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Andres D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 295 reviews
158 repeat clients
20 years of experience
CLAYMONT, DE, 19703

“Andres was super easy to work with and provided me with great updates/pics. My dog was in really bad shape the last time I left him at a kennel but he was happy and healthy when I picked him up after a weekend with Andres. I will definitely use again.”

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Aaron P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Garnet Valley, PA, 19060

“This was the first time I left My young Frenchie with anyone and I was very nervous. Aaron was interested in getting to know her before the trip and he was organized and communicative. When I picked her up she was comfortable there and she was fine! I will 100% leave her with Aaron again. Very thankful to find someone who cares a lot about taking care of her.”

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Elizabeth D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
16 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Boothwyn, PA, 19061

“Our goldendoodle, Beni, had such a great time boarding with Beth & Dan and Otis over the Christmas holidays. Beth & Dan were so loving and attentive to his every need. Multiple daily narrative reports, photos and videos of his activities brought us peace of mind and pleasure in knowing that Beni was in good hands. Beth will always be our first choice for boarding in the future!”

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Marissa V.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Claymont, DE, 19703

“Marissa was so wonderful, accommodating and understanding. My plans changed a few times and she was incredibly understanding. She took wonderful care of Basil. It seems like he felt right at home with her. I appreciated the updates and the pictures. Thank you so much Marissa!”

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Luisa S.
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Simone C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
10 years of experience
Garnet Valley, PA, 19060

“Simone was absolutely amazing and so kind. My dog was immediately drawn to her and was so happy in all the update photos she sent. Will definitely recommend to anyone and will book again in the future.”

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Laura F.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brookhaven, PA, 19015

“Great place for dogs to spend the night. Laura knows a lot about dogs and follow all the instructions for my dog. We will definitely be rebooking her services in the future!”

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Erin O.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Media, PA, 19063

“We have a senior Shiba Inu with pretty bad separation anxiety as well as some arthritis issues. Boarding her has become more and more fraught these past couple years, which is why I was so excited to find Erin on Rover. When we had our meet and greet before going on vacation, our dog was legit disappointed when Erin left after 30 minutes! It was readily apparent that Erin has a genuine love for and knack with older dogs such that I knew she'd be perfect for our special needs doggo. Dropping our dog off before vacation is generally pretty stressful for all involved, but not with Erin--after spending 30 minutes getting our pupper settled, she was calm and not stressed about me leaving at all. That was a first! Erin was also very communicative while we were away. She provided loads of pictures and videos along with fun updates about how they were doing and any questions she had about our doggo's quirky behavior. Best of all, it was clear to me that Erin truly cared about our pup as much as we do. If I could give Erin more than five stars I would. We will definitely be sending our Pippa back to "Camp Erin" next time we're away!”

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Alexandra P.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Drexel Hill, PA, 19026

“I can’t recommend Alexandra enough! She has been taking care of my dog, Milo, for quite some time now, and I always have complete peace of mind knowing he’s in her care. She and family truly treat Milo like he’s their own. He’s always so well cared for, loved, and honestly spoiled in the best way possible. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about the animals she watches, and it shows in everything she does. She’s reliable, kind, attentive, and always keeps me updated, which means so much. Milo is always happy to see her, and that says it all. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your pet like family, she’s the one. I wholeheartedly recommend her!”

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Karen C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Glen Mills, PA, 19342

About: I’ve been a pet owner for more than 45 years and I love my animals like they are my kids. That’s what you can expect from me while caring for your pets. I’ve had little dogs and big dogs, cats, fish, even horses. I especially love Great Danes and for some reason they love me. I have no fear of them and appreciate their lap dog in a big dog body personalities. My favorite thing is when I’ve just met a new Dane, within a few minutes of meeting them they are comfortable enough to start “herding” me. This is when I know I’ve gained their confidence and trust. Most of them try to sit on my lap, I always let them. ❤️? I’m currently working remotely and have flexibility with my work and schedule. I can be available on a short or advanced notice for visits in my home or yours. I have a semi fenced yard and 2 dog parks nearby. I have 2 cats. One is social and inquisitive while the other is a princess and lounges in her royalty most of the day. Your pet and I would be besties and get as much or little attention as they desire for the duration of their stay with me.

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Carly C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ridley Park, PA, 19078

“Carly took great care of our Sassy during our long weekend away! She sent updates and pictures! Communication was very easy and we knew our dog was in great care! Thanks so much Carly!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordan L.
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Jordan L.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Claymont, DE, 19703

“Jordan was so helpful and good with Harper. She sent me so many photo and video updates which made me feel so much better about being away. Harper had an accident and Jordan washed her blanket! She has a nice fenced in yard for the dogs to run around, sniff, and get all of their energy out.”

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POOJA S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19807

“Pooja was absolutely wonderful with Bentley! From the very beginning, I was impressed by how thorough she was during our meet and greet. She asked all the right questions about Bentley's routine, personality, feeding schedule, preferences, and any special needs, which immediately gave me confidence that she truly cares about the dogs she watches. Throughout his stay, she kept me updated, communicated well, and sent photos that helped me feel completely at ease while I was away. Bentley can be energetic and very attached to his people, but Pooja was patient, attentive, and loving with him. It was clear that she took the time to make him feel comfortable and treated him like one of her own. Coming home to a happy, well-cared-for pup is the best feeling, and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter. I highly recommend Pooja to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, communicative, and genuinely wonderful with dogs!”

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Joseph G.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 413 reviews
111 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

“Joseph took great care of our dogs. They had plenty time outside and he kept me updated with pictures and videos during their stay. I will definitely use Joseph again if the need arises.”

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Richard K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West Chester, PA, 19380

“Richard took great care of my dog and provided timely updates and pictures which was very much appreciated. Fanny has some separation anxiety but seemed right at home and comfortable with Richard, I would highly recommend!”

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Alyssa & Marcus C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Clarksboro, NJ, 08020

“Our second time leaving our jack Russell mix terrier with Alyssa and Marcus and they were great. Our dog loves playing with their dog and they'd share photo updates throughout the days which we really appreciate. Highly recommend them as great dog sitters.”

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Cecilia R.
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$60
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• 110 reviews
47 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

“Excellence is the only word …. I can’t thank you enough for our kittys vacation !!! You are all wonderful and my next trip anyway…. Please know I hope you’re available. You will Casey the kitty, and our beloved aging beauty queen Foxy!! You were wonder!!!!!”

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Jason L.
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$45
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• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Aston, PA, 19014

“Jason and his family were fantastic to work with from start to finish and I would definitely book with him again in the future. He was very easy to communicate with and completely loved our dog as a part of his own family. We received multiple updates and pictures. I highly recommend this family!”

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Brenda & Craig D.
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$55
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30 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19809

About: I've taken care of pups since I was a teenager and am continuing my love of them as my nursing career winds down and my husband is semi-retired. We treat them with dignity and respect just like they were our own. We are flexible as the work from home option allows the ability for us to spend quality time with your pet. We are available for boarding any day of the week including weekends and holidays. We have a nice sized yard and are close to multiple parks to take your pet on walks. Dogs are free to roam as if they were in their own home but can crate if desired.

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Sarah K.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19806

“Sarah took great care of Pongo! She kept us updated with lots of pictures and you could tell how much she cared about making him comfortable and giving him the best time while we were away. Definitely will look to her to care for him whenever we need a sitter!”

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Marci F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
2 repeat clients
37 years of experience
glenolden, PA, 19036

“Marcus was great!! She gave Lola the one on one attention that she needed!! Marci is local to me and has years of experience with animals. I wouldn't hesitate to use her in the future!! Thank u again!!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very communicative and thoughtful! We received regular updates, along with plenty of photos and videos of Maggie, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Would absolutely book again!

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Ling P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Simone was absolutely amazing and so kind. My dog was immediately drawn to her and was so happy in all the update photos she sent. Will definitely recommend to anyone and will book again in the future.

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Marygrace M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our second time using Jordyn. She helped us in a pinch the first time and this time we went with her because she is just the best. My dog was so excited to see her again as well. She did a great job and photos on a regular basis which made us smile. Lots of photos of walks, he seemed to be getting some good exercise and stimulation - he looked like a happy boy!

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Jaime C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andre watched my dog for a week and Autumn enjoyed herself. She was very well taken care of. I will be using Andre in the future and I highly recommend this sitter🐶 He kept in touch with me daily to let me know she was ok. I give him my five star recommendation.

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Gina G.
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I cannot say enough good things about Steffani and Josh. This was the 3rd time they watched my Cora girl. When I was dropping her off, she was so excited to see Steffani, she hopped like a bunny to the door! They treat her like she’s one of their own. Thanks so much guys!

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Beth T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cindy took excellent care of our dog Calvin over the weekend. He was clearly comfortable at Cindy's home from the pictures and communication we received throughout the stay. He came back happy and tired from all of the play and attention. We would gladly use Cindy's services again on future trips and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a sitter.

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Sean M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa was so sweet and helpful with my pups while I was away for business. I am always nervous when traveling and leaving my girls with anyone, but Marissa put my mind at ease. She sent photos to check in and let me know how they were doing, and my one one more nervous dog, Penelope, did NOT go on a hunger strike while I was away as she sometimes does--which speaks volumes about how comfortable she was while staying with her! I look forward to using her again when I travel. Thank you, Marissa!!

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Erin C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As an owner who truly treats my “baby” like a real baby, I was incredibly impressed with the care and attention Sherry gave my precious one. The daily pictures and videos she sent gave me tremendous peace of mind and reassurance that my baby was happy, safe, and well cared for. If you’re looking for someone who is genuinely caring, attentive, and will treat your precious baby as if they were her own, look no further. Sherry is the one!

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Edward C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stevie stayed with Patti for the second time and when we arrived to drop her off, she sprinted to the door…couldn’t get in to see Patti and her furry friends quick enough. I think that speaks volumes to the care and compassion that Patti provides! Stevie loves and we will continue to utilize when we need a sitter!!

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Sydney S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ariana was an absolutely wonderful sitter for my mini dachshund, Dino! It was Dino’s first time staying with Ariana, and she did a great job making me feel reassured that Dino was happy and comfortable during his stay. Dino is already looking forward to his next stay with Ariana!

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Emily A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolyn and Jonathan are amazing and my pets love staying with them. They are loved and cared for so well and it is so comforting to know they are in good hands when we are away.

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Rebecca W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We have been bringing our dog to Bronwen for a number of years. When we pull into Bronwen's driveway, Trixie jumps right out and runs to get into Bronwen's backyard without a backward glance. She loves going to Bronwen, and we get lots of updates. Trixie can be a picky eater, but Bronwen always gets her to eat. Trixie comes home tired and happy. Highly recommend Bronwen!

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Sharon R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Beth was great with Maddy as always! So happy we have found someone we trust to watch our sweet girl, we know she is in good hands when she’s with Beth. This last visit was almost 2 weeks and Maddy needed daily medications for her arthritis and a UTI - Beth religiously made sure Maddy took all her meds every day.

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Amber C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ryan was exceptional! Cooper got multiple walks a day and we got tons of updates and pictures. We will not hesitate to use Ryan again!

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Annemarie P.
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As of November 2026, there are 3,137 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Afton. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

94% of sitters in Afton can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Afton home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Afton.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

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

  • 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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.

You and your Afton sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in DE ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

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 dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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