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Annabella C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23237

“Bella did a great job! She communicated with me multiple times a day and the house looked just as we had left it when we got home. We already rebooked her for another trip!”

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Meghan T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

“We were very happy with Meghan. We liked her bio and thought she sounded like the perfect person to care for our pets and home. She stayed in our home for a few days while we were away. She kept our home perfect and the animals loved her too. She sent pictures daily. We are so glad to have found Meghan and trust her with the care of our cat and dog.”

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Michelle C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Midlothian, VA, 23832

“Michelle is amazing! I wish I could give her way more than 5 stars. She is a great communicator and sends pics of the pups often which is very comforting to me. When I return home the house is just as clean as I left it…if not cleaner. Most importantly, the pups absolutely LOVE her.”

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Rangeen A.
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$95
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23237

“Absolutely loved her! She was easy to get in touch with and readily available last minute and I cannot be more thankful! My dogs loved her the minute they met her and had the best time! She made frequent visits to make sure they were perfectly taken care of and spent countless hours of her days with them! She texted me with every visit and update; my dogs even tried to sneak in her car to go home with her! She will most definitely be my go to for any sitter needs! Can’t thank her enough!!!”

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Lashell D.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

About: Hello everyone, Put code LASHED02561 in promotion box for an immediate redemption of $20 off your first booking with me. Or use this link https://www.rover.com/sit/lashed02561 I’m an animal whisperer with over 15 years of experience, skilled in creating tailored training techniques for various dog breeds. My compassionate methods prioritize positive reinforcement, ensuring each dog feels understood. My rates reflect the quality of care I provide, including training, evaluations, and ongoing support to strengthen your bond with your pet. As a passionate pet sitter, I also offer dedicated care for dogs, cats, and small critters, customizing my services to meet their unique needs. I take pride in being a trusted name in the pet sitting industry. If you’re seeking a committed pet sitter who loves animals, I would be honored to care for your furry family members. Flexibility and Availability: Working from home and being available seven days a week allows me to accommodate various booking requests. I can offer day care services for a few hours or provide care for extended periods, such as up to two weeks. Same-day bookings can be accepted. As a Professional Pet Care Specialist, I approach each canine companion with equal attention and dedication. I provide personalized care, ensuring that every pup receives the utmost love, care, and adherence to any specific instructions provided by their owners. I recognize and respect the uniqueness of each dog, understanding that their individual needs and preferences may vary. Rest assured that I am committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a nurturing environment for your beloved furry friend. Thank you for entrusting their well-being to me.

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Stephenie S.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
30 years of experience
Chesterfield, VA, 23832

“Stephenie stayed with our dogs at our house over the weekend, and she was phenomenal! We received lots of updates and happy pictures of the dogs while we were gone that helped put us at ease knowing the dogs were being well taken care of. Stephanie also maintained their routine and gave them their daily medicines. We are so happy to have met Stephenie and will be booking with her again!”

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Kendall V.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
12 years of experience
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA, 23223

“Kendall was beyond friendly and responsible. She was extra caring communicating with us before we booked with her, sending her ETA when she came for a meet and greet when we were looking for a house and dog sitter. Kendall is the perfect house sitter as she is self employed and therefore can do a lot of work from home. She let us know exactly when she had outside commitments such as business meetings so we knew our pup would have plenty of company while we were gone. She also asked many questions to make sure she knew exactly what we were hoping for in terms of care. We received many updates and photos while we were gone and Kendall sounded like she generally enjoyed everything about taking care of our pup. Kendall left our home in spectacular condition. Thank You Kendall!”

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Le'Yana O.
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$46
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Midlothian, Richmond, VA, 23224

“Le’Yana was amazing ! My first time using the app to book someone to watch my dog and I don’t regret it ! Very sweet women , definitely would be booking her again . Thank you”

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Janet S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 73 reviews
20 repeat clients
35 years of experience
North Chesterfield, VA, 23234

“I’m so happy I booked with Janet! She is very communicative and kind and my cat quickly took to her. I felt confident leaving my cat and my apartment in Janet’s hands, and I came back home to a happy and cared for kitty.”

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Marina S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23227

“Marina took excellent care of my German shepherd, Keisel, and my staffy/English bulldog mix, Rosie. They both seemed happy and Marina had great communication. Highly recommend.”

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Hana J.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
5 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

“Grateful for Hana’s continued service. She has a real rapport with my pup and is very kind and thoughtful with him. But also knows how to lovingly discipline him. Thanks!”

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Richard L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23236

“Richard was great and our pups loved him. He gave us updates and pictures and left the place cleaner than he found it! Highly recommend for your pet care.”

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Matthew W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Bon Air, VA, 23235

“Such a thoughtful and thorough pet sitter who did an incredible job taking care of our fur babies and home. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vinny H.
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Vinny H.
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$50
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1 year of experience
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA, 23223

About: Hi my name is Vinny. I’m currently a nursing student who also works in a pediatric hospital part time and I love it. I used to dog sit in high school and took care of couple of dogs and cats over the course of a year. During that time, I really learned to love learning new routines and understanding how to keep the pets I care for as healthy and happy as possible. What sets me apart is that I’m great with pets with anxiety and larger pets.I’m a bigger guy myself so I can handle pets of any size from pups all the way up to Mastiffs, Grey hounds and Bernese’s. This love of learning about each pets unique qualities is what gives me the tools I need to help mitigate anxiety in pets. I am very receptive to any teaching you might have about your pet. I have my own car that runs well and I am available for longer hours so scheduling around your needs is easy. I am willing to work with animals with all kinds of schedules. I already work 12 hour shifts caring for up to 28 patients at a time by myself and am ready to bring that same level of commitment to your home and pets. I always prioritize safety in my practice. I already work 12 hour shifts caring for up to 28 patients at a time by myself and am ready to bring that same level of commitment to your home and pets. I am ready to learn about how to care for your pets in your home to ensure their safety and mine.

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Monique & Daniel V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
23 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

“Monique is such an awesome pet sitter!! She always sends pictures and my cats love her. She even brought my packages in for me when i was away. 100% recommend!”

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Andrew C. T.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
20 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23224

“The other reviews are correct Andrew is amazing! He took care of my pup while I was away but also took care of my home like it was his own. He sent updates with pictures and his communication was simply great. I'm so happy I found someone who I can trust to look after my dog and home while I'm away. I cannot say enough good things about Andrew and I will be booking him a few more times this year. Thank you Andrew!”

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Nicholas C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

“He did a great job with our pets while staying with them! It was nice to know that the animals had someone reliable and attentive looking after them while we were away, and that they could stay where they were comfiest, at home! He handled all of our (and our pets) needs wonderfully and we would gladly have him sit for us again.”

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Julia H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
20 repeat clients
16 years of experience
North Chesterfield, VA, 23236

“This was our first time using Rover for house and pet sitting for our two dogs and cat. Unfortunately, while we were away, one of our dogs passed away. Our sitter handled everything with compassion and professionalism. She notified us, communicated clearly, and continued to take care of our other pets. We came home to a note and flowers, which was very thoughtful! We are grateful for her kindness and would highly recommend her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacob H.
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Jacob H.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Oak Grove, Richmond, VA, 23224

“Jacob is amazing and extremely mindful of our dogs wellbeing and the upkeep of the house. We love when he comes to sit and have peace of mind that everything is taken care of! Thanks 🫶”

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Kira S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
7 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23219

“Kira was a great sitter. Quick and easy to communicate with, showed up on time, took lots of pictures for me, and got along really well with my two cats (including one who is very shy and doesn't tend to like people).”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We've had Megan housesit and watch our two pups on multiple occasions. Always a pleasure with fun updates. Much appreciated!

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Eli W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Words cannot express how much we love Sarah. Zeus loves her and she cares for him like he is hers…so much so he seems to want to make that official lol. Our home is so well cared for and it’s beyond a relief to have her.

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Cassandra S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was awesome. Came home to a very happy girl and a clean house. She was very communicative, sending lots of photos while I was gone. Highly recommend her!

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Kathleen J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kiara is, as always, supportive of my special needs dog and conscientious with her reporting. I highly recommend her to take care of your pets!

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Jean A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Crystal took very god care of Stella Maybe to good because she did not even care we were home😁I will definitely call Crystal again

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Betty B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava did an awesome taking care of the dogs during our trip. Ava was able to administer insulin to one of our dogs who has diabetes and communicated efficiently with us updates and question. I would highly recommend people to book Ava!! Thank you again!

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Jee Y.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We had such a great experience with Rangeen! She was wonderful with Oliver and Lola and sent us frequent updates and pictures, which we really appreciated. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and thoughtful with both of them and handled everything that came up during her stay so well. It was such a relief knowing they were being genuinely cared for while we were away. We came home to two happy pups and would absolutely trust Rangeen with them again!

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Brittany R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Candice accommodated my reactive Aussie who is very distrusting of new people. She gave her space and let my doggo make all the moves which I really appreciate. She’s been communicative the whole time and sent pictures! I will definitely be using her again now that my dog has built some trust with her.

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Jamie K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our first time with Maddie and we couldn’t have been happier! She stayed at our house; one of our dogs had never been with a sitter or boarded and Maddie was gentle and caring with him. Thanks, Maddie Kevin, Carlos, Kathy and Mark ❤️❤️❤️

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Kathy T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cassidy is the best! She took care of our girls like her own, and was more than willing to help with an impromptu vet visit when it looked like one of our dogs had a UTI (she didn’t she was just being a weirdo). We will definitely be reaching out to her again. The communication and picture taking are a 12/10. :)

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Alyssa J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Phyllis did a fabulous job with our two dogs while we were away this past weekend. Callie & Howie can be wary of strangers, but they very quickly trusted Phyllis. We look forward to other trips knowing our fur babies will be in good hands.

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Michele P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda is a literal angel on earth. I know we will never find someone else even remotely close to how amazing she is to house sit and watch our dogs for us. If you book with Brenda, you will be giving your pets and yourself a luxury service. Our two dogs are 1.5yrs and 9mos and Old English Bulldogs. They are clever, stubborn, sweet, smart and all the things. I’m home every day with them between night shifts and am well aware of the challenges, constant upkeep, entertaining them, etc., I left instructions regarding what a normal day looks like at our home for Brenda and she blew my husband and I out of the water as far as dog parenting goes! She did enrichment activities, lots of exercise, training, critical thinking skills, and was with them the entire time we were gone minus some short errands. We’ve never left our dogs before and had to make a somewhat last minute, very stressful trip to visit family. I was so anxious and Brenda’s presence, her updates, and great conversations took the anxiety away the very first day we were gone. It was the best feeling! I knew we didn’t have to worry about anything at all other than spending time with my family. Coming home, excited to see our dogs, we walked into a house that appeared as if a cleaning service came, fresh cookies made on the counter for us, and two very relaxed, well behaved, sleepy dogs who obviously had a long day of fun! All we had to do was unpack and relax with our babies!!! I cannot recommend Brenda enough!!!! We are hoping she wants to come back. She did 50000% more than we ever would’ve asked of someone. And if we were rich, I would offer her a full time position in our lives as our dog nanny, trainer, bestie for the dogs and housekeeper!!! Thank you so, so, so much!!!! <3

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Kylee N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie took great care of our pup and home as always. She sent a lot of pictures and updates. Will definitely use her services again.

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Rochelle D.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Afton is $56 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $56 and $105 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 1,453 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Afton. 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 Afton 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 Afton 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 Afton 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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

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

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

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% 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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