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Sitter Profile Image: Connor D.
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Connor D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Connor helped me out in a pinch and was able to take Bella out twice for me. Great communication and flexibility!”

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Erica F.
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Marlee Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 574 reviews
125 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“Yet another great visit with Marlee! I cannot say enough good things about this website and the superior sitters on this site. I have been using Marlee for years and each time I leave home and trust Marlee I have no worries at at!!! Peace of mind is invaluable!!!”

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Tara S.
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Maggie f.
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$22
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• 21 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“Maggie exceeded every expectation. From the moment she arrived for her meet and greet with Winston, she showed genuine attention and care for him. Excellent in communication and keeping me informed. Really a top-notch sitter and a compliment to to Rover community!”

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Justin K.
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Shirl B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“Finding Shirl for our Zoey, has been the absolute best thing for Zoey and for us as well. The care she gives is more than that, Shirl has also become a favorite loving human for Zoe. We had to go out of town and had her do multiple drop ins and it went amazing? Zoey was able to stay in the comfort of her own home, had no accidents, enjoyed each visit with Shirl and was so happy to greet us when we got home. There's no doubt Shirl is great with animals, but also gives them so much love that they thrive and totally enjoy her company. She is the Best of the Best and we would recomend her and Rover to anyone!!! ~Danny & Lyndi~”

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Lyndi D.
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Betty C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Betty took our two dogs for a great walk- they were active and excited and apparently wanted to go the bathroom a lot! Betty picked up after them and they enjoyed the exercise”

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Erica C.
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Amy & Thomas F.
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$15
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28 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: We brought home our 1st puppy when our eldest daughter was 8 weeks old. Everything since then has been easy! Currently have an 8yr old Golden Retriever with a fenced in backyard. Each of our grown children took in a dog or puppy once they had their own homes. We have had cats, hamsters, fish, and guinea pigs over the years. I'm recently semi-retired and my daughters have used Rover for their dogs in far away states. I thought it would be a nice way to give our dog a playmate every once in a while. We have a large fenced in yard which your dog can run around or hangout with our dog if they'd like. Our house is split level so there could be 6 stairs at time to go up & down. I love to walk our dog & listen to books or podcasts.

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Kaia J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I grew up with two dogs, Lucy and Tula, and I love them so very much! I had to help walk, feed, and play with them all of the time. They have very different personalities, so I am used to the high energy, crazy pups, as well as the more timid ones that may need to warm up to me for a little bit! Our family now has adopted a new little mixed puppy named Jack who is absolutely filled with energy and excitement all of the time. I am currently a college student, so I have classes mostly in the mornings, but my schedule is fairly flexible and I can walk your pups when I'm not in class! I can walk your dogs around your neighborhood or somewhere else in town, whatever works best. I'm looking forward to spending time with your furry friends, whether it is just playing with them or walking them!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Vienna was amazing with Daisy!”

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Alexis B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
21 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Keira took amazing care of our cat while we were out of the country. We loved knowing he was in good hands and seeing his pictures after each check in.”

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Megan R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
44 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lincoln University, PA, 19352

“We loved working with Megan! Excellent communication, she sent lots of photos and gave us updates every day. She made us feel very comfortable working with Rover for the first time and will happily book with her again.”

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Hannah M.
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5 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I have taken care of all sorts of pets since I was a kid, but dogs and cats are what I am most used to. I have experience walking dogs, dog sitting in others homes(overnight too), and some experience caring for cats(cousins and friends). I have 3 golden retrievers at home in NY ranging from ages 1-8 and I care about them SO much, so I always want to ensure their safety. I feed them, walk them, and have endless playtime with them. My goal is to always ensure your pets safety, just as I would for mine:) I’m currently a nursing student at the University of Delaware and I’m on the club soccer team at UD! Don’t worry, I still have plenty of time to take care of your pets! I have SO much time between my classes during the week, time on weekends, and after my clinicals on Thursday and Friday’s! I am here to help! I live in a town house at Delaware in which I am able to bring your pet to! There is a fenced in tennis court and park a quick 2 minute walk away that I would take the doggy day out dogs to! I have taken care of pets in the homes of family, friends, and clients. I ensure to go into the house with a calm manor and let the pet get used to me before I walk them, play, or feed them. I have three golden retrievers myself that I care for and always want to ensure their safety. I will always make sure to ensure your pets safety too!

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Emily D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“Emily was great with our dog and went above and beyond I would Highly recommend her”

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Tyler F.
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Alexis C.
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$16
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10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I have taken care of many animals and give the best care I can while sharing pictures and updates to the owner. I can work with food motivated animals to do simple tricks. I am starting college shortly but I still will dedicate as much time as I can to taking care of animals. Breaks and days I don't have classes will be for anyone needing pet care! I have a car and can go to clients' houses and take care of their pets, as I have done often for friends and neighbors. I have a partially fenced yard for leashed play. I am in a house under construction but the top floor is finished and houses my two kittens. Calmer dogs would be better if coming into my house, otherwise I am able to care for any size or personality in the owners house.

Sitter Profile Image: Jenni L.
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Jenni L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 208 reviews
81 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Took good care of my baby boy while I had to be away, and he was immediately very comfortable with them, which made me feel good and less anxious about having to leave him home. I’ll definitely use Jenni’s services again in the future.”

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Fiona L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19717

“Fiona helped us with our two large dogs and did a great job. She was friendly, reliable and had great communication.”

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Shannon S.
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Jennifer S.
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$23
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2 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: Absolutely love animals! My neighbors and friends relied on me to take care of their animals. I also have my own animal and definitely want more! I’m currently a student at UD but basically have a part time schedule (tuesdays and thursdays) so most of my days are very flexible for taking care of your animal! I have a spacious place and a cat to keep your animal socialized. He is very friendly and likes to play and cuddle up all the time.

Sitter Profile Image: Cassandra N.
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Cassandra N.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
24 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Lincoln Univ, PA, 19352

“Cassandra has always been consistently reliable and provides detailed updates with each of her visits. She has always been thoughtful when working with our dog. We have always experience great service when booking visits with her.”

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Lisa C.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“Dog whisperer. Very upbeat, energetic. Provided details on visits and seems to love her job. Was always on time and stayed for the entire durations. Everything you’d want in a sitter for your pet. This was our first time using the service. We will definitely select her next time we need sitter services.”

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Darlena B.
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$15
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10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

About: I am compassionate, caring and loving to all cats. My cat is my best friend because she listens better than humans. Cats are my go to for unjudgmental opinions I work full time, so I would be available to care for your furbabies after 4pm. I would also be available on the weekends to provide checkin n needed care. I have 1 cat , our apartment is cat friendly and quiet with 2 adult caretakers. I have had 3 cats previously. They can be such good companions. She eats 3 meals, has regular water changes and litter box changes and plays good solo .

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Robyn V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

“Robyn was great with my doodle Noodle! I highly recommend and will be using her again! Thank you so much for the short notice all Robyn!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was an excellent sitter for our pups! She took wonderful care of them and provided detailed reports after each visit that put our mind at ease. I recommend her for any pet sitting needs!

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

AMAZING! Helped us out last minute! Takes great care of our pups!! Very thankful for Connor’s care of our dogs!

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

Shirl has been so wonderful with our pups! Since our Mom passed we weren't sure how we'd manage going back to work after getting our new puppy. She has alleviated this stress and has been more than helpful with her 30 minute drop-ins. She sends us pictures and always has a positive report so we know exactly what our pups have been up to. We definitely would recommend her!

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Gary C.
Drop-In Visits
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Great pet drop-in visits! Reliable, professional and flexible. Will definitely book Marlee in the future!

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Dina C.
Drop-In Visits
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Erikah was fantastic with Tigger over two days! She did drop-in visits and walkies. She sent helpful updates and photos after each visit, so I knew he was happy and well taken care of the whole time. She was always punctual, followed all my instructions perfectly, and Tigger seemed comfortable and excited each time she came by. Super reliable and caring — I highly recommend her for drop-ins and walks. We were away the whole day, and when we returned Tigger was happy as ever!

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SMAN N.
Drop-In Visits
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Paul's a stand-up guy. He checked on my cat, allowed her her space for her comfort, and even fed my fish!

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Andrew J.
Drop-In Visits
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Whitney was great. Super friendly. She is always on time and takes care of everything just how I needed.

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Tiffany C.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

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Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

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 administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies 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 request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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.

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