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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
11 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC, 20011

Our 2nd booking with Maniyha was great! She kept us up to date with how our animals were doing and left the house nice and tidy after leaving. Everyone seems very well cared for. Thank you!

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Gabrielle H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
30 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20010

Gabrielle is a perfect dog/house sitter. She is communicative, leaves my home as it was found, and makes my (shy) dog feel very comfortable and taken care of. I would recommend Gabrielle to any dog parent :)

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Jared L.
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$39
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4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20783

Really appreciate Jared's attention to detail. Our pets have a somewhat complicated feeding schedule! Communication level was great and gave us peace of mind while we were away.

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Molly K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC, 20010

Molly was fantastic! She gave regular updates and handled our dogs with professionalism and care, including reaching out whenever she had a question. Will be booking again!

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Coralie & Mikhaila J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Cora was an excellent sitter that got Ozzy and Dee out for many walks. They loved her and she was attentive and an extremely good communicator which put our minds at ease. Definitely will look to book again and highly recommend to all pet owners!

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John D.
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$64
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4.9 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20001

John was so very courteous and kind to help out our family at the last minute due to my mom's hospitalization. He was very understanding of our need to be with my mom, and did a wonderful job of caring for Sherlock, our English Setter, who is such a total couch potato. Turned a stressful experience into an much appreciated family time with my mom.

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Sitter Profile Image: Chinyere M.
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Chinyere M.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC, 20011

Chinyere was great - she took excellent care of my cat and was very respectful in my home! She sent updates and followed all my instructions! Would absolutely rebook

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Keaton P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
11 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Mount Rainier, MD, 20712

Keaton did a fantastic job sitting for our 3 cats. They were so attentive to the instructions we left, understood each cat’s different needs, and made sure to send regular, detailed updates and photos. It gave us such peace of mind to know Keaton was there with our cats - the best experience we’ve had with a sitter on Rover so far.

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Mark N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
18 repeat clients
50 years of experience
U Street Corridor, Washington, DC, DC, 20001

Mark went above and beyond, not just walking and caring for my dog, but taking him for road trips around the area during a weeklong stay. Watching him and my dog interact, it’s clear that my dog really liked him and that Mark combined gentle caring with firm direction in an optimal way. Mark also left my house cleaner than he found it, which was a nice bonus. Would wholly recommend Mark if you need a safe set of hands to dog/house sit.

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Kymberlee W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
41 repeat clients
5 years of experience
U Street Corridor, Washington, DC, 20009

Kymberlee was great! It was our first time leaving Bella for this long and we were nervous. She provided regular updates, sent pictures, and kept Bella company the whole time we were gone. And the place was cleaner when we got back then when we left it! Will absolutely be calling Kymberlee in the future!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex V.
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Alex V.
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$130
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5.0 out of 5 stars
404 reviews
122 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20017

Alex was simply amazing! We didn't have to worry one bit while he was pet/house sitting for us, and we were able to have a carefree and relaxing vacation! We received many photos and updates all week, and he even won over our very shy cat! He really must be the cat whisperer☺️ He played games and went on many walks with our pooch too! The house was clean when we got home, and he even washed his linens so we didn't have to! We have already booked him again for our next getaway! Don't hesitate!! Alex is fantastic ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Eric M.
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Eric M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ledroit Park, Washington, DC, 20001

Eric was absolutely wonderful with my GSP Jazzy. He is very polite, responsive and happy to go above and beyond! I definitely recommend him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariaclementina R.
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Mariaclementina R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Mount Rainier, MD, 20712

Maria was so great! I loved that she wanted to do a meet and greet beforehand. I can tell Shiloh was well taken care of. Even when I got a little worried, she was able to quickly reassure me. I definitely plan on booking her again for my future trips if she’ll have us :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Briana B.
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Briana B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20011

If I could leave 10 stars I would! Brianna is a lovely young woman who was an amazing sitter for my baby girl. Twice daily check-ins, at least, and always with many adorable photos. She stayed in my home for 2-weeks and she left it spotless. She has a customer for life!

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Amanda S.
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$57
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20011

Amanda was amazing! She stayed all day with our dog and took great care of him. She shared photos and updates throughout the day. We will absolutely book her again. Thank you, Amanda!!

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Liz W.
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$70
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20011

Liz did wonderful taking care of our two dogs while we were away! She was very communicative and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to book her for house sitting again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily P.
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Emily P.
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$45
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4.8 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Emily was very responsible in caring for our difficult but beloved cat. When there was a problem, she let us know immediately, and was more than willing to try anything to help solve it. Giving him his medications proved to be impossible, but Emily persisted in taking good care of him. She obviously loves animals and is a mature young woman.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren F.
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Lauren F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
15 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC, 20009

Lauren was very communicative, left the apartment extremely clean, followed instructions, and took good care of our dog. When our trip got extended by a few hours, Lauren was very understanding and accommodating of staying with our dog a bit longer to close the gap. My neighbor also reached out saying that she saw Lauren with our dog in the hallway of our building and that she was doing a great job with her. Overall, we would definitely hire Lauren again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kai A.
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Kai A.
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Logan Circle, Washington, DC, 20005

Kai was amazing with our dogs. Rafa is usually slow to warm but he like Kai right away. And when these tourists got lost and were so late he stayed well after the agreed time. He did great walking them and keeping them entertained.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jocabet M.
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Jocabet M.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20012

Jocabet is a life saver! I just got a puppy and had a set sitter but they canceled last minute. This was my first time using the app and she was so responsive and helpful! She is very kind and my puppy enjoyed interacting with her. Will definitely be booking her in the future.

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grateful for Jayne’s help with a short sit on relatively short notice. I really appreciated that she spent quality time with my pup and stayed until close to my return, especially given my dog’s nervousness about lingering fireworks. She also sent helpful updates. Thanks, Jayne!

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Kristen L.
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Danielle was wonderful! She took great care of our animals, and kept us connected to them with photos. I highly recommend her.

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Sarah C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kym was wonderful - great communication, accommodating when we were running behind and most importantly, made our anxious dog feel very comfortable. Will definitely seek her out again in the future!

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Carly C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeffrey was fantastic. This was our first time using a dog/house sitter and I felt totally comfortable leaving our nervous pup with him. He watered the outdoor plants and kept them alive during a ridiculously hot long weekend. And he was really flexible when thunderstorms delayed our flight and we thought we might not get back that evening. We're so grateful for his work!

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Katie M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda did a great job house sitting. Lenny was very happy to see her again and was well taken care of throughout the day.

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Emily R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ixchel took wonderful care of our pets, our dog Apple and our two cats. They followed her around and demanded attention and got it. We were able to communicate with her quite well throughout the long July 4 weekend.

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Stephen V.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Zo clearly loves her time with Emily, and seemed to be relaxed and calm throughout her stay. Would recommend Emily to anyone needing senior dog care!

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Terry L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandi was helpfully communicative and went above and beyond when our flight home got canceled. We really appreciate it!

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Nicholas T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cara watched Sadie over the 4th of July holiday and was so good with our senior dog. She asked questions, sent updates, and made us feel like our dog was being taken care of by a trusted friends. Highly recommend and we would definitely book her again.

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Ruben G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris was a great sitter for our two pups, taking particularly good care of them during a firework-heavy 4th of July holiday weekend. He was communicative, responsive to the pups’ needs and schedule, and also took good care of our house. Looking forward to having him watch Bentley and Simon again soon!

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Evan G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aaron and Paweena are great! They take wonderful care of our pets and care equally well for our home. Definitely recommend!

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Matt B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Briana was a fantastic house sitter and dog sitter. I made a mistake in my booking time and she willingly stayed longer to watch my dogs after my mistake. I can't recommend her enough!

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Lauren S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Malvika was so lovely! She took such wonderful care of my pup and left our home in excellent condition. She was extremely communicative throughout her stay and troubleshooter several things for my dog. She was thoughtful in arranging a pre-meet and was able to accommodate her schedule to fit our needs. Looking forward to utilizing her again soon!

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Bridget B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Did a wonderful job looking after my Cat. Was easy to communicate with, and flexible in terms of schedule. Would recommend!

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Ethan C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Danny was great! Our dog loved him... he had lots of walks, plenty of play time, and stayed on schedule for feedings, medicine, and bedtime. Danny was also a great houseguest... you couldn't even tell anyone had been there when we got home! We'll definitely book with him again. Thanks, Danny!

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Tyler M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michaela took such good care of my 5 mo puppy Miso, followed instructions perfectly and was so amazing! Would definitely recommend.

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Tian C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carlos helped us out on short notice and stayed with our two pups. They were happy and the house was clean when we returned after a few days.

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Patrick Q.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin did great watching our dog Willow. She left our house spotless and provided pictures and updates of Willow throughout our trip. Would recommend her for future bookings.

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Charles O.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Communicative, easy to work with, and took great photos! I highly recommend for your next pet sitting need.

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Emily L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is a wonderful sitter! She was very responsive and kind, and of course did a great job watching our pets and home!

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Kayla B.
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FAQs for House Sitting - Chillum

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The average cost for House Sitting in Chillum on Rover is $49.95 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 10,983 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Chillum. 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 Chillum 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 Chillum 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 Chillum 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 Chillum. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% 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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