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5.0 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
60 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Highland, IN, 46322

Taryn put our minds at ease. She was perfect for our skittish pups. She made sure they trusted her and was very patient with them. Thank you!

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
Munster, IN, 46321

About: I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life and have raised several from young puppies into adulthood. I currently care for my three dogs—Nala, Sage, and Willow—and have experience with feeding, walking, playtime, basic puppy care, and giving each dog the patience and attention they deserve. I’ll treat your pet like they’re one of my own and make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for while you’re away. I receive my work schedule monthly, so I keep my availability up to date and am happy to work with pet owners to find times that fit both of our schedules. I treat every pet as if they were my own. I’ll follow your care instructions closely, prioritize your pet’s safety and comfort, and provide a loving, dependable environment while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Katie S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Griffith, IN, 46319

We would 1000% recommend Katie. Katie was kind patient with one of our dogs that takes a little while to warm up to new people, even making a couple trips out to take her on walks before we left. During our time away, a new medical issue came up for our elderly dog. Katie was amazing at communicating with us, taking her to the vet for us, helping 3 way call with the vet while she was there and keeping a watchful eye on her until we could return home. We found our house exactly how we left it, everything tidy and clean. We hands-down will be using Katie again knowing that our dogs will be well loved and taken care of while we’re away

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David R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
14 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Highland, IN, 46322

David did a great job with all of our animals and kept in good contact the whole time we were gone with photos and updates. It eased our minds substantially while out of town for the holidays. We will definitely be booking again!

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Ruth T.
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$25
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1 year of experience
Hammond, IN, 46324

About: I've had dogs my whole life including senior dogs and large dogs. I have experience in drop-in sitting for several days at a time. I've taken care of three small elderly dogs at once, including one that was completely blind and hard of hearing. I'm comfortable walking and bathing larger dogs, as I myself have had a dog over 100 pounds. I do not have professional experience, meaning I've never been paid to dog-sit, but I have been sitting for neighbors and friends for several years. He tenido perros todo mi vida, incluyendo perros grandes y de edad avanzada. Tengo experiencia cuidando perros a domicilio durante varios días seguidos. He cuidado a tres perros pequeños y mayores al mismo tiempo, entre ellos uno que era totalmente ciego y tenía problemas de audición. Me siento cómoda paseando y bañando perros grandes, ya que yo misma e tenido un perro de más de 100 libras. No cuento con experiencia profesional, es decir, nunca he cobrado por cuidar perros, pero llevo varios años cuidando los perros de vecinos y amigos. I am a full time university student working part time on my campus! All my classes are scheduled in the morning Monday-Thursday so I’m available after 3 then. Friday-Sunday I can be there for your pets anytime! I do not currently sit in my home, but I do have harnesses and leashes available if you do not already have one. We could discuss whether the leashes and harnesses I own are a good fit for your furry friend! :)

Sitter Profile Image: Rob S.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Hammond, IN, 46327

Rob did a great job watching our house, two dogs and three cats for 24 days! We were very nervous leaving all our animals with someone but Rob was great and would almost instantly reply to our messages and give us daily updates. We would definitely recommend him and would use again. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Liliana A.
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Liliana A.
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$55
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13 years of experience
Hammond, IN, 46324

About: I have over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, including my own dog who lived with diabetes and eventually lost her vision. During that time, I was responsible for administering daily insulin injections, managing a specialized prescription diet, monitoring her health, and ensuring she remained comfortable and happy. This experience taught me patience, attention to detail, and how to care for pets with unique medical needs. In addition to caring for my own dog, I have regularly looked after my siblings' dogs and friends' pets, providing feeding, walks, playtime, companionship, and plenty of love. I understand that every pet has their own personality and routine, and I strive to make them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I work part-time and am self-employed, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to be available throughout the day. I can accommodate walks, drop-in visits, feedings, playtime, and check-ins around each pet's specific needs. Because I have control over my work schedule, I can provide reliable care and give pets the attention they deserve rather than fitting them into a busy routine. I enjoy spending time with animals and make it a priority to ensure they feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for while their owners are away. When caring for pets in a client's home, I make it a priority to follow their established routine as closely as possible. I understand that pets feel most comfortable in their familiar environment, so I ensure they receive their regular feeding schedule, exercise, playtime, medications if needed, and plenty of attention and companionship. I treat every home with respect, keeping it clean and secure while following any instructions provided by the owner. I also provide updates and photos so pet parents can have peace of mind knowing their pets are safe, happy, and well cared for while they're away.

Sitter Profile Image: Noah S.
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Noah S.
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$60
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16 years of experience
Munster, IN, 46321

About: I have always loved spending time with pets. Since I was born, my family has had three wonderful dogs who have lived special lives in my care. When I was younger, I used to dog sit for friends and neighbors when they were out of town and I always made sure to spend a little extra time with the pets so they aren't too sad when by themselves. I am currently a remote intern with a lot of free time throughout the week, so spending time with pets will be easy to work into my schedule. My home is full of warmth and good vibes for dogs of all sizes. With a big park behind my backyard, your pets will love running around while we play.

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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Dyer, IN, 46311

Lily is an awesome sitter! She’s super flexible and really caters to your dogs’ needs. She sends the cutest update pictures and you can tell she loves this job. My dog is a bit of a finicky eater and I let her use her best judgement to make sure he’s eating and not wasting food. She left my place super clean as well! We will 100% use her in the future.

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Heather B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lansing, IL, 60438

Very good.

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$55
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5 years of experience
Highland, IN, 46322

About: Hi, I’m Dave — a U.S. Navy veteran and former K-9 Handler based in Highland, Indiana. I pride myself on: • Reliability and punctuality • Clear communication • Structured walks and safe handling • Treating your dog like my own I have a very flexible work schedule Monday-Friday. I have the option of working 0700-1100 or 1100-1600. I would work out specific time and dates with owner. I own my home in Highland, IN. I have a large backyard that is fully fenced. My dog and I get a lot of exercise.

Sitter Profile Image: Gabriel L.
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$50
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18 years of experience
Schererville, IN, 46375

About: I worked full time for a shelter and loved working with every animal there. Meeting them at their level so that their needs were completely fulfilled was my passion. Whether they were high or low energy, dim or bright, friendly or not, I thrived on figuring out what would make the the most adoptable and what would make them most comfortable in the harsh shelter environment. It was a difficult and demanding job at times especially when I needed to provide first aid or medication/therapy for ailing animals but I always enjoyed coming home knowing I did something that meant something to those parent-less pets. I also had the lovely opportunity to work the social media for the shelter and take photos and videos of each animal to best display their personalities to the wider public who wouldn't normally see them otherwise. I currently work part time with very flexible hours so I am frequently available to provide service to both my own pets and others. I find it very fulfilling to be able to make time for my own furry friends! Working in a shelter environment I often met many animals at their lowest when they were beyond scared and upset. I got exposure to many dogs and cats that were horribly unadapted to life around people and had personalities on either end of the spectrum. I am more than comfortable with animals that are more aggressive in both appearance and personality and was frequently tasked with retrieving abandoned or lost animals using the company van.

Sitter Profile Image: Khalia M.
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Khalia M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Flossmoor, IL, 60422

Dolly had a fun, relaxing time in Khalia’s care. We’re so grateful Khalia was available to play and keep Dolly company while we visited family.

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Jazmine A.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
lansing, IL, 60438

About: I am a student, and I am also just trying to figure out a way to pay for college. I am currently studying culinary arts, and would love to make cute little dog treats for all the dogs I walk. I love animals. I care for all animals. I am allergic to cats. I have always felt comfortable around animals,understand the respect, and love they need. I can care for dogs because I have dogs all my life. I have always had fish as well so if you need help feeding your fish I can help with that as well. No matter what breed of dog or fish I will take care of it. I understand dogs with specific diets and or immune system issues because of my own dogs. I look forward to helping with dogs or fish care for any one. I am open to work with any schedule. pet's are an important part to everyone's lives and families. So i veiw taking care of pets as taking care of childern. with love care and respect. Dogs are important in every part of my life and daily routine. I have cared for all ages from puppies to senior dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Kayla P.
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Kayla P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Munster, IN, 46321

About: I’ve grown up in a house with 2 cats and 2 dogs my whole life and often house sit for my friends dogs. I’m used to big dogs and also high energy dogs being that I have one of each. I am mostly free during the week as being and only online college student where I work a part time job of only 2-3 days a week at most with it being pretty flexible I have a fenced in back yard with 2 friendly dogs that all love to play. Love talking the dogs out for walks and what not. I take my two everywhere I can with me.

Sitter Profile Image: Mercedes B.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Lansing, IL, 60438

This is the 2nd time Mercedes has dog sat Obasi. She is my go to. I wouldn’t want anyone else outside of my family to watch him. She’s caring, playful and patient with Obasi. She’s a great communicator as well, providing updates as often as you may want them. Although with her watching him, there is less stress and no need to check up on him daily.

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Alexis W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
South Shore, Chicago, IL, 60637

Alexis took wonderful care of our dog and home while house sitting. Great communication before and during our time away. I’d recommend Alexis to anyone and will look to rebook in the future.

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Christian L.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Highland, IN, 46322

Christian was able to take care of my pup last minute when I was desperate for puppy coverage. Thank you for helping me and my Jugni! Christian was a short and efficient communicator and sent updates as needed. Jugni is always excited to see her as well, so I know she’s being taken care of.

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$50
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20 years of experience
St. John, IN, 46373

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was a kid. I have house sat for at least three different people and took care of their pets! I’ve worked with senior dogs and puppies. I also have a part time job at a pet store so I have a decent amount of knowledge on pets and am more than happy to get things from the store for you! I have also administered medicine to a dog with health issues so I am comfortable administering medicine. I work part-time at a pet store! But I have time in between these things to drop in on pets and walk them, play with them, and even feed them. I’m happy to do whatever needs to be done’ My cat is older so she doesn’t play much anymore, but I’ve played with lots of kitties before. I’ve also played with dogs, big and small. My old home had a fenced in yard that I used to play with the dogs in. I no longer have that, but I love taking my own dog on long walks to burn off some of that energy!

Sitter Profile Image: Andrew H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Highland, IN, 46322

Andrew is a godsend. We've had him to sit for our Rhodesian ridgeback and our Staffy twice, for 4 days and 10 days, respectively, and we have both times come back to 2 happy and healthy dogs, who looked at us like we had only been gone a short while. They had neither gained stress weight nor become too skinny, and we could tell Andrew had been diligent taking them out frequently. He had mixed in their favorite food toppers and given them their medicine as we asked. He is a kind person, and you can tell he thinks deeply about things, and people's and pets' feelings. He even swept and tidied up, got our mail from our mailbox, and had our packages all neatly inside. He is as the proverb says, a good traveler who leaves no mark, leaving our house exactly as, if not better than, he found it. I can't say enough about the peace of mind Andrew has given us, especially the second time, since we already knew we could trust him. We were able to go to Disney World and have a truly magical time because we knew he was caring for our dogs and our house as we would have done.

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Taryn took great care of our boy and was great with communication. I would definitely recommend her!

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Jenny J.
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Juliana was awesome taking care of our Greyhound. She constantly kept us up to date for our entire trip. The best part when we returned home, our house was totally clean. I will definitely book with her again. Five star rating, for sure!!

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Bob A.
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Gia was an excellent house sitter and pet sitter. I have two older cats, and was a little nervous about leaving them for two weeks. But when I returned, my house was clean, my cats were happy and well fed, and my mail was stacked on the kitchen table. Gia contacted me several times during my vacation, and sent photographs and video of the cats at home. I highly recommend her!

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Elaine P.
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Andrew watched my fur babies on short notice. He even cooked food for my dogs as a topper for their kibble. He did a great job!

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Kathleen S.
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Rebeka did a great job with our very nervous pitbull! We came home to a clean house and very happy pups- highly recommend!

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Leah B.
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Amanda was awesome and so communicative. She made sure we knew our babies were being taken care of and having a good time. She gave them more than adequate play time and i’m betting our cats miss her already. Thanks Amanda !

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Taylor T.
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My geriatric dogs always do so well with her! We just left for over a week and Karina was amazing with communication and all of the photos! Looking forward to booking with her again in the future!

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Amanda D.
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John came when I was in dire need. He was a blessing to me and my family. John gets 6 stars from my family.

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William S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Hammond on Rover is $53.28 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 6,679 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Hammond. 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 Hammond 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 Hammond 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 Hammond 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!

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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 Hammond. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% 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.

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