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

“David did a great job watching our dog. He provided us with timely updates as well. I highly recommend David war hing anyone's dog as he clearly has a lot of experience and cares about the dogs he watches.”

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Richard P.
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Carly C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ridley Park, PA, 19078

“Carly is very responsive with all messages. My regular sitter got sick and I needed someone urgently. Carly was clutch. I am planning on dropping Rocky off again at her place in couple of days.”

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Raja M.
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Donte B.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 130 reviews
44 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Upper Darby, PA, 19082

“Donte did an excellent job looking after our two dogs and cat during the holiday weekend. The drop-off process was seamless, and he maintained good communication before, during, and for the pickup. Will definitely book again.”

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

“Juliana is one word..AMAZING!!! I have used rover many of times and have never felt like I found my person until I met Juliana. She says has not been doing this rover thing for long but it sure seems like it. I felt comfortable leaving my dog with her overnight. He came back to me the same way i left him. She responds quickly and also sent me plenty of pictures. I am for sure booking with her in the very near future. Thank you Juliana for keeping Melo safe.”

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Quiana M.
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Tamikia S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 140 reviews
49 repeat clients
20 years of experience
philadelphia, PA, 19143

“tamikia was so amazing. this was my first time using rover and i was nervous about leaving my pup for 2 weeks but tamikia’s incredible response time and constant photo updates put me completely at ease. when i picked my dog up, she was so comfortable at tamikia’s house that she wasn’t even that excited to see me lol. i will 1000% be using tamikia for any future care. this is your sign to stop browsing on rover and book tamikia!!!”

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Khaing Hsu W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 86 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Collingdale, PA, 19023

“Khaing took such good care of our beloved cat! As a first time Rover user, she was so helpful regarding processes on the booking itself, and of course how she would care for our Kitty. From her regular updates and photos, I can tell he had an absolutely delightful stay - and it was a vacation for him! Her set up is absolutely wonderful for a cat, with multiple cat trees and lots of engaging toys. Khaing is an excellent communicator, and a fantastic cat sitter with a big heart.”

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Samuel J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
14 years of experience
Ridley Park, PA, 19078

“Sam was amazing and took great care of our Jakey boy! I highly recommend him! Sent updates daily multiple times as well as lots of pictures. Jake got along with him very well and were definitely going to be booking again. Thank you Sam for taking such good care of our fur baby.”

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Zoe A.
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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

“He was above and beyond. My new rescue had to be left behind for the holidays and wasn’t super comfortable yet, so he had some behavioral issues and, I’m embarrassed to say, ruined some of George’s valued possessions. George was beyond kind and gracious/understanding. He sent pictures and videos of my dog playing with his and I could see that he was having a good time”

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Brian P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 112 reviews
45 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Media, PA, 19063

“Brian was professional and our dog Pepper loved her stay at his home. He has a big back yard for her to run around in and his dogs were very friendly towards Pepper.”

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Alexandra P.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Drexel Hill, PA, 19026

“Alex and her family were very welcoming. I like that they did a meet and greet just to ensure that my dog would be a good fit for them to take care of. My dog was very excited to be with them and they took great care of him. I received updates and pictures during his stay. I am grateful to them to be able to enjoy my vacation and know that my precious Goose was in great hands. I am appreciative and grateful for such wonderful service.”

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Bryce Z.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19143

“Bryce was incredible! This was Thor’s first time away from us and I was just as anxious as he was. Bryce did a wonderful job of putting us both at ease. The photos and updates during the day was greatly appreciated. Thank you Bryce!”

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Patty I.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
9 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Springfield, PA, 19064

“Patty is the absolute best! She took such great care of my dog Pippa for an extended stay. She was so kind and communicative. She treated my little girl like she was her own. She and her husband are truly dog whisperers.”

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Frannie C.
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Juliana K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Swarthmore, PA, 19081

“Juliana was amazing with my 5mth old mini doxie puppy. Every thing is new to him, and I was nervous about leaving him for the wkd. She has the perfect home & yard and made him so comfortable, that I picked up a calm and happy puppy. I will absolutely take him back to stay with her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Dana M.
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Dana M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Prospect Park, PA, 19076

“My French bulldog just spent 2 nights with Dana and Max-and he had a wonderful time! He also has a polyp which means wiping after popping-which was handled with care. We will be a steady, repeat customers!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aubrey R.
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Aubrey R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 154 reviews
56 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Woodbury, NJ, 08096

“I had to leave my dog Leroy with Aubrey for a few days in September, and was very pleased with the care she provided. She has a spacious home with a fenced-in back yard for dogs to run around. Her Border Collie Ollie seems to intuitively understand how to get along with other dogs, and was a very nice companion for Leroy's stay. I would definitely rebook with Aubrey.”

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Marci F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
2 repeat clients
37 years of experience
glenolden, PA, 19036

“Marci take care our Yorkie dog, Louie!!!!!!! Marci is a lovely wonderful person she take care very well Louie took him to the park , several walks, treats etc. Louie spend a week with her and love her !”

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Alyssa & Marcus C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Clarksboro, NJ, 08020

“Our second time leaving our jack Russell mix terrier with Alyssa and Marcus and they were great. Our dog loves playing with their dog and they'd share photo updates throughout the days which we really appreciate. Highly recommend them as great dog sitters.”

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Jeslyn L.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

“Jeslyn was so sweet! She arrived at the car with treats to pick up my pup, and kept her comfortable and was well taken care of. Great communicator, I received plenty of pictures throughout her stay. Will definitely book again!”

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Kristina M.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
24 repeat clients
8 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

“Kristina does such a great job with Oli, who clearly loves hanging out at her home while we are away. Kristina sends lots of pictures of her long daily walks and playtime at home.”

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paloma was fantastic and her family is wonderful. She arranged a meet and greet for her big fluff of a dog and my tiny dachshund. They got along great. My dog was happy and comfortable and relaxed when I picked him up. He had a great time emptying their toy box! I will book again.

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Susan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly was communicative and accommodating with pick up and drop off times, and she very graciously kept Luka for longer when I encountered travel mishap. Getting a few photos from his week with Carly made the separation easier!

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Kate M. T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time using Rover after having used PetsMart hotel for years, and we can definitely say we will probably never go back. Sam was so reassuring that Bentley would be in good hands and we can tell from all of the updates we received, that we picked the right person. The kids loved seeing the update pictures with messages from Bentley. We will absolutely be booking with Sam in the future. He was the absolute best!!

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Amina B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dana is a great listener, followed our every expectations & then some. The pictures received didn't even look like the pugs were even over @ another home, which made us feel so relieved & relaxed🥰🤗. You could tell they were really cared for & loved as if they were her owned.

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Michelle G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Saya and David are absolutely incredible pet sitters! They sent us plenty of updates about Cricket’s stay. They also were so wonderfully kind to her; snuggling her, playing fetch, basically treating her like she was their own family member. I’ve never felt so safe leaving my pup before!

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Victoria & Matthew P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liz was great taking care of our weimaraner, Greta. Sent pictures and updates. Highly recommend and will use her again in the future.

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Tisha W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tommy was amazing. Took very good care of our dog, plenty of updates while she was with him. Every single photo looked like she was having a great time. It was a great experience and would definitely have Tommy take care of our pup again.

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Cosmo L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our pups had a fabulous time! Jaime cares for them like they are her own and sent lots of updates and pics.

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Peggy H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My first time experience of leaving my dog,.. She made it easy and worry free. I will use her again and always in the future if available,……. five star. Excellent in communication, care and professionalism in the care of my precious pup

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HRH Commander Butter C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosie had a great time at Kevin’s house with his dog and the other pups he was boarding. She came back happy and relaxed. Kevin was very thorough when we met up, and he asked lots of questions so that I would feel safe leaving Rosie. I’m very happy with the experience and I will use Kevin again soon.

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Mo R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another wonderful experience! They treat our dog as their own. She is an anxious girl but she does so well with Emma and Collin.

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Marianne P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis was fantastic, I would definitely recommend!! We had flight issues and she was very accommodating and didn’t have any problems letting our pup stay an extra night. She sent plenty of pictures and updates as well!

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Kazia O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rocky just spent 4 days with Cinthia and her adorable dog Zoey. He had the best time and was so well taken care of. Cinthia sent me pictures and texts to let me know how he was doing which I really appreciated. I would definitely recommend her and I would use her again.

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Nancy T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rose is an AMAZING sitter. My dog Papi loves to stay with her and her son. Rose does a great job sending updates and sharing photos of my baby while I’m away. She is also flexible; there have been times I have had to go away for work on short notice and Rose is always available. She’s apart of the family now! We love Rose! Be sure to book with her! Love Ya Rose ❤️

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Monica S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hello everyone from Rover! I would like to leave a feedback with Whiskey’s petsitter named Dani. She is incredible and a good hearted person. She patiently waited for us even late at night without any complain. I highly recommend Dani to anyone who does want to take care of their pet. She always ensure us bu sending update and sending pictures and videos.. I genuinely love people like her.. with much love - whiskey and us Publio and Julie

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Julie Isabel A.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Essington on Rover is $54 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $31 and $64 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 3,300 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Essington. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

94% of sitters in Essington can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this 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 Essington 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 Essington.

<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 Essington 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.

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