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$48
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• 94 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“We were blown away by the care Rachel and her wife provided. They went above and beyond expectations while we were away and actually connected with our pets, this is clearly not just a job but something they love to do. We will definitely be booking with them in the future!”

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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 124 reviews
45 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

“Jessica was absolutely fantastic while caring for our dog, Bella, during our trip to New York City. From the moment we met her, it was obvious how much she genuinely loves animals, and that care and compassion showed throughout Bella's entire stay. We received updates that gave us peace of mind, and it was clear Bella was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. What really impressed us was the extra level of care Jessica provided around our home. Not only did she leave everything spotless, but I honestly think the house was cleaner than when we left. She even started the laundry for the bedsheets she used before leaving—something we never expected and certainly didn't ask her to do. Those thoughtful touches speak volumes about her character and professionalism. We would not hesitate to book Jessica again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, responsible, and genuinely caring to look after their pets. Bella was in excellent hands!”

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Sarah L.
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• 25 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Sarah did a great job with Bernie. He's a rescue and still a little skittish around people he doesn't know, but he warmed up to Sarah in no time. She did a great job with him.”

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Allison G.
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$58
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• 145 reviews
41 repeat clients
42 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

“This was our first time using Rover and it was a great experience! Allison took great care of our house and our dog. She was responsive (sent lots of cute photos of our dog), followed the care instructions we left, and left our home in great shape! We are so happy that we found someone trustworthy to watch our dog. We look forward to having Allison stay with our dog in the future. We definitely recommend booking with Allison!”

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Reagan B.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Reagan was wonderful! She coordinated a meet-and-greet prior to staying at our house, so we all felt comfortable! She kept me updated all weekend with pictures and texts. I will be booking her for any future dog/ house sitting needs!”

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Sophia W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

“Sophia took excellent care of Tiffany while I was out of town for a few days. I keep rebooking her because when I come home, Tiffany is happy and stress free. Sophia follows the instructions I leave for Tiffany’s medicine and routine perfectly and I know I can trust her with Tiffany and my home.”

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Karissa Z.
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$30
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11 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

About: I have been a dog owner for as early as I can remember. I grew up with dogs and have always loved taking care of them. I am the proud owner of a Norwegian Elkhound named Luna. Luna gets along well with others and I take her to the dog park frequently. I am a very outdoorsy person and love taking my dog for walks and spending time with her!I live here in Seattle with my boyfriend who is also a very outdoorsy person. We love hiking together as well. I can't wait to meet your pup! Thank you for your consideration😊 I currently work as a Dental Assistant but only 3 days a week. The days alternate weekly so depending on the week I will have different availability. I will however always have Saturdays and Sundays off! I live in a one bedroom apartment in the Udistrict so I mainly walk my dog from my apartment to the park that is two blocks away. Will go multiple time a day.

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$25
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4.3 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50312

“Madison was great with my dog and house. Very responsive. Good communication and did me a favor unrelated to petsitting. Would gladly have her pet sit again. Thanks, Madison!!!”

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Lenaya A.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Lenaya took very good pup while we went out of town for the night. I loved the occasional photo check ins. I’m not sure our pup even missed us since he had Lenaya’s attention. 🤣”

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Alexandra H.
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$225
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• 381 reviews
85 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Alexandra did a great job with our girl. She responded quickly to questions, provided lots of updates, and sent me a lot of great pictures. The house looked spotless when we returned too. We would happily book her again”

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Amber B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
12 years of experience
Des moines, IA, 50317

“Amber was great. She took great care of my dogs and house. My Beagle does not like storms and she kept him calm during a little storm. This was my first time using Rover and she gave me a great first experience. I will be hiring her for future needs.”

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Bryn W.
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$50
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10 years of experience
Carpenter, Des Moines, IA, 50311

About: I have a decade of animal care experience, both personally with my own pets and professionally at nature centers, shelters, veterinary offices, and zoos. I have my own special needs cat, so I am deeply passionate about fear free pet care; I meet your animal where they are at and help them feel safe and comfortable while you are away! I provide care through all stages of life, can administer medication, create enrichment, and provide basic training. Through my years of experience fostering, obtaining my degree in Animal Ecology, and working hands on with over 80 different species, you can rest easy knowing your companion is in good hands. I have lots of availability, as caring for animals is my full-time job! For dog walking, I typically start in the morning around 8, and sometimes do evening walks as late as 9 or 10. These hours are flexible, so don’t be afraid to ask! I am not equipped to house pets in my apartment, but I am able to care for your companion(s) in the comfort of their own domain! I have had many animals in my care, both domestic and exotic. It is incredibly important to me that your pet feels safe, so I always let them guide our interactions. I pay close attention to body language and context clues to ensure their boundaries are upheld. I love to provide photo updates with each visit, and a brief description of how they are doing. All dogs will stay leashed outdoors unless in a secure and private fenced in yard. All cats will stay indoors unless harness trained or you have a catio. Safety first!

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Jennifer S.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
4 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Jennifer was great to work with from the start! Super friendly, professional, affectionate towards our pets from the beginning. She spent as much time as she was able with our pets, rather than just quick check ins. We could easily trust that they were being taken care of while we were away! She was very respectful of our things and left the house clean when she was done. We will definitely reach out to Jennifer the next time we need a pet sitter!”

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Maria S.
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$50
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3 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50316

About: I am very versatile. Adaptable. I have always tended to lean toward older dogs and have had older dogs up to age of 18. I have an absolute love of all animals. I work 2 days a week Wed and Friday. Friday is an 8 hour day in Ankeny. I am available after 445 on Fridays. I love all living creatures but I am allergic to cats. I have owned dogs, my last one passed away last year. I am a nurse and am very comfortable giving meds, injections and recognizing illness in dogs. I have done all of these things with past pets and dog sits. It would have to be in clients home. My current living situation does not allow for sitting in my home. I am well traveled and adapt well to many situations. I grew up in Des Moines and am very familiar with the area and surrounding areas.

Sitter Profile Image: Olivera D.
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Olivera D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

About: I love dogs and have one myself! I have been caring for dogs for 10+ years and am willing to accommodate any special requests. I understand the importance of maintaining a structured lifestyle for dogs and keeping them on a schedule/routine. I am willing to care for your pets in your home or mine. Let me know how I can help you and your family today! I look forward to meeting you and your pups.

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Cassandra S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

“Cass is someone who loves your pet like they are her own. She sent so many pictures and was sure to communicate daily. She is trustworthy in your home and with the most important members of your family. Thor and Loki can’t wait to have her back.”

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Holly G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
14 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Holly did a great job! Sent pics daily, and kept in touch. House was just as we left it and animals were well taken care of would definitely use her again!”

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Jennifer R.
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Krista C.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Krista was awesome caring for my dog. Lots of good companionship and they took several outings to the park together. Great communication and very thoughtful. Thanks!”

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Mellissa Ann A.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
20 years of experience
Fairground, Des Moines, IA, 50317

“Mellissa is a true animal lover. She also deeply cares for her clients, going over and above. She keeps you in the loop sending many photos of the kiddos. She keeps you informed of any question she has. She was very clean and definitely left our house in great condition when she left. We will be using Mellissa in the future for our pet sitting.”

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Kennedy M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
13 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

“Kennedy took great care of our dogs and our home while we were away for the weekend. We felt comfortable knowing our dogs were in good hands and would definitely book with her again in the future!”

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Lovington is $45

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Grace was very attentive to the dogs and kept in contact with us all weekend. Grace is wonderful and I cannot wait to have her back

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Tracy P.
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Rachel was great! Communicated throughout and sent lots of pictures. Pups were happy, well cared for, and a little spoiled!

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Staci H.
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Yasmin is the best! We’d never used Rover before and couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was very responsive in our initial planning and prompt for our appointment. It’s evident that she understands dogs and ours took to her right away. She took great care of them while we were away at a family wedding and we recommend her highly! She is also super great at giving live updates:) Thanks Yasmin🩷

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Sophie B.
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Sierra was amazing! Such great and fast communication which I really appreciate, sending us photos of the dogs, and left the house super clean and intact when she left. We would definitely book her again!

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Tori T.
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Carly took great care of our dogs while we were out of town. She was communicative and very responsive, which was much appreciated. Will be booking with Carly again in the future!

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Matt S.
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Madison did absolutely fantastic with our pups and home. The updates and pictures were great and the dogs took to her almost immediately. Would definitely use Madison again!

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Macaulay O.
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Bella did an amazing job! She is a great communicator and went above and beyond my expectations! The dogs absolutely loved her. We will absolutely be reaching out to her again. I would recommend her to anyone!

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Lauren C.
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Krystal was an amazing dog sitter. She was very passionate and was able to watch our 3 dogs who were different ages and all had different needs.

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Heidi S.
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Krista was awesome caring for my dog. Lots of good companionship and they took several outings to the park together. Great communication and very thoughtful. Thanks!

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Christopher G.
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She took great care of our English bulldog and our house was nice and clean when we came home! Definitely hiring again!

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Molli R.
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Sarah was fantastic! Communicated well, super friendly, and the boys seemed very happy to spend time with her.

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Justin M.
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Angela did such a great job watching my three pups over the Fourth of July weekend! My weimareiner has anxiety, and Angela pulled out all the tricks to keep her calm with picture updates. She was also kind enough to bring our packages in, (they weren’t small..) and she cleaned up the house before our arrival back. Her attention to detail in the home, communication skills, and seeing how my three pups warmed up to her are all the reasons we would recommend her to anyone else. We will definitely be booking with Angela in the future!

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Yulya N.
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Nadine was great! She stayed with our dogs while we were away and made sure they felt comfortable. She sent updates every couple of hours, including pictures, so we could see how relaxed and happy they were. It gave us real peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. We would definitely recommend her!

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MD K.
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Emily was lovely! Came the day before to learn the feeding and medications. Sent pictures as well as texts letting me know how the girls were doing. It was all such a comfort since it was the first time having someone care for them in my home.

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Jenifer M.
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Zaira was amazing! She was so attentive and communicative, taking great care of my dog while I was out of town! I would highly recommend!

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Tess S.
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Very caring. Asked great questions. Great with our senior dog. Good communication and responsiveness. Will definitely hire Amani again!!!

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Kathy B.
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Absolutely amazing house and dog sitter. She went above and beyond in every way and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Tiger was so loved, cared for, and spoiled the entire time — we could tell immediately when we got home. She kept us updated, treated our home with care, and truly cared for Tiger like he was her own. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation! 🐾✨

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Karly T.
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Another excellent stay for our girl Sandy by April. She is one of the best. Treats our home with respect and our dog with love. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you need reliable sitting.

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James T.
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Dawn is tremendously responsible, thorough and caring. Our dog loved her from the minute they met. We never had any concerns for our dog while she was in Dawn’s care.

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Janet B.
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She was very patient with my anxious dog. I could tell she's been around dogs a lot in her life based off the meet and greet. My dog seemed happy when I got him back

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Nicholas L.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Lovington is $37 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $29 and $133 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 October 2026, there are 611 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Lovington. 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 Lovington 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 Lovington 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 Lovington 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 , 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 .

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 .

sitters on Rover set their own , 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 Lovington. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% 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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