House Sitting in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI
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1. Emily L.
“This was our first time using a dog sitter through Rover and I would definitely recommend Emily! She was very attentive and had great communication. Our dog seemed really happy and not stressed out at all with us leaving her. Looking forward to booking her in the near future.”
2. Maelee N.
“Maelee was great with watching our 9 month old puppy while we were out of town. She sent us updates on Finley and helped us with other tasks that came up while we were gone. Highly recommend!”
3. Abby E.
“Abby stayed in our home to watch our two kitties for 10 days. She was so kind and patient with my anxiety over leaving my kitties behind for so long. She sent photos everyday to update me! Our kitties fell in love with her. 10/10 would recommend!”
4. Cassie W.
“Cassie was amazing! When we first met she asked lots of thoughtful questions to get to know my pets and during her stay she sent me pictures daily- keeping me updated on how well they fed and what they did together.”
5. Skyler S.
“It was great having Skyler watch our dog! He was very well cared for and looks like he got lot of love. Skyler spent a lot of time with our pup which was a plus as well. They left our house clean and followed all the instructions we left for our dog. We got updates with pictures while we were away as well. We would absolutely recommend Skyler and would love to rebook with them next time we need someone to house sit.”
6. Ariel M.
“Ariel was able to watch our dog and cats on very short notice over the holiday weekend and was super communicative and sent tons of photos. We will gladly ask Ariel to watch our pets again and recommend her to anyone considering her services.”
7. Kelly D.
“Kelly is attentive and communicative. She watched our dog who doesn’t like fireworks after the 4th of July and Kelly was kind and updated us frequently to let us know that Arya was doing great. She is extremely respectful of your home and all around awesome!! Highly recommend - our dog loved hanging out with her!”
8. Abby M.
“Abby was wonderful! She even got my baby girl a pup cup and sent me lots of pictures and was so well with communication! Definitely will be using again for a pet sitter :)”
9. Katrina S.
“Katrina took care of our two dogs for the weekend as a house sitter. She sent pictures, an update, and left a schedule of how often they went out/were fed! I have a large dog, and a medium sized dog, so I know she handled them both just fine :)”
10. Kevin S.
“Kevin took such good care of our cat! Made me feel so much better that he was is good hands with Kevin! He really took extra steps to make sure we felt comfortable! Additionally Kevin is a great and responsive communicator! Highly recommend!”
11. Mimi P.
“We’ve never felt comfortable leaving our reactive pup with anyone until we saw how well he did with Mimi during our intro visits. She watched both of our dogs over a long weekend and had great communication and kept us updated how things were going. We will definitely reach out to Mimi in the future when we need a sitter!”
12. Michelle H.
“Michelle was amazing with our dogs including one who can have some behavioral/aggression issues. She took them on walks, sent plenty of updates and went above and beyond for the doggos. We will definitely request her in the future!”
13. Bethany C.
“Bethany was great! She took very good care of Jack while I was away for work and I worried about nothing!”
14. Samantha H.
“We have had her watch our older dog in our home after times. She was great and treated him with great care. Our dog isn't as friendly now since he is older. She was patient with him.”
15. Ki B.
“Ki has been great to work with and she communicates regularly. She handled one of our dogs being testy well. We are excited to book her again!”
16. Erin S.
“Erin was flexible and did a great job with out dog. We were kept in the look of walks, and having her as our guest was a pleasure. She even left treats for our pup, which she carefully consulted for before staying. Can't wait to have her take care of doggy again.”
17. Darcy W.
“Darcy did great with our dogs. She’s very friendly and our dogs both seemed to like her a lot. They had plenty of walks and play time with Darcy watching them.”
18. Lelah D.
“Our dog Louie quickly became a big fan of Lelah! She was so great, very communicative and her love for animals is so sweet. We really appreciated the photos and updates she shared. Will most definitely book again!”
19. Emily W.
“Emily was great! She left my home clean, as she found it, and left me a happy doggo! She was easy to communicate with and had no issues with my boy.”
20. Abigail S.
“Abigail made our 1st time using Rover wonderful! She was a great communicator, on time, responsive, and took excellent care of our dog!! She updated with pictures and video throughout. So nice to leave our dog and home in such capable, trustworthy hands!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Westside Connection on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 767 house sitters in Westside Connection. 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 Westside Connection house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Westside Connection 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 Westside Connection.
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. Westside Connection 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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