thank you for explaining your perspective and reasoning.

Thank you Kellie A. I was beginning to feel like an island.

As per Rover's Terms of Service, the background check is done by a "Third Party Service" and Rover "specifically disclaims liability and responsibility for any loss or damage from anyone's reliance on information or other content posted on Rover that originate from Third Party...

In my home are files with tax records, pay stubs, credit card bills and anything someone would want to steal my identity or steal my home. I'm asking for proof that the person is who they say they are. And it seems that Rover suggests doing just that in the Terms of Service as they do not verify.

Rover may provide or publish (through badges) identity and background information services offered by third parties (each a “Third Party Service”)

Terms of Service: 2.2 Identity and Background Verification. All parties are responsible for providing true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself, Rover does not verify any such information,and it is the user’s sole responsibility to determine the identity and suitability ...

I asked for a house sitter. She responded yes. When we scheduled the meet and greet I asked that she provide a government issued ID. And that I would do the same. She waited until 45 minutes after the meet and greet scheduled time (no show) and said she was uncomfortable providing ID. The house sitting was supposed to start tomorrow, So now the vacation must be cancelled.
Terms of Service2.2 clearly state it is up to the individuals to verify identity.
Are sitters required to show id?