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Sitter Profile Image: Susan W.
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Susan W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 204 reviews
72 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33810

“The most comfortable I’ve been in leaving my fur baby with anyone! This whole household is dog friendly and loving. Teddy is cared for and socialized with other dogs, as well as people. The yard is large and set up for exercise and fun for dogs. Thank you to Susan and her family for giving my dog a great time!!”

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Megan G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
lakeland, FL, 33810

“Megan is wonderful! Definitely we will see her again soon! She gave me updates and pictures of my baby’s! We find the right place for when we go on vacation our dogs have vacations too! Thanks Megan!”

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Heather B.
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$35
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30 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33810

About: My animals are my everything and I know how hard it is to trust them with someone else. Yes, I am that dog Mom. Animals have been part of my life for as long as I can remember! From horses to parrots to cats and dogs of every size, I've never known life without them and it is such an privilege to care for them. I've trained service dogs and have experience with everything from toy breeds to gentle giants. I have experience volunteering at horse and dog rescues. My own two dogs are a bonded pair (a service dog and a therapy dog.) I believe our furry companions are family, and that's exactly how yours will be treated while in my care. Whether your pet needs playtime, companionship, exercise, or simply a loving place to feel comfortable, I provide attentive, compassionate care tailored to their individual personality and needs. I am communicative, respectful, responsible and attentive. Your furry family member will be loved and cared for as one of my own! My schedule is flexible. I am home full-time allowing me to provide plenty of attention, companionship, and individualized care. As a lifelong animal lover and dog mom to a service dog and a therapy dog, caring for animals is already part of my daily routine. Your pet will enjoy regular potty breaks, playtime, exercise, affection, and plenty of opportunities to relax and feel at home. I only accept one boarding guest at a time after a screening. Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are my priorities. With experience caring for animals of all sizes and training service dogs, I understand the importance of routines, patience, and individualized attention. My home is shared with my two bonded dogs, a German Shepherd and a Labrador. I require a meet-and-greet before boarding to ensure everyone is comfortable together. I follow each pet's feeding, exercise, and care instructions and provide a loving, supervised environment where they're treated like family.

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Angelica P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
31 repeat clients
16 years of experience
North Lake Wire, Lakeland, FL, 33815

“I feel really comfortable leaving my dog Mia with Angelica. She's so easy to work with. You can tell she's really loves taking care of your pets. Mia has fallen in love with Angelica. Will definitely use Angelica again.”

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James T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33803

“This was our first time using James’s for our fur babies and both Winston and Bella just fell into a routine and made themselves right at home! He did a great job entertaining both of our dogs at the same time and loving them equally. They have different foods, and he was able to take care of each of them as they needed to be taken care of. Also, he mentioned that he would keep in touch and send pictures. He absolutely did a great job letting us know how our babies were doing even within a couple hours of dropping them off, and letting us see that they were getting the love and attention they needed. I highly recommend him, and we will use him again in the future!”

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Deanna M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33810

“Deanna is fantastic! She is very kind and really cares about the dogs she sits. I really liked that she wanted to meet our dog Charlie before her stay to ensure she is a good fit. Charlie had the best time with Deanna and her pups. Deanna sent lots of pictures and updates and even helped work on Charlie’s puppy school homework. We cannot thank Deanna enough, Charlie misses you!”

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April R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
34 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33810

“BOOK NOW!! April and her Husband are wonderful sitters. They took amazing care of our furbaby. She sent morning and night updates and photos. She let us know how she was acting and any changes they saw in her. They reported how she ate and even how she slept. This family is a home away from home for any loving furbaby. HIGHLY recommend”

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Taylor D.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33810

About: Hi, I’m Taylor! 🐶 I’m here to provide plenty of love, walks, playtime, cuddles, and attention while you’re away. Your pup’s happiness and comfort are always a priority! I’m a dependable, caring dog lover who enjoys walks, playtime, belly rubs, and making every pup feel safe and right at home. I work from home three days a week, giving me plenty of flexibility and time to give your pup attention, companionship, and care throughout the day. I’m happy to follow your pet’s routine and make sure they feel comfortable, loved, and well cared for while you’re away! I have a fully fenced-in yard and a doggy door, giving your pup the freedom to safely go in and out whenever they please. 🐾 Outdoor time is always supervised, and I prioritize keeping every pup safe and secure. I work from home three days a week, so I’m able to provide plenty of companionship and attention throughout the day. I’ll follow your pet’s normal feeding, walking, and bathroom routine, while making time for playtime, cuddles, and plenty of love. I’m also happy to send regular photo updates so you can see how much fun your pup is having!

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Ashlea K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
20 years of experience
Plant City, FL, 33566

“Ashlea was amazing with Mia! She was caring, reliable, and made me feel completely at ease knowing Mia was in great hands. Mia definitely found a new BFF! I highly recommend her!”

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Matt & Nicole L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 117 reviews
43 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Mulberry, FL, 33860

“Anyone needing dog care/ dog sitting services, I definitely would recommend Matt and Nicole. They are excellent. They are caring people with dogs and very caring people. I strongly recommend Matt and Nicole. My dog Addy who has separation anxiety was handled in a very specialized way . Their whole family was with my dog. And he came back better cause he actually was more chilled out and now is use to being with a dog sitter in a good experience. The pictures were great as well.”

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Sarah C.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 303 reviews
100 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Zephyrhills, FL, 33541

“Sara is the best dog sitter I known. She took care Leo and for being the first time she made it extremely easy. Thank you Sara. I will recommend her to anyone in the area.”

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Alberto T.
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$25
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4.6 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33805

“Alberto was a good fit for my Princess. He understood she suffers from separation anxiety and he gave her extra attention. Will book him again if I need to go away for the weekend.”

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Scott & Renee B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 78 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Zephyrhills, FL, 33541

“This was our first time using Rover. Scott and Renee made our experience a remarkable one; Our puppy had a wonderful time, Scott and Renee stayed in constant communication sending pictures and videos; what a wonderful experience. Thank you, Sam & Rossy”

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Summer H.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 108 reviews
43 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cleveland Heights, Lakeland, FL, 33803

“Summer did a great job! I have never left my dog for more than overnight and then that was with my daughter, so I was a little needy. Summer saw always happy to give me updates and pictures.”

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Alexis H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL, 33815

About: I have had pets growing up to include dogs , cats , rabbits , hamsters , birds , reptiles and fish. I turned my love for them into a career and went to be a vet tech for 4 years in Cape Coral FL and then for an animal hospital in the Villages . I currently work for a local veterinarian which gives me experience with farm Animals , exotics , reptiles , etc. I am extremely comfortable in any circumstance to include fluids , injections , medicating, special needs , behavioral needs , etc . I also have also comfortable with farm animals as well as I have regular chicken, pig , goat and equine clients . I also am comfortable with reptiles and any and all small animals. Animals are my life ! I work for the SPCA as a surgical technician during the week, help run a local Kitten non profit rescue . My day to day is animals and I wouldn’t have of any other way! I do have 3Dogs and 3 cats . They’re allowed on beds , couches , etc . I do have a 12 year old boy who is very animal oriented and great with them as well

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Megan K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 221 reviews
68 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33811

“Megan was awesome. There was plenty coordination on the front-end to do an intro to make sure the visit would be successful. We got regular updates about our pup even over the holidays and some great pictures to share with our family. And she and her family will definitely be a keeper for future visits. Absolutely recommend!”

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Ivette R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
10 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33809

“Ivette was amazing. This was the first time we had left our Xena with anyone and she treated Xena like family. She made sure to update us on how she was doing and sent us pictures as well. I definitely recommend her and will be using her again in the future.”

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Sherry B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Plant City, FL, 33566

“Highly recommend! From setting up a meet and greet before we left to sending pictures and updates while we were gone. It was such a relief while we were out of state to know our babies were being loved and taken care of.”

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Josephina M.
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$26
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10 years of experience
Plant City, FL, 33565

About: I have been someone that neighbors and friends call to watch their pets for years, I am very knowledgeable and experienced. Your baby is in good hands! I am a university student, and I only have class two days a week, leaving plenty of time to care for your pets! I am available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays! I am available from early in the morning until late at night and I am open for multiple day visits! Not only will I care for your pet, but I will respect your space and home. I am clean and very attentive! I will adapt to whatever makes your pet comfortable and will follow their normal routine. I am knowledgeable on dangerous In the Florida environment and can tell when a pet needs something specific.

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Angela & Jorge G.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lakeland, FL, 33811

“Angela and Jorge were so good with our poodle Bailey! They made us feel comfortable in their home and Bailey to feel welcome. The communication was superb and we felt she was well cared-for and happy. We will definitely use them again.”

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Vely took care of Tobi during our 4-week vacation. Vely provided updates and pictures each day. Tobi was extremely well cared for and I would highly recommend Vely.

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Treva D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My two dogs Keuka and Sam spent 9 days with Susan. I received photos and updates. They both were running and playing and came home happy and tired. I couldn’t be happier knowing they were well cared for.

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Terri B.
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Jennifer was fabulous and took care of my baby Luna. I'm sure Luna had a great day without me, haha. Communication was good and I received pictures and video of Luna's stay. Thank you, will use again.

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Daniel V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our second time having Lola and Tuna stay with her, and once again, she was absolutely amazing! 🐶🐱❤️ She is so caring, communicative, and attentive, and you can tell that Lola and Tuna genuinely love being there. Knowing they are happy, comfortable, and being so well taken care of gives us such incredible peace of mind while we’re away. It’s honestly such a relief knowing we have someone we can trust with our fur babies. We’re so grateful for her and will definitely continue booking with her. Highly recommend!

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Xiomarilys F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Rover sitter! Brittanie sent daily updates and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Communication was excellent, and it was clear our dog was well cared for and happy. We would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her! Thank you, Brittanie!

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Carolyn C.
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Mikalyn was great with ZiZi as always. I am very content and comfortable with her services. Thanks!

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Vickie G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

An excellent person; my dog ​​was in good hands. She constantly sent me photos and videos showing the great care my dog ​​was receiving.

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Veronica C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

April is lovely, this is my second time booking with her and I will not change her for anything, Drop off and pick up is clear, fast and easy, she sends me pics updating on our fur baby and helps us feel certain Bailie is well taken care of .

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Laura S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication the whole time, lots of updates and photos. My dog was happy and relaxed, you could tell he was well taken care of. Would book again in a heartbeat!

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Maya T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jean (Charles) and his wife are absolutely amazing with Luna! She is always so excited to stay with them, and I peace of mind knowing she’s getting the absolute best care possible.

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Tiffani S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

They did a great job with my dogs. Very communicative! My son did most of the interactions and he said it was very good and the yard was so big. Thank you for taking care of my babies.

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Dilmari P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cyd was absolutely amazing with my older dog, Bella. From the moment Bella arrived, I knew she was in great hands. Cyd created such a fun and loving environment—Bella even had her own playroom with a ball pit and toys! Over Easter, Cyd went above and beyond by taking the dogs on a little field trip and organizing a doggy egg hunt, which was just the sweetest touch. Most importantly, she took incredible care of Bella, giving me total peace of mind. Honestly, Bella loved her so much, I’m not even sure she wanted to come home! I can’t recommend Cyd enough—she is truly wonderful.

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Cathy M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tracey was amazing with our beloved pets. She watched both our dogs and made them feel at home, they both had so much fun, will definitely use he again and again.

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Patricia B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaydene was great. She sent several pictures and was in constant contact with us. She was available on short notice. Roxy loved her. Following her around and cuddling the entire time.

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Sean M.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Kathleen home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Kathleen.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Kathleen sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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 , 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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in FL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

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 dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog 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.

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