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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher H.
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Christopher H.
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$44
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• 32 reviews
7 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

“Chris was attentive to my dog's need and was easy to communicate with and was flexible to work with. My dog enjoyed his time under Chris' care. Would highly recommend”

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Sylva & Mark M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
19 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“This was Oliver’s first extended stay following a great trial overnight. It is hard to express how great it was for him, and, by extension, for us. Sylva and Mark made him feel right at home, and judging by the pictures, he took full advantage of this. Aside from our own house, we couldn’t have imagined how comfortable he looked, and how Sylva and Mark treated him as one of their own. Super couple who provide a welcoming environment for their furry guests! Thank you! Michael and Vivian B”

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Catherine R.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 88 reviews
35 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Latham, NY, 12110

“Catherine and her family were amazing hosts to Bucky. They have a nice backyard and Bucky loved it the minute he got in. They took great care of him, played a lot with him and even took care of giving him medication. Very easy to communicate with and sent regular updates. We could tell that Bucky was enjoying himself through the pictures we got. We will definitely use them again!!”

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Joni M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
12 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12207

“Joni was great. Communicated ahead of our drop off. Flexible on timing. Kept us updated during Teddy’s stay. He was a happy pup at pick up and had a great time.”

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Lydia K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

“Lydia was absolutely wonderful with my dog Paddy, I couldn’t have asked for a better Rover sitter. She went above and beyond to make sure my pup was happy and comfortable the entire time. She sent multiple pictures and updates every day, which gave me a lot of peace of mind, it was clear they were truly spending quality time together. They even did activities like yoga and went on multiple car rides, which I loved seeing. When I came to pick Paddy up after a few days, she didn’t even want to leave Lydia, which says everything about how well she was cared for and how much attention and affection she received. I would highly recommend Lydia to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and caring pet sitter. I will absolutely book with her again!”

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Jannice S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Watervliet, NY, 12189

“Jannice was wonderful! From the moment we met, I could tell she loves animals. Our dog Lili took to her right away. I highly recommend her! You can’t trust just anyone with your furry baby, but I know I can trust Jannice. - Caroline”

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Caroline V.
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Laura G.
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$40
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• 51 reviews
22 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

“Laura is truly a dog lover! She was relaxed and took excellent care of our dog Rey … not to mention her efforts at rescuing and caring for senior dogs.”

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Emer G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

“Emer took great care of our little dog. Her house and yard are well set up for dogs. She was easy to communicate with and a pleasure to deal with. My dog came home happy and relaxed.”

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Alex P.
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• 32 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

“Alex was WONDERFUL! He went above and beyond to take care of my 70lb foster puppy, Sony. Took him on long walks and to the dog park ?. He was also super helpful when I couldn’t get the crate into my car. He went above and beyond by picking up the crate and the pup at my apartment. Sony was so happy and relaxed when he got back home. I will definitely book with Alex again.”

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Kimberly E.
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$37
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• 155 reviews
56 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Great experience! Check in wth updates about my dog was n timely matter , made me feel very comfortable with leaving my puppy & he was very happy . Will definitely be using her again ?❤️”

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Lori H.
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$65
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• 129 reviews
62 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Slingerlands, NY, 12159

“Lori was amazing and took excellent care of our dog for an overnight stay. We discovered that our dogs had met, walking at Capital Hills and had hit it off right away, so that was an added bonus. But I immediately felt very comfortable and when I dropped Clover off, I truly felt like I was leaving her with a friend. Clover came home clean, happy and exhausted. I can't recommend Lori enough and would absolutely reach out to her again when the need arises. Thank you, Lori!”

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Chelsea B.
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$99
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 194 reviews
66 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

“So grateful for Chelsea!!! Had to go out of town for a wedding and couldn’t bring my pup. Chelsea and Christopher were life savers! This was my first time boarding my pup for any overnight stay. They have watched her in the past for doggy daycare so I knew she would be in good hands. They made sure that they kept me updated and I got lots of photos and could tell that my puppy was taken care of. would definitely recommend!!”

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Jude G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Halfmoon, NY, 12065

“Jude was wonderful! Very caring and loving! Great backyard for our chocolate to run in! She sent updates and pics and videos daily which was great! I would give her 10 stars!”

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Katherine M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
East Greenbush, NY, 12061

“I was really in a jam and needed a dog sitter and Katherine was super flexible and simply amazing! She sent pics of Jimmy and he had a blast!”

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Victoria F.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12203

“Victoria was super attentive and sent tons of pictures of our cats while they stayed with her. They had a great time in her super cat friendly apartment and even discovered a new toy they love (just ordered it for them at home). Would definitely recommend Victoria and will be rebooking with her in the future if we need to board the cats again!”

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Benjamin C.
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$45
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6 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

About: I’ve been around dogs most of my life. I enjoy taking care of animals. I am very attentive and will take care of your furry friend like they were my own. I’m currently freelancing and have my schedule pretty open so your fur baby will have plenty of attention. I will do what ever it takes to make your dog feel comfortable and cared for. I have a fenced in back yard. And quiet low traffic roads around me for walks. We have had 2 dogs previously who are in doggie heaven now. We miss you Minnie and Bentley.

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Natthinee B.
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$45
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• 97 reviews
25 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12306

“Natthinee did a wonderful job taking care of my Moose! She sent lots of pictures and videos of him having a great time doing all of his tricks and playing with their dog. He will definitely be coming back for more visits!”

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David D.
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$40
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• 17 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Niskayuna, NY, 12309

“David is an outstanding caretaker. He’s been a very welcomed sub twice for our regular sitter, and we’re happy to give him our highest recommendation.”

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Kattia V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Wtaterford, NY, 12188

“Kattia was amazing with my dog! She sent me updates every day and made me feel comfortable leaving my dog with her. It was my first time I leave my dog with a sitter, and she made the whole process easy! I will be using her service again!”

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Kenia K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

About: I’ve taken care of many pets in my life as I used to live on a farm growing up. I treat them all as if they’re my kids. I have a part time job as a nurse at a nursing home and I have two children in the home but over the ages of 15, other than that I have no young kids or other pets. I have a fenced yard with plenty of room to play! As well I have a park 2 mins from my home that I can take any pet I’m caring for.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Menands is $50

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Amanda was amazing with my dog. She checked in regularly and provided photos often. He looked very happy on walks and while they were playing. I definitely recommend her.

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Alissa J.
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Joni! I’m currently in Spain, and when my regular dog sitter unexpectedly had to leave town, I was scrambling to find someone I could trust with Tiny. I looked through about 50 profiles on Rover before choosing Joni, and I am SO glad I did! I was incredibly anxious because I had never left Tiny with anyone other than people I personally knew. Joni exceeded every expectation. She took such amazing care of Tiny and checked in with me multiple times a day, which truly put my mind at ease. She alleviated all my fears, and I was actually happy knowing Tiny had such a fun, caring person to spend time with! On top of everything else, I completely forgot that Tiny had a vet appointment for the health clearance he needed to fly internationally. Missing that appointment could have jeopardized getting him to Spain. Without hesitation, Joni took him to the vet for me and saved the day! I honestly cannot believe how incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and caring she was to both Tiny and me. She went above and beyond in every possible way, and I will always be grateful for her help. If you need a dog sitter, I recommend Joni 10,000 times over! You can trust her to care for your fur baby as if they were her own. I would absolutely book her again without a second thought!

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Catherine W.
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The most comfortable I’ve been in a long while when leaving my pup behind - Frequent updates, great communication, followed my instructions for Izzy perfectly. Came back to a very happy pup! Would definitely work with Cache again!

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Ronit Z.
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Kimberly was absolutely wonderful with Rocky! She took such great care of him for 21 days, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Rocky was in such good hands. She was caring, attentive, and made sure he was well taken care of the entire time. We truly appreciate everything she did and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter. Thank you, Kimberly, for taking such great care of our Rocky! ❤️🐶

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Anit R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevinh is amazing! I felt super comfortable, leaving my snow princess with him. We received constant updates and photos, and I know that my girl had an amazing time with him! So much so that we live in the same neighborhood and she has spotted him at times and she immediately tries to run to him! He really does care for your dogs as his own. So grateful to have found him on this app.

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Charlene C.
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Rey had another fantastic stay with Sylva and Mark! We appreciated the updates and pictures. Rey is looking forward to her next visit!

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Elizabeth B.
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I’m so glad I booked with Chris. We have not had good boarding experiences in the past. Our dog came home happy and healthy! Chris sent photos throughout the week and I could see he was doing great. I would definitely book with Chris again!

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Caitlin B.
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Jayla is wonderful- great communication, easy dropoff and pickup at her spot, my dog had SO much fun and came home exhausted. We'll use her again!

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Dora F.
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Lydia was wonderful! She had great communication, made the whole process easy, was professional and upbeat. Most importantly, my pup adored her and family. We will definitely be rebooking! Thanks Lydia!!

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Katie F.
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Kim was absolutely amazing with Otis! She kept me updated throughout his stay, which gave me such peace of mind knowing he was happy and well taken care of. I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her, and it was clear he was in great hands. I would absolutely recommend Kim and will definitely be using her again in the future! 🐾❤️

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Alison R.
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Kit was very happy at Taylor's! Taylor did a great job of communicating and sending pictures. She was also flexible when I asked for Kit to stay an extra day. I would definitely use her again.

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Julia K.
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Zarina was thoughtful and genuinely concerned about how best to take care of Jaden. I will use her again for him soon.

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Bob F.
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Kevin was amazing with our little senior dog, Roxy! We are so thankful we found him as we felt very reassured leaving her in his care. He is attentive and reliable, and we could tell that Roxy felt right at home with him! She occasionally can be anxious around new people, but that was clearly not the case with Kevin. Will definitely re-book with him in the future!

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Hanna S.
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She did an incredible job looking after our dog. Would highly recommend using her. She was easy to work with and had excellent communication. She is also great with dogs.

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Kayla N.
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I was able to find Albert last minute, and I'm so glad I did! He's a total pro, and I knew my dog was in great hands within a few minutes of meeting him. He took excellent care of my dog, and even took the initiative to work with her on some behavioral issues while I was away. I'll definitely be booking with him again!!

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Hannah R.
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Anna took care of our 2 senior boxes for 2 days while we were on vacation. Normally we leave them with trusted family members while we travel, but our daughter had plans and could not keep them in her care. Anna is the first pet sitter outside family who has kept them in her home. She cared for them as if they were her very own. They settled in easily and got along famously with Anna's fur babies. I highly recommend Anna to anyone needing to board their pet outside their home.

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Mary A.
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As always, Freedom was so great with Boo. I know I can trust her to take the best care of him! I'm so appreciative of everything she does for us!

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Jessica G.
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Cheryl took great care of our pup Sunny! He spent the week with Cheryl and her dog Jester. Cheryl sent us updates with pictures and videos everyday.

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Danielle G.
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This was our boxer Peanut’s second time staying with Shantalee and it was again wonderful. She is attentive, sends tons of photos and drops in with notes just to let you know your pup is doing okay. She lives in a great apartment in an easy area to get to, not congested for good walks with dogs, only 5 minutes off the interstate. We drive out of our way (over an hour) when visiting family in the area just to make sure Peanut gets time with Shantalee!!

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Katie M.
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Phelan took great care of Sadie and made her feel right at home! She's a great communicator and she sent us lots of updates and pictures of Sadie. We look forward to bringing Sadie over again!

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Katie T.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Menands is $44 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $55 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 395 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Menands. 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 Menands 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 Menands 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 Menands.

<b>Tip:</b> 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 Menands 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 NY 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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