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1. Noah Z.
“Noah did a great job with my dog! She has a very strict routine and generally gets very anxious if it isn't followed. Noah followed her routine exactly and kept me updated with lots of pictures along the way. When I got back she was so relaxed and happy!”
2. Lillian T.
About: I have been taking care of animals since I was 19. I have two birds of my own and I love all sorts of animals from cats all the way to horses. I am currently working part time and I will be out of the house between 8 am to 6 pm. I’m planning on doing this long term. I do go on daily runs and would love to take your dogs with me on those runs. I have a dog park nearby and plenty of space in the backyard.
3. April B.
“April did an awesome job taking care of our fur-babies and home. Our dogs tend to get stressed out when we travel and leave them at home, but they seemed very calm after this trip. We would definitely have April pet/house sit for us again and highly recommend her services.”
4. Morgan G.
“Morgan was awesome! She was communicative, flexible, and accommodating. My pup seemed super calm when I got back from my trip, which is pretty unusual. I definitely recommend booking with her!”
5. Lindsay W.
“Lindsay was amazing. My pups were very happy and well cared for. It was such a great first experience. Knowing my pups were safe and in good hands while my family and I were away for a few hours made our time away so much more enjoyable.”
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Cowen.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Cowen house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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