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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth & Phillip J.
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Elizabeth & Phillip J.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Highlands, Louisville, KY, 40204

Great people, would leave my little buddy with them again! Sent pictures and got updates, everything you want out of dog sitters! Thanks again!!!

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Travis A.
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Ebony C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
146 reviews
49 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40213

Ebony and her family are amazing care givers! Not only is she responsive and communicates throughout the trip, but she also followed special feeding instructions for our pup. He had so much fun at Ebony’s house, I was worried he wouldn’t want to come home!! We’ve already rebooked her for the future because we know that our Toby is well taken care of and loved while we are gone. We can’t recommend Ebony enough- she’s amazing!

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Cody B.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

I had to find a sitter last minute and so happy I was able to find Cody. He was a great sitter, kept me informed and very down to earth person. This was my first time going through an animal sitter service but I will definitely book again.. with Cody ❤️

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Ashley N.
Sitter Profile Image: Ryo J.
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Ryo J.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Shelby Park, Louisville, KY, 40203

Ryo was fantastic with our Beagle, Maple. He was incredibly patient and kind and made our dog feel right at home. We would love to work with him again in the future!

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Elizabeth A.
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Jen J.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Jen was absolutely spectacular. I can’t say enough great things about her and how much care and attention she gave my little one. I am so glad we found her!

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Shannon W.
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George & Erin M.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
14 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Taylor Berry, Louisville, KY, 40215

Erin had great communication, flexible with our drop off and pick up. Erin & George sent photos throughout Lola’s short stay. We were referred by friends and we are so happy that we found our new sitters.

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Sitter Profile Image: Missy H.
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Missy H.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Jeffersonville, IN, 47130

Missy was a life saver! I was on a trip home while my husband was working late when we got a call from the extended stay hotel about my pups that needed attention quickly. Daisy can be hard to handle during thunderstorms and with strangers, but Missy was able to calm her enough to get her to her house and keep her for the rest of my trip. This is quite the feat considering we'd only left the pups with Missy once before. I can't recommend her enough!

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Sitter Profile Image: Beth M.
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Beth M.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
20 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Bowman, Louisville, KY, 40205

we are so glad we found Beth M! our dog Tuko loves her and so do we. great person, excellent communicator! Beth takes your pet into her home with her own and her family. we have not enough words to recommend Mrs. Beth M. Great sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeremy & Laura P.
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Jeremy & Laura P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY, 40204

Well wut can I say, besides these two were heaven sent, & we dnt play about heaven or Hershee!👀😂 But no seriously, Hershee (our black lab) had just turned 4 yrs old (Aug 21st) the day b4 we found the app & dropped him off to these beautiful folks, Jeremy & Laura (& their sweet sweet little bundle!).. Being that this was our 1st vacay away & Hershee's very 1st time w/out us in his 4 yrs of life, I think it's fair to say we were all a lil nervous at first (especially leaving him w/almost perfect strangers). Except Jeremy & Laura were no strangers at all, not to Hershee anyway! The way they opened their arms, home, & hearts to him, w/zero hesitation! This in fact, helped to lift our reluctant hearts as it pertained to leaving him ANYwhere (as 1st timers we didn't really kno wut to expect). But these two most def put to rest any apprehension we may have had due to our lack of experience w/any app regarding pup sitting. All in all, they kept us updated of his every like & dislike from the jump, only he didn't have any dislikes!😂 Hershee apparently felt right at home the moment the door was opened & he spotted their little one!🫶🏾 It was all giggles & plenty of kisses from that point!☺️ Laura & Jeremy's home was more than welcoming & inviting, which was great bcuz again, Hershee is known to b a bit anxious when it comes to unfamiliar surroundings/ ppl. However, these good ppl were very familiar to him, bcuz I think he seen just that (the good in them!) Thank u Laura & Jeremy for being everything we needed for Hershee over the weekend, & giving us the peace of mind to just BE & just enjoy ourselves while we were away!🫶🏾

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather H.
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Heather H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
30 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40219

Heather was the best! She sent me so many pictures and videos which made me feel assured that Charlie was well taken care of. And her dog, Remi, is so cute and sweet and playful.

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael W.
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Michael W.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40208

About: Hi! My name is Emm! I am a queer and queer-friendly person and active in my community. I have taken care of animals since I was 8. I raised puppies, walked massive dobermans, and at one point took care of 13 dogs at once! Feeding, watering, cleaning up after, walking, and loving your pet like you would are my top priorities. I lived with my father after becoming an adult and took care of his cat. Animals of all kinds are fine by me! I'm available at any time! When I am not working, I spend my time with my partner, listen to music, and practice my culinary skills. If I stay at your home, I will respect your pets and your things like you're my family. Your pets will be pampered and well cared for. I'll take great care of them, and give them plenty of love and attention.

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Eliane V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Butchertown, Louisville, KY, 40206

Eliane was amazing!!! She made us feel so comfortable and provided regular updates with great photos. She took our dog on long walks and spent quality time with her throughout our trip. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to watch our dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Valerie C.
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Valerie C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Shelby Park, Louisville, KY, 40202

5 stars is an understatement. I wish I can give more. She was great, with agreeing to a greet and meet. Sending daily pictures, and understanding his routine. This was the first time we left our Whiskey with anyone that was not a friend or family, and I couldn’t have chosen a better sitter then Val. I’m forever grateful for caring and spoiling my boy, Val. Fun fact: Val, was practicing her Spanish with Whiskey 🤭

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Letnie R.
Sitter Profile Image: Lori G.
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Lori G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
59 repeat clients
20 years of experience
New Albany, IN, 47150

Lori is wonderful with dogs. She treated our Gracie like a princess. She takes them to a huge farm where they can run and play in a safe environment. Lori is a sweetheart. I highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Crystal T.
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Crystal T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40219

Crystal is amazing! She made my family and our furry kid feel comfortable. She will provide lots of photos and her communication is top tier. She is now our go to sitter for Charlie. Thank you Crystal!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan W.
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Megan W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40207

Our 2 dogs had an amazing time with Megan, Axel and the family. We appreciated the attention to detail of what our dogs needed, and the pictures sent of them. They really enjoyed themselves and were wore out from playing with Axel and one another while we were away. Would highly recommend Meagan for your pet’s booking needs. We will book again forsure!

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather & Chris W.
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Heather & Chris W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
100 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40219

Chris and Heather were great for a last minute sitter! They have a huge back yard and a lot of other dogs around for your dog to play with. Our dog hadn’t been introduced to a lot of dogs in his life as he’s only 10 months old. They assured us that it would be slow and easy introductions. We got pictures almost everyday for a week and he seemed to be having a wonderful time with all the other pups. When we got him back he was so excited to see us and has been exhausted so we know he got to play and run around all week.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ciara W.
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Ciara W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
444 reviews
153 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Hank had such a great time during his weekend with Ciara that we’ve already booked a second stay with her! He loved playing with her puppy, Rafa, and running around in the large fenced in backyard. Ciara is very responsive and flexible, and we felt completely comfortable leaving Hank in her care. We especially appreciated the pictures she sent each day! I highly recommend Ciara for all of your pet sitting needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlin W.
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Kaitlin W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
60 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Clifton, Louisville, KY, 40206

Kaitlin and her pups were amazing with our golden Marty. We contacted her on pretty short notice as our plans changed while in town and she was very easy to communicate with throughout the process. Marty enjoyed her time there and would highly recommend Kaitlin.

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Shunita C.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40219

Thank you for boarding Stormy. You were nice and made sure he was comfortable in the beginning with the kennel and other dogs before I left. We communicated daily and responses were a bit dry and pictures that were promised were never sent unless I had texted again the next day. Customer service/communication could have been a bit better. Im sure stormy had a nice time playing with the other dogs besides one issue that was brought up to me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wow! Such a great experience with Jacqueline! My puppy Dewey loved his experience and I was so impressed with the great care that was provided! It is obvious that Jacqueline is truly a great dog person and the communication was top notch! Loved all the great pictures and feedback! Highly recommend!

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Brent H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ryo was great with Piper. They provided updates and pictures throughout our trip. I could tell that Piper enjoyed himself as well, upon his return home. I will definitely refer Ryo to other friends and family looking for a sitter.

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Kebob B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin had great communication, flexible with our drop off and pick up. Erin & George sent photos throughout Lola’s short stay. We were referred by friends and we are so happy that we found our new sitters.

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Allison R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda was wonderful with Layla. We had great communication and a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

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Brad W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Valerie was amazing she watched Phoebe while she was just 8 weeks old as I had a medical emergency and was in hospital for 7 days. I cannot reccomended her enough she’s an all star and she could readily charge more if she wanted to!

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Reed C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Destiny treated my 2 dogs like her own - my nervous 12 year old ate every meal, got his medications, and had a great time. Besides just walking them, they got to go to our dog park. Her photo updates were prefect - I knew they were happy so I could enjoy my vacation.

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Karla F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

max was wonderful! very kind and clearly cares very much about ensuring any pet that stays with him has a good experience. plenty of attention and activity for even the most active pups!

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Josh G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I just relocated to the area and finding a new dog sitter was a pain point and a top priority after leaving an exceptional one behind. Found Emily through a neighborhood group and was instantly comforted by her kind approach, thoughtful questions and obvious love for animals. Just finished my dog's first visit and it was clear Emily earned his trust almost immediately. Regular updates and flexibility added to the experience. We are thrilled to have found a reliable and committed new sitter in Emily.

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Erin C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was amazing! Poppy had a great 4-night stay with Hannah and Bella, and came home a happy girl! Hannah was awesome with regular updates and nice long walks for Poppy around Old Louisville. Such a great experience for all! Thank you!!!

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Alyssa K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaclyn was great with our dog. She was very kind to him and he warmed up to her right away. I felt comfortable leaving him in her care. Jaclyn also sent me several updates during his stay which I loved because I could tell he was at ease. I would definitely recommend her.

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Jennifer B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I boarded my 12-year-old beagle with Peyton for several days and she had a great time! Highly recommend

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Joshua N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks so much Kathy for taking care of Frankie! Communication was great and I was loving the pics and updates she sent while away!

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Ericha B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jada was great! Our little guy stayed with Jada and she sent updates while he was with her. She was very nice and responsive to messages. Would definitely recommend her for your needs.

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Emily S.
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4.0 out of 5 stars

Raven was great with my dog Indie and allowed a last minute booking when I was traveling from out of town and needed a sitter! She allowed a lot of play time and Indie was pooped after the stay

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Rikka A.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in California on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about €40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

As of Jun 2026, 471 sitters provided dog boarding in California. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

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Sitters who provide dog boarding in California have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 14 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in California.

Rover makes it easy to find California dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
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There are 471 dog boarding sitters in California on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In California, 98% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.