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Elizabeth S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
15 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

“I’ve been dragging my feet on leaving this review for one reason alone: I want to keep Elizabeth to myself! She is the best sitter I’ve been able to find on this app, and she is great at communicating both prior to a booking and during as well. My dog comes back happy and tired every time he stays with her and is always so excited to go back to her house. I trust her with my dog every time!”

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Matthew B.
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$50
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• 160 reviews
65 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

“Matthew with family is very accommodating and will entertain your dog for a great price! They went swimming and on long walks. Executed Ozzie’s food plan and supplements no problem. They sleep in the bed with their dogs which my dog liked. I’ll be a return customer if they’ll have us.”

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Lauren S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairlington-Shirlington, Arlington, VA, 22206

“Lauren was so great with Milo. Sent many pictures, was easy to communicate with, easy drop off and pickup. Will absolutely be reaching out to her again to watch Milo in the future.”

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Summer G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Colorado Springs, Alexandria, VA, 22306

“Summer was terrific! Anytime I wondered what my boy was up to a picture would fly in the inbox moments later as if she was reading my mind. I will definitely be requesting another stay for bam, I'm not even sure he missed me that much!!”

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Jennifer H.
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$40
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• 39 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

“Jennifer and Louis are FANTASTIC. They are Dolly's home away from home. I feel 100% at ease with Dolly in Jennifer's 24 hour care. Dolly has stayed with Jennifer before - and just now for 2 weeks and I will fly up from Florida for Dolly to stay with Jennifer and Louis when my family and I travel Internationally in October. Jennifer communicates, send pictures and keeps us informed. We love Jennifer and Dolly is always happy to see her and Louis.”

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Nina C.
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$65
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• 225 reviews
72 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

“Nina was amazing! I was certain my anxious pup wouldn’t go on walks in a new area, but I was proven wrong with all the video proof of her confidently strolling around Nina’s neighborhood. Loved all the updates and appreciated her patience with my girl. Would absolutely book with them again!”

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Shane J.
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$60
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• 579 reviews
119 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

“Would highly recommend Shane! This is the first Rover stay where my dog immediately felt comfortable. I was able to travel with peace of mind knowing she was being so well cared for. Shane was quick to respond throughout the booking process and sent daily updates and pictures during her stay. We’ve definitely found our #1!”

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Jennifer D.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22307

“Jennifer is an exceptional catsitter. My cat is very fearful when in an unfamiliar environment, but Jennifer put time, patience, and consistent effort into making him feel relaxed, and he became so comfortable, that he'd brush up against her, allow her to pet him, and sit next to her. Not everyone has a way animals, but Jennifer definitely does. I highly recommend her services.”

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Brogan G.
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$45
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• 16 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria Wrest, Alexandria, VA, 22302

“Brogan was amazing with Kallie and Rocco. Kallie had a hard time settling in this time, and Brogan went above and beyond to make her comfortable with tons of walks, plenty of attention, and so much love and patience. She also took wonderful care of Rocco and made sure he had everything he needed. It’s always so hard for me to leave my best friends, but I had such peace of mind knowing they were being cared for so well by Brogan. I highly recommend her!”

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Allie G.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

“Allie is wonderful! She has watched my pup twice and each time I’ve felt confident he is being very well taken care of. She was also incredibly understanding after weather delayed my flight home and I had to pick him up much later than expected. Would highly recommend!”

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Paula C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
14 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

“Paula is a great sitter! She was very attentive to Willow's needs and sent updates throughout the day. She took such good care of Willow. Would definitely recommend!!! :)”

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Noah W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
16 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA, 22201

“Noah was amazing with my high energy dog. He provided tons of exercise and picture updates and made me feel comfortable and safe leaving my baby with him. He followed my care instructions to the T, and I came home to a healthy, happy, and tired pup. In addition, he reinforced training and provided a safe space for my dog to rest in a crate. His dogs are also super sweet and got along very well with mine. Would definitely recommend Noah as a dogsitter!”

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Tara G.
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$69
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 250 reviews
87 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Taylor Run, Alexandria, VA, 22314

“Tara was great! She watched my pup for a week and sent regular photos and videos of Finn having the time of his life. She was also very attentive to Finn’s specific needs and making sure he had everything he needed. Finn loved his time so much that he didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be returning!”

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Leslie T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

“Leslie was an amazing support to our family when we needed to travel for an extended period of time. Roxy had a BLAST! Leslie and her family took her to multiple dog parks, helped with medication management, and went above and beyond for our girl. We are so thankful!”

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michelle o.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Springfield, VA, 22150

“Michelle and her family were great with our Edie. She sent lots of pictures and videos to show how she was getting along with the other dogs.”

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Garrett & Ana C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060

“If you love your dog, you want this family to pet board/sit while you’re away. Phenomenal to work with. They love animals and it shows with the care they take. I am very particular about what sort of people are allowed to watch my dog (commutative, social, can follow the walking scheduling etc) and they passed with flying colors.”

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Hajar B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Alexandria Wrest, Alexandria, VA, 22311

“Hajar was really nice and communicative. My dog Klio had a great time. I could tell she treated Klio like her own and Hajar was flexible with pick up and drop off times. Would recommend!”

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Alyce P.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 175 reviews
37 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Baileys Crossroads, Alexandria, VA, 22311

“Alyce was wonderful with our boy! She was very caring and attentive. Great updates with messages, pictures, and videos. Nice fenced backyard and screened in porch to play with Mookie. Thanks so much!”

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Joseph S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 134 reviews
67 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

“Joseph was very communicative and shared pictures of our pups with us daily. He followed all directions we gave him and made sure our pups feel at home under his care. I would recommend Joseph as a pet sitter and would entrust him with watching our pups again in the future. Thanks for taking care of our babies!”

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Megan J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
22 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22303

“Megan is the absolute best.!! — My Beau bear loves her & she treated him with such great care.!! — I highly recommend ‘ I’ve already booked my next 2 stays … better book yours.!!”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in College Park is €54

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Archie had a great stay with Juliana! She was really great about sending updates, photos and videos while he was there. I would absolutely use her again!

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Morgan W.
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I am so thankful that we found Nicole!!! I had a last minute need for a two week trip out of the country and Nicole, Adam, and their dog Blair were so welcoming and accepting to Clover! I felt such peace of mind while I was away, Clover and Blair are now besties and I can’t wait for her to go back and stay with them!! Clover was comfortable and looked so happy in the many photos we received throughout her stay.

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Annie G.
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Michelle is an angel. My sweet Winnie was sick and Michelle took the best care of her while I was on a work trip.

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Blair C.
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Thank you for all the fun videos and pictures of Captain during his stay! I can tell he had a blast with all the friends he had there and rummaging through the yard for sticks!

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Carol W.
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Elena took great care of our dog, Sawyer, while we were away! She sent lots of pictures and provided plenty of updates on how he was doing. We look forward to having her watch our dog again!

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Walton C.
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Laura and Simon are absolutely wonderful. They took pictures of our guy everyday and kept us up to date what he did each day. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

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Jennifer M.
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Teddy & Stephanie kindly saved the day when I had a last-minute trip! They were incredibly responsive and so kind and flexible with my drop-off/pick-up hours. And they sent such cute photos of my pup while I was away. Thank you both again!

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Madeline S.
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Fnu and Eric took great care of my boy while I was away for 5 days. From my initial meeting with them, I was given the impression that they're real pros when it comes to providing dog care.

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Aaron S.
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Destiny took such wonderful care of my puppy, Beau! She sent many great updates and was so kind. Will definitely book again! 😊

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Jillian F.
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Danyelle did a wonderful job watching our corgi puppy, Lewis! She is extremely competent and made us feel comfortable and confident leaving Lewis with her for the weekend. She also sent us updates and pictures of Lewis while we were away, which we really appreciated! We plan to use Danyelle again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter.

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Amanda M.
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Thanks, Nina and Chris, for taking care of Peanut! Great communication, and Peanut had a lot of fun during his stay.

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Tuyetanh T.
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Brogan kept me updated on Bella’s first stay with her. She was a super easy to reach and i was able to pick my baby up early from my work trip

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Candi R.
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4 paws up from Teddy! Lots of updates of Teddy having the best time - sunbathing, playing, and cuddles.

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Kristen M.
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Daniela is truly amazing! She is so friendly, communicative, and is everything we could have asked for! Our Winnie was so happy in her condo. Couldn't recommend anyone better in Alexandria!

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Michael M.
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Oliver was spoiled rotten the whole time and he would have it any other way. We will definitely reach out again for another sleep over with Derek.

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Leslie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sabrina took fantastic care of our senior dog, Remi. He requires a lot of medications, as well as the use of a pee pad, at baseline. Then, right before our scheduled vacation, he also developed an eye ulcer. Sabrina was able to manage administering three different eye drops multiple times a day, as well as oral medications. I also made a mistake when booking and had to extend the reservation at the last minute, which Sabrina easily and very graciously accommodated. Remi was very well taken care of and got an A+ from the dog ophthalmologist the day after we returned. Sabrina also communicated frequently, with pictures and updates, and let us know how Remi was doing daily. We highly recommend Sabrina and would book with her again!

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Shayna B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are repeat clients of Megan because she consistently gives our pup the attention and grace he needs to feel cared for, even when having other dogs on the same rotation. She gives plenty of updates, pictures and reassurance. Our dog always comes back happy and well rested!

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Iyleah H.
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Great family Easy to communicate with Really nice they have dogs that got along with ours so there was never a dull moment

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Minisha L.
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Amazing care and frequent and comprehensive updates on my pup. Lola seemed to have the best time with Liza, super comfortable right from the start.

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Melissa N.
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Nikki is absolutely wonderful. She cares for our dogs as if they are her own and it’s clear how much they adore her. We are so lucky to have someone as trustworthy and caring to take care of them when we are not home.

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Shannon R.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in College Park is $48 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $28 and $77 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 7,434 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across College Park. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

94% of sitters in College Park can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their College Park home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your College Park.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

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

  • 85% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 92% 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.

You and your College Park sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

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 dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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