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Xena S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
10 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20906

It. was my first booking with Xena and had an amazing experience! She’s so friendly, knowledgeable, professional and my baby was comfortable around her. The minute they met he was all over her to play and was really worried that with his high energy it may be too much to handle. Xena was so patient and kind with him which gave me the peace of mind and will be booking again in the future.

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Scott M.
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10 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Scott did an excellent job caring for our dog! Communication was prompt, clear, and detailed. He spent a valuable hour walking, feeding, and playing with her so we could enjoy an afternoon away. Would 100% hire Scott again.

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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
160 reviews
84 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20906

As always Rachel did an outstanding job caring for Dexter and Linus while I was away. She provided plenty of photos and videos and not wants to die worry about the safety of my pets. I absolutely will continue using Rachel in the future.

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Kazune K.
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$30
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5 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Kazune (Jenny) was the best! Max instantly loved her. She had great communication and knew exactly what Max needed.

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Julianne B.
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65 reviews
27 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20902

Julianne was great with our dog Marcy. Marcy is not used to being away from us so she was shy and sad. But it was clear that she felt comfortable with Julianne and was well taken care of. Julianne stayed at our house and kept everything tidy, and even fed my fish. She gave us just enough updates so that we could enjoy our vacation without worrying about Marcy. We would definitely hire her again!

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Charlie M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Charlie house sat for us for a week. He took amazing care of our cat and dog. Charlie was very professional and an excellent communicator. When we got home, the pets were happy and the house was immaculate. I highly recommend Charlie for pet sitting. We'll be using his services again!

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Vanessa D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Vanessa did a fantastic job taking care of our corgi. She followed all of our instructions closely and went above and beyond to make sure our dog was safe, healthy and very happy. Our pup immediately felt comfortable with Vanessa and she also took good care of our house. We fully recommend her as a dog and house sitter.

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Jennifer C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
21 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20904

Jennifer was so wonderful with my little dog Harry! She adapted to all his little quirks and habits and we felt he was totally safe and able to enjoy our trip. She was also very respectful of our house and everything is in great shape. We are so glad to have found her and can’t wait for her next visit! Thank you so much Jennifer!!

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Tiana P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20910

About: My name is Tiana Palmer. Born & raised in Baltimore, MD by way of Dallas, TX. I travel back and forth from both areas for work and open to welcoming new clients as the fall/winter season is approaching. I have always had a passion for taking care of animals, especially canines. I have plenty of clients who can vouch that at all times their dog, cat, even a turtle can be trusted in my hands. With my personable spirit and love for the animals I have been recognized by my peers and colleagues on numerous occasions about my enthusiasm and passion for care taking. My availability is pretty open. I’m usually free for walks in the morning til the evening. If it’s overnights I will follow the client’s schedule. I have extensive experience in animal welfare, animal behavior and language. Also, prompt if meds are needed for pet. The schedule such as feedings, walks, baths and etc. that the client has for their animal it will be as followed.

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Isabelle D.
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$31
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Burtonsville, MD, 20866

Izzy was so great - very responsive and took care of all my requests! Very grateful that I found her on Rover, and I'll definitely be booking with her again!

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Betzabe M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20902

Thank you so much for staying with Sunny! Its clear by her behavior when we got home thatshe was doing really well and got a lot of attention. We're so grateful!

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Alena v.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Highland, MD, 20777

Alena is a blessing. She watched our pups for a long weekend. She knew exactly how to interact with our nervous pup to put her at ease and gave her enough reassurance that Arya settled quickly. We felt a 100% comfortable leaving 2 furry personalities in Alena's care! Can't wait to book her again!

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Mariela S.
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$30
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4.6 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20905

About: What sets me apart from other sitters is my extensive experience caring for senior dogs, including my own 13-year-old companion, Angel. She’s a wonderful example of how older pets can still be energetic and joyful with the right care and attention. I understand the unique needs of senior animals, such as gentle exercise, medication management, and extra patience. Additionally, I’m skilled at adapting activities to suit each pet’s age and personality, whether it’s training puppies or providing comfort to older pets. My compassionate approach ensures every pet feels safe, loved, and engaged, no matter their stage of life. I work part time so i’m just down to do this whenever I am free . THE MORE BABIES THE BETTER , I have a semi flexible schedule I have a fenced yard and I can care for your baby almost as well as you can IF YOU LET ME GIMME THE FUR BABIESSSSS

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Lesly G.
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$52
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4.8 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Bethesda, MD, 20814

Lesley was amazing and took care of our anxious pup wonderfully. We had just lost our cat and the pup was a nervous wreck, and Lesley was able to care for her and keep her happy while we were away!

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Justin R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Laurel, MD, 20723

Justin did a wonderful job caring for Queen and Isaiah! He sent daily updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. The dogs looked happy, relaxed, and completely comfortable snuggling with him—their favorite activity. We returned home to two happy pets and would gladly book Justin again. Highly recommend!

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Omar & Claudia T.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20852

Omar was a house sitter for our dog and cat on relatively short notice due to a sudden death of a close relative. Omar was flexible and communicated very well with us. We greatly appreciated the morning and evening pictures of both pets. Highly recommended and we will be a repeat customer.

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Shakuntala M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Bethesda, MD, 20852

Shakuntala took excellent care of our cat Marley while we were away for an extended vacation. At the meet and greet prior to our trip she asked detailed questions regarding our cats routine. She provides frequent updates regarding feeding, medication, and general status of your pet. Updates frequently include adorable photos of your pet too. :) We can tell Marley had a wonderful time with her and the peace of mind knowing our cat was being well cared for was invaluable.

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Tenzin S.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
5 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20902

Tenzin, was very detailed in caring for my dog! He is a very active 55 lb doodle and he was nice and tired when I came back from my trip.

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Giovanna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20901

Gio is absolutely wonderful. She takes Daphne and Samson out every week and also stayed with them this weekend while I was away, and I cannot say enough good things about her. She is incredibly kind, dependable, communicative, and genuinely cares about them. I came home to two very happy, relaxed dogs who had clearly been loved and spoiled all weekend. Daphne and Samson both adore her, and I always feel comfortable knowing they’re in her care. I’m so grateful to have found Gio and would absolutely recommend her!

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Juliette B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Rockville MD, MD, 20852

Juliette is a terrific dog sitter. She is devoted, conscientious, kind and had a love fest with my dog.

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Jan R.
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Emani was communicative, caring, and all around kind to our family — people and pets alike. We were so happy to have her here with our cat and dog so we could go on a trip worry-free.

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Lisa K.
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Vanessa is experienced and highly reliable. My dog and cat were clearly given excellent care. I don’t believe they could get better care elsewhere. I definitely want her loving and nurturing care for my pets again.

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Maura C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sofie had the best time with Leyah. It was great to see the pictures while we were traveling. Leyah will always be our first choice for dog sitting.

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Blair H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie was such a trooper! Three kitties, two with pills, and a cancelled flight return/emergency extra day. That's a lot to juggle and she managed beautifully. All three kitties loved her and were clearly happy and healthy in the great pics that she sent regularly. Highly recommend!

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Grace M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Salman stayed with my 2 dogs and took great care of them. He followed all instructions and left my house neat and clean. He also gave updates with photos.

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Beth S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jason was great - clearly a dog lover. He was open for being a bit of a test run for Artie staying somewhere overnight that wasn't our house for the first time. He was very communicative, and even drove Artie back to us when we got home a little later than we were expecting.

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Adam M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Scott did an excellent job caring for our dog! Communication was prompt, clear, and detailed. He spent a valuable hour walking, feeding, and playing with her so we could enjoy an afternoon away. Would 100% hire Scott again.

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Allyson M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Betzabe is a fabulous pet sitter. She gives updates and photos every time she visits. She gave personalized attention including food, walks and playtime to my two little poodle mixes. Even my high anxiety and particular dog loves when Betzabe comes. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter.

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Heidi C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’re do grateful for Micaela’s help! We had some sitters cancel mid-sit while we were on vacation because our puppy was too energetic. Micaela was so dependable, picked up our puppy on last second notice and took wonderful care of him! Highly recommend.

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Kie L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I cannot say enough good things about Alexandra! She was on time every time, gave extra time and attention, and really went the extra mile for my three dogs. She was an excellent communicator when my dog didn’t want to take his meds and problem solved through it. Would 100% hire her again.

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Diana R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie took great care of our dog and two kittens during a house sitting! She was super sweet, communicative, and as a pet parent herself she knew how to give them all the attention and affections they needed to make sure they are comfortable while we were away for a couple of nights. Highly recommend her.

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Elona V.
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Ana G. is a fabulous babysitter. My beagle can be a bit much to handle, but Ana is really patient with him & he seems to really like her. He loves to cuddle with her.

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Anna W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin house sat with our three dogs, cat and two parakeets for a week. She came over for an additional meet and greet to talk to our daughter about her cat’s special needs. Erin walked all the dogs, played with the cat and watered and fed the parakeets. We felt good knowing she was taking care of all our pets and managing other things at the house. We will definitely have Erin help us out again.

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Karen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cindy stayed in our house to take care of our fur baby while we traveled. She was caring, responsible and a good communicator. She sent cute photos so we could see that our dog was calm and comfortable with her

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Kristin S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karen was incredible with our 2 dogs. We are typically stressed traveling from bad experiences with rovers but Karen was really the best. Very communicative with tons of updates. She took amazing care of our boys and we will absolutely look to use her again in the future. Highly highly recommend.

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Sam H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kalani is still one of the best dog/house sitters we’ve ever had. She’s extremely thoughtful, communicative and attentive. Her calming energy puts both us and our animals at ease and we always feel very secure leaving her with our home and fur babies ❤️

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Emily H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bridget is the complete package! Professional, pleasant to work with, gentle and caring to our dog. Will happily use her again and again!

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Ruth P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is, indeed, very energetic & outgoing. I was delighted to see how friendly my dog felt towards her after our trip was over. He (& I) will definitely request her again for another trip. My cats are not as easily won over but she managed to help them feel better thru their huge separation anxiety & they were doing well when we returned home. Rachel was terrific about communicating with me thru out & sending photos.

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Sarah K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Xena was great! We just moved into town and she made it so easy and stress free to know our fur kiddo was well taken care of when going out of town. She was forgiving of the chaos of our house due to the unpacking and was able to support Levi as a senior. Will be booking again when we need a dog sitter!

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Abigale E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer is super kind and understanding. She took wonderful care of my little anxious dog, and was very understandable about me being so anxious being away from him! Our home was left spotless and she even watered our plants. Would highly, highly recommend.

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Alex D.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Layhill on Rover is $40 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 11,341 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Layhill. 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 Layhill 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 Layhill 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 Layhill 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 Layhill. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% 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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