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Sitter Profile Image: Emily R.
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Emily R.
$70
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
La Mesa, CA, 91942

Emily did a great job with our dogs for a week over the Christmas holiday. She provided daily photo updates and cleaner the room and bathroom she stayed in before we returned. We are appreciative of her care and attention to Rosie and Wesley!

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John R.
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Meagan M.
$150
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
16 repeat clients
13 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92104

I have used Meagan several times to care for my dog Bruno and I trust her completely. I always have total peace of mind knowing he is in great hands and I never worry when he is with her. She truly cares about the dogs she looks after and also takes wonderful care of my home, always leaving it clean and tidy. I am so grateful to have found Meagan and highly recommend her.

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Emily S.
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Sabrina G.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
14 years of experience
City Heights West, San Diego, CA, 92105

Sabrina was extremely attentive, very communicative and overall a great pet sitter. She checked in multiple times throughout the day with pictures and updates for both our dog and our cat and they could not have been happier when we got home! Looking forward to having her help us again soon!

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Lisa R.
$35
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Lisa stayed throughout the day to look after my husky. She was great with him and kept to his routine. Trusted her in my home to keep my place secure & husky in good care. She periodically checked in & sent pictures. She had no problem with doing a few extra requests, like turning lights on and off when completing her sitting. Happy with her services!

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Alisa M.
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Sarah S.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
17 repeat clients
27 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Sarah is fantastic!!! She is very friendly and engaging which eased my mind about leaving my dog. She sent pictures and left messages about how he was doing. We would hire Sarah again without hesitation.

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Leatha H.
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Karilou S.
$90
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
328 reviews
161 repeat clients
10 years of experience
City Heights East, San Diego, CA, 92105

Karilou provided excellent care to my elderly dog with multiple medical issues. She was kind and caring and followed the directions for care perfectly. I will be using her whenever I need a pet sitter!

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Shawna M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer W.
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Jennifer W.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
9 repeat clients
35 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92116

Jennifer was the first Rover we used and she as excellent! She took amazing care of our blind, senior dog and sent us multiple thorough updates each day. Dijon was happy and resting when we returned and our house was as clean as if no one was there. I can’t recommend her strongly enough!

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Daniel K.
Sitter Profile Image: Arlett C.
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Arlett C.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
15 repeat clients
3 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92101

My old dog Frank enjoyed having Vanessa/Arlett stay with him. She was so nice and responsible, and sent multiple pictures each day and let me know how he was doing. She followed my instructions, and asked how to modify things when needed. I know Frank would be happy to see her again!

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Peggy A.
Sitter Profile Image: Jim L.
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Jim L.
$79
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92110

Jim took great care of our pup and our house while we were away for a long weekend. Great communication and regular photo updates. Highly recommend!!

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Josh M.
Sitter Profile Image: Grace G.
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Grace G.
$63
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
21 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Grantville, San Diego, CA, 92108

Grace was communicative and super friendly! She sent me regular updates which I greatly appreciated. I came back from my trip to a happy healthy dog which. She left the space very clean. I would recommend Grace and plan to book again :)

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Brittany C.
Sitter Profile Image: Ivana H.
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Ivana H.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Normal Heights, San diego, CA, 92116

Ivana was so great with Kona! She sent lots of photos and took him on multiple walks while she stayed with him. Will definitely be booking with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dominique V.
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Dominique V.
$60
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92104

Dominique was an amazing sitter and took such great care of my animals! She was attentive and kind and was even able to get my dog to be more active by running with him :) I will be using her again and highly recommend her for your furry babies!

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Jewel M.
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TALLY G.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92114

Tally is so sweet and kind! She kept great communication the whole weekend and really loved and cared for my three dogs. The house looked awesome when I came home too! Will definitely use her again.

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Alyssa G.
Sitter Profile Image: Brendan P.
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Brendan P.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92102

Brendan was wonderful. Our dogs fell in love with him right away and it was clear they had a great time. Brendan was communicative and gave us great photos. Thanks again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Patricia T.
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Patricia T.
$68
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
36 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA, 92108

This was our second time using Patricia- she's excellent! Great communication and daily updates and pictures of George. This time she took him to sunset cliffs, he always looks so happy! Patricia takes such good care of our home we can never tell she was even there! Thanks again, Patricia!

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Cait R.
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Dwayne D.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92108

Dwayne and Ashna took very good care of our mellow cat Bobby and our home for 8 full days (day and night). Bobby cat's priorities in life are frequent meals, snacks, supervised patio time, and attention... in that order. Dwayne and Ashna took care of Bobby cat following his usual schedule that kept him very content. They also helped us with bringing in many packages, watering our tree,managing the trash and recycling bins on pickup day, and refreshed the hummingbird feeder. Our return flight was delayed due to weather, Dwayne and Ashna were very responsive and communicative in case they needed to extend their stay. Fortunately our flight managed to take off and we returned home to a very relaxed and content Bobby cat. The home was tidy and clean, sheets and towels washed, floors vacuumed.

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Emily Y.
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Jade V.
$118
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
27 repeat clients
13 years of experience
City Heights West, San Diego, CA, 92104

Jade was so sweet, my pups had the best time with her! Her communication was spot on, she sent multiple updates, and I felt zero stress leaving my dogs with her. Would love to have her anytime!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephen R.
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Stephen R.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lemon Grove, CA, 91945

Stephen was so great with our 2 dogs! He sent regular updates and pictures, left the house in perfect condition and was very easy to communicate with. He was very attentive and took such great care of our fur babies.

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa R.
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Vanessa R.
$49
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
East Village, San Diego, CA, 92101

Vanessa was absolutely amazing and I can’t recommend her enough! 🐾❤️ She kept us updated with lots of pictures, videos, and messages, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. What really stood out was how much she genuinely cared for our pets. 🥹 It truly felt like she loved them just as much as we do. She has such a big heart, and knowing she also volunteers with the Humane Society says so much about the kind of person she is. 🐶🐱💕 Our pets were happy, well cared for, and so loved. You can’t go wrong booking Vanessa. She is truly fantastic! ⭐️

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Jenna C.
$52
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92104

Jenna was such a sweet, attentive and kind pet sitter! She gave regular updates on my sweet animals, provided plenty of photos and videos and stayed in contact. I will certainly be booking Jenna again to care for our fur babies 😊

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Erin G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful sitter! She took great care of our pets, came over for a meet and greet beforehand, listened patiently as I explained my older dogs needs, and was communicative while we’re gone. She left the house clean and tidy and was a pleasure to get to know.

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Eric E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa stayed throughout the day to look after my husky. She was great with him and kept to his routine. Trusted her in my home to keep my place secure & husky in good care. She periodically checked in & sent pictures. She had no problem with doing a few extra requests, like turning lights on and off when completing her sitting. Happy with her services!

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Alisa M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jade was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! She was quick and easy to communicate with, always on-time, and followed all directions. My 4 pups loved her! She took excellent care of my babies and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter. I will for sure be contacting her again in the future!

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Brier C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was simply awesome. She is very communicative and thoughtful, and really cares about making sure you have peace of mind that your dogs are in good hands while away. She goes above and beyond to make sure the pets are having fun, too! Cannot thank Brittany enough for her help.

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Alexander M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the first time for Kaitlin to sit with our new tripawd rescue, Chilly. We haven't yet been able to leave Chilly for more than a couple hours. Working on that ..... Kaitlin was super responsive, understood our needs and Chilly's. She set up a meeting and greet and Chilly took to her. On the day, Chilly was comfortable with her and Kaitlin put my mind at ease to be out of the house for the first time in a couple months. I look forward to being able to have a sitter with experience with a quirky, special needs dog.

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Dana F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

As novices on rover, we were quite nervous about trial-runs with new sitters. Our meet & greet with Brenda was very impressive with her extensive background in animal care, work with shelters and rescues; we quickly booked a trial-run with her for the following two days/nights. The trial-run went extremely well. Anytime we contacted her for anything, she course-corrected as requested. She was great with our fur babies, making sure they were safe, ate well and were medicated as instructed. Brenda is a great find! She is at the top of our contact list for pet care and house-sitting while we travel.

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Michael G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I’m so grateful to have found Evelyn! I tend not to go out of town because my three kitties usually get nervous about my absence (I wfh). I have always just had a neighbor pop by twice per day and call it good. Last time I was away for a few days, I came home and the cat dynamic in the house had changed for the worse. I feared I couldn’t ever go out of town or leave for longer than a few hours without causing them harm. I wanted to take my daughter on an end-of-summer adventure vacation, and set to find a solution that would be good for everyone. I knew it would be better for the fur babies to have someone just stay with them at the house to make sure they felt safe and cared for, but didn’t have anyone I could ask. I was cautious about inviting a stranger onto my home to stay while I was gone, but looked into Rover because I’ve only heard good things. I’m so glad I did, because I found an angel in Evelyn! Evelyn came over a few days before we left for our trip to meet the cats and find out about how we care for them so there is as little disruption as possible. Evelyn was so kind and professional and thorough! She asked a bunch of questions about our routine and house care (i.e., plant maintenance, etc) and wrote down all care instructions. I could tell she truly cared about animals and I found trust came very easily with her. While on our trip, I received pics and notes about what the kitties were up to and knew that they were being fed and played with and cared for. They looked like they were just going about their normal day and getting as much pets as they wanted! One of the babies looked to have taken very well to Evelyn. :) I felt so much better about being away from home, and enjoyed my vacation sooooo much more, knowing such a caring and thoughtful person was looking after them. I felt comfortable with her staying in my home and had a good feeling that she was respecting our home space. I came home to a tidy and easy-feeling vibe in the house. I hope she can come fill in for us for all of our trips out of town. Thank you so much, Evelyn!!

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Malia B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Having Jayna stay with our dog while we were out of town was a great experience! She was very communicative both before and during our trip, and was very nice about sending us regular updates and photos. She left our house perfectly clean after the weekend. We will happily have her back again!

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Julie H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karen took such wonderful care of our pets and our home while we were away. We came home to happy pets and a tidy house, and she kept us updated throughout our trip, which gave us so much peace of mind. We really appreciated how reliable and attentive she was. We would 100% recommend Karen to anyone looking for a great sitter and would absolutely love to have her stay again!

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Carolann L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Crystalinda was absolutely wonderful, trustworthy and so caring of our dog and cat. Our dog has medical needs had some issues and needed to go to the vet, Crystalinda was amazing and took her without fuss during the stay. She left our house cleaner than she found it and made our trip very easy. I could not recommend her more.

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Kieren A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Roo and our home. We appreciated not having to worry about anything. Thank you!

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Cassie K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paola was amazing, she did a great job taking care of our baby. She’s very nice and easy to communicate with.

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Puneet b.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karilou is truly the best. We’ve used a few different rovers when she was already booked and she is by far our favorite!

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Macey F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Charlie was amazing! She took excellent care of my pets and let me know how everything was going. My dog looked so happy in the pictures and not stressed like she has been when I’ve been gone in the past. My cats actually played! I have two cats that are not very friendly or playful but the pictures showed them playing! It was awesome. I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone to take wonderful care of your critters!

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Gabrielle B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrea was an absolute delight of a house sitter. I have a senior pittie who needs extra care and meds in her meals. She handled her great and all of the pictures of them enjoying the night and day made me so happy. Can't recommend enough.

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Rebecca S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Well this gentleman took our request for same day sitting, no problem. Did the pre check in 15 minutes after we hung up. Outstanding job all the way around! Thanks Will!

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Daniel K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaelyn Is truly great so loving and sends pic and txt updates If you lucky to book her your blessed

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Candie M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Vanessa was wonderful! She was quick to respond, communicated throughout the week, and sent lots of pictures and updates, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. She took excellent care of our Labs and our home. We would absolutely book her again!

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Andrea K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa was amazing. She went above and beyond to watch our puppy. Was very impressed, and will definitely use her again!

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LPP
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly was wonderful, attentive, and communicative. She managed medication and physical therapy exercises for my dog post-surgery, and gave her the best care!

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Abby S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Emerald Hills on Rover is $53.28 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting 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 House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 6,345 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Emerald Hills. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Emerald Hills walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Emerald Hills maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Emerald Hills choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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 .

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 pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet 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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Emerald Hills. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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