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Michelle W.
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$58
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• 36 reviews
13 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Brooklyn, NY, 11234

“Michelle was available last minute for us and did a fantastic job. We left our pups in a hotel in the city and she came and hung out with them so we could go see a show. Thanks Michelle!”

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Isis B.
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$39
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• 38 reviews
16 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY, 11233

“Isis is awesome! She was highly communicative, sent photos periodically, and was flexible when I had a last minute schedule change. My dog felt so comfortable with her and I will definitely book her again!”

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Terri D.
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$75
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• 13 reviews
8 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Queens, NY, 11693

“Terri took amazing care of Elie while I was away. She kept my home exactly as I left it, and Elie was calm, happy, and clearly loved her. She checked in with me every day, sent regular photos, and always responded quickly, which made the whole trip completely stress‑free. Terri was reliable, thoughtful, and great with dogs. I’d absolutely book her again.”

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Marina S.
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Kaylee B.
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$70
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• 23 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Glendale, Queens, NY, 11385

“Kaylee is amazing. Our 1 year old pitbull loved her from the first minute. She is truly a "dog person". Our dog Cannoli had surgery earlier in the week. Kaylee followed all our instructions with medication and sent videos. We could see our baby snuggled up with Kaylee sleeping. I will Absolutely be booking again.”

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Faith B.
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$45
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• 24 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NY, 11385

“Faith took amazing care of my two cats, ensuring to take care of their individual needs and followed their care instructions throughly. She also took great care of my apartment and left it like new.”

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Alison R.
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Elsie V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Queens, NY, 11378

“Elsie was incredible, Roo was sad that she didn't come back after the last day and she left my place just as clean if not cleaner than she found it. 10/10 would recommend!”

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Marshall B.
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Imani P.
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$105
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 440 reviews
169 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Springfield Gardens, Jamaica, NY, 11434

“Imani did a fantabulous job. She loves what she does and I am very happy we found her through Rover. She did home sitting for us. And it was a great experience.”

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Maya C.
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$69
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, 11215

“Maya was absolutely amazing taking care of our dogs, Limom and Brooklyn! She made sure to keep us posted throughout our time away, sharing pictures and videos that gave us peace of mind knowing our dogs were in great hands. She followed their schedules, made sure all their needs were taken care of, and most importantly, gave them so much love and attention while we were away. We really appreciated her communication, care, and dedication. It made our time away so much easier knowing Limom and Brooklyn were being so well taken care of. We couldn’t be happier with Maya and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their pets. Thank you so much, Maya!”

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Meaghan L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brooklyn, NY, 11205

“Meaghan took excellent care of our Great Dane (and our home) while we were away! She brought a calm loving energy to our sometimes anxious pup. She was punctual with her own timing and still very flexible with ours, and while we were away kept us updated with photos of our happy pup each day. Highly recommend her as a pup and house sitter!”

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Ashley C.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
9 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY, 11237

“Ashley was so great w my dog! Took him on multiple walks to ensure he was able to get his energy and potties out. Texted with updates. Easy going with his idiosyncrasies 💪🏻💪🏻”

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Jaidi M.
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$80
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• 350 reviews
78 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Brooklyn, NY, 11203

“Our pup loves Jaidi and we’re so grateful for her help. She’s attentive, a great communicator, and thorough, and clean. Would highly recommend!”

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Melissa Q.
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$55
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• 28 reviews
16 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Woodside, Woodside, NY, 11377

About: I have always been surrounded by dogs and cats and I thoroughly enjoy being in their company. I have an immense love for animals and find great joy in spending time with them. I am currently taking online classes, which gives me a very flexible schedule. I am able to dedicate plenty of time to spending quality time with your best friends. I have veterinary experience from working at an animal hospital, which has given me a deep understanding of animal behavior and needs. I am detailed oriented and thrive on following directions precisely to ensure the best possible care for your furry friends.

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Kristen D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
brooklyn, NY, 11225

“Kristen took on caring for not 2 but 3 young pups for me while I went out of town for a couple of days. He left my apartment in pristine shape and I came home to happy and relaxed pups. :)”

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Sara H.
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Kristine B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY, 11215

About: I’m a caring, patient, and dependable person who loves animals. I understand that every dog has a different personality and needs also cat . I’m attentive to their safety, enjoy keeping them active, and will treat every pet with love and respect. I have a flexible schedule and can provide reliable pet care throughout the week. I’m available for walks, drop-in visits, and spending quality time with pets based on their needs. I prioritize your pet’s safety, comfort, and routine. I’ll follow your instructions carefully, keep your pet supervised, and make sure they receive patient, gentle, and dependable care

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Jonathan & Angela B.
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$125
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 100 reviews
22 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY, 11233

“Jonathan and Angela were great with Rizzo. They sent updates throughout the day and took such great care of our pup. Would highly recommend and definitely hope to schedule them again!”

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Cailey L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
18 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Queens, NY, 11385

“Cailey was wonderful with our pup! She was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure our pup was taken care of. She also provided us with daily updates. Will be using Cailey again in the future!”

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Jasmine B.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brooklyn, NY, 11212

“Jasmine is wonderful with our senior dog. She knows how to administer medicines, give lots of attention, and follow any written instructions. She's also a good communicator, prompt with her arrivals, and flexible with her duties.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie M.
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Natalie M.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
11 repeat clients
13 years of experience
East Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, 11207

About: I usually work with shy, aggressive or fearful dogs or cats. It can take weeks, months or years to befriend them but when you do it's extremely rewarding, especially when an animal someone deems "dangerous" comes out to be the biggest sweetheart. I have tons of patience and I believe every species of animal deserves love and respect. As humans, it's our duty to be the voices and guardians of the animals in our care. They look to us for comfort, guidance, love and peace. That's why I do anything in my power to donate or volunteer at animal shelters because every animal should know that there's humans out there that actually care about their well being. Working with animals is a great career for me. Update; 8/2020 I’ve been volunteering and working with pets as a professional pet care provider for five years now. Through my journey I’ve learned pet CPR and gained dog training knowledge through Poochpals llc as well as worked as a dog handler at walterspetstyles. I’m currently working on becoming a certified dog trainer and furthering my knowledge on Pet care. At Poochpals we believe in being a friend for life so I’m definitely bringing our motto into the field and looking to become a furever friend for your pets. If you’re ever in need of an actual PROFESSIONAL pet care provider, look no further! I also have basic training knowledge so don’t be surprised if your pup or cat comes back knowing a few new tricks 😂 I have open availability Monday-Sunday. I look forward to meeting you and your pups! My dog, Odin, loves to make new friends of all species. Updates:4/7/2026 Hello friends! I would not be at 29 Hanford anymore due to instability, so I’m moving my business down to NYC before heading to PA. We have multiple fences in house and around the property. Pups are also supervised 24/7 and we have a designated dog room just for them. Back porch is also secured with gates. Dogs aren’t allowed on the lawn without human supervision and a 20ft leash. Lawn is fenced. We have strict safety procedures when it comes down to pets and children.

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Nagham O.
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$160
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 74 reviews
33 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

“Nagham is a very conscientious and knowledgeable house sitter for our dog. She is super sweet with him and always gives us lots of updates while we’re away. We have relied on Nagham 4 times now and will continue to do so whenever we can.”

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Sin Ying I.
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$120
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• 10 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Forest Hills, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

About: IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME, ASK ME FOR A $20 PROMO CODE Experienced and responsible. Dog care and training with safety and enrichment in mind. Life-long dog lover! Dog walking is not a side-hustle for me. My goal is to reduce stress, encourage calmness and satisfy your pup's natural instinct in every walk! 7-year experience raising my rescue 60lb pit-shepherd mix with reactivity issues. I have hands-on experience handling reactivity, leash-pulling, fear and stress in city dogs, through weekly volunteer work at local shelters. I pay close attention to each pup's needs and take guardians' notes seriously. I walk and train using science-based, relationship-focused methods — not dominance, for lasting behavior. I'm GCT certified and pursuing CPDT-KA and CCDT via CATCH Professional Dog Training Academy. I am also a guardian of 2 rescue tabbies - Sol & Luna. I am currently a full-time dog walker and trainer, on top of caring my own dog and cats at home and volunteering in shelters weekly. I am generally available M-F: 8a-7p; S-S: 1p-7p. Other hours may be accommodated on demand. A first 15-min meet and greet is a must for all walks to review your needs and your pup's routine, gears, personality, leash skills and any reactivity concerns. I am highly diligent on walks to look out for potential triggers and avoid scavenging. A safe distance from other dogs and humans is always maintained. I give them plenty of time to sniff and explore while keeping a close eye. The goal is to reduce stress, encourage calmness and satisfy your pup's natural instinct on every walk! I never let dogs off-leash or go into dog parks. If your dog likes to play, I can keep them on a long leash for run and chase time.

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

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Kaylee is amazing, attentive and super communicative! My dog and cat loved her and I felt so good knowing they were in such good hands while I was away.

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Alexia S.
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She’s very attentive and communicative! She helped us when our pet was sick and made us feel very reassured that he was well taken care of

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Megan E.
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This was Raksha’s second time with Olivia, and I couldn’t be happier! I was traveling for the weekend, and Olivia stayed at my place to look after her. Raksha absolutely adores her, and it’s clear that she’s in great hands. Olivia followed all her care instructions perfectly, was always responsive and communicative, and made sure Raksha was comfortable and well cared for. She’s also incredibly thoughtful and respectful of my home, leaving everything spotless and organized. It’s such a relief knowing Raksha is in such good hands whenever I’m away. I couldn’t recommend Olivia enough and would absolutely book with her again!

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Sabhijiit S.
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Another great experience working with Alexa! She is so friendly and great with my pup- excellent communication and I always feel at peace knowing my pup is with her. Came home to a peaceful home and a happy tired pup! Highly recommend!

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Chelsea M.
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Took great care of my two cats and my apartment over a nearly 2 week stay. Communicated well and was very kind. I can't recommend Emmalee enough!!!

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Nina K.
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Lexi took phenomenal care of Ollie while we were out of town for the week. She was easy to communicate with and kept us updated on how Ollie was doing each day. She treated our home with respect and left it tidy upon departure. We would love to book with her again for future trips!

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Bethany C.
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So sweet and super responsive! Also very accommodating — I had to adjust last minute because my flight was cancelled due to severe weather and she made sure my pup was okay :)

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Anastasia M.
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Savanna is one of the sweetest pet sitters I have ever had. She is so patient and sweet with both my pups, even my rescue who is very timid. It's so valuable to have someone you trust. Whenever Savannah is sitting, I never worry about them because I know they are in good hands. She is always on time and keeps me informed on the sit. I would recommend her to anyone I know who is looking for a loving pet sitter.

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Myranda R.
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Arianna was so great with our nervous/reactive pup! I cannot recommend her enough. It was so nice to go away and be able to fully relax knowing he was in such good and caring hands.

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Claire A.
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Mandel is amazing ! So responsive and detail oriented I always feel safe and confident leaving our girl with him!

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Emma T.
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Kelly was fantastic!! Great communication, keeping us updated on how our two dogs were while we were away. Will absolutely be working with her again.

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Sara K.
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Regina was such a thoughtful, caring, and attentive sitter for our two cats. She sent pictures and video clips every day, and let us video call them when she could sense they missed us. She was considerate and kind, and I loved that she created a genuine connection with our babies, so much so that she will miss them. I highly recommend working with Regina. Thank you for making our week-long vacation worry-free!

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Danielle G.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Howard Beach is $32 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $32 per night. 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 18,828 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 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.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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

  • 85% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 89% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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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