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Sitter Profile Image: Kenneth P.
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Kenneth P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 258 reviews
76 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Kenneth was so quick to respond, jumped right in and saved the day! So flexible and helpful, above and beyond! Thank you so much! Can't wait to call on him again!”

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Lynnette A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 499 reviews
159 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

“Lynnette was nothing less than amazing with my two cats- one who requires liquid medicine daily by mouth. She is kind, compassionate, patient, and her love for animals is extremely apparent. I seriously can’t say enough good things about how wonderful Lynnette is.”

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Shana R.
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Dee Dee L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 233 reviews
68 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

“Dee is always our go to pet sitter. Very efficient and follows instructions perfectly! I can tell she is honest, acts with integrity, and tends to animals with kindness. Bonus: she takes great photos!”

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Jasmin S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 191 reviews
35 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Jasmin is amazing-she has been both dependable and a great communicator with us while we are gone. She sends the cutest photos of our kitties and we can see how happy they are to play with her! 10/10 recommend Jasmin!”

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Catherine H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 194 reviews
75 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Just used Catherine for the first time and was very pleased with her service caring for our 2 cats. Already planning our next booking with her!”

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Sharon C.
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Rene B.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

“Rene is absolutely fantastic. She was always prompt, diligent and so caring for our cat. This was our first time leaving Milo. Rene immediately put us at ease. She communicated constantly. She came prior to the scheduled visits to meet Milo, who loved Rene instantly. During the visits, Rene sent us pictures of Milo. She did “all the things” (litterbox, food, water etc), probably more carefully than we do at home haha. Rene even brushed Milo, which was above and beyond. We are so happy Rene took care of our pet. We can’t say enough good things about Rene.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa O.
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Alyssa O.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Alyssa is truly the Best! Mia, my English Bulldog, has the attitude of a teenage girl, and isnt a morning pupper, Im positive some days she just doesnt want to move from her fluffy bed! Alyssa is amazing with her!”

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Isabella P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

About: I have taken care of my own dog since I was young, and since her passing I have routinely dogsit for friends and family. My childhood right-paw-man was a Beagle mix, and so I love to handle hounds who sniff first & think later (as well as distract them with Pupperoni…). I took care of her in her old age, so I have some experience in dropping medicine on the floor and pretending it’s a delectable morsel so dogs devour it! I also have handled plenty of bark-happy dogs, and like to bring treats on all my walks to incentivize more calmer adventures. I am currently in a partly asynchronous grad school program, and I’d love to spend my very flexible time taking healthy (and frequent) breaks from studying to care for your pet! I’m excited to adapt to fur-parents’ homes and needs! I’m comfortable crating pets, supervising outdoor time in fenced yards, and being attentive to your pets’ body language while inside their home.

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Samantha H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 213 reviews
48 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, MD, 21754

“Samantha was wonderful! She accommodated my last minute request and also did a great job with our anxious new rescue dog. She left thorough notes and photos for us. We will definitely be using her again!”

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Cornell S.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
22 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

“He helped me out with really short notice! I really appreciate it!”

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Gloria L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
10 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Poolesville, MD, 20837

“Mrs. Gloria is fantastic! She checked in all the time. She cared for my girl like she was her own. She was very thoughtful, caring, and did an amazing job. Her pictures were wonderful. Thank you so much!”

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Riley S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Riley gave me lots of peace of mind that Bun was being taken care of, looked after, and getting the attention she loves. She left a little summary on the rover card of what she did and how Bun was, and included a few photos for each drop in so I could see that Bun was doing well. I would definitely recommend booking Riley!”

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Andrew N.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

“Andrew was great! This way my first time using Rover and I was so nervous about leaving my cat. He made me feel comfortable leaving her in his hands and she loved him (she typically hides when she isn’t sure of someone).”

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Shannon H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since 2000 and cats since I was 8. From kitten, puppies to senior dogs and cats, I love them all. I will care for your dog like they were my own. I currently work from home everyday. I can walk dogs before work, pet sit all day, or watch them in the evening or overnight. I am available for long stays as well. I have no pets at this time so your pet can be comfortable and roam around freely. I can feed, play with and give lots of attention.

Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie K.
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Stephanie K.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Very good experience after 2 bookings of 1 week. Our 2 cats and Stephanie quickly became friends, and we received nice pictures and videos every day. We were able to talk in real time in the Rover chat and share our requests to best adapt to the cats' needs.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Marcelo R.
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Marcelo R.
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$13
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10 years of experience
Clarksburg, MD, 20841

About: I have been surrounded by dogs my entire life and currently manage a busy household with three pups of my own: a Pitbull, a Jack Russell, and a Shih Tzu. This personal experience means I am completely comfortable and skilled at handling all types of dogs, from high-energy breeds and large dogs to small, sensitive pups. I understand that every dog has a unique personality and specific routine, and I’m dedicated to giving your pet the exact care, exercise, and love they need while you're away. I have been surrounded by dogs my entire life and currently manage a busy household with three pups of my own: a Pitbull, a Jack Russell, and a Shih Tzu. This personal experience means I am completely comfortable and skilled at handling all types of dogs, from high-energy breeds and large dogs to small, sensitive pups. I understand that every dog has a unique personality and specific routine, and I’m dedicated to giving your pet the exact care, exercise, and love they need while you're away. I work full-time from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, so my primary availability is for weekday evening visits, overnights, and full-time weekends. Because my workplace is pet-friendly, I can easily bring a guest dog to the office with me if daytime supervision is necessary. Otherwise, my schedule allows me to dedicate my entire evening and weekend to giving your dogs or cats undivided attention, exercise, and care. I have two excellent environments to accommodate your pet's needs. For dogs, I utilize my clean, spacious family home where my parents and my own dogs live. It features a great backyard for them to hang out and play in. For cats—or if a dog needs a change of pace—I can use the clean apartment I share with my girlfriend, which is home to our friendly cat. Both environments are completely pet-safe, secure, and tailored to keep your animals comfortable, happy, and well-supervised.

Sitter Profile Image: Dymond F.
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Dymond F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
23 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

“So appreciative of Dymond. She’s super sweet, she’s patient with all my babies - even the grumpy ones, and once we were introduced she’s been my go to sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Xu L.
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Xu L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Boyds, MD, 20841

“Xu took very good care of my cat while I was away. She kept me informed and sent lots of pictures with her daily updates. I definitely recommend.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Celeste A.
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Celeste A.
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$17
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4.2 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

About: Since I can remember I’ve always had a love for animals; especially dogs. Since I was not able to have a pet of my own, I would dog sit for family, friends, and neighbors! I have three and a half years of experience caring for dogs and other pets. From 90 pound pitbulls to 5 pound chihuahuas. If you chose me as your dog sitter I guarantee he or she will get an immense amount of love and attention under my care. If you have any questions about my qualifications or just want to learn more about me please don’t hesitate to ask (: I hope you’ll chose me and allow me to take care of your pet. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sitter Profile Image: Bill R.
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Bill R.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Clarksburg, MD, 20871

“Bill is amazing! I have a senior dog with separation anxiety and I am very particular about his care. After having Bill come for several drop-ins I would not hesitate to continue to use him for Taco's care. He has a tremendous amount of experience with dogs and was able to establish trust with Taco very quickly. I could tell that Bill truly cared about Taco and Taco knew it too! :) Do not hesitate to book with Bill, he is exceptional.”

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Shen-Huan was great with Yuki. She sent me lots of pictures and made sure my cat was happy while I was away for the weekend. I would definitely book with Shen-Huan again.

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Taylor H.
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My dog immediately bonded with Alyssa whose presence was calm and welcoming. She was attentive and took care to reach out to my cats as well.

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Suzanne T.
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Ken was great with my dog who is anxious since we recently relocated. He was attentive to my dog and three cats and clearly demonstrated experience with larger dog breeds.

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Suzanne T.
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First time using Kaylee. She took great care of our Tucker and was patient with him until he was comfortable!

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Beth B.
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I can always trust Jasmin to take excellent care of my baby! She even sang happy birthday to her on her special day day 🥳. That’s commitment!

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Susan H.
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Rene was great! She took care of the cats, helped me navigate the platform, and was able to accept last minute booking changes to help with our unexpected requests. I highly recommend booking with Rene!

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Lyndsey D.
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Julia is a fantastic cat sitter! I’ve booked her twice now for two separate trips and both times she’s been reliable, punctual, responsive, and great with our cat. I would highly recommend her!

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Michelle W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Riley gave me lots of peace of mind that Bun was being taken care of, looked after, and getting the attention she loves. She left a little summary on the rover card of what she did and how Bun was, and included a few photos for each drop in so I could see that Bun was doing well. I would definitely recommend booking Riley!

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Mahir M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandra took wonderful care of my cats while I was away. She made sure they were well fed and gave them plenty of love and attention. My cats felt comfortable with her, which gave me great peace of mind. I knew they were in excellent hands, and she truly went above and beyond. She was on time and followed every single instructions I gave her. I highly recommend Sandra to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter.

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Hoda T.
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Luciana did a great job taking care of our kitties while we were away for 5 days. I'd be happy to book again for a longer trip!

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Paul C.
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Xu took very good care of my cat while I was away. She kept me informed and sent lots of pictures with her daily updates. I definitely recommend.

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Susan H.
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We loved having Tim look after our cat for the week! He was so kind and patient with our very senior furball. On top of the time he took to give lots of love and playtime, Tim kept perfect track of meds and food. What’s more—was so nice in managing a few bouts of ‘tummy trouble’. We would totally book him again!

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Elysium D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hope always takes great care of our pets, follows our care instructions, and communicates timing and needs. We love having Hope care for our pets when we can’t be home as they are always happy and well cared for when we return. This is not the first time we’ve booked with Hope and it won’t be our last. Thank you, Hope!

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Tina L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara is amazing! Super attentive and caring with the cats, going beyond and above on the ask of looking out for them 😉 She is a gem and I highly recommend her, definitely will have her again in another time. Thak you Sara!

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Raquel P.
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Kristen was great with our kitties while we were out of town! She sent me an update every visit and was very thorough.

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Emma M.
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Cassandra was very kind and gracious during our meet and greet. She is very knowledgeable about cats and their peculiar behaviors. She kept me updated with Matilda's daily eating habits and water intake. I was well at ease having Cassandra care for my sweet baby. I will definitely use her again.

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Venus H.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Boyds on Rover is $16.65 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 16,281 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Boyds. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Boyds stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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

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

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

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

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

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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