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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22312

We had the pleasure of having Renee take care of our dog, Rufus, while we were away in Europe for 12 days, and we couldn't be more thrilled with her care! From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease knowing she would take care of Rufus like he was her own. Throughout the 12 days, Renee kept us updated with photos and messages, so we always knew Rufus was happy and well-loved. She gave him plenty of cuddles and attention, which we could tell made him feel at home and content in our absence. Not only did Renee provide amazing care for Rufus, but she also went above and beyond in tidying up our house and even took care of our plants—something we truly appreciated! It’s the little things that make a big difference, and she certainly took care of everything with kindness and attention to detail. We highly recommend Renee to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and thoughtful dog sitter. We couldn’t have asked for better care for our furry friend!

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Dana D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
40 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

Dana took amazing care of our 15-year old golden lab while we were out of town for a week. She stayed in the house with her and gave extra care through thunderstorms which make our pup very nervous! Dana communicated daily about our dogs wellbeing which meant we never had to worry about being away from her. Dana is the best!

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Ray L.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Ray was wonderful with our dog and took great care of both her and our home. Communication throughout the stay was excellent — we received thoughtful updates, honest notes about how things were going, and clear follow-ups at the end. Our dog can be a little hesitant in bad weather and new situations, and Ray was patient, attentive, and proactive in giving her plenty of opportunities, encouragement, and affection. It was clear she was comfortable, well-exercised, and genuinely cared for. Ray also went above and beyond making sure everything was clean and handled before leaving. We came home to a happy pup and a well-kept house, which is exactly what you hope for. We’d absolutely trust Ray again and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, caring sitter.

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Hieu & Anna N.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
29 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Springfield, VA, 22150

Hieu and Anna did another incredible job house-sitting and taking care of our dog and two cats for almost two weeks! They sent a steady stream of pictures and updates that we looked forward to seeing every day and really captured our pets’ personalities! We would use them again in a heartbeat.

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Barbara-Jeanne D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22306

Jeannie was amazing ing - she was wonderful with my pups and loved on them like they were her own. I couldn’t recommend her more! She is a total gem. 💎

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Hannah C.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
37 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22304

Hannah was fantastic!!! She was wonderful with our dogs and cat, she was very communicative sending us pictures and updates, she went above and beyond! We highly recommend her and we definitely plan to use her in the near future.

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Yocelyn B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Yocelyn took excellent care of my pets for a long weekend. She left the house tidy and it was so nice coming home to happy dogs and a clean home. She was communicative and sent plenty of photos. I would recommend her for your petsitting needs!

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Tatiana A.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

This was the second time we used Tatiana to sit for our dog in our home, this time for 18 days! Not only did Tatiana provide excellent care and love for our sweet Lily, she also took great care of our home!! Tatiana sent pictures every day and we had zero concerns about our pup while we were gone. I cannot recommend Tatiana highly enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle L.
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Michelle L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Annandale, VA, 22003

Michelle was very gracious and kind to come last minute when my mom had an unexpected hospital stay. She was flexible and understanding when my mom had a crisis and my husband was delayed getting back home. Her kindness and affection with our boy Sherlock was wonderful!

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Zach H.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Zach was really kind and flexible. We knew our pups liked him right away by them immediately bringing toys to him to play, they don't always do that. Thank you Zach, you really put us at ease knowing that our pups were in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tara C.
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Tara C.
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$82
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
14 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Landmark-Van Dom, Alexandria, VA, 22043

Tara was super responsive and incredibly caring for our dog Bella. She kept us updated with pictures and messages letting us know when she ate. We felt great leaving our pup with Tara for the night.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tiana W.
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Tiana W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

About: Hi! I’ve been an animal lover since birth!! Caring for pets had always been a great passion of mine and I genuinely enjoy it. I have cared for several pets and have also volunteered an animal shelter for 2 years! Looking forward to caring for your beloved pet :) I’m currently on vacation so I have all the time in the world to spend time with your pets! I work on ships but am home for months at time. I am very bubbly and will give your pet the best playtime. I can do walks, bathing, taking adventures or just some relaxation in the home. You name it and I will work with you :)

Sitter Profile Image: Jenny M.
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Jenny M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
18 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Jenny was great as always! Made our weekend away stress free and sent us plenty of pictures and notes so we knew our dog was in great hands. We came home to a clean house and happy pets- highly recommend!

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Marie H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
17 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Marie was absolutely amazing!! She sent us plenty of updates, took care of everything, and was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish!

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Sitter Profile Image: Olena S.
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Olena S.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Olena took great care of our precious baby Maple! She sent so many pictures and updates - it was wonderful. She also took great care of our home. We would definitely book her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: ZaNai S.
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ZaNai S.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
7 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

ZaNai was great with my dog Charlie—super caring and reliable. She even cleaned up my place, which was such a nice surprise to come home to. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah B.
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Sarah B.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
16 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22306

Sarah was wonderful! She was communicative, offered to do a pre-sit visit to meet my dog and tour the home. I received photos, daily updates, and I never once felt worried while I was away. If you’re looking for a professional, tidy, pet-loving sitter, she’s IT! We hope to have her back soon.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth I.
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Elizabeth I.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Falls Church, VA, 22042

We hired Lisa for a last-minute trip to visit family, and she was a fantastic housesitter. From the start, she put us at ease and we felt confident our two cats would be well cared for. She was super communicative, sent frequent photo updates, and was flexible with our changing plans. When it looked like our dog care might fall through, she was even willing to step in and help with her too. Lisa went above and beyond - she assured us she’d check in on the cats again if anything came up with our travels, and we came home to an impeccably clean house. She even washed the sheets, which made coming home that much better. We’ll definitely be hiring her again!

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Iuliia A.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
18 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22304

Luliia was a fabulous dog sitter for our pup, Addie. She lived at our house with Addie. Luliia sent pictures every day and an update on Addie. She is definitely a dog person. We will use her again when we travel.

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Veronica R.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
32 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Veronica did a fantastic job taking care of my dog! She was professional, attentive, and clearly loves what she does. She provided regular updates and photos.I couldn’t have asked for better care—thank you, Veronica!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hieu and Anna are AMAZING! I felt so completely comfortable, leaving them with my fur babies and leaving my Home entrusted to their care. They are wonderfully responsible, kind, and reliable. They sent daily updates and pictures of our pet’s antics. I can’t wait until we can rebook them again for our out of town visits.

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Kathleen G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela was amazing and cared so well for our aging miniature schnauzer. She gave him the meds he is on, and the extras when the thunderstorms came around! The pictures we got while away were the cutest and captured our little man so well.

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Rebecca G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience for me and my entire herd of cats and dogs! Olena accepted my last-minute request and did a great job. I am definitely booking her again to stay in my house and feed my flock of furry cats and dogs!

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Richard F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mckenna is an absolute professional!! From keeping our home immaculate, our dog happy and well cared for, to thorough and detailed updates daily on her ongoing care and pictures. I’m highly impressed! We are looking forward to having McKenna on our ongoing team! You are truly amazing at your job and such a pleasure to work with!

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Amy R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie was absolutely fantastic. She was super communicative, and took fantastic care of Chase. She went above and beyond leaving my place cleaner than she found it. I would rebook with her in a heart beat.

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Katrine M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Scotty did a great job caring for our larger dogs! Before house sitting, he came over for a meet and greet and asked thoughtful questions about their care instructions. Our dogs were happy and healthy when we got back. Looking forward to working with Scotty again in the future!

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Connor L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Beth is an absolutely incredible rover sitter and will absolutely be our go to for travel. Couldn’t have asked for a better care giver for our pups while on travel!

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Andre H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Having Haley watch my cat, Q'Raka, was was a great experience. She was responsive and provided great updates while checking in on kitty. She was also attentive to care instructions and bonded quickly with my little girl making her feel loved while I was away. I recommed her and plan on reaching out to her again if I need to have a sitter for Q'Raka.

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Stephen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

What a delight! Our pup Coach had an absolute blast! Thank you very much! Madeline is a fantastic pup sitter - she watched our boy in our home and made us feel overjoyed that he was in great hands.

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Dan J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bryan is outstanding yet again. The house is great and most importantly Buddy is a well taken care of happy not. Bryan is an extremely trustworthy, attentive dog/house sitter.

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Timothy D N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaiya had great communication and took such great care of our dog. I will definitely be using her again 😊

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Ryan F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kari really me helped me feel at ease going away for a few days without knowing how my newly adopted pup with separation anxiety would react. Turns out Kari is a dog whisperer and Belle did great in her care! Kari was communicative in how things were going and she was very observant and thoughtful in understanding and proposing what Belle might need or like. Thank you Kari for being so kind and attentive with Belle and all of us as a family!

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Lucia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jackie was great with my shy dog. She was patient as he warmed up to her. I got regular updates with great pictures. And she took great care of the house too! Absolutely will be a returning client! Thanks Jackie!

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Maren B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great dog sitter. Astro, Olympus and the house are always very well taken care of! So glad we found Kyle and will continuously use him for our pets

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Rachel H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

April was great! She was easy to communicate with, sent me pictures and updates of my pup while I was traveling, and was very flexible when my schedule changed. I felt confident knowing my pup was in good hands and would highly recommend her!

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Alina D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Odette was very caring with our dog during 4th of July with fireworks and thunderstorms. She was extremely communicative and left our home exactly as we left it.

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Brian T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica is amazing!!!! I was recently overseas for a vacation and was gone for 12 nights— the longest I have been away from my boy, Crosby. Veronica was SO understanding and patient with me— she knew I was anxious and did everything possible to calm my nerves. Her communication with me was great - she sent lots of videos and photos and kept Crosby’s routine. She also took Crosby with her where/ when she could - to reduce his time alone. I arrived home to clean laundry and a happy dog! I trust Veronica completely and highly, hoghly recommend her!!!

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Annie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our 2 dogs were very happy with Romaine sitting with them at our house and she was great about sending us frequent updates and pictures! We would happily hire her again for future needs!

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Whitney P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia was available on relatively short notice over a holiday weekend. She took the time to read all of our instructions and kept our quiet, calm, and shy dog company while house sitting. She left our home clean, washed any dishes she used, and was a very considerate. We really appreciated her care and would use her again.

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Tina P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tara was great with our pup who needs a little time to adjust to new people when we aren’t around. We got updates and pics throughout her stay, and she kept us informed. We will use Tara again and would def recommend.

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The average cost for House Sitting in Franconia on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of August 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 August 2026, there are 9,912 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Franconia. 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 Franconia 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 Franconia 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 Franconia 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 Franconia. On Rover:

  • 91% 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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