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$95
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4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
24 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Milena took such wonderful care of Peaches and Goron while we were away. Both of our dogs are older and need a lot of patience and empathy, and she handled that with ease. It gave us real peace of mind knowing they were in such caring hands. She was also very communicative throughout her stay, keeping us updated and making sure we felt connected while we were gone. On top of that, she treated our home with great respect and left everything in excellent condition. We’d absolutely book Milena again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, reliable sitter and wonderful human being.

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Kristina M.
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Aimee E.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Hawthorne, NJ, 07506

My pup and I absolutely love Aimee! Aimee is such a sweetheart, and her love of animals is immediately evident. Leaving Dutchess, is always the most anxiety inducing part of any trip I have to make out of town that I don’t bring her with me. Aimee gave my consistent updates and pics of Dutchess throughout the weekend. Will absolutely continue to use Aimee, I feel confident in entrusting her with my pup’s care. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!

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$85
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4.7 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Haledon, NJ, 07508

This was our first time using Katherine for dog sitting our 8 year old lab mix, Gus. We needed someone on very short notice who was willing to stay at our house. Katherine was very responsive and flexible to our needs. Our plans were difficult to nail down and Katherine was easy going and adjusted the reservation without hesitation. While we were away she was outstanding at keeping us in the loop with pictures and videos of Gus. Getting those reminders that Gus was being well cared for, played with and well fed was a big relief. I would recommend Katherine to anyone and look forwards to using her in the future!

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Alexandra D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417

She was great with our pups. One fairly energetic, but in need of calm because he was recovering from knee surgery, and the other a 17 year old diva who is mostly blind and mostly deaf. Will definitely book again.

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Bruce M.
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Lisbeth R.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
216 reviews
47 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

Lisbeth was great with our furbabies! She took great care of our home & pets, and provided fabulous pictures while we were gone. She was very responsive to us, and also respectful in her updates, and not at all bothersome of our vacation. Our dog is high energy and pretty attached to us, and Lisbeth took excellent care of him, with lots of walks, fetch, attention and care, so he was happy while we were gone (& when we came back). We would ABSOLUTELY have Lisbeth stay again! Thank you Lisbeth - you’re a gem & rockstar!!

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Linda M.
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Giselle N.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
7 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Totowa, NJ, 07512

Giselle is hands down the best sitter we’ve had. She went above and beyond in every way. Our elderly cat, who is usually skittish with new people, took to, her right away. My dog Cody was smitten, and we felt at ease the whole time we were gone. The pictures we received each day were proof positive they were happy. Giselle has a real gift with animals. This was our very first Rover experience, and we hit the Jackpot with her!

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Yaneira P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Clifton, NJ, 07011

Yanni was amazing with Harley and Ellie! She made a point to meet us and meet the dogs before our stay. She had her hands full with an older dog with heart issues and thunderstorm anxiety and a younger dog with destructive tendancies! Yanni was able to make sure both were happy and healthy while we were gone. She went above and beyond to keep me in the loop with what was happening, how everyone was getting along, and picture updates. Yanni even made sure to go back to the house after the stay was over to make sure Ellie got her medication for thunderstorms when storms rolled through before we got home. Her thoughfulness made a huge impression on me and she truly cares for animals. I highly recommend Yanni and will use her again when we go out of town.

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Melissa G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
21 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Midland park, NJ, 07432

Melissa was wonderful with our new tiny Maltese puppy Penny. She was loving and patient with Penny and we look forward to having her come stay with Penny again in our home.

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Leticia D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Elmwood Park, NJ, 07407

Leticia was AMAZING!! She gave us updates everyday and gave us such peace of mind while we were away. One of our pups had a muscle flair up and she was incredible with her to help and care for her!! She loved our pups and treated our home with just as much care & respect. I hope she will agree to watch our pups again and again as we need. The greatest words we can say are THANK YOU!!

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Charlie U.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Garfield, NJ, 07026

The dog was happy and the place was standing. In the end that's all that matters but a decent person who communicates well with an honest smile on their face and a personality to match makes the whole thing run smoother.

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Victoria A.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
14 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Paramus, NJ, 07652

Victoria took wonderful care of our puppy for several hours and did an amazing job! She made sure our pup was well fed, played with her, and kept her happy the entire time. She was very organized, attentive, and followed all our instructions perfectly. It’s clear she genuinely cares about animals. We felt completely at ease knowing our puppy was in such good hands. Highly recommend Victoria to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter!

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Bonnie T.
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$35
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18 years of experience
Wayne, NJ, 07470

About: Dogs have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember! 🐶 I currently have three dogs of my own and have experience caring for dogs of all ages, including my beloved senior dog who lived to be 17 years old. Having dogs throughout my life has taught me how different each dog can be, from energetic pups who love to play and explore to older dogs who need extra patience, comfort, and care. I’m attentive to their individual personalities, routines, and needs, and I’ll make sure your pup gets plenty of love, attention, exercise, and companionship while you’re away. I’ll treat your dog like one of my own! ❤️ I currently work part-time, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of availability to provide attentive, reliable pet care. I’m available on weekends and can accommodate a variety of schedules, including walks, drop-in visits, and longer stays when needed. I’m happy to work with each pet’s routine and make sure they receive plenty of attention, exercise, companionship, and care. I understand how important it is to have someone dependable looking after your pets, and I’ll treat every visit as an opportunity to give them the same love and attention I would give my own. When caring for pets in their home, my priority is to keep them comfortable, happy, and on their normal routine. I take the time to learn each pet’s specific needs, personality, feeding schedule, medications if needed, exercise routine, and any house rules their family has in place. I’m respectful of my clients’ homes and always make sure to leave things clean and just as I found them. I also provide regular updates and photos so you can feel confident that your pet is safe, happy, and receiving plenty of love and attention while you’re away!

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Bryce S.
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$40
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
North Haledon, NJ, 07508

About: I love dogs and I love taking care of them as well as playing with them. I have a lot of family and friends who have dogs so I have experience in taking care of all types of dogs.I have a few years of experience with dogs and I just love being around dogs. I get along with all types of dogs pretty easily. I am a responsible person when it comes to taking care of other people's dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Jordan M.
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Jordan M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Elmwood Park, NJ, 07407

About: I grew up with dogs in the house and have walked and house sat for many clients. I have experience with puppy training, working with reactive dogs, working with high energy dogs and senior dogs, and have a special love for vizlas and other bird dogs My daily and weekly schedule vary from week to week since I’m a freelance worker but I’m typically free weekends and mornings and mid- afternoons. I like to prioritize keeping the space very clean, if not cleaner than I found it when caring for a home. In my home I’ve kept a very demanding pet which entailed early bathroom breaks, at least two 5+ miles a day, and plenty of reactivity training that entailed practicing meeting new people and dogs in comfortable environments. I also have experience with both cats and dogs that aren’t big people pets and know how to approach with respect to their autonomy and read their body language.

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Jacob F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Paramus, NJ, 07652

Jacob was amazing! From the first moment he established a great rapport with our 5 year old Golden Retriever Maximus and treated him with kindness and love. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! Our dog was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for throughout the entire stay. We received regular updates, photos, and excellent communication, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. It’s obvious he genuinely loves animals and treats them like family. We came home to a healthy, happy pup, and we booked the next house sit right away. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy dog sitter.

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Angely A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
4 years of experience
Paterson, NJ, 07505

About: I am a pre-veterinarian student wanting to gain more animal experience and help care for your loved animals. I also own 3 pets that are very social! I am a pre-vet student/ Vet assistant and have many resources available to provide optimal pet care. I will take care of your pets as if they are my own. I will treat your animals with respect and love! My house will be their home for how ever long they are in my care! We will have lots of play time in the yard and walks.

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Tatiana R.
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$110
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
14 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Paramus, NJ, 07652

Tatiana was great! She took the time to meet before the day she was going nj to Dogsit. She sent lots of updates and photos and was a joy to communicate with. Thank you Tatiana!

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Jessica P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
20 years of experience
East Rutherford, NJ, 07073

Amazing! My pup misses her already.

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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410

Alexander did a great job caring for my two elderly pets. He made sure my cat got his medicine and my dog went out frequently and ate his food. He was very communicative and responded quickly. Overall, I’m very satisfied and will definitely use him again if needed.

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Florence S.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Paterson, NJ, 07501

Florence was very nice and great at communicating with me. She was very flexible on my schedule which was very helpful for my trip over July 4th weekend. She sent great pics and videos of my dogs, too, which is always calming when away. Would recommend!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Hawthorne is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexander did a great job caring for my two elderly pets. He made sure my cat got his medicine and my dog went out frequently and ate his food. He was very communicative and responded quickly. Overall, I’m very satisfied and will definitely use him again if needed.

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Lorena G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing sitter, thoughtful and caring with our pups. Very transparent from the beginning and went above and beyond.

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Samia C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Milena stayed at our house with our dog for a week. She is reliable, communicative, and you can tell she loves animals.

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Lauren B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Florence was very nice and great at communicating with me. She was very flexible on my schedule which was very helpful for my trip over July 4th weekend. She sent great pics and videos of my dogs, too, which is always calming when away. Would recommend!

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Adam F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lidia was so wonderful with our pups. She takes care of our pups like her own family. She has been a repeat caretaker because if how lovely she is.

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Carol C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jing took amazing care of my beloved Siamese cat, Gigi, over the Fourth of July weekend. She stayed at my apartment while I was away and left it even cleaner than she found it. She kept me updated with lots of photos and videos, which gave me peace of mind! It was clear that Gigi was comfortable in her care. Jing also kept the litter box clean and was very responsive. I would trust Jing to watch Gigi again in the future and would recommend her to anyone looking for cat care.

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Alyanna G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Justine was able to help us on short notice when our plans changed and was wonderful with our young puppy! Provided regular updates and overall excellent service!

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Greg T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time using Katherine for dog sitting our 8 year old lab mix, Gus. We needed someone on very short notice who was willing to stay at our house. Katherine was very responsive and flexible to our needs. Our plans were difficult to nail down and Katherine was easy going and adjusted the reservation without hesitation. While we were away she was outstanding at keeping us in the loop with pictures and videos of Gus. Getting those reminders that Gus was being well cared for, played with and well fed was a big relief. I would recommend Katherine to anyone and look forwards to using her in the future!

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Brian L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We’re so happy to have found Eilleen! She is reliable, communicative, and super friendly. We felt so comfortable leaving our Lucy in her care, and Lucy loved her so much! They had a great time snuggling and hanging out together. We will certainly be rebooking in the near future!

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Emily G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly is a wonderful cat sitter! Our kitty loves her & she keeps us updated & takes the job very seriously. Our house is left in perfect order too!

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Jolie M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joeli took fantastic care of Boomer! It was our first time using Rover for an overnight sitter (without first getting to know someone with walks) and she was great! Watched our pup for - 5 day trip. She had Excellent communication and we came home to a happy dog an a clean house.

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Lauren B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrea was professional, caring, and very dependable. She was a very good communicator which made interacting with her was extremely easy! I would recommend Andrea to anyone who is leaving their pet in their home when they travel. She took good care of the house and more importantly she took excellent care of our dog!

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Lisa S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily did a great job as always. Orion was sooooo excited to finally get to spend some time with her again!

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Thomas D.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Hawthorne on Rover is $49.95 per night (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 18,723 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% 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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