House Sitting in Western Hills, San Mateo
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1. Caroline A.
“Caroline is absolutely wonderful! She was prompt, showing up right on time. She was very patient with our dog, who is shy and slow to warmup to new people, and did all she could to make her feel comfortable. She kept us informed the entire time and sent photos and cute videos. We highly recommend her!”
2. Thiri L.
“Thiri was great with our high energy puppy Jira and took her to the park a lot, she was very good at sending us updates throughout the day which we really appreciated since it was our first time using Rover. Overall the house was in order when we got back and Jira was happy!”
3. Loren D.
“Loren is THE best! We’ve used her multiple times and our dog is so well taken care of. She loves the outdoors and she’s so personable, respectful and responsible. Thanks again Loren!”
4. Michele M.
“Michelle was fantastic! We needed someone last minute to housesit our hyper husky. Michelle got back to us promptly and was responsible, trustworthy and professional. I’m so glad I met her, and I definitely plan on using her again in the future.”
5. Wenxuan Z.
“The best to work with. Truly cares about his work and cats. has great communication. Detail oriented and thoughtful. 10/10.”
6. Michael P.
“Bertie really enjoyed his time with Michael! Michael's flexible schedule allowed Bertie to have a full time companion which we greatly appreciated.”
7. Alanna F.
“Alanna was wonderful with my 11-week old puppy. She sent me pictures throughout the day and kept me informed on how he was doing. Also, she worked on reinforcing his trainer which was greatly appreciated. We will definitely book again with Alanna!”
8. Casey C.
“Our dog immediately became best friends with Casey at the meet and greet which put us at ease. Casey housesat for our dog for 3 nights. When we returned home, our dog was happy, healthy, and clearly well-cared-for. It was clear that Casey followed all of Cookie’s care instructions and gave her plenty of attention. Additionally, the house was in better condition than when we left it.”
9. Charlotte J.
“asked Charlotte last minute to come and watch our dogs, and she was super responsive and helpful. our one dog is usually anxious around new people, and she took to Charlotte right away. very thankful for her!”
10. Hannah W.
“Hannah was wonderful! She delayed a trip departure to meet me and my pets and get the lay of my house. While I was gone, she clearly did a great job as the pets were calm and happy upon my return. She even dealt with a small ant infestation in my absence.”
11. Yara J.
“Yara is a huge pet lover. She is a timely, responsible, and kind person and great with animals and people. I would definitely let Yara watch my pets anytime or walk them. I would definitely recommend her for your pet service needs.”
12. Bryan C.
“This was our first time using Rover and we were very nervous. We have had great experience with dogsitters AND awful ones in the past. We were looking for someone responsive, responsible, calm, loving towards the dogs, good communication and trustworthy. Bryan was quick to respond to messages and to meet with us and our dogs. We came home after our trip and the dogs were happy, healthy and well-taken care of. The house was good also. We are very happy to have found Bryan and will definitely use him again!”
13. Audrey C.
“Audrey was amazing with Pawly. He got plenty of exercise and love. Pawly tends to eat things he shouldn't and Audrey handled this perfectly. He was so well cared for while I was away.”
14. Ellen Jean P.
“Ellen took good care of my dog and cat while we were away! She was responsive and sent updates on how my pets were doing. I’d definitely hire Ellen again.”
15. Margot R.
“Margo was exceptional with our sweet but reactive dog. She has been kind and patient with him, careful to let him set the pace to establish trust. And she was a big hit with him in the end and we will continue to use her services.”
16. Sydney K.
“Sydney is very loving and responsible with my dog. She has done a wonderful job taking care of her. Sydney is the most dog loving person that I know!”
17. Gizelle N.
“Attentive with our dogs and kept the house clean! Would book again!”
18. Madison L.
“Madison took great care of my two cats and dog. She was communicative and provided updates throughout the pet sitting. My dog takes some time to warm up to new people and Madison was so patient with her. I would for sure book her services again.”
19. Alannah S.
“Alannah was great with my puppy. She sent me updates throughout her visit and kept my girl entertained and safe. I'm sure we will use her again.”
20. XInzhi Z.
“Xinzhi was perfect!! Everything from her communication daily to the pictures I receive throughout the day. Leo seemed happy during his hole stay! I highly recommend her and will be using her again soon! ?”
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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 Western Hills on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $70 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 Jul 2024, there are 5,504 house sitters in Western Hills. 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, 86% of Western Hills house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Western Hills 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 Western Hills.
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. Western Hills 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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