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Sitter Profile Image: Charlene V.
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Charlene V.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Dunellen, NJ, 08812

Charlene took great care of my Zoey! After a successful daycare session and trial overnight, I was at ease leaving Zoey with her for an extended period. She loves playing in her yard with her dog, Jack! Charlene made sure Zoey was comforted during the fireworks on the 4th and continued monitoring her for any signs of distress. She also tolerated Zoey digging in her garden (sorry!). Zoey loves being there and looks forward to going back! I highly recommend Charlene!!

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Karen L.
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Jian Z.
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3 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

Jian and his family took great care of Rocky. He sent me pictures and an update daily. I will definitely use him again!

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Ji Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watchung, NJ, 07069

Lulu and I met Ji and there was an instantly connection. As she had never met Ji and was in a different environment, Lulu seemed content. Ji kept me updated on Lulu’s adjustment, which stated was going well. I truly appreciate Ji being able to take care of Lulu on such a short notice. Hopefully in the future if needs arrives Ji will be able to take care of Lulu again.

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Anny C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
7 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07063

Anny was wonderful with our dog Simba! She was kind, polite, and professional from start to finish. We especially appreciated the frequent updates and photos she sent while we were away — it gave us total peace of mind. Simba came home happy and healthy, which says it all. We would absolutely book Anny again and highly recommend her to any pet parents.

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Leslie R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
23 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Middlesex, NJ, 08846

Leslie did a wonderful job watching our two small dogs (a mini-poodle and a bichon) for a nine-day vacation. She followed all our detailed requests (about food, etc), kept in frequent contact, and sent us lots of pictures. It was pretty clear that our dogs were well-pampered during their stay, and possibly did not want to leave! We will use Leslie again unhesitatingly in the future.

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Isbath L.
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$58
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4.9 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
25 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

I had a wonderful experience with our Rover sitter! She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire stay, providing regular updates and sending pictures so I could see how my dog was doing. It gave me so much peace of mind to know he was in good hands. She administered his insulin without any issues and made sure to keep me informed every step of the way. I truly felt that my dog was safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I will absolutely be rebooking with her again. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenny P.
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Jenny P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
32 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Martinsville, NJ, 08836

Jenny and her family took great care of Martin while we were away last week. Communication was smooth and easy, and she send me pictures of him every day. It was such a peace of mind know that my beloved Martin was in great hands.

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Lupe M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

My wife and I so greatly appreciate Lupe's exceptional care of my 2 year old dog, Roopert (Roo) during my first Rover experience, which was an entire week! We are accustomed to leaving Roo with close family or friends, so I was initially apprehensive about Rover. However, Lupe's outstanding communication and daily updates, including plenty of photos and videos eased our worries. With Roopert weighing almost 70 lbs and bursting with energy, I truly appreciated Lupe's dedication to spending quality time playing with him, including fetch in his spacious, fully fenced yard, and just his overall competence as it pertained to dog behavior, and the needs associated. When I picked up Roopert this morning, he looked fantastic – clean, content, and absolutely joyful. Lupe's top-notch service and genuine care for our boy are so greatly appreciated. I wholeheartedly recommend Lupe to anyone seeking trustworthy and loving care for their furry friend. Thanks, Lupe!

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Ryan P.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Manville, NJ, 08835

Ryan took great care of our dogs. He provided lots of pictures with daily updates on how our dogs were doing. Our dogs loved their stay and were so well taken care of. Thank you Ryan!

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Bhavani V.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
32 repeat clients
3 years of experience
EDISON, NJ, 08820

Very good with my pug. She took care of her like her own dog. The backyard was a huge plus. I also got regular updates about her eating and outings. The pictures and video updates were also helpful to put me at ease.

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Margarita G.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
63 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Margarita is amazing, she regularly updated me on my baby boy by posting pictures and videos every morning and evening. I was nervous initially but she put my anxiety to rest. Thank you Margarita ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Bonnie L.
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Bonnie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

Coyote and Grover enjoyed staying with Bonnie. They were spoiled with the amount of attention they received. Coyote and Grover look forward to their next stay with Bonnie and her family.

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Jessica F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
256 reviews
72 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

CB loved his stay with Jessica. We got regular updates with pictures and videos. This was the first time in 4 years we took a vacation without CB all because we felt safe and good about leaving him with Jessica.

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Rachel S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
11 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

Rachel was very accommodating in regards to the time for picking up our Cookie as we were going to a baseball game nearby. She also responded to my texts in a timely manner and sent a pic of our girl. Rachel, and her boys, showed a passion for watching others' dogs. I would highly recommend her for drop offs.

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Karen S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
12 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Karen was a star! Sent pictures and updates regularly and clearly put my anxious pup at ease. Gus loved her!

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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08817

Grace was fantastic. She took excellent care of my dog, was reliable and communicative, and made it so much easier for me to travel knowing everything was in good hands. I would highly recommend her and would gladly use her again.

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Kimberly S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

Kim was very accommodating with scheduling. Our dog oreo is very timid, but Kim took the time to make sure he was taken care of. Would recommend.

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Connie E.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07063

Connie did a great job with my senior dog. He had a great time with her.

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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
201 reviews
61 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

Ekaterina was amazing with Zoey! She gave me lots of updates and took such great care of her. She did an amazing job and her kids were so gentle with Zoey too! During Zoey’s stay, she had to take medication and was healing from a cut on her leg - Ekaterina did an amazing job making sure she was being cared for properly. I would love for her to watch Zoey in the future again!

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Alex B.
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$44
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4.8 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
41 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Piscataway Township, NJ, 08854

Alex is always accommodating and flexible. I've used her boarding services several times already -- Coco absolutely LOVEESS her stay and she is always a happy girl at drop off and pick up too :-)

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Foxy first visit. Just as anyone, I was concerned leaving my dog in a new home, specially mine that is a bit scared of things and people. Charlene was very helpful explaining how things were going, how the adaptation was evolving, sending pictures and notes. Overall, extremely happy and I will leave my dog with her for another 2 weeks, which should speak by itself.

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Adriano M.
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Nellie reports she had fun playing with Isbath's dogs and sleeping in their beds instead of her own. For her part, Isbath was easy to reach, very responsive and communicated frequently. We are satisfied customers.

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Howard S.
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Lupe is amazing! From the moment we met, we knew our dogs were in caring and capable hands. He is reliable, attentive, and kept us updated with messages and pictures.

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Wendy C.
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Karen was a star! Sent pictures and updates regularly and clearly put my anxious pup at ease. Gus loved her!

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Beth C.
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Raheem was great! He is very friendly and laid-back, which is a great match for our dog, Coco, who gets overexcited very easily. From the start, he was prompt with communication and information. He scheduled a meet-and-greet and shared more about his experience taking care of dogs, While we were away, he kept us posted on how Coco was doing throughout the week. We had some travel delays on our return trip and he was able to accommodate some small changes in the pick-up time at the last minute. Coco was a happy girl when we picked her up and it was clear she had a good time. We'd definitely use Raheem again!

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Joanna W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience with this dog sitter! Communication was excellent throughout my trip, and I received daily updates and pictures, which gave me great peace of mind. It was clear from the photos and updates that my dog was comfortable, happy, and well cared for. Knowing my dog was in such good hands made it much easier to relax while I was away. I will definitely be booking with them again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter

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Dominika K.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter! From the moment we left, we knew our pet was in the best hands. The constant updates, along with so many adorable photos and videos, gave us complete peace of mind and made us feel connected even while we were away. It was obvious that our pet was treated like family—with so much love, patience, and attention. The level of care and communication truly went above and beyond our expectations. We came home to a happy, relaxed pet, which says everything about the wonderful care they received. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and incredibly thoughtful, look no further. We highly recommend them and will absolutely be booking again in the future. Thank you for everything!

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sakshi c.
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Carmen and her family were so welcoming and attentive to our chocolate lab. Milo was very well taken care of and enjoyed the stay ! Thanks again folks!

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Alvaro O.
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Karina and Terry always take outstanding care of my Bichon, Dewey. They have watched Dewey for me several times and I never have to worry while he's with them. I will continue to use them whenver I have to travel. I highly recommend Karina and Terry!

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Robin M.
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Allison did an amazing job watching our dog. She provided plenty of pictures and videos which we really appreciated. Your dog will be in great hands with her. Will definitely be rebooking in the future.

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Luke H.
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Gianna and her partner took wonderful care of our boy while we were away! I received lots of pictures and videos of him throughout the day—snuggled up on the couch, playing fetch, and thriving on his walks at the park. With Gianna’s knowledge and dedication to pet care, we felt at ease leaving him in their care. They handled his energy, anxiety, and heat sensitivity very well, and he seemed to have a lovely time during his week away home. We would absolutely recommend Gianna to anyone looking for a trusted sitter!

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Brianna C.
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Lulu and I met Ji and there was an instantly connection. As she had never met Ji and was in a different environment, Lulu seemed content. Ji kept me updated on Lulu’s adjustment, which stated was going well. I truly appreciate Ji being able to take care of Lulu on such a short notice. Hopefully in the future if needs arrives Ji will be able to take care of Lulu again.

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Pamela H.
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I truly appreciate Alex and the wonderful care she provided for my pups while I was away. She has watched my younger dog, Mila, before, and Mila is always happy and excited to see her. This time, Alex cared for both Mila and my 14-year-old Yorkie, and I felt completely comfortable leaving them in her hands. Knowing they were well cared for allowed me to relax and enjoy my time away without any worries. I would gladly trust Alex with my dogs again.

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Jennifer H.
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Rachel was great at providing feedback and pictures. Molly loved her fenced in yard and her boys! I felt Molly was taken care of and would use Rachel again!

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Megan E.
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We used Rover for the first time. Nicholas was very kind and supportive throughout the process and it put my mind at ease. Thank you for taking care of Leo.

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Shubha N.
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Very friendly family. The little sister absolutely loved playing with my dog and kept him entertained the whole time. Now that back home, my dog seems a bit lonely without playmate.

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Jen L.
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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soham took excellent care of Phoebe and treated her like his own. He sent regular updates with photos and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind. Even in snowy and very cold weather, he made sure Phoebe got her walks and plenty of playtime, including her favorite game of fetch. Phoebe absolutely enjoyed Rizo’s company and she received so much love and attention throughout her stay. It truly felt like Phoebe had a vacation of her own! We are incredibly grateful to Soham and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and responsible sitter.

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Vandana S.
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Mitsu keep me always posted about Coco , send me several pics, showing how she care about spending time with Coco

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Aldo L.
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Our favorite sitter! She goes above and beyond to make sure Ari is taken care of - from grooming to treats to furry friends she can socialize with! I highly recommend!

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Joshua H.
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Leslie took great care of Finn overnight. He was comfortable with Leslie and her dog when we dropped him off. They had a great time playing and Finn was tired when he got home. Leslie sent pics and kept in touch,which we really appreciated. We were very pleased and will most definitely be asking Leslie again!

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Una M.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Dunellen on Rover is $55.21 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 12,014 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Dunellen. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

96% of Dunellen sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Dunellen landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Dunellen home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Dunellen.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Dunellen sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NJ ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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