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Sitter Profile Image: Coralie & Mikhaila J.
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Coralie & Mikhaila J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Cora was an excellent sitter that got Ozzy and Dee out for many walks. They loved her and she was attentive and an extremely good communicator which put our minds at ease. Definitely will look to book again and highly recommend to all pet owners!

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Molly S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
19 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Molly is great with my puppy. She takes good care of her and plays with her. Molly is very responsive. Sends daily updates and pictures. Follows care instructions very well. And is a pleasure to work with. I strongly recommend her.

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Ashley R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20901

About: I’ve worked with pets for the past 3 years. I slowly started off by taking care of family’s pets, the eventually worked up to building my own personal clientele and currently work for a pet care company called, Baby got bark. Through the years I’ve had the privilege of meeting a variety of pets of all kind from the small to big. I also had my own two kitties for the past decade who I completely love with all my heart. Currently, I’m working part time so I have spare time in the mornings before 12 and in the evenings after 5 pm. I’m not attending school at the moment either so I can devote my attention to pet care. I take care in reading and following instructions set by client’s for their pets. Dependent on the pet I work around their personality to see what they are and aren’t comfortable with as well.

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Emily P.
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$45
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4.8 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Emily was very responsible in caring for our difficult but beloved cat. When there was a problem, she let us know immediately, and was more than willing to try anything to help solve it. Giving him his medications proved to be impossible, but Emily persisted in taking good care of him. She obviously loves animals and is a mature young woman.

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Tristen M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
College Park, MD, 20742

Tristen is hands-down the best pet sitter we’ve ever had. It is incredibly hard to find someone you trust completely with your animals, but Tristen makes it easy. They are super dependable, detail-oriented, and excellent at keeping us updated while we’re away. It is such a relief to travel knowing the crew isn't just being taken care of, but truly loved. Our pets absolutely adore Tristen, and we’ll definitely be keeping them on speed dial. If you want someone responsible and genuinely sweet, look no further.

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Maniyha M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
11 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC, 20011

Fantastic communicator and excellent follow through. My pets both seemed to really love her. Lots of pictures and status updates. When one of my babies wasn’t feeling his best she regularly let me know the status and got him through it. Everything was excellently cared for. Will definitely book again :)

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Laura F.
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Jared L.
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$39
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4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20783

Really appreciate Jared's attention to detail. Our pets have a somewhat complicated feeding schedule! Communication level was great and gave us peace of mind while we were away.

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Gabrielle H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
30 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20010

Gabrielle was great! They inspires confidence immediately with their warm and courteous demeanor. Betty took to Gabrielle immediately. Gabrielle was a great communicator who kept us well updated. I would be lucky to have Gabrielle come back again!

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Paola V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
38 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Beltsville, MD, 20705

We continue to use Paola as our primary sitter. She is professional and courteous. Our dog loves spending time with her and she provides frequent updates. We will use her again for future visits.

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Giovanna P.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
14 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20901

Giovanna was so patient with Winnie. Winn was very upset when I left, but Giovanna calmed her down and she was snoring by the end of the night :)

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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC, 20011

Chinyere was great - she took excellent care of my cat and was very respectful in my home! She sent updates and followed all my instructions! Would absolutely rebook

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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Beltsville, MD, 20705

Paul took care of Chorizo for three days and he was great with him!! Will recommend Paul.

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Andrea W.
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$50
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
College Park, MD, 20740

About: Individual with a BS degree in animal science who loves animals of all kinds and would love to keep your furry family members as happy, active, and healthy as possible while you are away! I have over 1000 hours working with animals in all aspects from basic husbandry and pet sitting to veterinary clinical care! I work at an animal hospital/daycare/boarding facility full time, so my availability for mid-day services such as walks or drop in visits would be limited to my days off (usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Due to my busy schedule working a full time job at a veterinary clinic, my services are best suited to individual walks or drop in visits, or sitting for pets that are able to be left alone for 8+ hours at a time.

Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte L.
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Charlotte L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20901

My wife and I are extremely satisfied with the care Charlotte provided for our dog Teddy. From the moment we got home, we could tell how happy and well cared for he was. It really gave us peace of mind during our trip. Charlotte was punctual, attentive, and followed all of our instructions. We also really appreciated that she took the time to do a meet and greet beforehand to make sure we were a good fit. That meant a lot to us. During that conversation she learned about our travel destination and since she was familiar with the area, she went above and beyond by sharing helpful tips and a great list of places for us to check out. While we were away she sent us photos here and there, which made us feel even more comfortable knowing Teddy was in good hands. We truly feel like we didn’t just find a pet sitter, we made a new friend. Thank you Charlotte for taking such great care of Teddy. We would absolutely recommend her to family and friends.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariaclementina R.
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Mariaclementina R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Mount Rainier, MD, 20712

Maria was so great! I loved that she wanted to do a meet and greet beforehand. I can tell Shiloh was well taken care of. Even when I got a little worried, she was able to quickly reassure me. I definitely plan on booking her again for my future trips if she’ll have us :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Erica A.
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Erica A.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
College Park, MD, 20740

About: I have had pets my whole life (many cats and a dog—as well as a few reptiles) and have experience looking after both cats and dogs. I currently have one cat named Hildegard (I can spend way too long talking about her) and grew up having four cats in the house! I do not currently have a dog and I would love to spend time taking care of yours! I have flexible availability and will always check in/update the owner as much as they would like. I am a grad student, so my schedule is pretty flexible. I do research and go to libraries during the day when they're open, but aside from that my schedule is pretty open. If there is an issue with scheduling I'm usually able to move things around to make it work and happy to work with you to figure out the best plan for you and your pet(s)! I always check in with the owner if anything comes up and will make sure to send you updates as much as you'd like. I have experience caring for animals and always try my best to read their body language to make sure they're happy and feel safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Arabel V.
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Arabel V.
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$50
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4 years of experience
Adelphi, MD, 20783

About: I have experience taking care of my pomeranian and two cats for 5 years. Each them have own quirks and special needs. I have experience looking after family pets but I'm open to taking care of any animals special wants or necessities. Currently, I work part-time in catering but my schedule is pretty flexible since most of my shifts are on call. Monday through Saturday are the better days for me. Currently, I don't live with any animals but I do experience with caring for my dog and cat for over 5 years. I also have some experience petting sitting for a couple of relatives

Sitter Profile Image: Melanie S.
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Melanie S.
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$75
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4.8 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
30 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20910

We love Melanie! She takes great care of our dog and sends pictures during her stay which are fun for my kids to see. Highly recommend Melanie for any pet care needs!

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Courtney S.
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Jocabet M.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20012

Jocabet is a life saver! I just got a puppy and had a set sitter but they canceled last minute. This was my first time using the app and she was so responsive and helpful! She is very kind and my puppy enjoyed interacting with her. Will definitely be booking her in the future.

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Nichole S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20903

Nichole was absolutely incredible taking care of our fur babies. She went above and beyond - offering to restock food and groceries, doing laundry, etc. in our home while we were away. In regard to the pups, I got numerous videos and photos every day of them playing, snuggling, and enjoying their time. She made sure they were active, comfortable, safe and loved. We will 100% be using Nichole again. I would recommend her for anyone looking for a house/dog sitter.

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Oh my goodness—thank you for becoming our favorite sitter! We came home to a house that was exactly as we left it, and, most importantly, two dogs who were clearly loved and exceptionally well cared for while we were away. They were so calm, happy, and content when we got home, with no signs of stress or anxiety at all. That kind of peace of mind is priceless, and it’s a true testament to the care and attention you gave them. Thank you so much for loving on our house hippos as if they were your own. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are so grateful to have found you!

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Candice O.
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Elizabeth took great care of our two Germans shepherds, two gerbils, and one hamster, while we were on vacation. We came home to very happy pets and a clean home. Elizabeth has a very kind, warm energy and our pets instantly loved her (even our easily anxious puppy), and she took great care of our older dog with medical issues.

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Carolyn S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zo clearly loves her time with Emily, and seemed to be relaxed and calm throughout her stay. Would recommend Emily to anyone needing senior dog care!

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Terry L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Did a wonderful job looking after my Cat. Was easy to communicate with, and flexible in terms of schedule. Would recommend!

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Ethan C.
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Viviana did a great job with taking care of my pup, sharing photos and updates the whole time. I highly recommend her!

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Tony G.
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Neika was an amazing sitter for my dog, Morty! He has a lot of energy and isn't always the easiest dog to handle, but she did an incredible job with him. Since he's recovering from surgery, I was especially anxious about leaving him, but Neika kept me updated with messages and pictures that gave me so much peace of mind. She even went above and beyond by cleaning his surgical wound, which I truly appreciated. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the pets she watches and treats them like her own. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend Neika to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive sitter!

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Jake B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again, Pond took great care of Pongo and our house, and she was quick to respond and offer help when my plane was delayed, and I thought I might need to extend care.

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Debra C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Derek was sooo awesome from the initial meet and greet to keeping me abreast of the day to day with bears overnight care. He’s great and Bear seems to love him!

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J B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Charlotte was wonderful! She took great care of our girly while we were traveling and updated us daily. Not only did we know our dog was being taken care of but Charlotte updating us kept us feeling stress free. We will 100% keep utilizing Charlotte when we travel.

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Warren R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anaia spent a few days at my home looking after my pup, Axel. She took great care of my home and my pup. She sent updates and communicated effectively if there were questions. I would absolutely ask her to watch Axel again.

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Karina W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Molly. First time in six years we left our dog Rufus (who has tremendous separation anxiety) with a sitter. He is in fine shape and better for the experience. House is in the same shape as we left it. Very happy with Molly and will use her again if she is available.

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Kurt B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine was such a joy to work with! She’s patient, communicative, detail oriented, and so trustworthy. I’m so grateful she watched my boys!

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Haley M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lesley was amazing and took care of our anxious pup wonderfully. We had just lost our cat and the pup was a nervous wreck, and Lesley was able to care for her and keep her happy while we were away!

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James G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Jordan! Jordan clearly took care to get to know each of our three cats and to make sure their different needs were taken care of. We really appreciated the great communication and the detailed updates and photos we got.

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Jessica B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Coralie was very friendly, communicative, and displayed a great sense of responsibility while taking care of my dog and my apartment.

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Andrew T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jane was amazing! She sent us multiple updates and pictures every day including from of his walks. And P.O.S.T. was happy and well adjusted when we returned. Our house was left completely clean as well. We will definitely be hiring Jane again!

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Celeste H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Monica was absolutely wonderful with Luna! She kept us updated throughout with photos and check-ins, so we never had to worry. We’ll definitely be booking with Monica again.

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Debbie Z.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meghan was beyond amazing with our anxious dog and standoff-ish cat. Our dog seemed to attach to her right away and was spoiled with all the walks, belly rubs, and pets he could ask for. Every picture she sent showed a super happy, comfortable pup. Our cat even came in for some pets herself and gave Meghan some well-earned head butts. Meghan was perfectly communicative whenever anything came up and kept us super in the loop of how they were doing. I seriously cannot say enough good things. We are so glad to have found her!!

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Rachael & Erika G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Catherine watched our pups for several days while we were gone. She did a great job even though our cattle dog was being fussy and made sure to give us updates throughout the day!! We’re grateful that we found her.

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Frank C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Landy took amazing care of my dogs while I was away! She gave lots of updates and was super responsive so I never worried at all. It was a huge relief to know they were in safe and caring hands. My dogs are reactive and can be anxious, but even during a quick meet and greet they warmed to her right away. Highly highly recommend for your pet care needs 🙂

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Samantha M.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Adelphi on Rover is $47.39 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 11,372 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Adelphi. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Adelphi walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Adelphi maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Adelphi choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Adelphi. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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