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Sitter Profile Image: Marin H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

About: I have extensive experience caring for both dogs and cats. I am especially comfortable with high-energy dogs and anxious dogs. I trained my family’s dogs many basic skills and have practice administering medications. I love all animals and would be honored to take care of yours! I’m currently in graduate school, looking for a part-time job; and would love to help take care of your pets! My current schedule is open for any day of the week, anytime. I am happy to feed, walk, crate, or simply play with your dog or cat! I am quite flexible and have stubborn dogs of my own, so I know all the tricks of getting pups to do what you need them to do.

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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
277 reviews
76 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

We were away for a little over 2 weeks and Marissa helped check in with our cat. Not only did she play and help with our cat, she helped us bring in our mail. She’s amazing and will always love for her to help in the future!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

About: I grew up with dogs my entire life, including a German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Pitbull mix, so I’m very comfortable with both large and high-energy breeds. I also have experiences with extended stay puppy sitting where I managed feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, playtime, and creating a calm, structured environment. I understand how important consistency, patience, and attentiveness are, especially with puppies. I’m currently preparing to welcome a Golden Retriever puppy of my own, so I’m very intentional about creating safe, positive experiences for dogs. I work Monday through Friday but my partner is currently home all day, so someone will always be there to care for your dog! We are open to boarding any night. Walks I am primarily available after work or sometimes the morning before. My partner is currently available most anytime! We are both reliable and detail oriented. We are prepping to bring in our very own golden retriever puppy, so will treat your dog as if they are our own! As mentioned above I work Mon-Friday roughy 8-4. My partner is currently home throughout the day so someone will always be there to care for your dog. We are open to boarding almost any day especially weekends where we are both home. Walks and drop ins work best for me before work hours or after but my partner has open availability so between us we can accommodate to you! Feel free to ask if you have any specific availability questions! :) Your dog’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. I live in a clean, calm, and pet-friendly environment and am very attentive to routines, feeding schedules, and safety during walks and care. I always keep dogs securely leashed on walks, avoid unsafe situations, and closely monitor their behavior and well-being. I understand how important trust is when someone is caring for your dog, and I take that responsibility seriously. I’m reliable, respectful of your home, and committed to providing a safe and positive experience. I’m also happy to send regular photo and video updates so you always feel confident and connected while your dog is in my care.

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37 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

I can't say enough great things about Jacqui! They went above and beyond while checking on my dog, and it gave me such peace of mind knowing my pup was in such good hands. Not only did they make sure all the basics were covered—food, water, bathroom breaks, but they also took the time to give my dog some love, playtime, and attention, which made all the difference. I got regular updates (including some adorable photos!), and I could tell my dog was happy, relaxed, and well cared for. It’s clear that Jacqui truly loves animals and treats them like their own. Reliable, kind, and completely trustworthy. I'd recommend Jacqui to anyone looking for someone to care for their furry family members. Thank you so much for everything!

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125 reviews
47 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

Wendy was great with with drop-in visits for my little cat Mika! I received updates every day and tons of pictures. The apartment was kept clean and Mika seemed very happy when I got home. I feel like Wendy took care of her as well as I could hope! I recommend her and thank you wendy!

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40 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

Thank you so much!!! Lauren agreed to persist our pups with only one day notice and left amazing photos/notes after. We appreciate her help so much!!!

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Sou Lynn B.
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1 repeat client
7 years of experience
River Forest, IL, 60305

About: I’ve taken care of my own Goldendoodle for over 7 years, training him, teaching him tricks, and matching his energy with enthusiasm and attention! I’m currently working a remote internship, which gives me a very flexible schedule and plenty of time to provide attentive, personalized care for your dog. Aside from a few brief meetings throughout the day, I’m free to spend my time keeping your pup company and making sure they feel safe and loved. I’m available for daytime visits, overnight stays, weekends, and extended care whenever needed. My goal is to make sure your dog receives plenty of attention, affection, and individualized care while you’re away, so you can have complete peace of mind. While I’m not able to board dogs in my own home, I love providing attentive care in their own home, the place they’re most comfortable. Staying in a familiar environment helps many dogs feel more relaxed, and I make it a priority to maintain their usual routine and give them plenty of companionship while you’re away. As a dog owner myself, I understand how important the little things are: keeping up with mealtimes, making time for play and exercise, knowing when it’s time to rest, and giving every dog the patience and affection they deserve. My goal is to make your pet feel safe, happy, and cared for until you’re back home. I live a very active lifestyle, so I’m always happy to match your dog’s exercise needs—whether that’s long walks, outdoor adventures, or lots of playtime. While I’m not able to board pets in my own home, I’m more than happy to care for them where they’re most comfortable: in their own home and routine.

Sitter Profile Image: Justice P.
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39 reviews
16 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Austin, Chicago, IL, 60644

Justice is fantastic and took great care of my dog! I really appreciated the updates and her attention to detail. It made the whole experience stress-free and I would highly recommend her!

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2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

About: Hi, I’m Abby! Neighbors, friends and family have trusted me to take care of their pets while away. I’m trustworthy, safe and reliable. I follow all directions given, and communicate well. I’m currently working part-time, so I have plenty of time to walk, take care and play with your pet while you’re away. My schedule is pretty flexible. I make sure your pets are in safe areas and I follow all directions given to me. I care for them like they are my own, and respect your home and space.

Sitter Profile Image: Samantha T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

Samantha was a great addition to me leaving my pups for a vacation and not having extra anxiety!!! The dogs seemed to love her company and were able to get their potty break during the day without holding it too long. She was patient and very detailed with her updates and pictures during each one of her visits!!! Thanks so much!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
233 reviews
68 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Sofia is so kind and sweet to our kitties. I feel better leaving them in her care. She takes lots of pictures of her visit and does absolutely everything that we all of her. She even takes the time to play with them a bit

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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
27 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

Jamie took amazing care of my kitty! They were communicative and unafraid to ask great questions if they were unsure about something. Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
24 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

This was our second booking with Abby. She is extremely punctual, responsive, trustworthy and caring. Our boxer Francie enjoyed having her stop in to care for her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Julie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
9 repeat clients
2 years of experience
forest park, IL, 60130

Once again, Julie proved to be a wonderfully reliable sitter and friend to my kitties. My cats love her and she sends the best photos! Thank you for caring for my boys so well and for dealing with the litter pal mishaps including the Amazon litter delivery!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
615 reviews
196 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Alma took wonderful care of my feline roommate - excellent communication and fabulous pictures each day! I would highly recommend Alma for your kitty-sitting needs!

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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

Mara was awesome. Was prompt with all her communication, she sent us a ton of pictures, and we came home to happy cats. Will be booking with her again next time we are out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ya Lun C.
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$19
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4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
30 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60301

It’s always nice to travel without worrying about my girls back home. Ellen does an awesome job checking in on my cat and makes sure she gets lots of love while I’m out of town. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ariana G.
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Ariana G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

About: I am able to care for a variety of furry friends, ranging from puppies to senior dogs. I do have some personal (not professional) experience in training that follows respect, obedience, and basic commands! Keeping your pup active, in a safe environment and always loved are my top priorities ☺️ I also offer pet taxi services - if your fur baby happens to have an upcoming vet service or even grooming service, I will happily provide transportation! These options will count as a scheduled ‘Drop in’ visit if you’re interested! 😊 Im currently a med school student but am in the process of transitioning from clerkships to elective year so with some extra free time, I am able to tend to your pets needs throughout most times of the day. My schedule does vary depending on the specialty / clinic I’ll be in, but the details can be sorted out with the needs you and your pets require! I have 3 dogs myself, 2 of them currently reside with my parents up north due to me being here for medical school while my fiance and I travel with our sweet newly adopted girl. My pups love to run around and get as much play time as possible so I’m used to the high energy pups!

Sitter Profile Image: Jena L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

About: I had a husky/German shepherd mix as a child and always had cats growing up. In my 20s, I had a retired greyhound. I adopted my current pup, a lab mix named Murphy, during the pandemic and he is my best friend. I work from home 3 days a week. Murphy mostly naps all day and I take him out for 4-6 potty breaks a day and we walk at least 2 miles per day. I take care of my pup daily and take him out on regular walks and potty breaks. I have an apartment but there is plenty of space for us to roam about comfortably. I allow my pup the comfort of roaming about the apartment freely. I would allow your dog the same comfort. If your dog prefers a crate, I have space to set that up.

Sitter Profile Image: Emily C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

Emily always does the most for my weirdo dogs. When my one dog decided to throw up during a recent visit, she stuck around late to make sure she was ok before heading out. Appreciate how thoughtful and reliable she is!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was such a life saver! She stepped in last minute when I my previously booked sitter had an emergency for part of the trip. She went above and beyond to make sure Ginger got her meds even when she was being stubborn and I came home to happy cats.

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Sarah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sofia is always going above and beyond and her level of care and attention is truly unmatched. I always feel secure and confident when she is caring for our kitties.

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Michelle B.
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Mya was great! She was communicative, timely, and followed all my instructions. Would book with her again! :)

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Carlee L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again, Julie proved to be a wonderfully reliable sitter and friend to my kitties. My cats love her and she sends the best photos! Thank you for caring for my boys so well and for dealing with the litter pal mishaps including the Amazon litter delivery!

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Stacie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria was excellent with our babies!!! She is the dog whisperer that we needed and our babies absolutely LOVE her!!!

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Leslie M.
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Wendy is exceptional! Is a great sitter for our 2 kitties. Timely, communicative and our kitties adore her!

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Sara M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sage has been a great dog walker! Reliable, great communicator, flexible, and most importantly, our dog Lucy is much happier at the end of the day when Sage has come by. Would highly recommend.

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Paula C.
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We love Nataliia! She does a phenomenal job caring for Charlie and we are always looking to rebook with her!

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Isabel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Robin takes great care of our cat, Luna, when we’re away! She plays with all her favorite toys and makes sure Luna gets plenty of attention

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Gwendolyn H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much!!! Lauren agreed to persist our pups with only one day notice and left amazing photos/notes after. We appreciate her help so much!!!

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Emma P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber is so good with our kitties, and she was happy to send a video of them for our kid (who was missing them while on vacation).

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Melanie P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia is wonderful, she is incredibly responsive and provides feedback on each visit. She was comfortable taking my energetic Great Dane puppy on a walk, which I know he loved - with me being at work for so long. An additional thing I appreciate is she is super flexible and always willing to work with our crazy schedules. 10/10 recommend.

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Olivia I.
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Melanie was great with our boys and sent updates and pictures. Really appreciate her during the holiday weekend.

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Rebecca G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We hadn't needed a cat sitter in a while, but even after some time Marissa still remembered all of our cat's likes and needs! She's enthusiastic and always happy to help. So nice to have a cat sitter we know we can count on!

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Jenna R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris was wonderful! I can’t say enough good things. My cats are very shy and he had them literally eating out of his hands on day one. He kept me informed with photos and texts and was so gentle and kind. I felt completely safe and full of trust that he had them comfortable during the heatwave that hit this week. He even did some random house tasks. He is incredible. Book him. Pay him. Tip him. It’s more than worth it.

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Anne H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We absolutely love our dog walker, Emma she is incredibly dependable, trustworthy, and clearly have a genuine passion for dogs. Emma always communicates clearly and sends the best photos/visit summaries during their walks, which brings us so much peace of mind while we are at work. Our dog, Dyango, gets so excited the second she arrive. We will never forget You. She is the best

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Helene M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liliia was a superb cat-sitter! I was able to reach out, in short suspense and in desperate need, to Liliia and quickly/conveniently book her. She was open to doing whatever it takes to make me feel comfortable with her and took the time to get to know my cats while I was away. Also extremely great at communicating quickly and effectively! I would 100% book her again if her availability was open! If you get a chance, make sure you book her as well!

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Bailey C.
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Jacob gave great updates throughout our trip! He stayed and played with our kitties and everything looked great upon our return home.

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Alex H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alma is so wonderful! Every time I come home, Patty seems so well-loved and cared for. It can be hard to leave your pet, but Alma helps you to know your cat or dog is feeling love and play. Thank you, Alma!

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morgan l.
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Opel loves her time with Abby so much and it’s great to have someone to give her some love when we’re away

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Ben W.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Forest Park on Rover is $21.4 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of July 2026, there are 13,145 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Forest Park. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Forest Park stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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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 .

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.

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

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% 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.

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.

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