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

“Bonnie and her wonderful family took great care of our Leo while we were on vacation. They followed his usual routine to ensure he was comfortable in a new setting. It took Leo a few days to adjust but after that he was his usual playful and relaxed self with them. Bonnie also provided timely updates and pictures of Leo so we had no worries while we were away. We would happily have them take care of Leo again!”

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Kristen Arielle C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
6 years of experience
Woodbridge Township, NJ, 08863

“Kristen was amazing! I was staying at a hotel nearby for a wedding and found her. Her great reviews sold me on choosing her and it was the right choice. Very communicative and sent lots of photos! Asked detailed questions about his routine/schedule to make sure he’d be ok. She was nice and flexible with me for pickup/drop off knowing it was a drive for me and I had family events that didn’t have an actual end time set (just approximate) If I’m in the area again and needed a sitter I’d 1000% rebook!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace R.
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Grace R.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08817

“Grace is amazing, professional, and took very good care of my 14 year old lab. She went above and beyond our expectations to ensure my dog felt comfortable! The only downside was or dog didn’t want to leave her! 🩷”

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Angie G.
Sitter Profile Image: Ekaterina N.
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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 210 reviews
64 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

“We love having our dog stay with Ekaterina and her family. We know she will be well taken care of and she is so comfortable with them. Relieves a lot of worry.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaimie G.
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Jaimie G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
24 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Milltown, NJ, 08850

“Jaimie was WONDERFUL!! She gave regular updates and sent amazing pictures daily of Noodle. I was able to really enjoy my vacation knowing Noodle was being so well cared for! I highly recommend!!!”

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Sharon M.
Sitter Profile Image: Julissa A.
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Julissa A.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

“Julissa and her sister took great care of sparky. He came up tired and had a great time playing with them. They also sent pictures of him. I would highly recommend them to anyone.”

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Himal A.
Sitter Profile Image: Veronica R.
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Veronica R.
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 90 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fords, NJ, 08863

“Veronica took great care of my dog, was very accommodating, and gave timely updates on what he was up to. If you’re looking for a trusted sitter look no further.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yerelin G.
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Yerelin G.
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$48
per night
16 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

About: I am a caring, patient, and responsible person who genuinely enjoys being around animals. I understand that every pet has a unique personality and needs, and I make it a priority to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while in my care. I am attentive to details, follow instructions carefully, and can provide reliable feeding, walks, playtime, companionship, and basic daily care. I am also comfortable being patient with shy or anxious pets and understand the importance of maintaining their routines. My goal is to treat every pet as if they were my own! I have a flexible schedule that allows me to dedicate time and attention to pet care throughout the week. I can plan my day around feeding times, walks, playtime, and other needs to ensure pets receive consistent care and attention. I am organized, dependable, and committed to making sure every pet feels comfortable and well cared for while their owners are away. Safety and trust are my top priorities when caring for pets. Whether in my home or a client’s home, I make sure pets are in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. I carefully follow the owner’s instructions regarding feeding, medications, routines, and any special needs. I always supervise pets, keep doors and gates secure, and make sure they have access to fresh water, exercise, and plenty of attention. I also believe in keeping owners updated with messages and pictures so they can feel confident and at ease knowing their pets are in good hands.

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Mary B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 165 reviews
47 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08837

“Mary was excellent with my dog for an overnight stay, she gave constant feed back and photos. I was most impressed was that she took the trouble to come to my house 2 days prior to know the dogs personality and get familiarised. I would definitely try Mary again and highly recommend her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yvette T.
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Yvette T.
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$118
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 245 reviews
67 repeat clients
45 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

“Kirbie is now a member of Yvette’s family! We have had multiple booking with her and are completely comfortable leaving Kirbie in her care. We can’t ask for more!”

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Madeline S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla T.
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Kayla T.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Perth amboy, NJ, 08861

“Kayla kept in touch and never missed a day without photo update. Really loved the way she communicates from day 1 till the very last day. You'll never have to worry about anything with her. My Loki stayed with her for 22 days. She is an amazing person and definitely will book again. Thank you Kayla for taking good care of my Loki he already misses your 2 lovely dogs.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria L.
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Maria L.
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$58
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
7 repeat clients
2 years of experience
MATAWAN, NJ, 07747

“There are not enough words to express how thankful I am for Maria and her beautiful family. I felt so comfortable knowing that my Nico was being cared for by Maria. She is AMAZING - so loving, kind, attentive and caring. Maria had to take Nico to the vet in my absence and I truly was not worried one bit. He was so calm and felt safe with Maria. Even when I went to pick him up he didn’t want to leave. He had the best time there. I give her 10 stars and Nico cannot wait to go back!!”

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Linda F.
Sitter Profile Image: Marlene S.
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Marlene S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

“Winston had another wonderful stay with Marlene for 5 overnights. Marlene's communication is excellent and we are so thankful to how attentive she is to our Winston while he is in her care. Marlene provides daily updates and pictures of Winston and it means the world to us!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle F.
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Michelle F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

“Our dog Monster had a fantastic stay with Michelle. We felt very comfortable leaving him with her family for 9 days while we were away. She provided multiple updates throughout our trip, and it was easy to tell Monster was having a great time. Highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie P.
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Katie P.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 145 reviews
29 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Avenel, NJ, 07001

“Katie was great!!! She was super accommodating and watched my dog for about 11 days who isn’t dog friendly and typically doesn’t like men. I was super impressed that she has her home prepared to take care of dogs. I felt assured when I saw that she had a full door sized gate at the top of her stairs so that her dog and my dog are safely separated. I got pictures often to see how he was doing. My dog is a cuddle bug in which he got plenty of cuddles with Katie. I will totally reach out to her again. Thanks again Katie!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Monica C.
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Monica C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 180 reviews
79 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

“Monica and her family were awesome! They cared for our sweet pups and we received updates and pictures throughout the stay. This is the 1st time she watched our 2 dogs and we were so happy she took care of them! We will be booking with her again! Thank you Monica!”

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Nichole M.
Sitter Profile Image: Diana & Eduardo Alexander S.
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Diana & Eduardo Alexander S.
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$63
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Monroe Township, NJ, 08831

“What a wonderful and nice couple who took excellent care of our dog. They were super helpful on timing of pickup and drop off and sent us photos daily. I highly recommend them!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa & Albert K.
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Lisa & Albert K.
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$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 168 reviews
64 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

“Our Lina loves staying over at Lisa and Alberts place. They treat her like family. We love that our girl gets to socialize with her dogs too. 💗”

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Deborah M.
Sitter Profile Image: Nervana G.
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Nervana G.
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$57
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
27 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Oakwood, Staten Island, NY, 10306

“Nervana and her family were wonderful with our 2 dogs. We used her for a full week while we went away on vacation. She was super communicative, giving us updates with pictures and videos daily. Our dogs were very happy and it was obvious she provided a caring and loving environment for them. Would 100% recommend Nervana.... :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgann & James O.
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Morgann & James O.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
6 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Rahway, NJ, 07065

About: I’ve been an animal lover my entire life and have had both dogs and cats for over 25 years. My husband, James, also grew up with dogs and has been around them his whole life, so caring for animals has always been a big part of both of our lives! I’m the primary sitter and handle all bookings, but James occasionally joins me for walks and visits, which can be especially helpful for households with multiple dogs. We’ve both been around pets with all different personalities, sizes, and routines, and we currently have two cats of our own. One is on a prescription diet, so I’m very comfortable following specific feeding instructions and routines. We know how important it is to feel comfortable with who’s caring for your pets, and we always want them to feel safe, happy, and well cared for while you’re away! I work remotely full-time, aside from occasional in-office days and work travel, which gives me flexibility for morning, lunchtime, evening, and weekend visits. I keep my availability up to date and always do my best to accommodate your pet’s normal routine. I know how much trust it takes to have someone care for your pet and be in your home. I’ll follow your instructions closely, respect your home, and do my best to keep your pet’s normal routine consistent while you’re away. I’ll also keep you updated with photos and a recap after each visit so you know how everything went.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Fords is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect for our older dog lulu. All here needs met and we felt so comfortable with her in their care

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Stephen M.
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Dhruvit took great care of Rylee. Very professional, timely updates and flexible. Rylee was happy on return and I could tell that she was well taken care ofz

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Bhumika K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sharisbel was so patient with my Louis. She even has a dog of her own and they got along so good. Louis did get emotional because he missed us but Sharisbel was very patient, made sure she walked him played with him and showed him love. We will definitely be re-booking in the future. Thank you soooo much. You are the best!

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Sheila D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica took great care of my dog, was very accommodating, and gave timely updates on what he was up to. If you’re looking for a trusted sitter look no further.

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Alex L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen was amazing! I was staying at a hotel nearby for a wedding and found her. Her great reviews sold me on choosing her and it was the right choice. Very communicative and sent lots of photos! Asked detailed questions about his routine/schedule to make sure he’d be ok. She was nice and flexible with me for pickup/drop off knowing it was a drive for me and I had family events that didn’t have an actual end time set (just approximate) If I’m in the area again and needed a sitter I’d 1000% rebook!

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Jessie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura was great! Felt my dog was very well taken care of. She was on medications during her stay which my pup doesn’t take easily and was assured she was getting the medication. Received updates and pictures!

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Coll E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful experience with our dog sitter! They were reliable, caring, and attentive to our dog’s needs. They kept us updated with photos and messages, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Our dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. We would definitely recommend them and would happily book with them again!

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Naira T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia and Illian took such good care of my baby while I was away on business. They sent me so many updates and ensured he had a great time playing with other pups and rolling in the grass (his favorite).

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Andrea D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My family and I were going away for 9 days and I didn’t want to board my dog Stormi for so long. I needed more personal care so that I could have a relaxing vacation. We met first with Stormi at Jiinjie’s home and Stormi was comfortable right away. She has great energy and her home is pet friendly with a fenced yard and space for a dog to play. She sent me pictures every day and communicated how Stormi was coming along. This really put me at ease because my dog thrives on attention. I appreciated all the videos and pictures, thank you so much Jinjie!!!

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Rebecca S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Satyajit was amazing with our special needs dog. We got lots of updates and really appreciated the communication.

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Priyom A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stefanie took great care of our dog Bailey while we were away. She sent us updates. We definitely recommend her.

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Andrew S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lydia was able to accommodate my last minute request and was extremely quick to reply, making the experience seamless and comfortable for both myself and my boys. She's great!

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Gian G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent as always. Sent pics everyday. My dog was very happy to be there with her family and her dogs. Thanks so much!!

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Matthew H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia is an amazing dog sitter. She takes such loving care of Mako, and you can truly see the special bond they share. I highly recommend her, Natalia is already part of my family.

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Sierra S.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Fords is $67 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $37 and $91 per night. On Rover, 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 November 2026, there are 12,962 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Fords. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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 Fords 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 Fords 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 Fords.

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

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

  • 84% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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.

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

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

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

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

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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