. Maria even cleaned up the house and linens which she totally didn’t have to but it just shows how sincere she is. She treated my home like her own 💕 and sent regular updates and pictures which I appreciated so much since this was a longer trip … Rio looked so happy in them! As we got home and it was time for Maria to head out, Rio gave her so many kisses and even went looking for her in the guest room later in the night. I truly appreciate you Maria, you are really the best. Rio and I hope to meet you again soon :)
Edison did an excellent job taking care of Koda in my home. I really appreciated that after getting to know Koda, he introduced him to a couple of his dogs and gave him some social experience. Edison understands different dog breeds and their personalities which allows him to provide personalized care.
Ava was absolutely amazing! I have two active doggos (medium and large) that like pretty long walks; she gave them their multiple long walks a day, and she even took them hiking, which they love! She was very communicative throughout a multi-night sitting, sent me regular updates, and the house was in the exact condition I’d left it in! Couldn’t ask for more, would definitely love to have Ava house/dog sit again!
Stephanie took care of our energetic German Shepherd Husky mix two times now while we were traveling. She is great with our large dog and clearly has lots of experience handling dogs. Our dog immediately enjoyed being with her and it was easy to tell that he was having a great time. She is very responsive, punctual and easy to communicate with. During our trips she provided frequent updates. She was very respectful of our place while staying here and left the house in perfect condition. We already booked with her again for our next trip and can absolutely recommend her as a dog sitter.
Damian was a great sitter for our two kitties, Lizzie and Mei Mei. He stayed at our house for 10 days and was very responsive, providing daily check ins, as well as extremely punctual and professional. We will definitely be reaching out to him next time we need cat sitting! The cats were comfortable and so happy when we got back.
Scarlett took such wonderful care of our dog, Snow Cone! She was so kind, flexible to a couple of last minute changes, and took lots of great photos. She communicated really well with us, with very prompt responses, and asked great questions during the meet and greet. We are excited to book her again soon!
Pierce did a super job with Manny, an 8 year old Minpin “ “rescue”. This four day trip was to be first time I left him with a sitter and I was apprehensive about his level of “separation anxiety”. The minute Pierce sat down for our meet and greet, my apprehension was lifted. Manny jumped into his lap and made himself comfortable. When I returned, Manny was calm and happy. He’d had a weekend of walks, cuddles and was completely calm and relaxed. The apartment was tidy. I would recommend Pierce for his calm manner, attention to the details and giving Manny a stress free experience.
Sejla took amazing care of our 10 year old Golden Retriever Cooper while we were on vacation in Europe. We received twice daily updates about how Cooper was doing, including pictures during walks and his normal daily antics. It was apparent to us, that Cooper was very comfortable with Sejla, and rarely left her side during the day or night. Sejla also took amazing care of our home, as she left the house cleaner than we left it. We recommend Sejla highly.
Tatiana has been looking after my dog (a very spoiled dog, btw) for the past couple of days, and everything has been great: - Constant communication - Followed all the guidelines - Sent updates/photos, which every dog owner secretly refreshes their phone for 😄 Honestly, I’m no longer sure my dog still sees me as his favorite human… I may have some competition now 😂
This is my second time booking with Cassidy to house sit my animals, and I don’t want to have to book with anyone else ever again. She is nothing but professional and responsive when communicating, attentive and loving to my animals, and proactive in cleaning up after herself and the animals and things I didn’t even think to ask for.
Chris was extremely helpful during a time of need for our dogs Sage and Huey! He was dedicated, professional, and took the best care of our two dogs. He even made an extra trip when asked and we are extremely grateful for his help. We would love to work with him again in the future! 10/10 highly recommended!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in West San Jose is $75
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Sitters in West San Jose average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 West San Jose on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $75 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 83% of West San Jose house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in West San Jose have an average of 15 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 West San Jose.
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. West San Jose 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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