Pet Sitting Apple Valley

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Sitter Profile Image: Adrianna H.
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Adrianna H.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

About: I have grown up with dogs in the household while I currently do not have any dogs due to my two cats and living in a rental that doesn’t allow any more than two pets. I love dog sitting for my friends and family when they go out of town! I have worked with small to large dogs, dogs with special medication need's, dogs with behavioral issues/needs and puppies. I currently work from home Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday anywhere between 8 AM to 7 PM depending on my work schedule it changes weekly but I’m more then flexible it fit in walks or drop in visits. My weekends normally consist of just relaxing at home so I thought why not look into helping people with their beloved pets in the evening and on Saturdays and Sundays. Unfortunately, with my two cats living in a townhome rental, I won’t be doing services in my home, however, if I dog sit in your home I will make sure that your pet gets all the correct meals needed, on time medication‘s if needed, and plenty of play times and cuddles with walks throughout the day or as requested!

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Courtney K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 310 reviews
78 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lakeville, MN, 55044

“Courtney checked in on our bubbas while we celebrated our wedding. She took them on a nice long walk and really tired them out for us. Gave us updates with each visit and it was so reassuring. 10/10 recommend”

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Claire C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 108 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Claire was absolutely professional, responsive, and supportive with our request. Nothing is better than a sitter that’s understanding and responsive, 10/10 would recommend booking Claire if you need someone to watch your pets!”

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Samantha L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 107 reviews
35 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Burnsville, MN, 55337

“Samantha was so good with our cats and sent lots of pictures and updates! They seemed to be very happy and comfortable in her care, thanks so much! :)”

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Diana N.
Sitter Profile Image: Amara V.
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Amara V.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Fabulous communication, punctual, and great with the dogs. We will continue to work with Amara!”

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Ambriel L.
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Vanessa U.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
27 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Vanessa was great! Really seemed to care our pup got great care!”

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Megan M.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Quick and easy and great communication leading up to our drop in. Thank you!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole A.
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Nicole A.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Nicole did an excellent job making us feel comfortable with our first Rover drop in. My big boy is a huge fan now! I highly recommend her because she will treat your fur baby like her own and her formal training is a huge asset.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucy L.
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Lucy L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Lucy was wonderful as always. She was able to do a last minute check in on my pups, and they adore her. She’s wonderful at communication and is a very patient person with both dogs and me!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tiana C.
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Tiana C.
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$15
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

About: Available M 8a-11a, T 3p-8p, W 2p-8p, Th 2p-8p, F 8a-8p(most days). I have grown up and been around pets for the past 15 years. I love animals and have done dog walking/care for friends and family. It is fun being able to bond with animals of different ages and personalities! I am currently in school and have an ever changing schedule but still have a lot of spare time and am willing to work around things. I want your pets to be as comfortable as possible! Whether that’s hanging out or running around, I will care for your pet like my own.

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Wendy B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Burnsville, MN, 55306

“Wendy was amazing! I had to unfortunately start preparing to relinquish my cats when I was gone. Wendy took such great care of them and prepared them well.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alisabeth V.
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Alisabeth V.
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$18
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1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

About: I’ve grown up around dogs and have always loved taking care of them. My parents have an 8 year-old English springer spaniel who I’ve helped raise and care for since she was a puppy. I’m comfortable with walks, playtime, feeding, and giving dogs plenty of attention and love. I’d be happy to give your dog the same kind of care and attention while you’re away! I currently work part-time with a very flexible schedule, so I have plenty of availability during the weekdays. I’m generally available during the day while owners are at work. I consistently work Wednesday evenings from 3-8 PM. Otherwise my schedule is pretty flexible. I’ll always make sure your dog is safe, comfortable, and getting the attention they need. During walks, I’ll be mindful of traffic, other dogs, and their surroundings. For drop in visits, I’ll follow your instructions and make sure your home is left the way I found it.

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Chris K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 189 reviews
50 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Thank you so much for your drop in visits with our Sofia! You always send such a nice update with lots of photos! It is obvious that Sofia enjoys your visits when we are away at work, and it means so much to her and to us.”

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Kristin D.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Burnsville, MN, 55306

“Kristin took great care of my two cats while I was gone! She followed all instructions very well and did a great job administering an inhaler to my cat with asthma which is not an easy task!”

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Olivia J.
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Amanda A.
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$16
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30 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

About: I love running and enjoy it better with a running buddy! If you have a doggo that needs to release extra energy and enjoys running, let me know! I am working two part time jobs at the moment, but would love to build a weekly fitness routine that would also benefit a four-legged friend or two. Pets come first. I would make sure to respect their boundaries and pay attention details and to their personalities to ensure mutual respect and comfort.

Sitter Profile Image: Kaelyn S.
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Kaelyn S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lakeville, MN, 55044

“Kaelyn was great! Her availability was up to date which made hiring at the last minute easy. She played with our pets and took great care of them, I loved the photos! I’ll definitely book her again!”

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Allison G.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 133 reviews
32 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Farmington, MN, 55024

“Allison was great! It was awesome getting photo updates while I was gone, and knowing that my cat Rajah was being cared for. Would love to use Allison again in the future when we’re out of town.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kris K.
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Kris K.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
34 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Minnesota, MN, 55124

“On time for her visits. She sent pictures and videos keeping us updated during her care of our two dogs. We recommend Kris and will use her again in the future!”

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Jaci S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 104 reviews
21 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Jaci is wonderful! My puppy loves her and she has been so good to him! She is prompt, has great communication, and willing to fit you in whenever she can!”

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Susan W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
35 years of experience
Lakeville, MN, 55044

About: I would love to help you out with your doggies! We always had dogs growing up. I’ve had dogs my whole adult life as well. I rarely have had just one and the most I’ve owned at once is 3. I’d have more if my husband okayed it! 😂 I am a teacher on summer break and have a lot of flexibility in my daily schedule. I would love to fill my days up with walking dogs! I am hoping to do some dog walking or playtime during the day, but I’m open to bringing them to my home to stay if needed. I currently have one chihuahua who likes to lounge on my couch. We have a regular client that we have about every other month. He is an adorable keeshound who loves to play. I have taken care of many types of dogs with varying temperaments over the years. I am happy to help you out!

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Apple Valley is $20

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire is truly amazing with my kitties! I can fully trust that she will take time to read instructions and play with them during her drop-ins. I know they are taken care of while I’m away. :)

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Laken H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time we have used Nicole for a long trip and my girls loved her. I got so many pics and updates. Definitely will be booking her again.

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Jennifer H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kris spent an hour with my pup and my brother's 2 dogs (including a 10week old puppy) while we were out and it went great! She was prompt and timely updates. Would highly recommend.

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Sonja M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lucy was fantastic! I gave lots of instructions and she took it all as a note in her phone when we did a meet and greet. I have multiple animals but booked just for my puppy who is 4 months old and needed a break during the day while my partner and I were out. She still played with and cared for each of my animals, and took lots of great photos for us which was so appreciated! She truly went above and beyond for us and my babies, and I will definitely be booking her again in the future. Thank you so much. Lucy. 🥹

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Kaitlyn W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Whitney was very communicative and I had so much peace of mind knowing my cats were in good hands. Absolutely recommend Whitney and will continue to book with her in the future.

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Agne M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always- Kaelyn provided excellent and loving care to our pets and was so kind and communicative. We’re lucky to have her!

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Meredith A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always Courtney did a great job looking after Summer when I was out of town. Nice to have peace of mind knowing she is taking care of her!

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Randy S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris is great to work with! Very professional and punctual. Our pets were taken care of very well. Thank you Chris!

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Joseph M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is so good with our cat, getting him all three meds with ease. She is amazing and goes above and beyond for the pets she cares for.

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Jody P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aurora took great care of our cats while we were away, and sent lots of updates and pictures I really appreciate! Thanks again :)

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Diana N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison has been absolutely amazing with my two dogs! One of them is very sweet great dane that is also a big baby. She does drop in visits whenever family is out of town, and I always have complete peace of mind knowing they're being loved and well cared for. She sends updates and pictures every visit, communicates incredibly well, and is flexible and easy to work with. My dogs have completely different personalities, but she knows exactly how to handle both of them and treats them like family. I'm new to Rover, but after a few weekends with Allison, I wouldn't trust anyone else. I already have her booked again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, caring, and professional sitter!

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Nate
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tim is a contentious cat sitter. My cats look forward to getting treats and wet food when he visits. He brushes them and plays with them in addition to the liter box duties. He checks the fountain for fresh water and makes sure the auto feeder has food. He lets me know if they have left hairballs, etc. he also turns on different lights every day. I recommended him to my sister. He spends about a half hour with them each visit so all the boxes are checked.

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CraigDianne F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Evelyn has been absolutely wonderful taking care of Yoko. She consistently checked in, kept me updated, and communicated with me throughout the entire time I was away. As someone who worries a lot about leaving my cat for several days, Evelyn gave me complete peace of mind. Knowing that Yoko was being cared for by someone so reliable, attentive, and compassionate made all the difference. I truly appreciate the care and attention she provided, and I always felt reassured that Yoko was in great hands. Evelyn is someone I can count on without hesitation, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.

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alice c.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erinn was able to stop by today for a last minute drop in request. She spent some time with Buddy and took him on a walk in addition to the regular duties. She is very responsible, attentive and communicates so well. We look forward to being able to have her stay with Buddy in the future since we had to cancel her weekend booking due to a medical situation for me. She was very understanding!

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Andrea E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I just utilized Michelle for a long weekend for my Lab for x3 visits per day. She is full of great energy! When we came home my lab was happy and acted like we’d been gone for a few hours instead of days! Michelle made the separation during a trip enjoyable for everyone. I will definetly look her up for future walks and drop in visits

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Kimberly H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was a last minute booking and Beth was able to accommodate. I’ve booked with her previously and she is great with my cats. I appreciate her attention to detail.

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Katrina L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa is exceptionally caring and had a wonderful approach with our Great Dane, Kota. She left the perfect level of details after each of her visits and was thoughtful about our dogs knee (recovering from surgery) while still giving her plenty of time to play. Our dog was clearly comfortable and happy to see Melissa each visit- which is saying a lot for an anxious pup! Could not recommend Melissa more highly!!

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Amanda M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eden was fantastic taking care of my furballs while I was gone! They loved him and came out to visit every time which is very rare for one of my kitties. I felt great relief knowing they were being taken care of everyday.

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Kadi H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathleen was fabulous! My dog loved her. Despite the cold weather she still managed to get my pup out for a walk during her drop in sessions and gave her some nice playtime as well. I would highly recommend Kathleen!!!!

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Diana C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura was a great sitter! Always on time, easy to communicate with, and sent awesome pictures during the visit. Felt really good knowing our cat was in good hands. Would definitely book her again!

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Debbie K.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Apple Valley on Rover is $19.98 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet 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 Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 5,632 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Apple Valley. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Apple Valley stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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.

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

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% 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.

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.

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