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Sitter Profile Image: Sebastian M.
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Sebastian M.
$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Wayland, Arlington, MA, 02474

Sebastian took great care of my cat! Made my trip less stressful knowing my cat was his good hands. I’ll happily book with Sebastian again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shawn V.
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Shawn V.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
43 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

I really cant say enough about how amazing Shawn was! She was so helpful as we were leaving our dog home alone overnight for the first time and also using Rover for the first time. She was super communicative, had so many great suggestions for how to arrange visits, and answered all our questions in detail. She is very professional and you can tell she cares a lot about the dogs she watches. Would book with her again in a heartbeat!

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Eunae L.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
276 reviews
96 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Eunae did a great job looking after our cat. We were very pleased with the care he received. She was easy to communicate and plan with and responsive to all our needs. The reports on him were comprehensive and we loved hearing stories and seeing photos of our cat. We will use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina C.
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Christina C.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

About: Hi I’m Christina! I’ve always loved animals and have several years of dog care experience through helping raise and care for my family dog, who is now 8 years old. I’ve regularly taken care of him for extended periods of time, including feeding, walking, playing with, etc and making sure he is comfortable and happy. I understand how important it is to have someone dependable watching over your pet, and I treat every dog with patience, attention, and care like they’re my own. I currently have a flexible schedule that allows me to dedicate quality time to pet care, walks, check-ins, and overnight stays when needed. I’m reliable with routines and communication. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I follow all care instructions carefully, keep walks safe and supervised, and make sure pets feel secure and comfortable in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer S.
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Jennifer S.
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$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

About: I lovingly cared for my dog Porter for 16 years, through puppyhood, adolescence, and being a senior doggy who needed special medical treatment. I also rescued his sister Chloe and had her for about five years before she passed on. I work from home, so my schedule is quite flexible. I would love to zip out in the middle of the day and take your pooch for a spin around Arlington. I currently have no animals in my home and I’m not sure I’m quite ready for another pet, which is why I’m trying out Rover for other doggies that need walks and pets

Sitter Profile Image: Caroline J.
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Caroline J.
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$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Caroline was very friendly. She did a great job taking care of our cat Leo while we were away. Would highly recommend and rebook with her again the next time we go away! Thank you Caroline

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine E.
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Katherine E.
$26
total per visit
12 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02144

About: What sets me apart is the level of care and communication I provide. I know how much trust it takes to leave your pet with someone else because I’ve cared for my own dog for the past 12 years. I follow their routine closely, and provide regular photo and video updates so you always know how they’re doing. Whether your dog loves long walks, playtime, or simply relaxing with company, I’ll make sure they feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I work a full-time job with a flexible schedule, including a few work-from-home days each week, which allows me to provide reliable care and plenty of attention. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, so walks, playtime, and spending time with dogs are something I genuinely look forward to. I plan my schedule carefully to make sure every pet receives the care, exercise, and affection they deserve while their owner is away. If I’m caring for your pet in your home, I’ll treat your space with the same respect and care I would my own. I’ll also provide regular photo and video updates, so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is happy, safe, and well cared for while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: ying w.
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ying w.
$18
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Ying did an excellent job with our cat and was a proactive communicator

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Sitter Profile Image: Elise L.
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Elise L.
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$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mount Baker, Somerville, MA, 02144

Elise was very quick to communicate and provided updates with every drop in. Would love to book again, thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Audrey B.
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Audrey B.
$19
total per visit
26 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

About: I have had cats my whole life- growing up there were times when we had up to four cats at once, I believe. I have a cat now, as well. I also have some experience walking and caring for dogs, though not nearly as much as I have with cats. I am always willing to learn, though! And I really love walking dogs, it's fun to see where they want to take you, and to have a little buddy as a person who already loves walking probably as much as dogs do. I am unemployed for the month of July (and the rest of June), so I've got lots of time to spend with your pets! Though I am relocating to the Arlington, MA area in mid July. I definitely want to closely adhere to any instructions given to me so as to provide the best care possible for you and your pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Will P.
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Will P.
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$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
169 reviews
36 repeat clients
17 years of experience
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, 02140

Will is a responsible, reliable, kind, gentle, patient cat sitter. My cat loves him, and she can be a cranky old gal. He is so sweet to her and she just loves him to pieces. I feel so at ease knowing he is not only checking in on her, but playing with her as well. I would highly recommend him, if you have a cat you care about deeply and want to be well cared for while you are away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hillary C.
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Hillary C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Hillary was a great find in the "eleventh hour" of my search for service. She dropped in and took really good care of my dog while I was far away for the day. I felt confident from our first texts and Hillary's generous effort to come to my home for a meet n greet. Hillary followed through with great communication, lots of photos and follow up texts. I would call her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her services ! Thank you so much!

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Christine S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ashley P.
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Ashley P.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
27 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

It was so great to have Ashley check in and walk our dog! Izzy was well cared for on their walks and Ashley sent updates so we knew all was well.

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Lindsey P.
Sitter Profile Image: Tira H.
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Tira H.
Star Sitter
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
7 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02144

she’s amazing and after she learned I am Deaf, she finds a way to communicate with me. I truly appreciate that. my cat likes her a lot. I recommend her to pet sitting your furkids and I trust her. I definitely will have her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Helen C.
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Helen C.
Star Sitter
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Helen did a wonderful job taking care of our cat Penny over the holidays! They spent lots of time playing and Penny looked very happy in all of the photos. We received updates from every visit and it was clear that Helen was taking good care of our pet. Would highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia C.
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Cynthia C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

About: I am a freelance artist by trade, I'm looking to earn some supplementary by putting to good use my love of animals and experience as a lifetime pet owner. I have been the primary caretaker for animals basically my whole life, growing up alongside furry siblings as long as I can reliably remember, including several dogs with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety and jealousy problems. My mother trained as a vet tech and taught me a lot, and is always happy to help even now if I need an extra hand or some expert advice. I have trained dogs, including potty training and dissuading problem behaviors (excessive barking, begging for food, etc.) I have experience caring for dogs in individual, group, and playgroup settings and love all animals. I cannot drive but I can engage in light to moderate dog walking just fine! I use public transport and ridesharing to get around. If you have any further questions about what might be within my wheelhouse feel more than free to ask! As a freelance artist, my schedule for work is fairly flexible and I can plan around pet care time and stays away from home with a lot of freedom, making it possible for me to keep my schedule fluid and make the animal in my care the priority of my routine. I have an apartment in Arlington I spend most of my time at but it's not the best for pets so for boarding jobs I visit and make use of my parents home in Winchester. They and their dog love the company! It has a fenced outdoor area where dogs can easily run, play, and of course go to the bathroom. It is accessible via a basement door and most dogs get the hang of it pretty easily (but I am happy to provide extra help for dogs who struggle with stairs or need other extra accomodations.) It is also home to my parents who love furry guests, and of course Emma, an extremely friendly and patient English Setter who adores playing hostess! I am also of course happy to visit other homes to care for pets, both for drop ins and overnight. I will always take the safety and cleanliness of your home seriously! In other's homes I'm happy to adapt to what resources are available and what areas and routines the dog is generally used to and comfortable with in their own usual environment!

Sitter Profile Image: Sharon C.
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Sharon C.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
28 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Sharon did an excellent job caring for Puck while we were away for the holidays. She shared regular updates on him and he seemed very happy. I would definitely use her again.

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Jodi R.
Sitter Profile Image: Julia B.
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Julia B.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02144

Julia was fantastic- we really loved her watching our two cats! It was important to us that they have play time and attention while we were away, and they clearly loved her.

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Caroline A.
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Anneke H.
Star Sitter
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Anneke took great care of our kittens while we were away. The kittens were shy and Anneke was patient and tried her best to socialize with them. In the end they were willing to come out from under the sofa bed.

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Sitter Profile Image: Blane H.
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Blane H.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Blane did a phenomenal job taking care of my cat, Auggie! The level of detail and care that Blane put into Auggie’s Rover cards was awesome—lots of photos, details about what they did together, and info about Auggie’s behavior. Blane was always responsive, showed attention to detail, and got along so well with Auggie despite this sit being their first time meeting each other. I booked Blane as a last minute, fill-in sitter, but I will definitely be rebooking. Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda did a great job cat sitting for my two cats while I was away. She was very communicative and sent many photos which I appreciated a lot! I came home to two very happy and cuddly kitties, which means the world to me. I would highly recommend Amanda as a pet sitter.

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

Coral did a great job looking after my cat, Lima, on short notice. I appreciated her daily check-ins and photos. Lima will surely miss her company. I can recommend Coral's service without reservation and would gladly hire her again.

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

Emily did a great job with my cat! Her updates put me at ease while I was away. I highly recommend her!

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

Murat took care of my cat while I was away. He left detailed notes on his visits and sent me pictures. Thank you so much!

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

Cristina was wonderful, communicative, and reliable while caring for my elderly dog in her final days (which was not all smooth sailing). Highly recommend.

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Amy D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bonnie was absolutely fantastic, and takes the most creative videos and photos if you want a professional cat photographer as a bonus 😊

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Dwaipayan B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eunae was awesome, would totally book her again. She was kind and loving to our cat and sent us detailed updates and pictures. She responded quickly and asked questions to make sure everything was ok. Very thankful to have her help out while we were away!

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Mark R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Really appreciate Susie coming by on short notice to take care of my two cats, and flexibility with booking. Thank you!

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Sarah R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anne was prompt, communicative and very caring with our kitty! She also went above and beyond with our cat’s unfortunate throw up and bringing packages indoors!

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Caitlin R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katiana did a fabulous job and went above and beyond during a week of drop-in visits including taking care of a fire alarm situation. Took great care of the cat too.

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David D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

She took everything care of our cats and really went the extra mile to ensure they were safe and comfortable

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Peter B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Traci is simply a great pet sitter and we just loved her personality. Our Corgis Sami and Tuukka just love her. We highly recommend Traci. Nancy and Sam

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Sam V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Logan was excellent with Ginger, sent very thorough updates, and went above and beyond to take care of everything.

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

Kind, excellent caregivers to our two almost 6 year-old cats. Very responsive to our texts and emails regarding cat status and care. We really appreciate the photos they post every visit. Their care helps us to feel comfortable when we are away.

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

Betsy is very reliable, I have a very shy cat and she has been very warm and patient with him. I recommand Betsy and I will certainly be a returning guest.

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

Kelly took great care of Mochi while we were away. I really liked that she followed up with me for detailed instructions before starting the visit. She was on time for her visits and sent amazing photos of Mochi. Mochi gets anxious when we are away, Kelly did a great job keeping him calm, taking him for walks and kept the house clean. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a pet sitter who deeply cares about your pet while you’re away.

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

We came back to a happy happy kitty! She clearly had a great time with Ilgin while we were away. Our cat needs twice daily oral meds and Ilgin was amazing with that aspect of the visits. She gave her so many treats and sent adorable photos back to us!! Not a single complaint!

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Allison B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tira helped us out when we needed a last minute dog sitter and was great with Eevee. She took lots of photos and kept us updated. We’d be happy to have her watch Eevee again in the future!

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

Sebastian took great care of my cat! Made my trip less stressful knowing my cat was his good hands. I’ll happily book with Sebastian again!

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

Leilani was amazing at watching our kitty while we were away for the weekend! I get so nervous leaving her, but she provided so many updates and pictures which made me feel super at ease. I highly recommend Leilani!

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Elizabeth L.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Arlington on Rover is $26.75 per visit (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 10,955 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Arlington. 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 Arlington 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 Arlington. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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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