Do you search results not return what you specified?

Usually the complaint is the other way around because Rover's search parameters pay no attention to location/proximity. They should, however, only give you sitters available on the dates specified and for the type of service. I've noticed a "break" in the search results and a heading that will state something along the lines of "have you considered house sitting" after the boarding ones.

Anyway, it sounds like you should be calling Rover's Customer Support to tell them about the problems you having. Their number is [Edit: Rover’s contact options have changed. Visit the Rover Help Center at https://support.rover.com/ to find the phone number, help articles, or chat with the team].