Rover.com In the Press
Finding a Sitter for Your Dog, via the Web
The New York Times, 4/9/2012
Sites like Airbnb enable people to rent an extra bed in their apartment to travelers. A new site called Rover.com lets you rent your lap to dogs when their owners are out of town.
6 Items to Simplify Your Life
Real Simple, 4/9/2012
If you can’t take Fido on the family vacation, make sure you find the best care for your four-legged friend while you're away.
Rover.com, an Airbnb for Dogs, Raises $3.4 Million
The Wall Street Journal, 4/9/2012
Rover.com, an alternative to dog kennels, has raised $3.4 million to be the Airbnb of the dog-boarding market, Tricia Duryee reports on digits.
Woof! Rover.com Fetches $3.4 Million to Be Airbnb for Dogs.
All Things D, 4/9/2012
Rover.com has raised $3.4 million to be the Airbnb of the dog-boarding market. Rover is an alternative to dog kennels, much like how Airbnb offers an alternative to staying in hotels.
CrunchFund, Madrona invest $3.4M in dog-sitting service Rover
GeekWire, 4/9/2012
Dog-loving venture capitalist Michael Arrington is among the new investors in Rover.com, the Seattle online service that helps pet owners find lodging for their canine companions.
Madrona throws Rover.com a bone, puts ex-Microsoft GM Easterly on leash as CEO
GeekWire, 12/1/2011
Aaron Easterly loves dogs, and a four-pound Pomeranian by the name of Caramel controls a good chunk of his life. But the former general manager of advertising strategy and monetization at Microsoft also loves big business opportunities.
An Airbnb for your pet? A Place for Rover (Rover.com) wins best in show at Startup Weekend
GeekWire, 6/12/2011
Airbnb is transforming how travelers find places to stay. Now, Seattle venture capitalist Greg Gottesman wants to bring that same concept to pet care with A Place for Rover (Rover.com).
Dog owners go online to find alternatives to kennels
The Seattle Times, 7/10/2012
Websites are popping up to serve dog owners looking for cheaper, friendlier places to leave Fido while on vacation.
Dog boarding venture Rover.com bounds onto startup scene
The Seattle Times, 12/1/2011
After his late lab Ruby Tuesday had a rough stay at a kennel, Seattle venture capitalist Greg Gottesman thought there had to be a better option.
Seattle startup offers solution for your doggy 'daycare' dilemma
Komo News, 12/9/2011
A vacation, work trip, a spur of the moment overnight - whatever the occasion, dog owners are often left asking one question...What am I going to do about my furry friend?
Rover.com
King 5 News, 12/20/2011
If you're a dog owner, you know how hard it can be to get away for a vacation, even if it's a short one. A new Seattle start-up called "Rover.com" is easing the stress of finding affordable boarding by matching dog owners with potential pet sitters. We welcomed Aaron Easterly and his furry friend Caramel to tell us more about it.
Pet Sitting Service Rover.com
Q13 FOX News
Those of us with pets know that when you're going on vacation it can be hard to decide what to do with those pets.
Rover.com matches your dog with a sitter when you are away
Puget Sound Business Journal, 12/1/2011
Seattle startup Rover.com is offering an online matchmaking service that connects dog owners with dog sitters and dog boarders.
New service makes it cheaper, easier to leave the dog behind guilt-free
MyNorthwest.com, 12/27/2011
Whenever Aaron Easterly pulls out his suitcase, his dog knows he's about to be left behind. And Caramel the Pomeranian does all he can to let Aaron know he's not happy about it.
Rover.com launches in Seattle
Examiner.com, 12/14/2011
As the holidays draw nearer and travel plans become finalized, families often have to find accommodations for their nonhuman family members. Being separated from your canine companion can be difficult, but when separation is compounded with placing them in an expensive, unfamiliar kennel, separation can be particularly stressful for the entire family.
Rover.com matches your dog with a sitter when you are away
TechFlash, 12/1/2011
Seattle startup Rover.com is offering an online matchmaking service that connects dog owners with dog sitters and dog boarders.
Rover helps you find a dog-sitter while you’re out of town
The Next Web, 12/2/2011
If you’re a dog owner, then you know how important it is to find a good dog sitter while you’re out-of-town. You probably also know how difficult of a task it can be, and how expensive it is to board your dog at a kennel.
New Partners Howling to Join Rover.com's Sit a Dog, Save a Life(TM) Program
Market Watch, 7/2/2012
Rover.com, a website connecting dog owners with local dog sitters as an affordable, cage-free alternative to traditional kennels, today announced that its Sit a Dog, Save a Life(TM) program has expanded to include 29 animal-related charities and over 2,400 participating sitters nationwide.
MORNING NEWSMAKER: Rover.com Connects Dog Sitters With Owners
Your 4 State, 7/15/2012
Rover.com is connecting local dog sitters and owners when a dog needs to be taken care of. They just started services around the Maryland area a few weeks ago.