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Cassandra B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
34 repeat clients
22 years of experience
wilmington, DE, 19810

“Cassandra did a great job finding and getting a picture of my very shy cat each day. Kiwi even came out to sit with her one of the days, which usually does not happen.”

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Jordan L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Claymont, DE, 19703

“Jordan is always so reliable! I appreciate her being available at the last minute too! Tucker Lee thinks Jordan is super sweet and loves his walks with her. She is just the best puppy care for your love!”

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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Claymont, DE, 19703

“Marissa is exceptional she took our 7 day appointment last minute and was very understanding and communicative. We were very skeptical at first using a service one to watch our puppy and two having someone coming in our home while we weren’t there. Marissa communicated every day as well as sent pictures. She definitely went over and beyond with our puppy “Buddy”, She bathed him, took care of his play pen area as we would. Im very thankful for Marissa and clearly Buddy enjoyed her as well.”

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Melissa B.
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$14
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20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19810

About: I've had dogs , cats ,and every other type of pet my whole life. I am the pet sitter my family calls on when they are away. I love pets of all kind and I am eager to assist. I work full time but my job is flexible leaving me free for walks or visits when needed My weekends are open and available as needed I have a fenced yard and a friendly German shepherd. There are 3 cats in the home that are dog friendly. I would love to meet your pet !

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Anne L.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
3 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Wilm, DE, 19810

“Anne and her husband were amazing and gave us peace of mind taking care of our pups while we were away for the weekend! Highly recommended and will book again if needed :)”

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Holbert C.
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$14
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2 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

About: Hey everyone! My name is Holbert. I’ve grown up around dogs of all sizes, from Yorkies and Shih Tzus to Saint Bernards, and I’m just as happy spending time with cats too. I’m a law student, but outside of school I really enjoy being around animals, getting to know their personalities, and making sure they feel comfortable and cared for. I’m patient with shy or nervous pets, playful with the energetic ones, and I’ll probably send you way too many funny pictures while you’re gone. I’m also very respectful of your home and your pet’s routine, so you can feel comfortable knowing they’re in good hands 😊 My schedule is pretty structured during the week, with work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 5 and classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 4. Fridays through the weekend, though, I have much more flexibility and can really dedicate my time to walks, drop ins, playtime, and hanging out with your pets. I also do my best to work pet care around my weekday schedule whenever possible, so your pet still gets the attention and consistency they need. Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or yours, I try to keep things as comfortable and familiar for them as possible. I follow, feeding schedules, walking routines, house, rules, and any special instructions you leave for me, also making sure they get plenty of attention, playtime, and affection. I’m patient with pets who need a little extra time to warm up, and I always pay attention to their personality and comfort level. In a client‘s home, I’m also very respectful of the space. I will always leave things clean and cared for, just as I found them, if not better.

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Leslie T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
19 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19810

About: Been doing this since I was 18! Giving genuine care and attention to your fur babies isn’t taken lightly when I am trusted with them! I work part time right now and have a very flexible schedule! Willing to work out a schedule with you as well! Here to help you and your pets needs 😊 I provide in-home pet sitting at your home, so your pets can stay comfortable in their own familiar environment and maintain their normal routine. I’m respectful of your home, follow your instructions carefully, and will keep you updated while you’re away with messages and photos!

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Sandra T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

About: I have several years of experience working in an animal hospital as a veterinary technician, where I cared for pets with a variety of needs and learned how to recognize changes in behavior, health, and comfort levels. My veterinary background has given me the skills and confidence to provide safe, attentive care, including administering medications and noticing when a pet may not be feeling their best. Outside of work, I’m a proud pet parent to two doggies and two wonderful cats, so I understand how much trust it takes to leave your pets in someone else’s care. I treat every animal like they are my own—with patience, compassion, and plenty of love. Whether your pet needs a walk, a drop-in visit, playtime, medication support, or simply a caring companion while you’re away, I’m committed to providing dependable and personalized care.🐾 Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I work remotely full-time from 1:30 PM–10:00 PM, which gives me plenty of availability in the mornings and early afternoons to dedicate time to animals. I would love to use that time for walks, drop-ins, playtime, feeding, and giving pets the attention and care they deserve. I’m a responsible and caring pet owner myself, and I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy looking after your pets. I enjoy creating a calm, comfortable environment and making sure every pet feels safe, loved, and cared for while their owners are away. When caring for pets, my top priorities are safety, trust, and creating a comfortable environment where they feel secure. In a client’s home, I follow their instructions closely to maintain their pet’s normal routine, including feeding schedules, medications (if needed), walks, playtime, and any special preferences they have. I treat every home and pet with respect, taking the time to build trust and make sure each animal feels comfortable in my care. I pay close attention to their behavior, surroundings, and needs to help prevent any safety concerns.

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Ariel M.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19809

“Ariel was great!! Highly recommended, she took care of our cat for a week and was incredible with updates and photos. Will request her again!”

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Justice n.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

“Klyde and Kimber loved having Justice visit them. Klyde looks so happy in the pictures. Wasn’t sure how he’d be but he warmed up fast! Loved the pictures and the description of how she spent the time. Looking to lots more visits.”

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Kristin M.
Sitter Profile Image: Marcelle C.
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Marcelle C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
7 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Boothwyn, PA, 19061

“Marcelle was so helpful with our dogs. Our little guy is stubborn and had a few accidents that she cleaned up for a us. Will definitely be requesting visits from her again!”

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Jamie V.
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Calvin & Kristina P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
5 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Brookhaven, PA, 19015

“Cal and Kris were great and went above and beyond! Dozer seemed so happy to spend time with them, they rolled with the punches (regarding some schedule changes), were very responsive and overall so kind!! Cannot recommend enough!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christa M.
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Christa M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
16 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19801

“Christa was a life saver. I can never fully enjoy my vacations because I think about my little guys alone in a boarding facility. I have a special needs dachshund named Maui. She's paralyzed in her back end and needs her bladder manually expressed. Very few boarding facilities will accept her. Christa came to our home three times per day, loved on, played with and cared for our three dogs and our parrot. I've never come home from a trip and found my dogs so happy and relaxed and clean. Christa went above and beyond.”

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Khabeera C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19809

About: I grew up with dogs my whole life (Rottweilers, Standard Poodles, and Shih Tzu). I have cared for my bunny rabbit for 10 years and my senior shih tzu for 3. I love animals and treat them kindly and respectfully. Your pet will be safe and happy with me! I am available before 8:00 am, midday, and after 5:30 PM for dog walking and drop in visits. I look forward to caring for your pet! <3 I live in a two bedroom, non-smoking apartment. The apartment complex is dog friendly. There is a fenced dog park and large yard for walks. My 10 year old shih tzu uses steps to get on the couch so those are available as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Lindsey D.
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Lindsey D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19809

“Lindsey was great with both of our dogs! She was super flexible and took the time to actually try and keep them on their normal schedule (which was SUPER appreciated!). We would definitely book with Lindsey again (:”

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Nikita M.
Sitter Profile Image: Olivia C.
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Olivia C.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 213 reviews
75 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

“Olivia is the best! My bully girl really loves her bc she's so gentle and friendly. Its obvious how much attention she give her while she's in my home and I feel perfectly comfortable with her. She always has very detailed reports of her visits and I look forward to all the pictures she takes during them as well:)”

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Jamie & TreDarrion J.
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$20
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

About: I don't just watch dogs—I welcome them into my family. Every pup receives personalized attention, a safe environment, and lots of love while you're away. I work for the school system, so I have weekends, holidays, and summers off. My typical work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and my school is very close to home, which allows me to come home during my lunch breaks. I make it a priority not to leave the pups home alone for more than four hours at a time, so they get plenty of attention and care throughout the day. In addition, I keep 2 small dogs at a time but for the bigger ones I only will sit 1 dog for safety reasons 😊. Your dog will be welcomed into my home like family. I have a fully fenced yard, two friendly Shih-Poos who love making new friends, and a calm, loving environment. I'll follow your pet's routine, including feeding, medications, potty breaks, and any special instructions, so they feel safe, comfortable, and right at home while you're away.

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Marie K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

“Marie did an amazing job checking in on our five cats while my fiancée and I were away on vacation. She sent us detailed updates and amazing pictures of our fur children! Thank you for caring for our kitties like they were your own. :)”

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Jacqueline P.
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$15
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40 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

About: I've taken care of dogs, cats and other house animals all my life. I've trained my own and have assisted friends & family with caring for theirs. I walk, talk, feed and bathe. I provide care for my own animals daily, helping to care for other animals is a natural feeling for me. I love all animals regardless. I have 1 dog and 4 cats, I care for them daily by feeding, walking my dog and providing them all attention, love and ensuring cleanness.

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Emelia I.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

“Emelia was absolutely amazing with Bean. I will absolutely be asking her to watch her again. She did a wonderful job of making sure she was taken care of while making sure I was comfortable with her care.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cassandra did a great job taking care of my buddy. She was reliable and communicative, and more importantly gave him the love and affection he needed so I could go away with confidence. I will definitely be hiring her again!

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Marlene C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordan takes great care of my dogs and they’re always happy to see her. When we had a travel delay on our return she was quick to respond and we were so appreciative she was able to extend caring for them another day. Thanks Jordan!

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Laura K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My cats were happy and well fed. The photos were great. I always have a hard time getting them to pose. Sara sent great pics every day.

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Nancy M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anne did great taking care of my pup. I like getting the messages about the check-ins as well as the pictures. Anne was also very good handling a puppy that is growing very quickly and is very active.

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Marie L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Audrey took great care of our cat while we were out of town for a week! We would definitely book again!

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Garrett C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Margaret is as nice as they come!! She showed up on time and took great care of Tank! She kept in touch with us and even sent pics. Not only would I recommend her but we will be using her services weekly.

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

Jennifer provides outstanding service. She is professional, trustworthy, and lives the pets. Thank you Jennifer!

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Jean L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meghan is wonderful with my dogs & is responsible &respectful of anything I inquire about. I would use her again in the future!

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Rosemary W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie is the best. She’s always responsive and gives good updates. Most importantly our cat loves her! Highly recommend Stephanie.

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Josh N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Couldnt have asked for a better sitter. She was reliable, a good communicator and took good care of the pet!

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Eric M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yasmine took great care of my cats while I was away for an extended trip. I needed a last-minute cat sitter, and she was incredibly reliable and easy to work with. She was very responsive/communicative, followed all of my instructions carefully, and always kept me informed of any observations or issues. It gave me peace of mind knowing my cats were in such good hands. I highly recommend Yasmine to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive cat sitter!

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Carolyn C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy & consistent, Elizabeth cares about the animals she watches as if they’re her own. 10 out of 10

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James W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience. I have two dogs that cannot get along and are isolated from one another. Don’t hate me but they are rescues. Z managed to feed them let them out with no incidence. Z was respectful of my home and I never let a person here without me. Z took care of my babies like Z’s own. Highly recommend.

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Rosa anna C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Catherine was incredible with my cats! She was prompt and thorough with our drop in visits. My two cats were well taken care of, oral medication were administered on time, and most importantly she was great at reading their body language and giving them exactly the attention they needed! I definitely recommend Catherine!

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Morgan L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lily was so responsible and sweet with our dogs. We couldn't have left our precious pups in better hands and she was so conscientious in feeding them, walking them, taking photos, and even administering medication. We were so reassured by her responsible and thoughtful updates and hope that even more people will get to experience her wonderful service in future!

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Shauna D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jazmin is a great communicator, is so sweet to our babies, and somehow always available. She is always our go to.

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James A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa is exceptional she took our 7 day appointment last minute and was very understanding and communicative. We were very skeptical at first using a service one to watch our puppy and two having someone coming in our home while we weren’t there. Marissa communicated every day as well as sent pictures. She definitely went over and beyond with our puppy “Buddy”, She bathed him, took care of his play pen area as we would. Im very thankful for Marissa and clearly Buddy enjoyed her as well.

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Lester F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great with our cat Phoebe. Phoebe is very shy and she came out for Sarah every time. She took care of Phoebe in every way and we will certainly use her in the future.

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Steve S.
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Gwinhurst is $33 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $22 and $39 per visit. 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 8,645 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Gwinhurst. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

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  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
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  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

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.

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.

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 Gwinhurst. On Rover:

  • 87% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 92% 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.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

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