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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
13 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53718

We have used so many dog sitters over the last ten years in the various places we’ve lived, and none of them have had to deal with even half the things Mary had to manage during her few days staying with Pax. In the very first day after we left, Pax was experiencing lots of GI symptoms which led to a lot of cleaning up after him. He also threw up his medications, leading to him having seizures. Mary was so communicative, patient, and calm throughout all of it. Last but not least, she also alerted us right away when our upstairs neighbors hit a pipe, causing a flood in our apartment. She helped to move things around in our apartment, tried to do what she could to protect our things, and was able to wait with Pax while we figured out other arrangements. Mary is truly an angel and we are so thankful she was there with Pax through all of that. We only hope that the experience didn’t scar her for life and we’ll be able to see her again!

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Cassandra B.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

Cassandra was great! So nice to have someone stay with Leo while we were gone. Way less stressful for him and us. Thanks Cassie, we’ll be rebooking for our next trip!

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Shawn S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
32 years of experience
McClellan Park, Madison, WI, 53718

About: I have had pets my entire life. I know how to care for their unique needs and help them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I have availability in the evenings and weekends, along with work from home Wed/Thurs/Fri. I'm usually able to make plenty of time to be present with your pet. There's a park across the street from me for time outside and I enjoy active, long walks for energetic dogs. Plenty of dog parks nearby and trails. Home space can be accommodated for pet

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Emma R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Emma was extremely helpful and took great care of the house and our kitten. The pictures she sent were greatly appreciated. We felt very comfortable with our home in her care.

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Kylie U.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Westchester Gardens, Madison, WI, 53704

About: I am a seasoned vet assistant, actively working towards my technician license. Fear free and pet CPR certified (BLS and ALS), as well as dog obedience and groomer certified. I am experienced with administering injectable, transdermal, and oral medications. I have been working with animals for over 10 years, and have been in the veterinary setting for 5. I have experience with fearful, reactive, fractious, and friendly animals. I am knowledgeable on the care/support of neonate and geriatric dogs, cats, reptiles, and pocket pets. I have a pet sitting service called RamBam’s Kritter Kare. I will ask for permission to post pets to promote my services. You can absolutely say no. Feel free to reach out on Facebook or Instagram with inquiries as well! I work overnight, so I will have time to care for your animals in the morning and in the evening. Depending on my work schedule, I may be able to accept afternoon appointments, but reach out to me personally to see my availability. I can do house visits and go for walks up to three times a day. My schedule is usually pretty open, so I can take time to get to know your pet, so we can build trust for future visits.

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Samantha R.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
138 reviews
48 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Reston Heights, Madison, WI, 53718

Samantha was great! She watched my cat and finches and was very timely, sent me updates, and did a great job communicating. We look forward to using her again! Thanks again Samantha!

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Louisa S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Heistand, Madison, WI, 53714

Louisa was excellent! She was so thorough in our meet and greet making sure she was aware of any and all needs Ollie might have. Ollie loved her right away which made me feel very comfortable. Louisa was great at communicating and sent pictures during the sit which I appreciated. Highly recommend her and will certainly have her care for Ollie in the future!

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Elizabeth K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Brentwood Village, Madison, WI, 53704

Lizzie is AMAZING! She took fantastic care of Baker and understood all of his quirks. She loved on him like he was her own pup. We highly recommend her and will rebook. :)

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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

Samantha is a very good worker. She is very responsable and she is always on time. She took care of Rokko very well and Rokko was very happy since the first moment. We appreciated her work very much.

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Sonia M.
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Renee L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Renee was wonderful with our 2 puppies. One even had an accident and she called us to find out what she should do. We have a shampooer. She asked how to use it and actually shampooed their floor for us. She treated our puppies so good. Playing outside and walking. I would hire her again.

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Mark M.
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Audrey V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53718

Audrey is the best! We have 2 dogs and one has anxiety so she doesn’t do well in the kennel. Audrey was able to ‘win her over’ and keep her calm and relaxed which is no easy task. We already booked another weekend with Audrey?

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Jennifer H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53718

Our little dog was sooo happy with Jennifer. I would give 10 stars if I could. She maintain great communication, was flexible, and tended to our little fur guy like it was her own pet. She was truthworthy to stay in our home for 2.5 days and very reliable. We will always try to book again with Jennifer!

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Joshua D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Hawthorne, Madison, WI, 53704

Josh is amazing! He stayed 2 nights with my 2 dogs who each have issues. One of my dogs is very anxious but Josh’s quiet, calm demeanor put him right at ease. Josh responds quickly and is on time and totally reliable. When I came home, my home was clean and the dogs were calm and happy. I would definitely look forward to having Josh take care of my dogs again!

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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Tonisha has taken care of our pups before for drop in visits and walks. This service was for overnight and as usual, she did an outstanding job! My pups love her so we know they are always well cared for:)

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Pam W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Pam was amazing a great communicator Ruby really warmed up to her quickly you can tell she is a trusting and responsible human. Thank you for taking such great care of Ruby while I was on my work trip

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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Shatoria did an amazing job with my 2-year-old dog Siena. She has excellent communication and sent me quite a few pictures. Siena was able to go on multiple walks during the day. I will definitely be using her again for dog sitting and highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tina B.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
22 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Windsor, WI, 53598

Tina continues to be our preferred sitter for our pup. He really enjoys her visits and she keeps us informed of happenings while we are away. 100% recommend.

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Kirsten R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53718

Kirsten was AWESOME! She did a fantastic job! Our Maizey loved her and was so comfortable with her. Plus she was very communicative so we felt we could talk to her at any time. She was also great about sending us info every day, sometimes multiple times/day, as well as great photos and videos. I would highly recommend her!

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Autumn J.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
McFarland, WI, 53558

Autumn was great with communicating, asking questions and following care instructions during an overnight/ 2-day stay. Our cattle dog can be a bit anxious in general, but she was relaxed and happy when we came home. Our house was clean and tidy upon our return too. Thank you Autumn for being someone we can trust to stay with Paisley!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emilee K.
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Emilee K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
11 years of experience
DeForest, WI, 53532

About: I am an aspiring vet student who has 10 plus years of experience with cats and dogs both owning and sitting for. I have medical knowledge that other sitters may not have as I work at an ER for pets as a nurse! I am extremely flexible with my time and availability and will ensure that your pet gets the well-deserved love and care they need! As a bonus, I can offer nail trims, sanitary shaves, and ear cleanings during their stay if requested! I'm currently working part time night-shift, so I will have plenty of time to play with your pets! I make my own schedule during the day, so I can easily work around your pet's needs. I have a dog and cat myself at my apartment that are well socialized to be around other dogs. I can accommodate up to two dogs in my apartment if needed and can also go to your home if preferred. For cats, I find it best to go to them. I do not have a yard, but my apartment complex is pet friendly with a play area and lots of walking trails nearby.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Burke is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Used Hannah to watch our Yorkie puppy overnight for two nights. She was very responsive throughout the whole process, asked great questions, and requested a meet and greet before which I appreciated. She sent us regular updates and pictures throughout the weekend. We will definitely be use Hannah again.

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Pam M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha was very patient with our cat who’s very skittish and shy, she was able to win her over throughout our time away with many treats. We are very glad that we had her watching our girl while we were away!

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Kayla V.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Liz took great care of our dog for a weekend. She was kind, competent, and clearly a dog person. Maddox immediately took to her when she visited. Thank you Liz!

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Tyler E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Pam was, as always, absolutely perfect with our pup. She is so patient with his quirks, takes him on frequent, long walks, and is super communicative. She even left the TV on to soothe him after heading out 🥹 Pam went above and beyond and went back to let Ted out hours after the original booking ended because our flight was delayed. She is the reason we are able to travel with peace of mind!

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Emily G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Krista did a great job dog/house sitting for me while I was out of town. Super responsive and sent daily pictures. Even did a few extra things for me that came up unexpectedly. My dog was happy and her normal self when we returned. Would 100% book with her again!

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Alayna E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess did an amazing job watching our two black labs while staying at our house. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire booking, keeping us updated and giving us complete peace of mind. Not only were our dogs happy and well-cared for, but Jess also left our house absolutely spotless when she left. We highly recommend her and will definitely book her again!

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Shana W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Appreciated Cassandra's thoroughness, meeting with us twice before her stay to make sure she knew all our pets' needs. I felt confident my pets and home were safe in her hands!

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Kayla A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tonisha was amazing with my dog. I really appreciated how often she sent pictures, videos and updates. I was so happy and relieved to know that my boy was taken great care of for the weekend. I would definitely trust her to look after him again.

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Anne N.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maya was a knowledgeable and reliable care-giver for our kitty when we left her for a weekend. She did a great job communicating with us and sending photos after each visit. We will definitely use Maya again when we need home catcare! Highly recommended!!

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Celia M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kirsten was AWESOME! She did a fantastic job! Our Maizey loved her and was so comfortable with her. Plus she was very communicative so we felt we could talk to her at any time. She was also great about sending us info every day, sometimes multiple times/day, as well as great photos and videos. I would highly recommend her!

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Andrew S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sylvia was great. Our dog is people shy & Sylvia earned her trust quickly, she communicated with us daily which helped us have peace of mind while we were away. She respected our space. We are glad we found her.

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Hex H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maricel was great with Oreo and kept me uptodate with walks and activities. She took great care of Oreo and he was a happy dog when I got home!!!

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John T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lindsey watched out large lab and our older cat while we were out of town, she bonded instantly with the pets, took our dog on multiple walks a day, sent photos and kept us informed each day we were gone. When we returned our house was neat and our pets were happy and well cared for, I would highly recommend Lindsey!

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Jayne W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is very communicative about how each visit went leaving detailed notes and sending great photos. My pups love her to bits! Planning on hiring her again in the future!

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Emily P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Adeline watched our dog Ruby during an overnight visit in our house. She went above and beyond in communication by sending text and picture updates and we felt confident Ruby was very safe in her hands. We will definitely book Adeline again!

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Kayla A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Adriana took such good care of Patrick 🐶 and Amelia 🐱 while we were away and left the house just like we left it. She communicated perfectly, sent photo updates, and even grabbed our mail. I'd trust her with my pets any day!

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Allison N.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenna was great with our two pups. Was prompt, communicative and dogs loved her! Highly recommended and will rebook with Jenna again!

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Ross M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan is always reliable and communicative and most importantly keeps our dogs safe and happy :) appreciate you!!!

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Meghan F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal to our fur babies. Very responsive and helpful at short notice. Will definitely use again!

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Rob H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Raven was wonderful. We appreciated all the pictures and communication that helped us to know that Hunter was in good hands. Hunter made friends with her right away. We felt confident that Hunter and our home were being well taken care of.

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Gary B.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Burke on Rover is $49.95 per night (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 836 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Burke. 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 Burke 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 Burke 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 Burke 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 Burke. On Rover:

  • 94% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% 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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