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Nicole & David C.
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$55
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• 137 reviews
52 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

“Nicole and David were great. They sent us pictures and some videos on. How are Max was doing at their house. Playing and sleeping with there dogs. we are so happy we found a place we can leave our pet and he’s well taken care of and probably a little bit spoiled lol Thank you”

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Clarence M.
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Robert P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mendota Heights, MN, 55120

“Madeline always has a great time with Robert and his wife, we get updates and fun photos, and I know she’s well taken care of. She has stayed with Robert several times now and will again!”

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Kelly E.
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Brittany M.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 133 reviews
64 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Thomas Dale, Saint Paul, MN, 55103

“Brittany took great care of our old dog. She came back healthy and happy and looked content in the update photos Brittany sent along the way.”

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Jessica A.
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Trudy K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 198 reviews
59 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Eagan, MN, 55123

“Trudy does an excellent job caring for our dog. Our dog becomes part of their family and comes home happy and exhausted from all the exercise and long walks. Trudy gives us daily updates with photos. I highly recommend Trudy as a pet sitter.”

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Patrice L.
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robert k.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Saint Anthony, St Paul, MN, 55114

“Robert was the BEST Rover we have ever had!!! I cannot recommend him enough 😃 Our dog, Archie, had a great time staying with him and got lots of love, attention, and walkies 🐾 Robert sent such fun updates, pictures, and videos that we loved getting and made us smile so much while away from our little guy 🤍 We will definitely be booking with him anytime we need to board Archie again in the future. I would give him 10 stars if I could ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Deborah K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West 7th, St Paul, MN, 55102

“I felt very comfortable leaving my fur babies (2 Great Pyrenees) with Deborah while we were on vacation. You can tell that she has a lot of experience with dog care, and she was very attentive and caring with them. The dogs loved her deck and fenced in yard, and we loved the frequent updates and photos. We will definitely be reaching out to Deborah for dog boarding during our next getaway.”

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Julie & Ben K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 103 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Bloomington, MN, 55420

“Julie & Ben were fantastic to watch our dog! She was so happy and clearly felt at home with them. We got pictures throughout the visits and communication was great! Will definitely have them watch our girl again.”

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Morgan S.
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Amanda & Leif E.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Morris Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

“Amanda, Leif and her boys are the nicest family and they were just terrific with Rosie! These are experienced folks who provide exceptional communication and care. The care and love is genuine - you can tell they really love Rosie. Will absolutely use again and highly recommend!”

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Kathleen M.
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David N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Eagan, MN, 55123

“David and his wife took great care of our dog. They took our dog for a walk at least twice a day and sent us pictures of her on the walks and snuggled up on their couch. David provided daily updates on how things were going and I was happy that he was home during the day to watch over my dog.”

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Christine M.
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$40
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20 years of experience
Summit Hill, Saint Paul, MN, 55105

“Christine was great and our dog was well cared for! Thanks!”

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Brian F.
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Xan E.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 96 reviews
38 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Side, Saint Paul, MN, 55107

“Xan took great care of my 2 1/2 -year old puppy providing lots of cuddles and playtime plus hikes in good weather. Xan paid good attention to my puppy’s eating quirks and medication needs. She communicated just as I requested and sent fun photos. I greatly appreciated Xan’s flexibility when my flight was delayed. Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend Xan.”

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Jessica M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
20 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Diamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

“5 stars for Jessica and her husband! They took such great care of my dog, Frankie. She was very communicative and provided lots of updates and pictures. Jessica was even sweet enough to come to pick Frankie up to save me time as I got ready for my trip. Frankie got plenty of walks and snuggles and was in great hands while I was away. We will definitely be using them again for future care!”

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Lauren S.
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Ruby C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

“Ruby took great care of Tilly! She had a great time with Ruby’s dog and the rest of the family. Great having daily updates and Tilly was very much her happy self staying with Ruby. I felt confident that Tilly was going to receive great care while I was out of town.”

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Larissa S.
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Catherine M.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northrup, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

“Catherine and her husband took excellent care of our dog. Very communicative with pics, video and messages. Made us feel very relaxed with the care of one of our family.”

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Julie K.
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Doc C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 583 reviews
161 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Standish, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

“Our pup had a great time at Doc's home. We were on vacation for 12 days and he sent us pictures each day, with our pup clearly enjoying himself. I recommend Doc without reservation to watch your furry family member.”

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Troy M.
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Joayne L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Regina, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

“Joayne always takes great care of our dog. It’s so nice to not stress while we’re away since we know he’s in good hands with Joayne. Our dog loves when he goes to her place too!”

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Jessica M.
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Tristan G.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
8 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Howe, Minneapolis, MN, 55406

“Tristan and family took great care of our overly sensitive yet lovable dog, Charlie. He sent updates even though it was only an overnight stay. Already booked a longer stay in the coming weeks!”

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Katie S.
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$40
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• 70 reviews
31 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN, 55106

“Katie and her pups were just what our Scout needed. We go away for weekends and he can’t go with us so it’s comforting to know he’s in good hands. Katie provides that, and updates with cute photos and comments”

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Angela P.
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Seher P.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
12 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Highland, saint paul, MN, 55116

“Seher and her family were amazing !! I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Kept me with photos and everything I needed for peace of mind .”

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Kylie N.
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$37
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10 years of experience
West 7th, Saint Paul, MN, 55102

About: As a dog lover, I know how important it is to find someone you can trust with your furry family member! I have hands-on experience caring for dogs and understand that every pup has their own personality, needs, and routine. Whether it’s going for walks, playing fetch, giving belly rubs, or simply keeping them company, I love making sure dogs feel happy, comfortable, and loved. I’m attentive, patient, and dependable, and I’ll always treat your dog like one of my own! I’m also happy to provide regular pictures and updates so you can feel confident your pup is in great hands while you’re away. I currently work full-time Monday through Friday, but I have the flexibility to stop home during my lunch break for potty breaks, feeding, and some extra attention! I’m available on weekends for pet sitting, boarding, and walks, allowing me plenty of time to give your pets the love and care they deserve. I genuinely enjoy spending my free time with animals and am happy to accommodate their individual routines and needs. Whether you’re heading out of town for the weekend or just need an extra helping hand, I’d love to help! I understand how important it is to know your furry family members are in good hands! My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving environment where every pet feels happy and cared for. I understand that every animal has their own personality, preferences, and routine, and I always do my best to make them feel at ease. Whether it’s feeding, walks, playtime, or simply keeping them company, I’ll treat your pets with the same love and attention I give my own. I’m also happy to provide regular pictures and updates so you can have peace of mind while you’re away!

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Mendota Heights is $45

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Barbara took good care of our dog. She sent lots of communication and pictures, which made us feel very reassured. Would re-book in the future, but Barbara plans to get her own dog, and that would be problematic for our one dog per household boy.

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Jerri P.
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Nicole and David sent us great photo and video updates of Nali and she was well taken care of! She got lots of attention and had lots of fun playing in their big backyard!

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Christine D.
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We always have a great experience with Robert! Great communication, very flexible, wonderful with our dog, she always looks happy and comfortable, and she loves hanging with Robert’s dogs too.

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Kelly E.
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Ellen is the best! Our dog, Boba, absolutely loves her and we love seeing the updates she sends. We know he is in great hands whenever he stays with her.

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Krystel J.
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It seemed like Luna had a great time at Remy and Kevin's place. We will bring Luna back there in the future.

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Andrea took great care of Beanie. She’s very knowledgeable about dogs and their care. Beanie came home happy and tired.

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Jen D.
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Joanna and John seriously go above and beyond every time when caring for our pups! Not only are they organized and responsive, you can also tell they truly care for the dogs and spoil them. Mine never want to leave when we come to pick them up ☺️ we also had a significant delay with our flight coming home and they were flexible and understanding. I can't recommend them enough—it's so nice to know they're in good hands!

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Rachel Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Ryan if you are looking for a reliable, communicative, and professional sitter. I needed several days of watching for my older dog, and Ryan was more than willing to keep an eye on her for several days. He was respectful, and he also went above and beyond to help me with transportation due to an unexpected delay/issue on my end. I tend to believe your dog is the best indicator of how things went, and mine whined for several hours after Ryan dropped her off. She also kept watch out the window, seemingly hoping he would come back. I think that speaks for itself, and I will definitely rebook with Ryan for any future needs. Finding a trustworthy sitter is tough, though again, I (and Ava) definitely recommend Ryan!

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Joseph K.
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Our first time using Deb. Our dog was very happy and comfortable with her. Definitely will use Deb again.

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Amy P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Juneau absolutely loved her time with Robert and he definitely went the extra mile to make sure she had everything she needed. He also provided regular photo updates - still getting to "see" her on a regular basis made such a difference. I would book with Robert again without question and I know Juneau looks forward to the next time she gets to hang out with him.

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Grace A.
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Rocco felt right at home and was taken care of well! I received lots of pictures of them out for walks and playing outside! I could tell he was well cared for!

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Megan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Steven did an excellent job with my dogs. They were happy and healthy when I picked them up. He was really communicative and I appreciated the updates while I was away.

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Carmen S.
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Sarah was incredible with my dog Mochi! I am always a little apprehensive to send my large high energy dog to sitters without a fully fenced, but Sarah took Mochi on lots of fun adventures to get her energy out! She always sent photos daily which I appreciated. I could not recommend Sarah more!

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Jamalys R.
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Katie and Josh were absolutely fantastic dog sitters. They were great communicators, so friendly, and incredibly patient and kind with my anxious Pomeranian. I felt totally at ease knowing she was in such caring, attentive hands. I can’t recommend them enough and will definitely be using them again!

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Meghan T.
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Pachee did a great job caring for my puppy. He has stayed with her before. She takes notes to make sure all of his needs are continued while in his care as well and sends you photos often.

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Neena K.
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Ale was well taken care of, with lots of cuddles. They sent pictures so that I knew he was comfortable and were understanding of his hunger strike protest.

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Brenda N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kari and Brian are absolutely the best!!! They cared for Jackson (our high energy husky mix) for 4 nights as though he was truly part of their family. They walked him multiple times per day and sent photos and updates regularly to reassure us while we were away. They also brought Jackson home for us the night of our return. We HIGHLY recommend them for dog care! 🐕

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Nicki T.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Mendota Heights is $56 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $39 and $67 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 November 2026, there are 2,554 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Mendota Heights. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

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.

94% of sitters in Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights.

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.

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

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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.

You and your Mendota Heights 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 MN 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.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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