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Sitter Profile Image: Alex S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia city, OR, 97018

About: I love dogs and I can handle any size: big or small or anywhere in between. I went through a dog obedience training with my dog who was a fox terrier. As well as took the Rover training course and I think I did very well on it. I can do long walks and short walks, in the city or in the country, morning or evening on most days. I did have to pick up a full time job, so I'm available weekends, with weekdays on a as needed basis. So I'll need all information before booking. I've always enjoy working with and watching animals. My home is currently not an environment that I'm comfortable bringing your pet into. I have roommates and not a completely fenced yard. I'm more than willing to spend time with and work around your animals comfort. I have found keeping to what they are used to makes for a happier furry family member.

Sitter Profile Image: Tina W.
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Tina W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
St Helens, OR, 97051

“Tina is amazing! She took extra time to make sure Nelly was feeling comfortable prior to their walk. Great communication and professionalism. Highly recommended!”

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Todd E.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Scappoose, OR, 97056

“Very responsive and dependable. Duke was skittish at first but Todd didn’t give up and eventually earned the dog’s trust for a walk.”

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Carly F.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Scappoose, OR, 97056

About: Local to Columbia County, I am a lifelong pet lover! I have never been without pets in my life, and have taken care of pets for friends and family many times in the past. I am a cat and dog momma, and have also had chickens, turkeys, ducks, and goats in the past. I am no stranger to the hobby farm life, if you are rural and looking for someone to drop in on the critters. I am reliable and will treat your fur-babies like they are my own, whether it be for drop ins or walks! I am a mom of a toddler and teens. I work from home and have a flexible schedule. Fitting pet care around my work is easy and fun! I am happy to drive to your home to check on your pets multiple times a day, and I am careful with your home and belongings. I clean up after pets, and am happy to sit and love them when they are missing you! I am definitely happy to send pictures and updates as well, I know how nice it is to see your pets when you are away, just to be sure they are happy and healthy!

Sitter Profile Image: Laura C.
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Laura C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Vancouver, WA, 98665

“Laura is super nice and handled my velvet well. Sent me some cute photos :) would recommend her to anyone”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee H.
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Kaylee H.
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$40
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30 years of experience
Scappoose, OR, 97056

About: Dogs are life. I've raised and trained several puppies, healed sick dogs with herbs and cared generally for dogs my entire life. I actually became an herbalist because I started healing dogs first. I live and work at home so I currently have all the time in the world to pamper, hike with and love up your pups. I have a fenced yard in the back and a whole 5 acres of roaming land and a doggo to keep your company and show em the lay of the land.

Sitter Profile Image: Renata C.
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Renata C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Portland, OR, 97203

“Renata is so awesome with our pets and we always trust their safety and happiness with her. She also always leaves the house spotless when house sitting.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Clare & Thomas M.
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Clare & Thomas M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
2 years of experience
Cathedral Park, Portland, OR, 97203

About: My partner (Chip) and I have completed over 5 pet-sits on the platform, Trusted Housesitters. We both grew up with dogs and live a very active lifestyle, so rest assured your dog (or cat) will get plenty of attention and exercise! My partner and I both work from home, so we have plenty of time and bandwidth to care for your pets! We can take for walks, potty breaks throughout the day, and give them plenty of attention while we are working on our laptops. We only have an apartment, so no fenced yard but have easy access to Cathedral Park, Pier Park, and Peninsula Park. We're also right across from Forest Park, so if your pet likes to hike, we can take them on a forest adventure!

Sitter Profile Image: Kris K.
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Kris K.
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$27
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
19 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Longview, WA, 98632

“Kris was outstanding. Responsive, dependable, trustworthy with the pups. He sent regular updates and photos. Highly recommended!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailey K.
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Bailey K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kelso, WA, 98626

About: Hey there fury friends and owners! I'm Bailey and I love animals, I have car, dog, bird and farm animal experience. I would love to help youtake care of yours. I'm so looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks for stopping by my page. My availability currently is pretty open. I’m available part-time on a weekly service-perhaps every couple days if needed. It all depends on the location and services needed. I’m unsure how many pets I’m willing to take on at the moment. I can’t help but speak to an animal in high pitch tones as well as full on conversation with them like they’re answering me! Anything to get a head twist or a butt wiggle.

Sitter Profile Image: Hanny S.
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Hanny S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
25 years of experience
Hillsboro, OR, 97006

About: I’ve been passionate about animals since childhood and have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs. Throughout my life, I’ve also cared for a variety of other animals, including cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. I’ve personally raised and cared for many different dog breeds, including Pomeranians, Maltese, Poodles, Shiba Inus, Retrievers, Shepherds, and mixed breeds. I’m familiar with different personalities, energy levels, and care needs, from playful puppies to senior dogs. When I had pets of my own, I also entrusted them to pet sitters, so I understand firsthand how important it is to find someone reliable, caring, and attentive. I know how much trust it takes to leave your beloved companion in someone else’s care. I genuinely love spending time with animals and treat every pet with patience, kindness, and respect. My goal is to make your pet feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away, and to give you peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. I provide attentive, personalized care in a clean, comfortable apartment with no other pets. My community has convenient outdoor areas and lovely walking paths for exercise and potty breaks. I'll also send you photo updates throughout the day so you can have peace of mind! I have a flexible schedule and can accommodate a variety of pet care needs, including weekdays and weekends. With advance notice, I can often adjust my availability to fit your pet’s routine. Feel free to reach out anytime🤍🐾

Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany P.
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Tiffany P.
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$10
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1.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
10 years of experience
Downtown, Portland, OR, 97205

About: Ive had dogs the majority of my life and been around many other types of pets. I am an animal lover and have been my entire life. I am currently unemployed. All three of my kids decided to grow up and ditch me and now im just sitting here waiting for someone or something to take care of. I only take on one pet at a time to ensure the highest quality care for your loved one. For care with no other distractions.

Sitter Profile Image: Rachael Z.
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Rachael Z.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
25 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Fishers Landing East, Vancouver, WA, 98683

“Rachael was on time, very easy going and great with my dog. Xuubz really likes her too. I highly recommend Rachael for all your cat and dog needs!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley B.
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Ashley B.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Woodlawn, Portland, OR, 97211

About: I just moved to Portland and I work remotely so I can definitely spend time with any pets I care for! Growing up my family always had pets and I loved taking care of them! My family currently has one dog and anytime I go back to Southern California to visit I love hanging out with her. Throughout my life I've always been the one to call for pet sitting when neighbors and friends go away on vacation. I really love taking care of their dogs and cats while they're away. Along with helping my friends and family take care of their pets I've also worked at a pet supply store where I interacted with animals daily. Before moving to Portland I lived in Bend where I had a good amount of repeat pet sitting gigs and I loved them like they were my own. Before moving to Oregon I lived in San Francisco for about 12 years. While living in San Francisco I volunteered with the SPCA which was definitely a great experience! I've always loved animals and I feel like I am just happier around them :D I currently work from home so I can spend all day everyday with the pets I care for! I love going on walks throughout the week and my work schedule is flexible so I can take your pet out anytime :) I follow all rules your pet currently has so it doesn’t disrupt their daily routine. I love spending time with animals and making sure they feel comfortable while in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Shiying Y.
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Shiying Y.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

“Shiying has been excellent with our two dogs on their daily walks! She’s quick to respond and follows the instructions we’ve left for the dogs perfectly. I would highly recommend her for taking care of your pets!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jayson S.
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Jayson S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northwest, Portland, OR, 97209

“Reliable and communicative! Thanks!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lizette A.
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Lizette A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Alameda, Portland, OR, 97232

“Lizette is great, she’s very trustworthy, friendly, punctual, very responsive and took great care of my Ellie. She followed all the instructions I sent her and made sure to send me lots of pictures on their walks which I really appreciate! I will book with her in the future for sure 🫶🏻 thank you Lizette”

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Sitter Profile Image: Haily T.
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Haily T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
26 years of experience
Old Town-Chinatown, Portland, OR, 97209

About: I lived and worked on my grandparents farm from a toddler to about 15/16 years old, taking care of horses, buffalo, cows, dogs and cats. My animals were my family. Although I have no more pets of my own, I am an auntie to 2 beautiful cats my best friend has. I work a lot, but I foresee myself having a farm again one day and raise my kids with the same life I had, full of fur babies. Until then, I will take care of your pets as they were my own. I am a server so my schedule is very flexible. I live downtown and am near lots of parks. I can change my schedule to accommodate usually, except at night. Evenings I am not available most nights from 4-10pm. When I used to stay with my grandparents and their dog Duke, he was trained to stand by the door when he had to go to the bathroom. We fed him twice a day, his water bowl was always always full, we spoiled him so he got cheese and hot dogs most days for treats. We went outside plenty because we lived on a ranch. We played fetch everyday as well. In a clients home, I tend to follow their eating instructions, keep the water bowl always full, only give the animal treats that are approved by the owner, exercise and of course give them the attention I’d give my own. As for others homes, I would listen to instructions, observe behaviors, treat the area with respect, tend to the animal and be present.

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Jessica J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
Vancouver, WA, 98682

About: My name is Jess- I am new to the Vancouver/Portland area and looking to get back into my love of taking care of animals! I am a certified professional who has completed a Veterinary Assistant Program, and has 18 years of professional animal care under my belt, not including many more as a passionate animal lover. I possess certification in animal CPR and have developed a high level of comfort and proficiency in administering various types of medication, as well as providing wound care and other essential services. I pride myself on being approachable, trustworthy, and always ready to assist with any specific needs or unique circumstances. My commitment to excellence drives me to exceed expectations consistently. I consider my clients and their pets as part of my extended family, believing that they deserve the highest standard of care and attention. I have extensive experience with a diverse range of animals, including farm animals such as horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, geese, ducks, quail, turkeys, emus, ostriches, llamas, alpacas, tortoises, and many more. Additionally, I am well-versed in caring for exotic animals, which include ferrets, sugar gliders, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, hedgehogs, reptiles, amphibians, and exotic birds. I am adept at handling and tending to the unique temperaments, needs, and behaviors of all types of animals. My primary objective is to ensure that your pets’ experiences while you are away are as seamless and comfortable as possible. I am committed to adhering to your established routines, walking paths, playtime schedules, and any other pertinent information you can provide regarding your family members' care, including emergency protocols. Furthermore, I am happy to offer regular updates via email, text, photographs, and videos, recognizing that leaving your pets can be a challenging experience. My goal is to alleviate any concerns and make the transition as smooth and relaxing as possible for both you and your pets. When you choose my services, you become a valued member of my extended family, and I will care for your beloved animals with the same love, attention, and dedication as I do my own. I am currently engaged in pet sitting and care as my primary profession, which enables me to dedicate my full attention and commitment to you and your pets. Furthermore, I am fully prepared and available to accommodate a wide range of scheduling and timing preferences to meet your specific needs. I am happy to follow any house and animal saftey practices you have in place to ensure the saftey and well being of your animals.

Sitter Profile Image: Isabel O.
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Isabel O.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
9 years of experience
Northwest, Portland, OR, 97205

About: Ive worked at a dog hotel for 8 plus years and have taken care of all different types of dogs. I get along with any dog I meet and I would love to help care for your baby regardless what stage in life they are at. I work at a dog hotel so I can make almost anything work. Just let me know the situation and we can work together :) I know how to do meds and have been doing them for years. I can handle elderly dogs/cats and younger. I can go on long walks or small walks depending on the dog.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tina is amazing! She took extra time to make sure Nelly was feeling comfortable prior to their walk. Great communication and professionalism. Highly recommended!

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Kerry R.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and dependable. Duke was skittish at first but Todd didn’t give up and eventually earned the dog’s trust for a walk.

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Jaime A.
Dog Walking
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Breezy was excellent with Zoey and kept me updated on how it was going :) she will be my go to for a little help with my pets ongoing!

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S Y.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our second time having Carmella care for Nelly and we're completey satisifed! She took Nelly for an evening walk and gave her medication to her. It makes it so much easier to leave for a night out knowing there is a responsible, caring and conscientious person caring for Nelly. Thank you!

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Kerry R.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy going personality, a great fit with our dog. Easy to communicate with. Will most definitely hire her again!🐾

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Shelley B.
Dog Walking
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Emily has been outstanding with my dog Howie. Dependable and he absolutely loves her. Highly recommend to anyone needing a great dog walker.

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Bev H.
Dog Walking
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What a great girl, she took my boy to go throw Frisbee and took lots of photos and he came back muddy and happy! 100% will be rescheduling!

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Lillian C.
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The average cost of Dog Walking in Columbia Heights is $22 per walk as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $22 and $28 per walk. On Rover, walkers 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 October 2026, there are 5,790 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Columbia Heights. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Columbia Heights. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking bookings, your dog walker can send a Rover Card with details about your dog’s walk. Rover Cards require at least one photo and may include a map of the walking route, the total walk time and distance, and any pee or poop breaks recorded by the walker.

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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.

Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Columbia Heights. On Rover:

  • 89% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 94% 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.

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A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your walker interacts with your pet 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 walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and walker for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

walkers on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

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

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