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Sitter Profile Image: Andres D.
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Andres D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 294 reviews
158 repeat clients
20 years of experience
CLAYMONT, DE, 19703

“Andres did a fabulous job with my dogs, and they were quite happy and enjoyed their time. He has a fenced in yard where they ran and played and have a great time. I highly recommend Andres and will definitely book with him for our next vacation. Thanks, Andres!”

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Kathy S.
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David E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 250 reviews
102 repeat clients
55 years of experience
Media, PA, 19063

“Second time leaving my pup with David, she didn’t want to leave to come back to my home! She was very well taken care of. Easy drop off and easy pickup.”

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Elaina S.
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Aaron P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Garnet Valley, PA, 19060

“Another great visit with Aaron for Fred and Barney! New fenced-in yard was a big plus. And of course the pup treats on the last night are always a treat!”

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Melanie M.
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Brian P.
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• 113 reviews
45 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Media, PA, 19063

“Brian was great. From first contact and throughout Navi's stay, communication was prompt and professional. Our golden retriever got along well with his two goldens and she really enjoyed the stay. We received pictures and an update each day. Brian has a large fenced in yard for the dogs to enjoy, along with a screened in porch for some fresh air on rainy days. Brian took time to get to know me and our dog during the initial meeting. He and his family are true dog lovers and we were able to enjoy a week's vacation knowing that our Navi was in good hands.”

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Amy & Cathy D.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

“This is the first time the girls have spent nights away from home without me. I left them in the correct hands. They were well loved and attended. Lanie needed socialization and Lili a soft place to sleep, they both got what was needed. Thanks so much!!”

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Lisa R.
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George K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wallingford, PA, 19086

“George has helped us out twice with our dog when we were out of town and we’ve been very appreciative of his flexibility, friendliness, and most of all taking good care of our furbaby. So thankful for reliable sitters like George in the neighborhood that we can”

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Dante G.
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• 133 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Upper Chichester, PA, 19014

“All the hype about Dante is true! He’s communicative, accommodating, and really great energy. He asks a lot of questions to ensure my Kado was well taken care of. Dante is someone who truly loves what he does and that makes me happy. I think Kado and I found a permanent sitter until Dante retires us lol”

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Juliana C.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Springfield, PA, 19064

“There is not enough good things I can say about the care that Juliana showed Meek. She is warm and friendly and Meek sensed it immediately and was comfortable in her care. I received updates and pictures of daily walks and time spent in her home. Juliana is so wonderful with communication that make you feel so comfortable that your pup is safe, having fun and in a happy home. We will definitely be using her again many times over. Thank you Juliana!!!”

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Marissa V.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Claymont, DE, 19703

“Marissa had my Laci girl, 5 lb Chi just a year old, for a week and did an exceptional job with her keeping us informed daily. I highly recommend her for all you doggie stays! Appreciate you Marissa; we'll be back when needed!”

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Elise & Daniel L.
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$40
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• 4 reviews
3 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

About: I am a life long dog lover and owner. Mother to a 6 year old son and a 7 year old Pomeranian. I am home during the day so your fur baby will get plenty of walks and attention. I have pet sat for many friends and family and will treat your dog like my own. We go for morning walks every day at 9 am with several backyard breaks during the day. We also take a walk every evening after dinner. I have a fenced yard with one dog of my own. Couch and beds are open for all pets so they can rest where they are comfortable.

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Rita T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 122 reviews
55 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

“Rita is a wonderful pet sitter. From the moment I met her I felt that my senior dog was in great hands. We thoroughly discussed his needs and Rita asked some great questions. She put my mind at ease immediately. Rita provided me with updates during my trip and it was very reassuring to know that my old buddy was in good hands. I highly recommend Rita and will definitely use her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily & Christine R.
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Emily & Christine R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Media, PA, 19063

“Pico's over night stay with Emily & Christine couldn't have gone better. They gave us the option for a meet and greet which was super helpful to ease our minds about leaving our fur baby. They were communicative before and during his stay. We could tell from the pictures he had a blast. He made friends with Lilo, their pup, and their kiddos, and it sounds like he even got along nicely with their cat. The ultimate complement is that Pico was clearly sad to come home from his sleepover - just like our human kids after hanging out with one of their besties. We will 100% hire Emily & Christine again and sing their praises to everyone we know. Thank you!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica P.
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Jessica P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19810

“Jessica took great care of my girl Cora. She is super sweet and I could tell Cora made herself right at home. Her kitty was also part of the welcoming committee 😂. She was flexible on drop off/pick up times. I would definitely use Jessica’s services again!”

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Enrica M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Avondale, PA, 19311

“Enrica and her family were absolutely wonderful! We were a bit anxious about leaving our guy somewhere new over the holidays, but we couldn’t be more pleased. Enrica was extremely responsive to messages, sent regular updates and photos, and took great care of Gimli. When our return flight was delayed, she was very understanding about a late pick up. Thank you, Enrica!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Danita H.
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Danita H.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Glen Mills, PA, 19342

“Danita and her family were wonderful hosts. could not ask for a better family to look after our dogs. will defenitly be using there services again !”

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Laura F.
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$75
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• 30 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brookhaven, PA, 19015

“Laura was the absolute best!! I couldn’t ask for a better person and environment for my dog. I didn’t have to worry at all while I was away - I was confident that my dog was being loved and cared for. Thank you!”

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Nicolette G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Marcus Hook, PA, 19061

“We love when Nicolette watches Belle! Belle always has a great time with Nicolette and her pup, and we loving knowing that Belle is in great hands 😊”

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Richard K.
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$60
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• 21 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West Chester, PA, 19380

“Richard made us feel so comfortable leaving Roxy with him and his family. We received pictures during the day of our Roxy feeling very relaxed and at home!! We are so glad to have found Richard!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Chyann S.
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Chyann S.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

“This was our first time boarding our dog, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Chyann was incredibly sweet, attentive, and caring, and it was clear from the start that she genuinely loves animals. She provided regular updates, photos, and messages, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Our dog was well cared for, comfortable, and happy throughout the stay. She has a natural way with animals and made the entire experience stress-free for both us and our pup. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe, trustworthy, and loving environment for their dog.”

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Cassaundra S.
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$50
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• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
27 years of experience
Boothwyn, PA, 19061

“Dobby came home happy! Loved all the photo and video updates! Cassandra really helped us in a last minute pinch and took excellent care of our old man pup!”

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We had a wonderful experience with Eleanor and her family watching our chocolate lab, Reggie, for a week! They were so accommodating and flexible with drop-off and pick-up times, which made everything really easy. Reggie had a blast playing with Gus, and we could tell he was in great hands. We would absolutely recommend Eleanor and will definitely be reaching out for future stays!

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Jane Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stevie stayed with Patti for the second time and when we arrived to drop her off, she sprinted to the door…couldn’t get in to see Patti and her furry friends quick enough. I think that speaks volumes to the care and compassion that Patti provides! Stevie loves and we will continue to utilize when we need a sitter!!

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Sydney S.
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Danita and her family took great care of Bucky, kept us updated about his visit, and we would definitely use again!

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Grace B.
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Thank you for caring for my dog and being flexible with your time as I was running late to pick him up.

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Nyankah G.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Elam 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 Elam.

<b>Tip:</b> 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 Elam 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 PA 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.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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