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Christina B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oak Lane, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19126

Christina did such an amazing job with Lincoln! It was my first time leaving him at home without a family member watching him, and she made me feel so comfortable, responding to all my many lengthy messages I sent about how to take care of him! She was on time for everything and sent pics and videos of how he did on walks, mealtimes, and just hanging out. I could tell she was really there for him and made an effort to get close to him even though he can be shy and independent. And he got to snuggle her when there was scary thunder 🥺 She also is very kind and understanding. I definitely recommend Christina 100%

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TreDerica W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
7 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

Always such a great caretaker for our animals. They have provided so much help with last minute assistance with our animals. TreDerica is incredibly communicative and has always shared so many pictures with us while we are away. Will happily book multiple times !

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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Logan-Fern Rock, philadelphia, PA, 19141

Naomi was extremely patient, attentive, and caring with my dog, cat, and 4 foster kittens. She was flexible when I had to last minute add the kittens to the mix, and handled my dog's nerves on the fourth of July. Plus, she left my home very clean and neat. I highly recommend her!

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Alexys C.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19124

This is the first time I had someone stay in my home to care for Chica. Alexys was great. She came by the house the day before we were leaving for a meet and greet. She arrived on time, stayed one night overnight, washed the sheets and made the bed. That was above and beyond. And Chica was happy. I would definitely use Alexys again and recommend her to anyone need pet sitting/walking services.

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Armani J.
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$50
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6 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19141

About: I bring a strong veterinary background to pet sitting, with 4 years of vet tech school and 4 years of hands-on experience working as a vet tech. I’m comfortable caring for both cats and dogs of all ages, from playful puppies to senior pets who may need a little extra patience and care. Because of my experience, I’m confident with things like giving medications, monitoring health and behavior, and following detailed care instructions. I know what’s normal vs. what might need attention, which helps keep pets safe and gives owners peace of mind. I also understand that every pet has their own routine and personality. I focus on keeping things as familiar and stress-free as possible, whether that’s sticking to feeding schedules, giving calm overnight care, or spending extra time with shy or anxious pets. I send regular photo updates and treat every pet and home with the same care and respect I’d want for my own. Pet care fits naturally into my routine. I work full-time Monday through Friday, so I plan pet care around early mornings, evenings after work, overnights, and weekends. This makes me a great fit for overnight stays, weekend care, and travel bookings. On weekdays, I’m available for evening walks, feedings, playtime, and medication after work, and I can provide overnight care starting in the evening through the morning. On weekends, I have much more flexibility and can dedicate extended time to pet care, including multiple visits, longer walks, and full overnight stays. I’m very organized and plan ahead to make sure each pet’s routine is followed closely. Whether it’s caring for cats, dogs, or pets with special needs, I make sure they get consistent attention, affection, and proper care built into my daily schedule. I care for pets by following their normal routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable and stress-free. Before each booking, I make sure I understand feeding schedules, walk routines, medication needs, and any special instructions. In a client’s home, I focus on keeping pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I handle feeding, walks, playtime, litter box care, medications if needed, and overnight supervision. I’m very respectful of clients’ homes and make sure everything is kept clean and secure. I also send regular photo and text updates so owners know how their pets are doing. When caring for pets in my home, I provide a calm, safe environment with plenty of attention, exercise, and downtime. I monitor behavior closely, keep pets separated if needed, and stick to their routine as much as possible. With my background in veterinary medicine, I’m comfortable caring for both cats and dogs, including puppies, senior pets, and those with medical needs. Safety, consistency, and communication are always my top priorities.

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Teresa F.
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$50
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10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19141

About: I've taken care of dogs & cats for over 10 years my family friends and neighbors rely on me to care for their animals when they're gone to drop by even if it's just to keep them company and check on them these animals are my babies I believe that animals are Soul too or not just animals I'm currently looking for part-time and some weekends I'm usually available every other day after 2:00 p.m. if I don't have a doctor's appointment or something like that my schedule is very flexible but I need 24 hours notice if I'm going to do a sit Well I live in my apartment with my cat Sophie we have a routine every morning she gets her treats interaction she gets brushed and then I have my morning routine I won't be taking any pets into my home because Sophie is just not used to that so I would have to drop into your home or spend the day or whatever you and I agree upon

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Anna F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
28 years of experience
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA, 19129

Anna did a great job watching my dog and two cats. They were all happy and healthy when I returned, and I was reassured by the thorough updates I got while away.

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Dana S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
185 reviews
75 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA, 19119

We’ve had Dana petsit our cat & dog a few times. Dana is awesome. Dana has shown our pets so much love and care and given us a lot of encouragement when we want to travel, knowing that our pets will be happy and safe!!!!!! Seriously, the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria M.
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Maria M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

Maria did a great job caring for Blu and Leo during her stay. She was attentive, communicative, and patient, especially with Blu’s crate training. I appreciated how smoothly the evening went and how she kept me updated throughout the night. I’d happily have her sit for my pets again!

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Jasmine H.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19144

As always - Jasmine was amazing with Xena! She sent tons of videos and pictures through out her stay keeping us updated. She always goes above and beyond to care for our husky!

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JJ G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
35 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Oxford Circle, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

JJ is the best!!

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William B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19128

Pepper took to Bill right away. He is respectful, responsive, and goes the extra mile. Even stripped the bed he slept in and started the sheets in the laundry. Thank you Bill!

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Shannon E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
32 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

Shannon stayed with our three cats while we were in England for a week -- it was reassuring to know she was in the house keeping an eye on them (and everything else)! Kept the cats happy, left the house clean, and sent nice updates with pictures. Great cat-sitter!

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Ari M.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Summerdale, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

We used Ari for 5 days for our dog Freddy , we had a destination wedding for my sister who was getting married and we interviewed with Ari in oct and we had a meet up with him and Freddy to just make sure he would be able to watch him for 5 days in our home because our Fred is comfortable in his own home and Ari has no problem accommodating and staying with him each night at our home. He was attentive and communicative lending up to his arrival day and while we were on vacation he made sure to send update and answer and of my million calls just to check in on our dog. I made sure to ask Ari if he wanted any food stocked in the house for himself to have while he was here and his only request was simple just lemonade . Once arriving home today our Freddy was as happy as can be our house looked the exact way we left it and we are already in talks to have him back again in May for our Mexico Trip !!! I can not recommend Ari enough to anyone who is looking for a dog sitter for a vacation trip or wedding or just to walk your dog !! We provide him also with a tip via Apple Pay for him because of him going above and beyond for our Freddy and for us .

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Sitter Profile Image: Porsche H.
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Porsche H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
35 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Summerdale, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

We've never left our kitties alone for more than a day or two and when we had to take a longer trip, we asked Porsche to take care of them while we were gone and it was a great experience. Normally whenever we're gone for too long, it's clear that they're stressed. When we got back this time they were totally chill, very "You were gone? Oh, we didn't notice. I'm going back to my nap now." It's was clear from their behavior that she took wonderful care of them and gave them lots of attention. Highly recommend Porsche and will be asking her to take care of them in the future if she's willing.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicolle S.
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$58
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wynnefield, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

Nicolle was fantastic. We were in a pinch for a sitter and she checked all the boxes and left our apartment just as we left it. Great pairing for our slightly anxious dog. Highly recommended!

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Nija W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19138

Nija was such an attentive and flexible sitter. Our dog got long walks, scratches and more and our cat was so happy to see her every day. There is nothing better than getting pet mail daily from her.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19138

Communicative and responsive. My cat BB seemed well fed and content when I returned from my trip. Thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tina U.
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Tina U.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA, 19129

Tina is so amazing that we want to keep her all to ourselves! ♥️ But that seems unfair so here you go… 1. Tina is a joy in person. Such a lovely human and easy to talk to. 2. She’s so good with dogs that she was completely unfazed by our big wildly energetic lab. They were immediate best friends and ready for adventure. 3. It’s so hard to find someone who is wonderful with cats too and cat would seem to be Tina’s second language. We came home to a blissed out cat who was energetic, lovey, and even put on a little much needed weight. Tina pays very close attention to an individual pet’s needs and our old special needs kitty is totally in love with her. 4. Pictures! Updates! 🎉 We had a consistent and lovely view of happy pets. 5. We are now calling her the immaculate house guest. Everything, and I mean everything, was pristine when we returned. It looked like a huge team of cleaners had been through the house. What an especially wonderful way to come home. All of that said, do not book Tina! We want her all to ourselves. 😉♥️

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Lauren C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Elkins Park, PA, 19027

Lauren did a wonderful job as an "in-home" overnight sitter for our two dogs. One is a puppy so he needs constant care. She was loving and attentive to them, and the experience gave me peace of mind while traveling without my babies. 😊

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Fern Rock is $55

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Our pets were in the best of hands with Nicole! We hope she's always available when we need a pet sitter!

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Chris S.
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Juntae took exceptional care of our pups, treating them like family while keeping us updated with thoughtful notes and photos that gave us complete peace of mind. Dependable, attentive, and genuinely caring. I recommend him without hesitation and will absolutely book him again!

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Marcus C.
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Dana was great! He took great care of all of our pets and sent us daily funny updates which always made us laugh! It’s always hard to leave your pets, but Dana did such a great job that we were comfortable leaving them and enjoyed our vacation.

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Kristyn H.
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Christina is very communicative and thoughtful! My cat definitely seemed happy to have her around and she was able to get her topical ear medication applied on schedule. I'm glad to have such good care when I am away from home!

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Carla A.
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Maria did a wonderful job taking care of our dogs and our home while we were on an extended family trip in Europe. We came home to happy pets, and a very tidy home. We would not hesitate to book her again!

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Kira G.
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Everything went as planned. Kacie was great and very accommodating to our dog's needs. Highly recommended.

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James B.
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Naomi was extremely patient, attentive, and caring with my dog, cat, and 4 foster kittens. She was flexible when I had to last minute add the kittens to the mix, and handled my dog's nerves on the fourth of July. Plus, she left my home very clean and neat. I highly recommend her!

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Hannah M.
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Melissa is a treasure! She cares so beautifully for our Yorkie who is usually very nervous when we leave her. Knowing Gracie is in excellent care when we are gone is such a relief. We are so grateful for Melissa!

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Sally Lou L.
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Hadiya did an amazing job staying with our Walter while we were on vacation! She comforted him during the fireworks and put on dog music when she wasn’t around. She provided many updates and photos. Highly recommend!

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Bethany I.
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Kimberly was reliable and took great care of my two dogs while my family was away. She also respected my home and left it in neat order.

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Adam S.
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Dominique went above and beyond to take care of my pup. She is highly experienced, kind, and truly wonderful. I’ll definitely be using her in the future.

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Mikayla F.
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Caitlin is great. My dog loves her! She's super responsible and takes great care of my home. I get daily (at least) communications and pictures and feel confident that all is well so I can enjoy my time away.

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Sandy S.
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Nikki took such good care of Levon during the home stay. We came back to a happy pup! And Nikki sent regular updates and photos.

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Peter W.
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We loved having Cadence stay with our dog, Levi. We just got back from our 5 day trip to a clean house and a happy dog. She updated us daily on all of the things we asked her to, and she followed his typical schedule, which made us feel comfortable leaving him with her. We’ll definitely be asking her back next time we’re out of town. Thank you, Cadence!

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Bridget E.
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Jasmine was very patient with my anxious dog and made friends with him right away. My pets were very well taken care of and she was very respectful of my home.

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Brianne S.
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We hired Danielle to care for our 2 dogs and 3 cats for a week while we were on vacation. She took wonderful care of our babies and even watered my garden for me as well! We received updates, sometimes multiple times over the course of a day and the house was clean and tidy upon our return. I would hire Danielle again and I would recommend her to friends and family.

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Madeleine M.
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Ceara did a great job looking after our pets and house. The pets loved her and everything was perfect when we got home.

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Alex W.
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Kendra did a wonderful job making friends with our dog, who we have never left at home. She worked steadily to build his trust, and gave him lots of time to accept her putting him on a slip lead a going for a walk. We really look forward to having Kendra dog-sit for us again! Cheers!

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Melissa E.
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Nija went above and beyond to accommodate our old dog. She has been super communicative and helped us feel completely at ease.

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Bill K.
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Alexys was great. She coped extremely well with three cats and a dog, considering that two of our cats are very shy and scared of strangers, but she made sure that they all got their food in different parts of the house.

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Cyril K.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Fern Rock on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 5,795 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Fern Rock. 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 Fern Rock 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 Fern Rock 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 Fern Rock 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 Fern Rock. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% 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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