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Sitter Profile Image: Molly T.
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Molly T.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Maple High-Six Corners, Springfield, MA, 01105

“Molly did a great job watching Maggie and Gracie and was flexible when our flight got delayed due to weather. Would recommend Molly for overnights. She is gentle with dogs and they get to know her they are looking for pets constantly!”

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Lisa S.
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Kira S.
$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Chicopee, MA, 01020

“What a joy! We had an instant connection with Kira, and left (for over 3 weeks) knowing our dogs would be well taken care of. We have two dogs. One is a very calm 40 pound english setter. The other is an energetic and strong 100 pound Old English Sheepdog. She was great with both of them. She sent lots of pictures, too. We highly recommend Kira, and will definitely use her again!”

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Brianna O.
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$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Hadley, MA, 01075

“We booked Brianna last minute. She made time to come and meet with us and our pup. She took great care of Roscoe and our home. Sent lots of pictures and was good with communication. Recommended!”

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Myomi & Joel V.
Star Sitter
$106
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Springfield, MA, 01108

“Thank you for communicating with me throughout your stay. I’m really glad to have feedback on how my dog is doing and what additional support I need to give him. I really look forward to you sitting with him again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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Jessica W.
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$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West Springfield, MA, 01089

“Jessica was very attentive to our 13 yr old dog, making sure he was well fed and got his multiple medications. She kept us updated with videos and photos. He was happy to see us when we got home but I think he also missed Jessica!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jillian C.
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Jillian C.
$50
total per night
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Chicopee, MA, 01013

About: Dogs have been a part of my life since childhood, from growing up with a Labrador to caring for my own pets. With five years working in a grooming salon, I’m experienced in meeting the needs of all dogs, such as playful puppies, adult dogs, and seniors alike. I’m passionate about providing attentive, reliable care tailored to each dog’s personality and health. I’m currently a part-time PetSmart employee and a college student, which means I have weekday afternoons available for pet care. Weekends aren’t always ideal, but I’m happy to discuss arrangements and see what’s possible. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I do my best to follow their usual routine so your pet feels comfortable and secure. This includes feeding, fresh water, playtime, walks, bathroom breaks, and of course lots of love and attention. I’m attentive to each pet’s needs; whether it’s helping a puppy burn off energy, giving extra patience to a shy dog, or offering gentle care for seniors. My goal is always to make sure your pet feels safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Chloe B.
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Chloe B.
$78
total per night
10 years of experience
Springfield, MA, 01109

About: I've been around dogs my entire life and have owned dogs since I was 8 years old. Growing up, I helped care for them every day, including walking, feeding, basic training, playtime, and making sure they stayed happy and active. Over the years, I've also cared for neighbors' and friends' dogs through drop-in visits, walks, feeding, overnight stays, and house sitting. What sets me apart is that I treat every dog like my own. I understand that each pet has a unique personality, routine, and needs, and I make it a priority to provide attentive, loving care while keeping owners updated and giving them peace of mind. Whether your dog needs a long walk, extra playtime, companionship while you're away, or consistent care in their familiar environment, I'm committed to making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. As a student, I have a flexible schedule that allows me to fit pet care around my classes. I'm available for walks, drop-in visits, feedings, and quality time with pets throughout the week, and I have even more availability on weekends. I enjoy staying active and spending time with animals, so pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I am committed to providing reliable, attentive care and making sure pets feel comfortable, happy, and well looked after while their owners are away. I provide pets with the same care, attention, and love that I give my own. In a client's home, I follow their pet's normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding, walks, playtime, potty breaks, and any special instructions. I also make sure pets receive plenty of companionship and attention so they feel comfortable while their owners are away. In my home, pets will have a safe, welcoming environment with lots of supervision and care. I also have a very friendly Chihuahua mix who enjoys the company of other dogs and can provide a great playmate and companion. My goal is to make sure every pet feels happy, safe, and well cared for, whether they're staying with me or I'm caring for them in their own home

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James M.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 73 reviews
19 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Boston Road, Springfield, MA, 01119

“James was great. He watched my house for a couple nights at the last minute, which really helped us out in a pinch. He was on time, respectful, and good with our dog ace. He sent us pictures throughout the day. Left the house just as we left it. I would recommend him and will definitely reach out again if we need someone in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee F.
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Kaylee F.
$83
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Ludlow, MA, 01056

“Kaylee did an awesome job dog sitting for a long weekend. She was communicative and reliable. I will definitely hire her again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Hailey P.
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Hailey P.
$62
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
West Springfield, MA, 01089

“Hailey is so sweet and took excellent care of our home and two cats while we were away this week. We got updates and pictures of Cyrus and Suki and can tell they were well taken care of and the house was in great order when we returned. We definitely recommend Hailey for all of your house and pet sitting needs!”

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Kim C.
Sitter Profile Image: Lynaye K.
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Lynaye K.
$47
total per night
4 years of experience
Chicopee, MA, 01020

About: i’ve been taking care of pets my whole life. I started pet and house sitting around 5 years ago for my family and still do! I have tuesday’s and thursday’s off of work until I start school then my schedule will change a bit! i’m a server with flexible hours I’m looking to keep your pet as comfortable as I can, if that’s taking your animal for a walk or laying with them on the couch

Sitter Profile Image: Alison G.
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Alison G.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilbraham, MA, 01095

“Alison was great! She did great with our animals and was a great communicator! Would highly recommend.”

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Barbara S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kiara M.
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Kiara M.
$74
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Chicopee, MA, 01020

“This is our second time having Kiara in our home. She is wonderful with our fur kids.”

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Shannon S.
Sitter Profile Image: Cain L.
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Cain L.
$36
total per night
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Springfield, MA, 01109

About: I have owned and cared for many pets as well as working for the forest park zoo tending to animals and socializing with them, as well as working as a dog groomer and a dog kennel attendant. I am very passionate and serious about pet care, our fluffy friends deserve the best. I have plenty of experience with elderly and special needs animals, as well as experience administering medication. As someone who owns many animals of my own, a dog, a cat, a multitude of small animals and reptiles, my entire life consists of caring for animals. It’s my main passion. I am available for bookings all day Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and available for mornings every other day of the week! I am a trustworthy person able to remember the schedule of your pets and any extra care they may need. Due to working in grooming for so long, I am excellent in time management and understanding the body language of dogs. I love to take my own dogs outside and play with them with a ball or a toy to help them get enrichment. I am also incredibly interested in training and find respect and boundaries to be very important when forming a relationship with an animal.

Sitter Profile Image: Dereck W.
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Dereck W.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
4 years of experience
Forest Park, Springfield, MA, 01108

“Dereck did a phenomenal job with Duke, my 15-month old pit bull/terrier mix! He is easy to schedule with and does well with my energy ball of a pup! If you’re looking for a responsible, responsive sitter, Dereck is your guy. I’ll be booking him again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Drew G.
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Drew G.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Holyoke, MA, 01040

“Drew was great with our cats. I'd been a bit worried leaving town because Gideon just started a new medication regimen and I wasn't sure how he'd do with a new person administering, but Drew was patient while Gideon ate his medicated food and it was no problem. Even skittish Sophie was warming up to Drew within a few days, which is fast for her. I would definitely hire Drew again next time we're out of town!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Dylan D.
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Dylan D.
$111
total per night
30 years of experience
Springfield, MA, 01103

About: I’m caring patient and love to have fun from giving paw to fetch with all ages I have flexible scheduling and references as well hope to hear from you soon 🐾🙂 I love pet sitting and always have and I’m very flexible for scheduling if you have any questions please feel free to contact me hope to hear from you soon I can offer as a pet sitter love care compassion and kindness treating your pets as I do my own I hope to hear from you soon

Sitter Profile Image: Sarah G.
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Sarah G.
Star Sitter
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Springfield, MA, 01089

About: I will prioritize your pets needs while they are in my care. Safe, loved and cared for is what they will experience under my supervision. I am a stay at home mom with freedom and flexibility in my schedule. I am able to fit in your pets needs as I design my day I have a full of life home. We have a large backyard and much room for play. We would love the opportunity to tire your animal out or snuggle up and chill.

Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan H.
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Jonathan H.
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$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
4 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Monson, MA, 01057

“Jonathan did an exceptional job dog-sitting and house-sitting for us for a full week. He was incredibly conscientious and highly communicative, sending regular updates and adorable pictures. Our dog absolutely adored him, and Jonathan took such great care of our home that we barely noticed he was there—yet we returned to a spotless house. We highly recommend him without hesitation.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aemelia T.
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Aemelia T.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Holyoke, MA, 01040

About: Dogs have been a part of my family for all of the my life. Every family get together wouldn't be complete without a pack of at least 4 dogs playing and generally knocking things over. I have had two dogs of my own now and I keep them happy and healthy with tons of love and exercise. My recently pased husky lived to be almost 16, and was spunjy to the end. My current husky/golden mix is such a prince and I love hiking and spending time outside with him. I spend a lot of my time with my dog giving him structure and love and I understand that special relationship humans have with their hounds. I also understand that not every dog is a happy-go-lucky, tail wagging, "give me pets" sort of dog (my dog certainly isn't with strangers) and that all animals are unique and have their own personalities. I work on understanding and respecting what their individual needs are and put them before my own. I I love working with animals of all kinds, wild, domestic, and agricultural. I respect their boundaries and individuality and gladly invite all kinds of critters into my life! I am a very serious worker and take confidence and whatever I do and try to remain reflective and open to feedback I work full time, but I do have some flexibility to work from home/leave the office when needed. I can also bring a dog into the office with me. I have a fenced in yard and am happy to walk outside rain or shine or snow. Happy to walk in the morning or evening.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eryn did a great job with our elderly animals! She gave us peace of mind in knowing they were well cared for.

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MaryJo A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I cannot express enough how wonderful she was with our furbabies! She was extremely communicative and sent great photos to keep us updated on the daily happenings. Our furbabies were very happy, as were we! I highly recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to book her again!

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Monica B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly is very attentive to my dogs. They enjoy Molly’s company and our house is always the way we left it. She is always on time and very knowledgeable. Thank you Molly we appreciate you.

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Maria P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

What a joy! We had an instant connection with Kira, and left (for over 3 weeks) knowing our dogs would be well taken care of. We have two dogs. One is a very calm 40 pound english setter. The other is an energetic and strong 100 pound Old English Sheepdog. She was great with both of them. She sent lots of pictures, too. We highly recommend Kira, and will definitely use her again!

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Lucy L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our second time having Julissa watch our pups, and she was great again! She’s communicative, sends regular updates, and we always feel like our dogs are in good hands with her. We’d definitely recommend Julissa and would happily book with her again!

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Michael S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Georgia was excellent. The animals loved her - she was very responsive and very sweet!! would definitely use her again!

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Sallie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brooke was absolutely wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We reached out with a last-minute request, and she was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with from the start. She kept us updated throughout our trip with messages, photos, and videos which gave us so much peace of mind. It was obvious our dogs were getting plenty of love, attention, and great care while we were away. We came home to two very happy pups! We’d absolutely book with Brooke again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and communicative sitter.

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Michael S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kayla is wonderful! She has cared for my high-energy pup twice now and has been an excellent attentive caregiver. She is readily communicative and Marzipan seems to have enjoyed their time together. Thanks!

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Ashley F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anais took great care of our crew so we could have a relaxing day out! Truly appreciate her punctuality and how she sent updates to put my nervous-pet-mom mind at ease! So glad to have connected through Rover!

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Mary Anne H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

AMAZING! i never once worried that my dog wasn’t cared for and loved on while i was gone. great communication and lots of pictures!

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Emily J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sage watched my kitties while I was away for a week and made sure they were engaged in play, loved, and cared for! Thank you, Sage!

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Erica S.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Athol Junction on Rover is $61 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $36 and $75 per night. 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 October 2026, there are 1,080 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Athol Junction. 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 Athol Junction 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 Athol Junction 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.

<b>Tip:</b> 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 Athol Junction 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!

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All bookings are backed by the , 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 .

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 .

sitters on Rover set their own , 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 Athol Junction. On Rover:

  • 92% 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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