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Danielle C.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
238 reviews
72 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Danielle was simply amazing. We received tons of photos and updates throughout the week. She quickly communicated when she had questions and was quick to implement any suggestions. Our girl is so shy and has some trouble on day one adjusting to new sitters- Danielle was so patient and kind with our girl and she was back to her silly, snuggly and fun self in no time! We hope to rebook in the future!

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Rosey Y.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Rosey did an awesome job housesitting our three large, energetic dogs for five days. She has sat for us in the past, and we have always had great experiences. Our dogs love her!

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Anne C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Anne took great care of our two dogs and two guinea pigs during our two-week trip. We felt very comfortable having her house-sitting and she was great about keeping the dogs' routines going on as normal. She was very responsible and was friendly and engaging with our pets. We were very happy to have her here at our house for our pets.

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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

Definitely all 5 stars for Lissette! She stayed in our home with our two dogs for a few days, and we could not have been happier. Lissette is a delight. Conscientious, enthusiastic, and showed lots of love to our pets. She went above and beyond with lots of walks in the neighborhood, lots of playtime in the backyard, and caring for our home. Great communication, too. A real superstar!

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Bryn G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Main-Starr Hill, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Bryn was great! My pets can both be shy and slow to warm up to people, and they loved her! Both Piper and Beckett ended up snuggling with her while she stayed with them. I appreciated that she stayed overnight with them, left my apartment as clean as it was when she arrived, and even took my trash out for me. Thanks, Bryn!

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Nathan M.
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$66
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Always on time and ready to play! Nathan treats our active fur babies as his own! We never have to worry when Nathan is on the job! He is fine juggling 2 pups with different temperament’s/ keeping them safe and happy!

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Tessa F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
153 reviews
51 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Tessa was amazing! Came to our house for a meet and greet before we left on our trip, checked in regularly with texts/pictures and left the house probably cleaner than it was when we left. We will definitely ask her to sit again in the future!!!

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Kailyn L.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Little High, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Kailyn was great house and dog sitting for my pup for almost a week. Everything was in great order and my pup was in great shape when I returned.

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Dakota W.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
36 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Dakota did an amazing job taking care of our dog for the entire weekend! Our dog has lots of medication and diet needs, and Dakota handled that with no issues! We returned to a very happy pup!

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Abigail J.
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$65
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4.7 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

My fiancée and I feel like we’ve hit the jackpot after adding Abi to our lives! She came to our home before our trip to meet us and our girls, ask plenty of questions, and see how the dogs responded to her presence. She is warm and patient, and even our super anxious/epileptic dog took to her quickly (a rare occurrence). She was meticulous in reviewing our care instructions for our needy crew (two dogs on several meds). She texted us pictures while we were away, asked follow up questions, and truly put our minds at ease seeing how much she cared for our girls. We can’t thank her enough for the ways she impressed us, and hope to have her return soon!

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James B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

James did an awesome job with our Pisgah! James gave our pup so much exercise and attention that she was the happiest and most tranquil I’ve ever seen her after we’ve left her with a sitter. Highly recommend, will book again!

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Charlotte L.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Caring, thoughtful, dependable, and responsible. Charlotte did a wonderful job caring for Bessie and my home while I was away. Great daily communication. And she left the place nice and clean. I really appreciated her willingness to arrive very early in the morning and stay til late at night to accommodate my flight schedule. Definitely looking forward to having Charlotte take care of Bessie again soon, thank you!

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Kris P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

We have used Kris several times for both overnight stays and dog walks. She is as reliable as they come, and we know our pup and home are always in great hands when we’re away. Highly recommend!

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Paige H.
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$66
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Paige sat for our dog Dixie while we went on vacation for a week. She took great care of her and Dixie was chill and non stressed when we returned which means she had a great time. Paige kept us updated throughout the week and sent pictures. We’ll definitely reach out to Paige anytime we need a sitter in the future so don’t hesitate to book her for your pup!

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Ireland W.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Ireland was fantastic! She came over a few days before we left for our long weekend trip to meet us, our pets and walk through things for staying at our house. While we were away she communicated via txt regularly and provided pictures of our dog out on walks : ) We highly recommend Ireland and will absolutely reach out to her again in the future!

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Ashley B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Ashley was great! She let me know when she arrived and how Buster greeted her. She kept Buster company for several hours during my longer than usual work day— preventing him from getting too anxious about being alone. You can tell Ashley is a true animal lover as well as being very conscientious and reliable. Will definitely reach out to her again for dog sitting!

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Nadia P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
10th And Page, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Nadia was very diligent, dependable, and detail-oriented. She made sure our pup was well cared for and she clearly loves dogs.

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Mackenzie D.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

We were a little nervous about leaving our pup with anyone, but Mackenzie was great. She sent us pictures every day and checked in about any questions that came up. Her questions showed her experience with dogs, and really put us at ease. Our pup took to her, and seemed to enjoy having her around. We will certainly use her again.

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Maddie K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Maddie was absolutely awesome! She was super quick to respond and sent us lots of pics while we were away. She also left our house in great condition and Winnie was so happy when we got back! We definitely recommend her! 😊

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Jessica M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Jessica was so patient with my anxious pup and kept me updated throughout the sitting! Left the house nice and tidy as well. Would highly recommend her to other pet parents!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mackenzie stayed in our home with Maverick for a week while we were away, and it was such a comfort knowing he was being cared for in his own home. She sent us pictures and updates every day, which I really appreciated and always looked forward to receiving. She also brought in our mail and helped with watering our flowers while we were gone. Maverick was happy and doing well when we returned home, which of course was the most important thing to us. We appreciated Mackenzie taking care of him and would definitely consider having her stay with Maverick again!

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Drema B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily took wonderful care of Geneva for us. She was extremely responsive and warm, and even checked on my son’s pet spiders for us. She left the house very clean as well- highly recommend!!!

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Jeffrey T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Danielle. She was absolutely incredible from beginning to end, and I genuinely don’t think we could have found a better person to care for our pets. I was extremely anxious about leaving them, especially because our dog, Merlin, can be anxious when we’re away and requires a little more patience, attention, and understanding than the average dog. Our cats also have their own personalities, routines, and anxieties, so trusting someone else with all three of them was a really big deal for me. Danielle completely put my mind at ease. She followed every single care instruction to a tee and was so attentive to all of the little details that matter to us. More importantly, though, she treated our animals with so much genuine love, patience, and kindness. She took the time to make Merlin feel comfortable and secure, kept up with his routines, gave him plenty of attention, and handled his anxiety beautifully. She even handled his grooming incredibly well, which was another aspect of his care that meant a lot to us. Merlin is a Samoyed with a lot of fur and grooming him can require patience and a gentle approach, and Danielle did an amazing job making sure he was comfortable while still taking such great care of his coat. I was genuinely impressed by how confidently and patiently she handled him. She was equally wonderful with our cats and allowed them to warm up to her at their own pace while making sure they felt safe, loved, and cared for. Seeing how comfortable they became with her was incredibly reassuring. Danielle also went above and beyond when it came to communication. She sent us frequent updates and so many wonderful photos, told us how everyone was doing, and gave me an incredible amount of reassurance throughout the entire time we were away. She seemed to understand without me even having to explain just how hard it was for me to leave them, and her updates allowed me to actually relax and enjoy our trip because I knew our babies were in such capable and loving hands. What stood out most was that this never felt like someone simply “watching our pets.” Danielle genuinely cared about them. You can tell when someone is just completing a list of instructions versus when someone is truly invested in making your animals feel happy, comfortable, and loved, and Danielle was absolutely the latter. The amount of care and compassion she showed them meant more to us than I can adequately put into words. We came home to happy, well-cared-for pets and a home that had been treated with the utmost respect. Knowing that Merlin and the cats had someone so loving and dependable with them while we were gone was priceless. If you are an anxious pet parent, have pets with specific routines or needs, or simply want someone you can completely trust with the animals you consider family, I cannot recommend Danielle highly enough. She exceeded every expectation we had. We are beyond grateful for everything she did for us and our fur babies, and we would trust her with them again in a heartbeat. She is truly an absolute gem, and anyone would be incredibly lucky to have her caring for their pets. We definitely look forward to having her stay again❤️

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Lindsay B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda is amazing. We can relax and enjoy our trips because we know our dogs are well taken care of while we are gone. Amanda is responsible, reliable and caring.

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Diana G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is my first time using Rover. We were visiting the city and Kala was excellent!!!! It was the a horrible storm and she came anyway. After the storm, she took my dog out for a walk and did puppy training with her. Kala sent me pictures of my puppy while in her care. My puppy fell in love with her! She is the best!!! I wished she lived in my home town!! She is worth every penny.

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Emi O.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dakota was great with our older dog. Sent us pics and updates every day and worked with her challenging schedule. Our house was clean & just how we left it when we returned. Thanks!

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Melanie D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I could not have been happier or luckier to have Tracy take care of my dog for three days. She was flexible, responsible and kind, and worked with me to accommodate my varying schedule and demands. She is a gem, the best of the best.

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Gale C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nadia was very diligent, dependable, and detail-oriented. She made sure our pup was well cared for and she clearly loves dogs.

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Amy H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bryn was great! My pets can both be shy and slow to warm up to people, and they loved her! Both Piper and Beckett ended up snuggling with her while she stayed with them. I appreciated that she stayed overnight with them, left my apartment as clean as it was when she arrived, and even took my trash out for me. Thanks, Bryn!

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Madison S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Have booked several times with Mary now and she always takes great care of Geneva and leaves the house on great shape!

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Jeffrey T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was amazing! We came home to a happy, well fed, well walked dog! She did housesitting and not only took great care of our dog she also watered the plants, took trash out for collection and left the house wonderfully clean. She was communicative, sent updates and pictures and we felt comfortable with her at our house and dog while we were abroad for 10 days. Would highly recommend her!!

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Naomi S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Isaiah has kept our pets, plants and house safe in our absence many times, and I'm writing another review to let people know that he is wonderful. I feel so comfortable leaving them in his care. Thank you, Isaiah!

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Diane B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis was awesome!! She took great care of my cats and kept me updated and sent pictures. It was a great relief to know they were in good hands. I would definitely rebook in the future.

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Rebecca H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was great and very attentive to our pups! She sent us regular updates and kept our dogs company throughout a long weekend.

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Paul K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosey is amazing! She went above and beyond to help us out with a sick dog when we were out of town. She confidently administered medication and made him comfortable. On top of that she took excellent care of our house and plants. We are so grateful! Thank you, Rosey!

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Jenny K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is the best sitter I’ve had since using Rover! She communicates and sends updates often! She’s thoughtful and takes great care of my dog while I’m away! Couldn’t ask for a better sitter!

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Jaelyn C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen was awesome!! Sent many updates and was very understanding/patient with my dog’s resource guarding. I can tell her and my dog have become best buds!

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Lauren B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yoojin was great with my dog and cat, and I felt totally at ease leaving them for the weekend in her care. I would totally book Yoojin again!

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Rachel B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jen is so great with our dogs and brings them special treats and even toys. We know they love having her come stay at our house like a favorite aunt who will spoil them!

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Robin C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dawn took excellent care of my pets and my home once again. She is trustworthy, kind, and responsible. She even earned the trust of my super skittish pup who is afraid of everyone. Highly recommended.

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Linda S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Barracks on Rover is $49.95 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of August 2026, there are 395 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Barracks. 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 Barracks 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 Barracks maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Barracks choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a 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.

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

  • 100% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% 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.

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