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Sitter Profile Image: Rhiana Q.
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Rhiana Q.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 352 reviews
115 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

“Rhiana took excellent care of my two senior kitties. They were purring so loudly when I returned and it was as if I had never left them. If you want your fur babies loved in your absence, Rhiana is the one to book!”

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Trish L.
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Ed A.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
54 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Ed was excellent in every way and put this first time Rover user at ease. He came by for a meet and greet a few days before. He was timely and sent detailed report cards of each visit along with some of the best photos I’ve ever seen of my pup. 100% will have him dog sit again.”

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Will C.
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Jordana S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
12 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Jordana was so flexible with a short-notice request and with setting up time to meet our dog Magz. She seemed very experienced in dealing with our dog's reactivity to certain triggers and was great with sticking to her routine. Thank you Jordana!”

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Jana M.
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Danielle C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 257 reviews
77 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Danielle took wonderful care of my two cats while I was away. She made sure they had plenty of food, water, and treats, gave them lots of love, and kept me updated the whole time. Her kindness and attention to detail gave me so much peace of mind. I highly recommend her!”

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Jordan H.
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Julia S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“She was amazing with our pup! Had a very last minute request, and she was able to work around our dogs needs to make sure he would be happy at home. I’d highly recommend Julia!!”

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Matthew M.
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Mitch H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Belmont, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Mitch is hands down the best cat sitter we’ve ever had. He’s one of those rare people who actually responds quickly, keeps you updated without you having to ask, and genuinely likes hanging out with your cats. We got tons of photos while we were away, and you could tell our cats were relaxed and happy with him. He even watered our plants, which we never asked him to do, but it was such a thoughtful touch to come home to everything alive and thriving. If you need someone you can trust with your cats (and apparently your plants too), Mitch is your guy.”

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Karlee F.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

“Karlee was an awesome sitter for our pup - professional, timely, wonderful with our dog & a great communicator. We will definitely ask her to sit for us again!”

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Emily G.
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Grace S.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Grace is absolutely amazing and I loved having her care for my dogs. She is reliable and dependable .”

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Sheila M.
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Caroline M.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 61 reviews
23 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Charlie can be an extra handful being the tiny grumpy old man that he is but Caroline handled him with ease. He really liked her and she sent fantastic updates and pictures and I would trust her with him anytime.”

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Jenna A.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 136 reviews
56 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“My dog had such a great time with Bertie while I was on vacation, she probably didn’t even notice I was gone. Seeing the pictures of their day together made me happy and I will rebook in the future!”

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Yana S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Yana was excellent! Always on time! Took so many photos and even cleaned the litter boxes (didn’t even ask!). Definitely going to rebook Yana!”

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Delaney F.
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$13
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11 years of experience
Main-Starr Hill, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: I've had dogs my whole life and started dog-sitting for my neighbors at 9 years old. I love all animals, but dogs have a very special place in my heart. I've worked with dogs of all ages, and over the summer, I cared for a puppy full-time for the family I nanny for. I am very comfortable with big dogs and have lots of experience with large breeds, including Corsos and English Mastiffs. I hope I can make your time away from your pets a little bit easier and less stressful! I am a full-time student at the University of Virginia (with a car), so I have classes during the weekdays; however, I do have many breaks and a few days each week without classes, so I have a lot of room for coming by to check in and help out in any way I can. What I do to keep the animals and myself safe really depends on the situation. When I walk, I always carry pepper spray, and I have collars with lights on them in case I am ever walking a dog in low visibility. The important thing to me is making sure I follow any specific requests from the owners!

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Abigail C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
16 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Theo had a great weekend! I really appreciated the care, attention, and time spent with him. She kept me updated, made sure he got plenty of walks and playtime, and followed his routine with feeding and everything else. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for Theo, which is always the best feeling. I would definitely recommend her and would be happy to have her watch Theo again!”

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Anthony W.
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Lauren C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Lauren was friendly, communicative, punctual, and connected well with our dog. I will definitely rely on her again for my dog's care when we have to be away from home!”

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Lisa A.
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Aiden M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“For our first time using Rover, Aiden was amazing! Great communication, sent pictures and notes on the visits. This was a great first time and we appreciate all the time and effort put in. Thank you!”

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Elizabeth B.
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Riley E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Riley was fantastic with my puppy, Pearl! Pearl is always excited to see her and Riley goes above and beyond to help with paying and reinforcing good training habits, I highly recommend her!”

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Anne C.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Excellent care. You can tell she really cares about animals based on how she treats them. Recommended!”

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Megan V.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Greenbrier, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Megan is very professional and caring. My cats warmed up to her quickly, and she took daily photos to send with her daily updates. I am 100% pleased and will call on her again.”

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Cynthia G.
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Gavin D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I've had a dog since I was ten, and today three cats and a dog share my home right alongside me. Living with four animals under one roof means I know their routines, their moods, and their quirks by heart, and I understand exactly how much it matters to trust the right person with something that personal. That same instinct shows up in how I work. I'm a checklist person by nature: feeding times, routines, and quirks followed exactly as given, and you'll get daily photos and videos so you always know your pet is happy, safe, and loved. I'm a college student with mostly online classes, so my schedule bends around your pet instead of the other way around. I'm free for house sitting stays and drop in visits any day of the week, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and I confirm bookings a few days ahead so you know I'm locked in well before you leave. No shift to clock into, no class to rush home for, just consistent, dependable time for whatever your pet actually needs. 👉I offer house sitting and drop in visits, which means your pet never has to leave home, no new house, no new animals, nothing unfamiliar on top of you already being away. I stick to their existing feeding, walk, and routine schedule exactly as you've set it, and keep the house locked up and lived in while you're gone. I come to your pet's world instead of asking your pet to adjust to mine, giving them my full, undivided attention until you're back😊. Services Defined: House sitting is an overnight stay: I arrive at 6pm and leave at 7am. Need daytime care? Please book drop ins. If you need me at your home for a longer stretch during the day, message me first and I’ll quote it separately. Drop ins: Drop ins are 30 minute visits during the day, with 60 minutes available. I take care of feeding, fresh water, litter, and playtime, and send you an update after every visit. Need something longer? Message me and I’ll quote it.

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Abigail J.
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$20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Abigail is an excellent pet sitter and I strongly recommend her. I felt very comfortable with Abigail coming into my home to care for my cat. She is a kind hearted and caring person who genuinely loves pets!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia communicated so well with us and took great care of Rosie! Rosie would love to have Julia back!

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

Danielle is so kind and communicative. Her love of animals shines through so we know our pet is well taken care of when we are gone!

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

Rhiana was friendly and wonderful with our dogs! Will definitely ask her to help again in the future.

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Christy O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily is a wonderful sitter! She took such good care of my two cats and handled their mischief with ease. She is kind and gives updates with each check in, and is very reliable. You should absolutely book her!

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

My second booking with Bryn and I couldn’t imagine anyone else taking care of my boys! Very thankful to have her as I know my cats love when she comes to care for them!

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Trent G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Antonia goes above and beyond to ensure that our dogs are well taken care of. We would definitely recommned her services.

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Dawn J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is my second time booking with Amy. She took care of my cat really well! She really paid attention to the details and sent me lots of photos. I can tell my cat was really happy around her :)

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Holly Q.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I am very happy with the job Mitch did in taking care of my kitties. They seemed very happy and calm when I returned home.

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

We booked Megan to check in on our two scaredy-cats for a weekend while we were away. Communication was good, litter boxes were clean, and we received a couple pictures of our silly boys in hiding. We plan to use her again!

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

Tracy was great with my cats and good about checking in. I would definitely work with her again in the future.

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Katherine U.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kris is amazing and has taken great care of my kitties on very short notice, and on more than one occasion. They adore her and I feel super confident leaving them in her care. 10/10 stars!

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Erin K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace is absolutely amazing and I loved having her care for my dogs. She is reliable and dependable .

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

Theo had a great weekend! I really appreciated the care, attention, and time spent with him. She kept me updated, made sure he got plenty of walks and playtime, and followed his routine with feeding and everything else. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for Theo, which is always the best feeling. I would definitely recommend her and would be happy to have her watch Theo again!

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

Miranda was exceptional! This was our first booking with her. We have one very energetic dog and one very elderly dog and she was amazing with both of them. The house was super clean and the communication was superb. We were able to enjoy our weekend away without worrying because of her care. Thank you so much for treating our puppies and our home like your own.

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

Katherine did an AMAZING job taking care of our old kitty Puszkin when we were away for the weekend. She gave him medicine twice a day with no issues, followed all our instructions very thoroughly and provided lots of attention, pets, cuddles and scritches 😻 She sent very detailed messages to keep us updated on Puszkin’s wellbeing and shared lots of great pictures and videos. Highly recommend Katherine and I’m sure we will reach out to her again at some point!!

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Joanna G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordana is amazing!! Ranger absolutely loves her :) she always sends the best pics and so many of them!

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

Zoe responded quickly to our initial inquiry. She took great care of our cats and provided plenty of updates!

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

Tessa is a super cat sitter - we had no worries about our kitty while away, which was awesome. Will definitely book her again.

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

Paige is a great pet sitter who I trust with my cats. She's prompt, communicates clearly and quickly and is trustworthy. What more can you ask for...

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Sean G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Briana took great care of our cat who warmed up to her on the first visit. We enjoyed the updates and photos. We look forward to her next visits in a month.

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Pamela C.
Drop-In Visits
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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.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

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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