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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha P.
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Samantha P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Samantha was an amazing caregiver to our older, very shy cat, Rambo! Rambo actually came out of hiding when Samantha first visited! Rambo continued to come out for pets every time Samantha dropped by. We loved seeing the pics! Rambo looked so happy & comfortable. We were sure she was going to miss Samantha when we returned! Rambo is a sloppy litter box user, and Samantha did a great job tidying up after her. Our trip was extra enjoyable knowing that Rambo was being looked after by someone as caring and responsible as Samantha.

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Natasha B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Very professional! I did not have time to meet her in person before the holiday, but she was very pleasant and kind over a video chat! She kept my little kitty very happy and I am glad to have booked her

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Dylan G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Center Square, Albany, NY, 12210

Dylan’s communication was fantastic and showed up for my pup and made sure she was comfortable and well taken care of. Thank you Dylan, we appreciate your time and the care you provided so we could enjoy our time away!

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Anna C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
15 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Anna is great!!! Thank you very much!!!

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Sophia G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Sophia did a great job caring for our two cats for a week while we were on vacation! She was great at sending updates, including pictures and videos, and made my shy kitties comfortable. I highly recommend Sophia!

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Hannah M.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Watervliet, NY, 12189

About: Having grown up with cats and dogs, I recently spent a couple of years on a horse farm caring for horses, cows, chickens, large dogs, and barn cats. From feeding and bathing to administering medicine, I've spent years with animals. I love meeting new pets and learning about them. I look forward to making memories with these new pets and hopefully making pet parents’ day a little easier. I’m currently a senior in high school but I only have 3 classes from 10-12:30 making my schedule pretty open on weekdays. On weekends I host kids birthday parties which are usually only 2 hours and from 12-2 or 2-4 other than that I am free. When it comes to drop in visits I like to follow strictly to pet parents instructions to make sure all expectations are being met with no risk of harm to pets or property.

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Linda A.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
271 reviews
87 repeat clients
11 years of experience
troy, NY, 12180

Linda was great. She came over and met my kitties and me before the booking. When it came to her visit she went above and beyond and did things that I didn't even ask her like clean their litter. She showed up promptly and took really great photos. I would recommend her and I will rehire her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley C.
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Ashley C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
10 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

Ashley was amazing, so punctual, sweet and caring. She took so much care of our baby and so highly recommend her.

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MaryEllen M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

About: I will pay full attention to your pet. I am flexible and I can work with you to tend to your pet's every need. I am often the go-to call when my friends or neighbors plan to go away. I will love your furry family member like they are my own. The great bonus for me is the love I get in return from your pet and hopefully provide peace of mind to the owners. I have one 18-year-old grumpy kitty who I love dearly, who will happily hide in my bedroom – and ever so briefly – coexist with my doggie guests. All good there. I would be available any time from Sunday-Thursday for doggie day care or drop in visits... and available from Sun to Wed for overnight stays. I will love and protect your pet like they are my own. If I were to visit your/their home, I would enter and provide excellent service with respect to you and your pets!

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Katie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

Katharine did an excellent job taking care of my cat via drop-in visits while I was on vacation. Katharine is kind and friendly, very responsible, and experienced with cats, as a cat owner herself. She does a perfect job following directions and communicating, and she was very easy to work with. I highly recommend booking Katharine as your Rover, and I hope to work with her again in the future.

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Nicole K.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
21 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Watervliet, NY, 12189

Nicole is amazing! She is prompt, thorough, communicative and very personable. She even offered to bring our garbage cans in from the curb. I always know Bella is in great hands while I am away.

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MacKenzie G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Mack went above and beyond each time she visited my dogs. My dogs needed extra ‘support’ and she adapted to what they needed. I am so thankful for everything!

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Ayva T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
7 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Very professional and responsive!

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Victoria S.
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$20
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1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

About: I have been caring for pets for friends and family for many years. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty when it comes to cleaning up pet messes. Plus I love sending photos to owners to assure them that their pets are happy and cared for. I am mostly available weeknights and weekends. I am currently working full-time, but I have the ability to check in on pets during the day if needed. Weekday mornings are usually a little busy for me. While I cannot currently offer housing for pets in my home, partly due to a cat diva, I can promise to be respectful of any home I enter.

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Juliana S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12208

Juliana has actually been checking on my dog Luna and my cat Lami for several months now! I encouraged her to join Rover so other lucky dogs and cats could have her visit them too. Highly recommend her services. Great communication and sends photos and updates!

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Jenna M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Jenna has been great with Harper! Very attentive and cares for her needs like being carried properly and some walk time outside. Great service!!!

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Leah B.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Green Island, NY, 12183

Our first experience with Leah has been great! She took perfect care of our 4cats. Leah is a great communicator and took good initiative when things arose that we hadn’t been able to discuss in advance. We’ll definitely feel our cats are in excellent hands when we have the opportunity to have her here again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor R.
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Taylor R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

About: Hello there, fellow pet parents! I’m Taylor and I can’t wait to meet your furry, feathery, and scaly companions! I have spent as much of my life as I can remember caring for and being around all types of animals. Honestly being around animals just makes me the happiest I could be. I have 5 rescue animals of my own! 2 dogs, 2 Cats, and a bird! All of which I rescued not from a shelter but by very happy coincidences! I work part time at a boarding facility so I’m with animals not just at home but at work as well!! I work remote for my full time job half the week so my availability is pretty open. As I work at a boarding facility I have a wealth of experience when it comes to a wide verity of pets. I understand the importances of feeding times, administration of medication, and routines in general. Your pets health and safety is my top priority. I know when I am away from my animals I love getting updates so I believe communication is key. I love sending photos and updates so when you’re not there you can still feel with them! I am dedicated to providing the service that I would want for my pet family. Your pets happiness is my top priority! I am very excited to meet your pets! I work remote half of the week so I have plenty of time to spend with your animals on the other days I can be there before and after my shift. I will treat your dog and your home as if it were my own. I follow the established routine provided by the owner to ensure a stress free and fun time

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Camille N.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Very good at communicating and took very good care of my cats! Would definitely recommend, she was very thorough and I was able to be away without worrying

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Sitter Profile Image: Leydi P.
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Leydi P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

About: Hi, my name is Leydi! I’ve loved dogs and cats my whole life and have been around them since I was little. I have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs and cats for family and friends. I’ve always dreamed of working with animals because I truly enjoy being around them and making sure they’re happy, safe, and well cared for. I love seeing dogs go on walks, play, and just enjoy their day, and I feel the same way about cats and their unique personalities. Rover feels like a perfect fit for me because I get to do something I genuinely love. I’m very patient, responsible, caring, and attentive, and I would love the chance to meet and take care of your furry friend :) I’m super responsible and committed. I can definitely accommodate your needs with a little bit of advance notice. Having my own dog, I know how much time they need, so I dedicate pretty much all of my free time to her and I'd love to do the same for your pup! I live in an apartment complex surrounded by lots of nature! We have a dedicated area in the back with both a fenced dog park and a big open one. I have a small dog named Lola who is super friendly and loves playing with dogs and cats. While I prefer watching your pup at your place, I’m happy to host for doggy daycare!

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Menands is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

She takes great photos, is super flexible with timing, and can usually make short notice requests. A top notch cat sitter as always!

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Tyler M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly is fantastic - dependable and unflappable! She's sat for our kitties for years. Highly recommended!

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Michael R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was once again wonderful with our cat and super reliable. She’s the best and we will be trying to book her again in the future for any time we are away from home.

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Connor S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liz is amazing! She sent the best pictures and videos of my cat. He is VERY shy and by the second visit, he was rubbing up against Liz and letting her pet him. I was so impressed!

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Izzy R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so happy to have found Nicole! She is the first sitter we ever used to come to our home instead of bringing our pup Ripley somewhere for sleepovers while we were away, which I was initially super anxious about. However, from the meet and greet you can tell how she genuinely loves pets, and our quirky anxious dog warmed up to her immediately. Even our cranky alien cat went right up to her. We just used Nicole for the second time, and Ripley again was so relaxed with her. Lots of cute photos and good communication. We will absolutely book her again and again!

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Casey R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra is amazing! She takes wonderful care of my 3 cats on in-home visits, and makes sure they get all the love and attention they need.

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Andrew B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda went above and beyond. My cat is not the friendliest and she treated her so well and I am so grateful!

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Pauline S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laney did a great job taking care of my cats for three days. Communication was excellent and I would highly recommend!

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Sarah R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Two thumbs and Four paws up!! Kim is reliable and thoughtful. My boys were happy and well-cared for. She was also so accommodating with my annoying work travel schedule. My gratitude for such a wonderful experience.

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Carl F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha was an amazing caregiver to our older, very shy cat, Rambo! Rambo actually came out of hiding when Samantha first visited! Rambo continued to come out for pets every time Samantha dropped by. We loved seeing the pics! Rambo looked so happy & comfortable. We were sure she was going to miss Samantha when we returned! Rambo is a sloppy litter box user, and Samantha did a great job tidying up after her. Our trip was extra enjoyable knowing that Rambo was being looked after by someone as caring and responsible as Samantha.

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Beth W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Destiny really went above and beyond for our pets and our home while we were away. She proved to be super caring and responsible. Not only did she show up on time daily to feed them, she tidied up after them, played with them, photographed them for us while we missed them overseas, and even took the initiative to tend to some plants that started to wilt. Definitely our first choice for future trips. She even seemed to make the shyer of our two pets break out of her shell and become more social. Knowing the care our pets were getting back home really made it easier for us to enjoy our trip fully. We’re forever grateful.

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Sara H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dylan has watched Loli twice now and has taken excellent care of her. His communication is great and he’s on time. It is so nice to have a reliable sitter and it’s makes us happy to see our dog getting comfortable with him and see her so happy while we are away. Thank you Dylan!

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Victoria F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia is quick to respond and very flexible. My animals love her. Even my nervous old Chihuahua now goes over for pets when Sophia comes over.

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Ashley G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jannice was great. My shy Kaelie came out of hiding for her. First time she’s come out to see a stranger!😻

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Rebecca W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Firstly, Kaeleigh is kind and reliable. You can tell she has a lot of experience with cats and I trust her with my own. One of the things I appreciated most was before she accepted the job was that she suggested to have a meet with the cats to make sure everyone was compatible. My cats loved her and I'm sure yours will too!

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Jorge R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Was great with our 2 cats. Feed, them both, and gave medicine to our Lucky. Spent time petting and playing with them. Arrived on time, and sent pictures of our precious babies. We will hire again. The cats each gave her 2 paws up. :)

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Amy G.
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Gianna was amazing with my cat!!! Super communicative, and great personality! My cat had a blast with her!

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Ashika D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Was amazing and very communicative. My boys can be a little flighty with people and Lulu got them to come out of their shell and even stayed with all of them for over an hour which included playtime! Would definitely book again <3

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Jakira W.
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Leah was a wonderful to have care for our cat while we were away. She is very friendly and communicative. And it was very clear from her updates that our cat really liked her too! Will definitely rebook with Leah in the future!

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Katie K.
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Everything went great! My cat loved her from the meet and greet and I found everything in great shape when I got home.

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Catherine G.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Menands on Rover is $25.53 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of September 2026, there are 1,158 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Menands. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Menands stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Menands. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% 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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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