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Sheila S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 81 reviews
34 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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Samantha D.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 443 reviews
197 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

“Samantha was awesome!! She sent me multiple photos of Homie through out the day and he looked like the happiest dog in the world! Super easy to work with and friendly! Would HIGHLY recommend using her for daycare and boarding!”

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Aurmurii J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 years of experience
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547

“We had a great experience with Aurmurii! She was very attentive and caring with Kean, played with him, and made sure he got plenty of attention. She kept us updated with lots of photos and videos, which we really appreciated. Kean came home happy and noticeably calmer and more relaxed. It was clear that he had a wonderful time and was very well cared for. We would definitely book with her 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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Nicole S.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 121 reviews
47 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Shalimar, FL, 32579

“Always amazing!!! Nicole takes such amazing care of our pup every time. She is attentive and creates a warm loving home for our pup. We especially love all the updates and photos during his stay! 10/10 will always use Nicole again!”

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Aaron D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Mary Esther, FL, 32569

“Aaron was great! Sent daily updates and I could just tell my Nova girl was having the best time. I knew from our initial meet and greet Nova would be in good hands and was so happy she’d have some company. THANKS AGAIN AARON!”

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Erik D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Valparaiso, FL, 32580

“Erik totally exceeded my expectations in every way. When I saw how happy and just overall well kept my dog hootie was when I came to pick him up , I knew I made the best decision on who to pick to take care of my dog. Erik too my dog hootie out for long walks everyday, which is one of my dogs favorite activities besides playing, or fetching tree branches. Overall, I can honestly say that Erik provided my dog the best care. I wish I had baby sitters for my kids when they were young that would have been as great as Erik was with my dog. My big 185 lb Boy Hootie even looked like he went to the groomer’s when I picked him up. Erik really showed me that he really has that love for animals and I’m so happy we were able to experience such great care for my mastiff. I would definitely recommend Erik, especially if you have trust issues. Erik definitely knocked down that wall of “fear” I had with leaving my dog with anyone. Such a super great , respectful young man. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give Erik 10+ ⭐️ ‘s . I will definitely be utilizing his services again.”

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Jessica C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 293 reviews
106 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Navarre, FL, 32566

“Once again, a 5-star service provided by Jessica. Always goes above and beyond what is expected and my dog always comes home safe, healthy, and happy.”

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Pamela K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 113 reviews
31 repeat clients
55 years of experience
Navarre, FL, 32566

“Pam was absolutely the best sitter we have ever used. She sent lots of videos & kept us informed of how she was doing. She is now our go-to sitter she’s the best!!!”

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Emily W.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
27 years of experience
Shalimar, FL, 32579

About: I’ve had dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes my entire life, I grew up with animals and currently have 4 of my own ( 2 cats 2 dogs) and have experience in all age ranges I’m a stay at home wife so I’m always free to fit in any pet care you need. My own dogs are in and out all day long so I’m used to being available all the time I can stick to whatever routine you currently have for your pets, my own are on strict and detailed routines so I understand needing a pet sitter who can follow routines and give all animals the same level of care my own receive

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Stephen S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Navarre, FL, 32566

“Stephen did an amazing job watching our two big boys! I could tell they had a blast and appreciated the daily updates with pictures! We will definitely be using him again in future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Monica D.
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Monica D.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Destin, FL, 32541

“Monica is awesome! She sent daily photos and updates!!! I could tell by my dog’s GPS that she actually got more exercise with Monica than she does with me! If you show up in Destin with your dog and realize you can’t take them to the beach, please please please reach out to Monica!!! She will take care of your fur baby with as much love as you do 🥰”

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

“Took good care of my elderly dog, kept up with his meds and played fetch with him. They have a nice big backyard for the doggos. Would take him to Dave and Krysta again.”

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Jeannette S.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
30 years of experience
Niceville, FL, 32578

“Oakie was a great sitter for my dog. It was last minute but she was able to accommodate us and we were so thankful that she could. She sent pictures daily also text and responded to my texts in a timely manner. She was the perfect match for my dog. I highly recommend her and definitely will use her again.”

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Jeralyn C.
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Dana L.
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$48
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Niceville, FL, 32578

“Dana and her family were great! Would definitely use again. Felt like we had family watching our dog, and she gave us updates the entire time. Thanks again Dana!”

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Ginny M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Niceville, FL, 32578

“We had a great experience! Ginny was very nice, kept us updated with pictures, and took great care of Cali and Diego. They’re both completely knocked out today, so I’m pretty sure they had a great time! 😂 We felt comfortable leaving them in her care and would definitely book with her again. Highly recommend!”

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Elizabeth C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Niceville, FL, 32578

“Elizabeth took wonderful care of our dog while we were away. She kept us updated with daily photos and messages, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear she genuinely cared about him and paid close attention to his needs. Our dog has separation anxiety, and Elizabeth was incredibly patient and compassionate. She made sure he got his daily walks, encouraged him to eat when he was struggling, and treated him like one of her own. We came home to a happy, well-cared-for dog and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.”

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Renee P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Destin, FL, 32541

“Renee is nice, her house is nice (although I didn't see the backyard so I can't comment there). She has several small dogs who played with Walter. She was good about texting pictures and communication.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Zena G.
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Zena G.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
50 years of experience
Navarre Beach, FL, 32566

“Best experience ever! My pup was taken care of like it was Zena’s own dog. I will definitely use her again and highly recommend her for all your animal sitting needs”

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Chelsee G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
14 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Crestview, FL, 32539

“Chelsee did a fantastic job watching our dog! She gave us updates and pictures everyday. Our dog Sassy seemed so comfortable and happy to be there! We highly recommend and will definitely use Chelsea again in the future!”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Mary Esther is $40

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Our pups, Bo and Spicy stayed for two nights for my husband and I to go get married. Our lab mutt mix is truly what we call so special. Described frequently as a dog with half a brain cell that flickers on and off and it shows. Our border collie spicy who was rescued and came from a place where he was not treated right and tends to need a lot of empathy and compassion especially coming from males. Throwing a ball is the fastest way to his heart. Bo likes to be the center of attention without knowing what kind of attention it is he wants. Rachel and Cody treated our boys with so much love and respect. Cody understood how unsure of males Spicy could be and at drop off immediately eased our anxieties just witnessing first hand the care our dogs would receive. Both Rachel and Cody gained the dogs trust and learned their play desires (especially Bo’s butt scratch spots and desire for a good wrestle). Rachel and Cody kept us informed without asking but anytime we wanted just to see what the pups were up to they provided us with pictures and descriptions of play and activities. These boys are our world and our sons world and they truly took such great care of them. Thank you! Also, at drop off, something that we TRULY appreciated tremendously was Rachel and Cody took time to get to know the dogs and to get to know us. They asked us if we had any specific needs for the dogs, their usual schedules, how they react to things. They asked specific questions that I would have never thought to ask. For an hour we witnessed their care for the dogs, we had a great conversation about the dog’s personalities, our personalities and what it was that we wanted for our pups and at the end of the day we wanted the dogs to be comfortable and to have fun and judging by the way the two of them snored last night after coming home I know that’s exactly what they got.

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Ann K.
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An excellent sitter! My dog loved her time with Myrna. They went for walks daily, and I received updates and pics multiple times a day.

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David W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sheila treated our dog like one of her own! He seemed very happy when we picked him up. Sheila sent daily pictures and was really responsive the whole time she had our dog. Would definitely book with her again.

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Kendra C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My girls spent the night. All went well. Ana was very responsive and flexible as we had some weather concerns.

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Nikki B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She went above and beyond and even watched our pup longer than needed last minute due to plane delays. Such a great pet sitter 🙌🏻 would highly recommend

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Delaney O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kalvin took good care of our dog Chico. Chico is a very happy doggie when we pick him up from Kalvin house. Kalvin takes him for walks, play with him, and comfort him during thunderstorms. We love the fact he only keeps one pet at a time. I would highly recommend using Kalvin to watch your furry baby.

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Amanda H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She took perfect care of my baby while I was on a trip and sent picture every day. Some days even more than once ❤️ I will definitely be using her services again ☺️

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Ana R.
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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5.0 out of 5 stars

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

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

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

Sabine was very thoughtful and communicative to our needs! Daisy was well cared for and had a great time making new friends with Sabine’s dogs! They got to run and play together a ton, which is great because my girl is high energy!! I also got the most amazing Christmas picture of Daisy that I will treasure forever! Thank you for loving my girl like she was your own!

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Bailey R.
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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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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Mary Esther is $35 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $61 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 515 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 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.

96% of sitters in Mary Esther can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this 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 Mary Esther home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your 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 , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

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

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

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

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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