House Sitting In Downtown

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33815

Our dog was well taken care of! We would definitely book with her again. She was caring and communicative while we were away.

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Shannon W.
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Elizabeth N.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
36 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Auburndale, FL, 33823

Elizabeth was great to work with. She was on time, followed instructions perfectly and most importantly my pups had a great time with her and were well cared for. Thank you!🙏 we will be happy to have you back.

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Sitter Profile Image: Pennie A.
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Pennie A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33815

I absolutely adored Penny, she took great care of my animals but also knew I had a stressful day returning to my kiddos that she got the house ready for me and honestly it was amazing. I will forever only hire her for anytime I leave for another holiday.

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Mari B.
Sitter Profile Image: Sunni W.
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Sunni W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
East Lake Morton, Lakeland, FL, 33801

Took care of my two big dogs without any issues! Highly recommend if you need someone to stay with your pups overnight! Will 100% use Sunni again!

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Coulton F.
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Bradley L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
266 reviews
94 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Bartow, FL, 33830

Bradley is the best! He is our go to sitter, I wouldn't trust my babies with anyone else. I have peace of mind knowing Bradley will give my dog his medicine every night. He handles my giant rambunctious dog and my little, skittish Westie with loving care and attention. Even my people hating cat likes Bradley! He is very professional and more importantly, my babies are happy and safe under his care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Miranda N.
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Miranda N.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33809

Miranda was absolutely amazing! Took really good care of my fur babies and the house especially at a last minute need. Very accommodating and flexible with her scheduling if able. I know my babies are looking forward to seeing her again. If you are in need of pet sitting, she is phenomenal and I highly recommend her to take care of your fur babies!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mirla G.
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Mirla G.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33810

We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! From the moment we met, it was clear how kind, reliable, and genuinely caring they are. Our dog was happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved while we were away—which says everything. Communication was excellent, with regular updates and photos that gave us total peace of mind. We came home to a very happy pup and a tidy space, and it was obvious our dog had been treated like family. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and compassionate dog sitter. We’ll definitely be booking again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shawnee S.
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Shawnee S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
148 reviews
40 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Auburndale, FL, 33823

We have used Shawnee a few times to take care of our Fur baby. She did not disappoint us at all. She is so great with our pet. She follows all directions and loves on our fur baby, just like we take care of her. Whether it's a meet and greet, a single let out or a long trip she is the best. If she has questions she notifies us. She even left a picture of our pet with a thank you card. What a special additive!! We highly recommend her!! She will do a terrific job for whatever your needs are. Thank you Shawnee.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mattison K.
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Mattison K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
5 years of experience
Cleveland Heights, Lakeland, FL, 33803

Mattison was amazing with our babies! I needed someone last minute and she was available! Communicated and sent pictures! Most certainly will be using her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren L.
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Lauren L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33801

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely amazing experience! We could not have asked for a better dog/house sitter. From the moment we left, we felt completely at ease knowing our home and fur baby were in such good hands. They went above and beyond in every way — not only taking incredible care of our dog, but also treating our home with so much care and attention. We got updates, photos, and could tell our pup was happy, loved, and spoiled while we were away. Coming home to a happy dog and a well cared-for house was the best feeling. Reliable, thoughtful, trustworthy, and truly exceptional. We will absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone without hesitation !

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauryn B.
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Lauryn B.
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$30
per night
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Lake Horney, Lakeland, FL, 33801

About: Ive had 12 dogs and 3 cats throughout my whole life, and have taken care of them like they were my sibling.Puppies/Kittens, teenagers all the way to their senior years. I know how important it is to make sure your pets are being taken care properly of while you're not there. Im here to assure that. You may even come home to your puppy knowing a new trick. I am an unemployed college student with 1-2 classes a day. I have an open schedule to be attentive to your pets. Animals also boost my serotonin. I love to be outside or inside, so I am willing to accommodate to whatever your buddy needs. I have plenty of places to attentively let your pet play, walk, or relax with no interruptions. I communicate very well and often, if that is what you prefer with knack for following whatever rules are in place. I have an immense amount of patience, love and attentiveness within me helping me thrive under pressure and care for all beings.

Sitter Profile Image: Sandra J.
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Sandra J.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Valrico, FL, 33594

Sandra has a beautiful soul. She took such good care of my babies. She sent me pictures of them made into these lovely collages that I know took time and care to create. I rebooked her for my next trip already!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cathy J.
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Cathy J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
18 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Mulberry, FL, 33860

Cathy is great with the pups and this for this visit was a life saver for us. My husband was able to have her trouble shooting the power outlets in the garage to get the garage door opener working again and restore power to the refrigerator and freezer! Go greatly appreciated!!

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Laurie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Rosemary S.
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Rosemary S.
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$27
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
9 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Plant City, FL, 33563

Found Rosemary to be very reliable in taking care of our pets. She was attentive to our instructions and flexible to unexpected changes. She kept us informed and updated. We really appreciate not having to stress knowing the pets were being taken very good care of while we were away.

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Terry G.
Sitter Profile Image: Maxon B.
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Maxon B.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland, FL, 33803

About: I’ve been raised with a variety of pets since I was a kid. I’ve been pet sitting since college. I have experienced with younger dogs as well as senior dogs. I have a flexible summer schedule for pets that need more care. During the school year, I have a later start and am able to let pets out during lunch. I have experience working with crate trained dogs as well as high energy dogs. I have also worked with pets with special diets or medication needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Serenah V.
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Serenah V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
28 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33811

Serenah was amazing with communication! She sent us videos and pictures of the pups everyday! Will definitely call her again!

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Barbara F.
Sitter Profile Image: Zoe H.
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Zoe H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Haines City, FL, 33844

Zoe was absolutely amazing with my dog! She treated him with so much love and care, and I felt completely at peace while he was with her. I could tell he was happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. I’m so grateful and would definitely trust Zoe again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Destiny R.
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Destiny R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33803

Destiny is exceptional! Reliable, professional and so caring. We love knowing that she is watching Bo while we’re gone and eagerly will be booking again and again. She is without a doubt our first choice to take care of our dog.

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Sitter Profile Image: Aubrey A.
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Aubrey A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
16 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33813

Aubrey did great with Kevin! Would definitely hire her again. Thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marcy M.
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$25
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4.6 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Camphor, Lakeland, FL, 33803

About: Firstly, I will listen to your pet's needs that you have, and follow them accordingly. Secondly, I will play with your babies and pay attention to them, with love and affection. I will walk with them around the Lake's, and engage them, by talking to them, so that they know they are loved by me. Thirdly, I do like to play catch and engage them in different games, so their time away from you will fly by for them. Lastly, I am not trained in the Heimlich for dogs, nor CPR, but I have had to do the Heimlich on my own dog, whom was choking on food, to save her life. I look forward to playing with your babies. Thank you so very much.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sunni did great taking care of our two medium-large dogs. The house was kept clean and our dogs were happy! This is our second time using Sunni without any issues! Definitely recommend!

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Coulton F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mattison was amazing with our babies! I needed someone last minute and she was available! Communicated and sent pictures! Most certainly will be using her again.

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Damaris A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was my first time using Rover, and I was so nervous that my six cats would be too much to handle, especially with one being difficult to medicate. Lauren made the experience wonderful and completely put my anxiety at ease! She is kind, caring, and most importantly, incredibly patient. If you are looking for a pet sitter you can totally trust and rely on, Lauren has got you! Thank you, Lauren we look forward to booking you again, and our kitties loved their time with you!

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Charlie G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Penny did a great job. She house sat for our dog and cat and did a wonderful job. She sent us photos and kept us updated on how they were all doing. She was very respectful of our home and our pets, and we have already booked her for another much longer visit in a month.

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Jimmy K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was wonderful! We had a great first meeting, communication was great she was fast at responding and friendly. She sent us pictures of our pets while she was watching them and they were all happy when we got back home. I would definitely recommend her to anyone and I’d use her again.

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Kimberly K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I feel so lucky to have found Lauren! She’s super friendly, the dogs LOVED her, and she left the house immaculate! A total win! She also communicated throughout the stay and sent picture updates. She made me feel at ease. I’ll be reaching out to her every time to care for the pups!

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Andrea C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelisha did a great job with our two large dogs. She was consistent with their schedule of food, treats, medication and play each day. Shelisha also communicated with us each day and sent photos and videos of our pets. On top of all that she also checked our mail and watered our plants. We highly recommend Shelisha as a dog sitter, as well as house sitter. We are grateful to have found her.

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Leslie C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina was amazing with our senior dogs. One has epilepsy and the other one other health issues, so they are not that simple to take care of. She did a great job taking care of them. They were very happy with her and not stressed out. She kept me informed the entire time, was responsive, sent photos, and was able to give them their meds and vitamins. She stayed over and was respectful of our home. We recommend her and will be hiring her in the future.

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Mariela R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Luciano is the best! He takes such amazing care of our dogs! He has watched them a couple of times now and is always consistent and never disappoints. Cannot recommend him enough!

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Emma O.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordyn took such awesome care of my puppy, kept me updated and was super reassuring of all my questions and concerns. She made sure he was played with , taken care of, and loved! 10/10 recommend, will be booking with her again!

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Giovanna D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mirla was a wonderful sitter! She was very communicative and kept me updated through the day. So grateful for her!

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Alyssa W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was fantastic with my animals! Communication was great and was very flexible with service times. 10/10

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Ashton B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leonard took to Chelsea immediately. She was accommodating and communicative and I’m REALLY grateful for her time with him. She took such sweet photos of him too!!

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Peter E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sia sat for our young dog at our home for a long vacation and she was wonderful! Teddy loved her, she provided regular updates and photos . She worked with him on playing fetch and taught him “Stop” while on walks. It was comforting to know our dog and our home were well cared for while we were gone. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend anyone else to use Sia if she is available.

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patricia s.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joy is an ANGEL! She let us book her for four days very last minute and it was a life saver. She treated our pets like they were her own and sent us lots of updates along the way. Thank you, Joy!!!

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Laura F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Micaiah was wonderful! She was communicative, sweet and most importantly made me feel at ease leaving my group and enjoying my time away! I came home to a clean home and well loved “kiddos “!

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Christi A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison was great with our two large dogs. Very attentive and a kept in touch with me the whole time. She stayed with them and rarely left the whole 5 days we were gone. And kept our home neat and tidy.

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Andrea K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Felicia took great care of Louie and it truly gave us peace of mind while we were away. We would definitely book with her again!

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Shannon W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jyana was a quick response and great at keeping us up to date on the pets’ day. She kept to their routine perfectly and gave them lots of cuddles. Even my very shy cat felt comfortable enough to make an appearance to her towards the end of the day. She was polite and a wonderful house guest as well; I highly recommend and would ask her help in the future

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Danielle E.
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Sitters in Downtown average 3
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Downtown on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

If you’re searching for a Downtown house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 2,515 house sitters in Downtown. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Downtown house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Downtown have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Downtown.

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. Downtown 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.