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Sitter Profile Image: Ana R.
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Ana R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
371 reviews
80 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547

Ana was great! She responded super fast, and was nice enough to do a meet and greet (my dog can get anxious in new settings, so meet and greets are important to me). Lola felt right at home! Ana sent daily pictures, and it looked like Lola had a great time. We will definitely ask Ana to host Lola again next time I need to go out of town. Thanks Ana!

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David & Krysta F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Niceville, FL, 32578

David and Krysta were fantastic. They have a wonderful family and my dog felt comfortable almost immediately after I dropped her off. David kept me informed, on the daily activities, sent me pictures, and provided behavioral updates. David and Krystal responded promptly adjusting to me very short notice request to drop off Bree and when I arrived ahead of schedule to pick her up. I would highly recommend this family if you need assistance in caring for your love ones. Truly thankful for this experience as it was my first but will not be my last.

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Sheila S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
32 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

Sheila came through in a pinch when my dog sitter cancelled at the last minute. She kept me updated with pics and made me feel like I was dropping my dog off with family. Definitely recommend!

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Stephanie H.
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Tyeshia P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Fort walton beach, FL, 32547

She was absolutely amazing. Even though she doesn’t have a yard, my puppy got plenty of walks and trips to the dog park. She responded quickly to all of my questions, which I really appreciated. I also forgot to pack a bowl, but she reassured me it was fine and took care of it. She even sent lots of photos and videos of my puppy, which gave me so much peace of mind. When I picked him up, he was excited to see me but also whining because he was leaving them—that really showed me he was treated like family. I would definitely book with her again.

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Dakota B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Eglin Air Force Base, FL, 32542

Dakota was absolutely amazing! Her whole family made my puppy's first time away from us so smooth. I got plenty of pictures and videos while I was gone, and I could tell he was having a great time with them and their sweet dog. I highly recommend her for your pup. I had no fear leaving Kirk with her after our meet and greet because I could tell she would make sure my pup is very well cared for and loved. Zero complaints. Dakota is awesome!

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Valerie L.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547

About: Hi there! I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life, and caring for them has always come naturally to me. From energetic puppies to senior pets who just want a calm companion, I truly enjoy getting to know each animal’s unique personality and needs. For the past 7 years, I’ve worked as a professional animal trainer with marine mammals—so patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement are at the core of everything I do. I bring that same thoughtful, reward-based approach to working with dogs and other pets. I currently have a small Pomeranian mix of my own, so I understand just how important it is to trust someone with your four-legged family member. Your pet’s happiness, safety, and well-being are always my top priorities—and I’ll care for them just like they’re part of my own family. Pet care fits easily into my routine alongside my 9–5 schedule. I’m available for morning and evening visits during the week, and I’m fully available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for more flexible care. I’m careful to only accept bookings I can fully commit to, so every pet gets the attention and care they deserve. I tailor my care to each pet’s routine and comfort level, whether in my home or yours. I follow all instructions closely, including feeding schedules, exercise, medications, and preferred routines. I make sure pets get plenty of attention, playtime, and a calm, safe environment. In a client’s home, I’m respectful of your space and work to keep your pet’s routine as consistent as possible. My goal is always to keep your pet happy, stress-free, and well cared for while you’re away.

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Naomi J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

Very happy with Naomi. We felt very comfortable with her upon first meeting. So much so that we requested minimal updates during our mini vacation. Sheeba immediately took to her as did Naomi to her. We definitely plan to use her in the future.

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Laura W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Navarre, FL, 32566

Laura was absolutely amazing! This was the very first time I wasn’t worried or a little stressed whether or not my fur babies were taken care of. She sent me updates and pictures throughout their stay, and it looks like they had so much fun. So happy to have found Laura, we will definitely keep her as our go to! Highly recommend!

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Karly F.
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Jessica C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
281 reviews
102 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Navarre, FL, 32566

She's the best there is! Stormi always loves her stay with her and we always get tons of pictures every day. We'll never go with anyone else!

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Sitter Profile Image: Harvey M.
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Harvey M.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Shalimar, FL, 32579

I was out of town for a few days, and Harvey took very good care of my puppies. When I dropped them off, they were so excited it was like they already knew him, even though it was their first time meeting him. He shared pictures of them while I was away, and they looked very happy and relaxed. When I picked them up, they still seemed so happy (aside from being excited to see me, of course!). I would recommend Harvey with no problem if you need someone kind and sweet to take care of your pets.

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Chris G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
175 reviews
51 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Miramar Beach, FL, 32550

As always they took excellent care of our fur babies, even our high strung Aussie. Super flexible when a tropical storm interfered with our vacation causing us to get home late. Highly recommend.

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Kayla & Richard B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Crestview, FL, 32539

Rich and Kayla were awesome sitters. They took on the car of our 10 month old velociraptor without a second thought! Kayla sent daily updates with pictures and even gave him a bath (after he was bad and decided to they needed a hole in their backyard). 😐 Thank you again for taking such great care of Barley! He said it was just like summer camp and can’t wait to come swim again.

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Madison R.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

Madison was an absolute rockstar with my 8 month old pup. She was kind, and extremely caring with Cali. She kept me updated on Cali daily - my little girl was BEAMING in every picture from ear-to-ear. Cali misses having a buddy like Roma to run around with for sure. In the future we will ABSOLUTELY be electing Madison’s services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra D.
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Alexandra D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
419 reviews
132 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Niceville, FL, 32578

This was Dovey's first time staying with Alexandra and her family. My husband and I had to travel for 6 days and leaving Dovey for this length of time with a new family made me worry. I have to say, the moment we left Dovey, our one year old, very active, German Shorthaired Pointer with Alexandra and drive away on our trip, we had no concerns. Alexandra and her husband, her three dogs, her cats, and her children were very welcoming. They made Dovey feel like she was one of the family. By the many photos Alexandra sent us, Dovey chimed right in with the daily activities and daily walks. When we picked Dovey up to bring her home, she was happy to see us but seemed almost sad to leave her new family of friends!! Dovey wasn't stressed, she smelled good and was very nice and tired, a good thing for a GSP. We would certainly like to have her stay with Alexandra again!!!!

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Kathleen S.
Sitter Profile Image: Trecee G.
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Trecee G.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547

Absolutely rebooking when needed? My kitties were well taken care of and happy kitties at pick up. She’s the sweetest person ever! Thank you again for everything!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erik D.
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Erik D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Valparaiso, FL, 32580

Erik took great care of my dog while I was out of town. He provided daily updates/photos and made sure that my dog's first stay away from home was a good experience for her.

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Martin W.
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Alexandra D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Destin, FL, 32541

Alexandra and crew (people, cats and a dog) were so welcoming that our two aussies were soon happy with their doggie vacation. They had very much built-in play time with the resident dog, and bonded with humans and animals alike in ways we'd not heard of from new contacts since Misty was a puppy (seriously, the pics and descriptions indicated a level of ease, happiness and playfulness we see with them at home). At pick-up time, they were glad to have us visit, but didn't seem completely ready to leave, We cannot imagine a better experience for our pups. If we manage to come to Miramar Beach again, we will definitely try Alexandra again.

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Wipaporn C.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Crestview, FL, 32536

We have now used Wipaporn’s pet sitting services three times and consider her our go to pet sitter. She is very accommodating and always able to take in our fur baby without much notice for our last minute trips out of town. Also when we pick up our pup he is always happy and wagging his tail, I can tell that he has a good visit. We still highly recommend her!(:

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Sophia M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Crestview, FL, 32539

Sophia was so kind and kept me up to date on Dolly and what she was up to! I will most definitely use Sophia in the future. She was a great sitter for our girl!

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Adrienne D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Navarre, FL, 32566

Medically needy man Maxwell and brother Milo (dashounds) had a blast. Very accommodating and communicated all or wishes and needs. Definitely recommend

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Tammie G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ana was amazing!! the communication was wonderful and timely, pictures were sent every day, and my dog had the best time with the other pups that were there during his stay!! Definitely would recommend to everyone!

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Delaney S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent stay, perfect communication and worked perfectly for a beach vacation since this was so close to our destination in FT Walton Beach.

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Jason S.
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Lauren was very attentive and did wonderful with our dog. I never once was worried he wasn’t in good hands!

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Ruth C.
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Madison and her husband accepted the booking the night before and helped us in a big way. They were great with our dog. I would definitely book with them again.

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Matt V.
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Mike was amazing with Rocky! Rocky had a blast hanging out with Mike and his pup. Rocky gives him FIVE stars/doggie paws.

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Tonia N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience! We love booking with Ching to watch our pup while we are away! She send great photos and updates! I always know our pup is being well taken care of 😁

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Nicole S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kalvin was great with our two dogs. We felt very comfortable with him watching our dogs as he kept us updated throughout. He kept to their walk routine and overall made it easy for them to transition to some else’s home for a whole week. We will definitely be booking with Kalvin again!

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Laila P.
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Sheila was lovely and it was obvious her love for pets. She asked clarifying question regarding meal protocols/ allergy treatment etc. She demonstrated her care and concern for Bodhi and Little Sister and communicated daily. I could tell they were at ease. I greatly appreciate her going above and beyond supporting both me and them while scouting for a new home out of state. Thank you Mzzzzzz Sheila🙏🏻

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Katrina-Lynne G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Per usual, Karycelis did an amazing job with my dog! So glad to have someone like her to care for my baby while I’m away! :)

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Aisha C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent. My dog did not lose weight which is a miracle. They sent lots of pictures and he even seems to miss having a dog friend since being home.

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marie b.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maya was amazing with taking care of our boy she sent us pictures and reassured us that he was having a great time I would definitely have her watch my guy again!

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Samantha W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Amber & Derek! Amber was very sweet and sent us updates and pictures. We are booking them again.

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Charity M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra takes the best care of our pups when we’re gone. she sends tons of cute photos and i know she is super attentive and patient with them. Thank you so much!

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Julia B.
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He was making sure that he was fed and he was having fun and she was taking pictures and sending it to us updating us on how he was doing and he was having fun

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Aaron D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tatiana, has been very attentive to my little Nico. She treated him just like her own and spoiled him. I enjoyed the pictures and updates she provided about Nico during my vacation.

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Chantell T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be happier with the care my dogs received! From start to finish, Hannah was warm, reliable, and truly attentive to every detail. She sent regular updates and photos, giving me complete peace of mind while I was away. My dogs absolutely adored Hannah and her roommate — I could tell from the happy tail wags and relaxed behavior when I saw all of the wonderful pictures. They went above and beyond, treating my pups like their own. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, communicative, and genuinely caring, I highly recommend Hannah. I will definitely be booking again!

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Margaret W.
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Rachel was absolutely fantastic with our pup! Rachel went above and beyond to make sure our dog felt comfortable and loved while we were away. She sent us regular updates and tons of pictures, which really put us at ease. It was clear that she treated our pup like her own, giving her plenty of attention, playtime, and care. I highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a sitter!!

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Matthew D.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Mary Esther on Rover is $33.3 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding 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 Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 516 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Mary Esther. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Mary Esther sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Mary Esther landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther.

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 Mary Esther 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 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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