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Sitter Profile Image: Helen S.
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Helen S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Glen allen, VA, 23059

“Helen responded quickly to my last minute request for in home overnight dog care. We did a meet and greet and I quickly knew she was fantastic. Throughout the stay she sent me multiple photos and I knew my dogs were in very capable hands. She left the house immaculate (hard to do with 2 dogs!). I will contact Helen in a heartbeat when I need a dog sitter.”

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Kate B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

“Kate was very easy to communicate with and set everything up. She gave us updates and lots pictures and videos while we were away. We really feel like she took care of our pup and house while we were gone.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Eddie S.
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Eddie S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
26 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

“Eddie S. Watched our house and two high spirited large dogs. They loved him and did very well with him. He was very conscientious and communicated well. Sent great photos and put us at ease. Definitely plan to have him care for our dogs again!”

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Kathleen M.
Sitter Profile Image: Nikki B.
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Nikki B.
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$66
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
11 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

“Nikki took great care of our puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and provided our girl with lots of love and playtime. Nikki is very reliable and was very respectful of our home!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Marina S.
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Marina S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23225

“Marina took excellent care of my German shepherd, Keisel, and my staffy/English bulldog mix, Rosie. They both seemed happy and Marina had great communication. Highly recommend.”

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Emily H.
Sitter Profile Image: Marissa J.
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Marissa J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
11 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23221

“Marissa did an absolutely fabulous job of taking care of our two "elderly" greyhounds for a week. She made them comfortable and secure by sticking to their routine and gave them lots of love. She sent pictures and gave us regular updates and was very responsive to any questions that we had so we never had to wonder what was going on. I would highly recommend Marissa!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Celeste H.
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Celeste H.
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$63
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23221

“Celeste was an absolutely wonderful dog sitter. She was communicative, thoughtful, and consistently kept me updated, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she genuinely cared about my dog, and seeing how happy and comfortable my dog was in her presence meant everything to me. I could tell my dog felt safe, loved, and well cared for the entire time. I would absolutely trust Celeste again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison F.
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Allison F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Allison is a terrific person to take care of a house and pets. Good communication, willing to bend as needed. She pet-sat during the single month when my long-haired dog sheds constantly. We have to be vigilant with cleaning the house to keep up with it. She left the house super clean. I felt like a real adult was taking my place. She's not the type who will accept a job, then change her mind and leave you stranded. She's responsible, a person who could manage any situation as well as could be expected, and is up for what comes her way. Allison kept up with our flight arrivals and offered to stay an extra night if we experienced cancelations. She visited first and I showed her the routine which is just so helpful. All good!”

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Beth M.
Sitter Profile Image: Oli L.
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Oli L.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
36 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23231

“Oli is wonderful! She stayed at our house and watched our pup for a few nights and it was a great experience. Oli provided updates and photos as needed and she took such great care of our pup and home. She went above and beyond!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucas H.
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Lucas H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23227

“Lucas was a great sitter. Very communicative and went above and beyond just walking and feeding my senior dog. Highly recommended sitter Lucas is.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany C.
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Tiffany C.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
28 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23059

“I couldn’t be happier with Tiffany! She did an amazing job taking care of our pups while we were away — they were happy, relaxed, and clearly loved all the attention and care she gave them. She kept me updated with photos and messages, which gave me total peace of mind. The house was spotless when we got back, and everything was exactly as we left it. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and attentive with pets!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Conrad M.
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Conrad M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

“Conrad went above and beyond with taking care of our two dogs! Super responsive, friendly, careful with their needs (1 is a reactive dog, other has anxiety and is accident prone). When my dog started limping mid-stay, Conrad made sure to notify me and follow instructions perfectly and administer medication. I felt very comfortable knowing that Conrad was taking care of them diligently, ensuring they had the love, company, and support they needed when we were away for 3 days.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace H.
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Grace H.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

“Grace was AMAZING as our house sitter- she provided regular updates with photos, cared for our plants, brought in the mail, kept the house in great shape- honestly, everything you could ask for and beyond. She even left some adorable polaroid photos of the pets for us! I would highly recommend Grace to anyone looking for a pet sitter and I know our furry family members are looking forward to the next time they get to see her!”

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Sitter Profile Image: McKenzie G.
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McKenzie G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

About: Hello! My name is McKenzie! I’m a pre-med student and animal lover looking to earn some extra funds for medical school. I’ve had my own dog since he was a puppy (he's now 8 years old!). Because he has a daily medication schedule, I am experienced and comfortable handling any medical or dietary needs your dog might have. I am currently home full time and am available for daily drop ins or house sittings when needed! I am also flexible and will accept last minute bookings for no additional costs from my end. I’m currently working part time online so I will have plenty of time to play with your puppies and check in on them! I am available everyday at any time since I work online. I ensure pet safety through constant supervision, secure spaces, and by following your specific guidelines. I will take them on daily walks and doggy parks (if you wish for the parks).

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Steven K.
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$120
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 201 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

“Steven gave my cats such special attention and care while I was away on international travel. I was reassured of their overall care and the specific needs of each one. So grateful for that special focus!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Isaiah M.
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Isaiah M.
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$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23836

“We are so grateful for Isaiah! We had to leave town last minute, and he worked with us every step of the way. He came by beforehand to meet our dogs and has a lot of experience. One of our dogs is a new adoption, and she really only likes me, but he was able to get her to a place where she was comfortable and not stressed around him. That alone says a lot about how good he is. He was accommodating to whatever we needed during the sit and was respectful of our home. When we got back, our pets were happy, relaxed, and acting completely like themselves. We’ve had experiences in the past where you could immediately tell the level of care they received, and this was the opposite. It truly felt like they had been cared for the way we would care for them. Isaiah was that person. We will definitely be reaching out to him again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan W.
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Jonathan W.
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$38
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
6 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23223

“Jonathan was great! He was attentive and thorough, and we came home to a happy and healthy dog. I wouldn't hesitate to book him again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley B.
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Ashley B.
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
8 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

“Could not be happier with Ashley! She came at the last minute and so very helpful. My Minnie absolutely loves her and we feel confident leaving Minnie with her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lothrop "Ajax" G.
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Lothrop "Ajax" G.
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$40
per night
3.8 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23294

“Ajax did a great job with our Great Dane! He assured me that everything was under control while we were out and checked in with us periodically. We will definitely look to use his services again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: April H.
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April H.
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$30
per night
8 years of experience
Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA, 23223

About: I have personal experience taking care of (walking, bathing, feeding, enrichment, training) all animals and love to do it. Professionally, I’ve worked at doggy daycares, other dog-walking and pet-sitting apps, and volunteered to assist with puppy births. My experience is mostly with dogs; however, I have taken care of cats and more! I work a full-time job, but my hours are flexible which means I have days I am in-office or at home and I do not work weekends. It is very easy for me to leave work to provide pet care and return later that day or make-up hours later in the week. I am very gentle with animals and the safety of pets and those around them comes first - always. I plan to keep the pet comfortable and enriched. It is very easy to follow a schedule and routine for medications, bathroom breaks, bedtimes, and playtime. I pay close attention to details and take the time to learn pet behaviors to ensure they get the best care.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Blue Star Estates is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kate was very easy to communicate with and set everything up. She gave us updates and lots pictures and videos while we were away. We really feel like she took care of our pup and house while we were gone.

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Emily & Paul W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are new to the area and our plans for our two dogs fell through right before our family vacation! We searched and found Andy on Rover, and weren’t quite sure how things would go since we have never hired someone we didn’t know, or at least have the chance to test them out prior to a trip. We were gone for 5 nights, and Andy took the most incredible care of our dogs. I was completely at ease after the first day he spent with them as he proved to be highly reliable and attentive. He was also attentive to all the needs of the house as well (without being asked). He asked about and took care of trash and recycling, and left the house in better condition than we had left it in. More importantly, our dogs are in fantastic condition and we know they’ve been well cared for, fed, and exercised. They are VERY needy/high energy dogs (Vizslas) and so the state that they were in when we returned speaks volumes about the care they received from Andy. We would hands down recommend him to anyone, and I will certainly book him for future visits. Andy, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!!! You saved us! ☺️

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Lisa L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eddie has a very calming demeanor around our young lab, especially needed since she recently had a medical procedure she was recovering from. He diligently took care of our pets.

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Jenny & Tripp J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nikki took great care of our puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and provided our girl with lots of love and playtime. Nikki is very reliable and was very respectful of our home!

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Juliana O.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Randi was great with Riley, even dealing patiently with her picky eating habits. She checked in and sent pictures. Would definitely use her again.

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Jennifer H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Repeat house sitting booking. Margaret took excellent care of our 2 dogs, and communications were especially good.

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Lynne R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing! Very communicative when caring for our pups while staying at our house for a week. Recommend Teagan to anyone.

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Matt B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and sends pictures daily. I felt confident leaving my dog with her who requires daily medication.

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Christy S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kylie D is communicative, trustworthy, and most importantly loving to our pups! She is a delight, and we are more than happy with her stays. Would give 10 stars if possible!

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Janice B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I can only give Isabella 5 Stars but would happily give her more. She was wonderful to work with from the beginning, being very responsive and professional. She listened to our needs and helped customize a schedule that worked for our two dogs. One has some anxiety issues and the other is older and requires daily medications. She handle both with ease. She checked in with me daily and reached out with a couple questions to clarify while we were away to ensure they had the level of care needed. I was so appreciative of this as this was the first time she had stayed with my dogs. The dogs really seem to like her and she them. I was impressed with her attention to detail. We will absolutely hire her again.

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Michelle M.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Blue Star Estates is $31 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $38 per night. On Rover, 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 1,453 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Blue Star Estates. 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 Blue Star Estates 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 Blue Star Estates 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 Blue Star Estates 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 , 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 Blue Star Estates. On Rover:

  • 91% 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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