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Sitter Profile Image: Lillie H.
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Lillie H.
$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

“Great sitter. We were a bit nervous at first cuz our dog has some bad tendencies but she was great at controlling his leash aggression and kept us updated the whole time. Really great experience overall!”

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Kevin C.
Sitter Profile Image: Deborah G.
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Deborah G.
$105
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Deborah was fantastic! She was nice enough to accommodate us same day and could not have been nicer. We could tell instantly when we arrived that she was going to take great care of our dog Otto. She took him on walks, took him to the beach, sent lots of great photos, and even bought him some pup cups! Her children were also absolutely lovely and obviously made Otto feel comfortable and welcome. Highly recommend using Deborah services! You cannot go wrong!”

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Bianca H.
$111
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Bianca is fantastic! We have a senior dog and Bianca goes above and beyond to make her feel comfortable. After our dog’s first stay with her, we immediately booked our next one with her because of how great she is. Our dog is clearly so much happier staying with Bianca than when we used to take her to the kennel. Highly recommend!”

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Stephanie W.
Sitter Profile Image: Sylvia &  Jonathan W.
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Sylvia & Jonathan W.
$84
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
93 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Fairfax, CA, 94930

“Thank you so much, Sylvie!! I can tell that Bobbi had an amazing time staying with you and your family and the other boarding dogs. I’m so grateful she had the opportunity to properly socialize with other older dogs as she is still a puppy. The endless pictures you sent were such a relief to see. I was always so happy to get them while on my trip—she clearly loved sniffing around your garden. And thank you for sticking to my notes and instructions, as she is still a puppy and I wanted to keep certain things going like crate training while I was away. I’d love to rebook with you in the future. Thanks again for your attention to detail and care for Bobbi :)”

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Sara & Miles B.
Sitter Profile Image: Orrya E.
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Orrya E.
$77
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

“Orrya did a beautiful job of caring for our two pups! With regular updates and photos, we felt connected to them while far away. We are so grateful to have had her take care of them!”

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Teal & Shawn G.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabella S.
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Isabella S.
$84
total per night
1 year of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

About: I’ve always loved animals and have experience caring for a variety of pets. I currently have a 19-year-old Sulcata tortoise and a dwarf hamster, and I previously had two cats of my own. I’ve also done dog walking and pet sitting for two large Golden doodles, so I’m comfortable caring for dogs of different sizes and personalities. I am responsible and attentive to each pet’s individual needs. I will help with walks, feeding, playtime, and check-ins while maintaining your pet’s usual routine. I’ll also keep your home and any areas I use clean, so everything is in order when you get home. I’ll send photo updates throughout my visits so you know how your pet is doing! I work as an on-call nurse, so my schedule is pretty flexible. I can usually work pet sitting and dog walking into my week and am happy to coordinate with you to find a time that works! When I’m caring for your pets in your home, I’ll walk and play with dogs, and keep cats fed with fresh water and clean litter boxes, and will give them lots of company. I’ll keep your home clean and send photos and updates so you know how they’re doing while you’re away!

Sitter Profile Image: Tamara C.
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Tamara C.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 94 reviews
40 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94947

“Tamara was a great host for our dog Pikachu! She sent pictures throughout his stay and went above and beyond to make him comfortable. We were able to fully relax knowing he was in good hands. We will definitely use her for boarding in the future.”

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Nick B.
Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana & Renat A.
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Tatiana & Renat A.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Tatiana and Renat took such good care of Chewie!! I really appreciated all the updates and pictures and kind words about Chewie - it's so comforting to know your dog is so loved! Thank you so much! ❤️”

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Betsy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Angelica M.
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Angelica M.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Angelica took exceptional care of our pup, accommodating her little quirks and senior needs. She sent us plenty of updates and pictures, making sure we knew Daisy was being well cared for. Will definitely work with Angelica again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim M.
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Kim M.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Kim was wonderful. They have a very comfortable and welcoming home. He sent several pictures with my puppy, so that I could be updated on his well-being. Overall; I would highly recommend Kim!”

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Megan O.
Sitter Profile Image: Susana Z.
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Susana Z.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94949

“Our boy Javier was spoiled with Susana, he will definitely return. Susana has a great set up with a yard for the doggies, and we can tell she loves having them.”

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Maria A.
Sitter Profile Image: Madeline & Alex f.
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Madeline & Alex f.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
San anselmo, CA, 94960

“We highly recommend Madeline and Alex. They were very responsible, provided a ton of ongoing updates, and were very easy to work with. Our dog had a great time with their kids and in general. We will go back to them again.”

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Alan J.
Sitter Profile Image: Siena C.
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Siena C.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Mill valley, CA, 94941

“Siena watched my 2 large dogs for a few days on a last minute work trip. She was very easy to communicate with and very responsive and accommodating. She sent cute photos of my dogs on walks and snuggling on her couch - they had the best time! The dogs can’t wait to come back :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sharon H.
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Sharon H.
$174
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94949

About: I’ve cared for dogs in a wide range of situations, including senior dogs, special-needs pups, and dogs recovering from injuries. Most dogs love nature, and it's exciting to see them perk up on walks at the sound of chirping birds, rustling brush, or a skittering lizard. There are great dog-friendly nature paths in Novato and San Rafael that give the pups both sniffing and social opportunities, so they come home tired and content. What I’m especially good at is communication. I pay close attention to a dog’s eyes, ears, posture, and energy, because they tell you so much before they ever make a sound. I use a gentle “dog voice” (yes, the sweet baby-talk voice) and clear, steady cues, because many dogs respond quickly to warmth, tone, and consistency. Even anxious or shy dogs usually soften when they realize they’re being understood. I’ve also cared for large dogs, and my Labrador retriever loves having big buddies to play with. No matter the size, age, or temperament, I’m respectful of each dog’s individual needs, and I make sure they feel safe, seen, and truly cared for with plenty of affection, attention, patience, and exercise. I currently work from home, and I have a (mostly) flexible schedule. I like to get out with my dog two times a day for 2+ mile walks on local trails and parks. I respect people's spaces, and I am good at following detailed instructions for homes and their pets. I have references and happy clients to tell you about it!

Sitter Profile Image: Matt L.
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Matt L.
$110
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Mill Valley, CA, 94941

“Matt and Amanda were absolutely wonderful with my dog! They were kind, attentive and kept me updated with messages and photos throughout the stay. My dog came home happy and relaxed - I could tell that she was really well cared for. I'd definitely book with them again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving sitter!”

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Jennifer F.
Sitter Profile Image: Tara Dawn A.
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Tara Dawn A.
$84
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94947

“Incredible sitter. Tara took really great care of Hank and was super communicative with pictures and updates. We will absolutely be booking with Tara again.”

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Cole C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alex W.
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Alex W.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
16 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Sausalito, CA, 94965

“Alex was easy to communicate with, punctual, and so sweet with our dog. She took daily pics of their adventures and even provided a "report card" for his stay. Our dog was sad to say goodbye.”

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Maeve E.
Sitter Profile Image: Anna B.
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Anna B.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
15 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94947

“My dog Paco had a short last minute stay with Anna - just one day and one night. She was easy to work with and Paco seemed quite calm and happy when I picked him up”

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Kirsten N.
Sitter Profile Image: Carla G.
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Carla G.
$118
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Carla was wonderful with our 18 pound mix Charlie! She went on lots of walks despite the rainy weather and was well-taken care of. We would certainly hire Carla again to watch Charlie!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emany J.
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Emany J.
$90
total per night
4.7 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
26 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Sausalito, CA, 94965

“In the past anytime I would prepare to leave town, my dog Maggie would become anxious and unhappy, now after staying with Emany on three different occasions, Maggie gets excited when I start packing her things to go to the dog sitter. This last time, she pulled away from me and ran to Emany's open arms and started licking her all over. Such a relief to know she is in good hands and happy while I am away. Highly recommend Emany to watch your dogs too, rest assured they are being well cared for and having fun while you are away.”

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Laura C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth did an amazing job boarding Tali for 2 weeks. She always responded to my texts very promptly and was flexible with my changing plans which really made a difference. Everything about her was trustworthy. And most importantly she clearly loved Tali and took great care of her which made my trip worry free. Tali was calm and happy and fully herself when I picked her up and in the days after. I would board her again with Elizabeth without any hesitation!!!

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Michael G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking care of Lucky while we were away and treating him as one of your own. He came back happy and tired from his sleep over. Thank you!!

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Arvi R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sachiko was fantastic. She provided regular updates and I can tell she genuinely cared for Ellie as if she wqs her own dog.

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Howard F.
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Mila did a great job with Sequoia! She sent tons of photos and I could tell that Sequoia was having a wonderful time. She was also flexible about the pickup time, which I really appreciated.

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Rebecca M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tula provided boarding for my dog, Winnie. Would highly recommend Tula - she was communicative, provided daily check-in’s, and wonderful with my dog!

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Lindsay N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Oakley enjoyed his stay with Ariane and her pup! She gave me feedback along the way and lots of pictures showing me how he was doing. She was able to give him a pill every morning and keep the food separate from her dog. I will definitely use her again!

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Lauren R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Camila was a great companion for our dog. She made our dog feel comfortable, cared for, and right at home. She kept us updated throughout our dog’s stay, sent photos and videos, and timely responded to us. We will definitely book with Camila again.

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Jordan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lillie and Dave took great care of our cavapoo Hank this past weekend. They were friendly, hospitable and easy to coordinate with!

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Tim R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolyn took great care of our older dog June, on her first boarding in more than a year. Super thoughtful, flexible, and understanding - would definitely book again!

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Sara C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Deborah took such good care of our senior pup. He has a lot of specific needs and she took them on without any issues. It's challenging to find a sitter willing to do that. He did great in her care and we will be absolutely booking with her again the next time we go out of town.

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Duncan M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jesse took care of our pup for the night and made the whole process so easy! Super grateful for him taking such good care of our boy and would definitely use him again!!

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Krista F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Viktor took great care of our dog. He was flexible with our requests and great in communicating with us.

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Maria L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie is amazing! She took care of our dog Lola Faith while we were out of the country for two weeks. Lola is a little skittish in nature but quickly felt comfortable with Sophie and thoroughly enjoyed her stay. We received daily updates with photos of Lola on her daily walks and frisbee time. It was so nice to see Lola in great care while we were away. We're definitely reaching out to Sophie again the next time we travel!

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Ayaka E.
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Ashley was great with our dog and an awesome communicator. Would highly recommend and plan to use again!

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Jamison M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Max is wonderful with our lively, energetic, exhausting Samoyed! I am so comfortable leaving my boy in his care. Will definitely use Max again!

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Margaret P. D.
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Cecilia is lovely. Timely communication and I could tell that my dog was happy with her and well cared for! Will definitely be using her again, :)

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Emily C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog had a great time on her three-night stay at Veronica's house. She was careful with our dog's level of exercise, and Poppy came home tired but happy. We received a daily picture and/or update. Very happy and will use Veronica again in the future.

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William D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our 7 month old puppy's first week away and she had the best time. Nadya was attentive and helped Winnie adjust to the other pups in the house. Nadya even walked Winnie and made sure she was enjoying her time. Nadya sent photos daily.

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Stacey A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie did an amazing job taking care of our little guy, George. She made sure he was eating on time and walked him as needed. He came home with a few more pounds, which is excellent, since is a picky little eater, so that was magical and excellent! We highly recommend her services, and we will be back for more!

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Paul F.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was an amazing sitter! She communicated with us throughout Murphy’s stay and went above and beyond. It was clear she genuinely cared about him and made sure he was well looked after. We felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. We will absolutely be booking with Jennifer again in the future!

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Nicole and Haolynn
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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 Los Ranchitos home-away-from-home, we recommend 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 Los Ranchitos.

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 Los Ranchitos 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 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.

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

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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.

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