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“Jorge did a wonderful job with our babes! We have two Great Pyrenees dogs and two Turkish Van cats who can really be a handful. This is the first time we have been able to leave town since we got the dogs over a year ago. Jorge sent us photo updates each day and our pets looked so happy and comfortable. We are so pleased that we have found a pet sitter we can trust to take care of our babies.”
“Tenielle is great! Our dogs adore her, they were well cared for and our house was well looked after! I appreciated her taking the time to come and meet us before hiring her. She kept in touch with us while we were away and we loved receiving pictures during our trip. Your furry family will be taken care of with Tenielle!”
“Dawn and her son Adam were professional and fabulous from our very first communication with them about house- and dog-sitting for us. Adam and Finn took to each other immediately, we felt entirely comfortable leaving Finn in Adam’s capable hands, and it was obvious to us upon our return that Adam had taken immaculate care of both Finn and our home for the week we were away. We look forward to having Adam come back to stay with Finn soon. Thank you both so much!”
About: I love dogs and watching their owners be happy with all the new commands I teach them but I’m a dog lover and this always been my passion I have a lot of spare time on my hands and I will like to make extra money on the side so me and my kids can have a steady income I walk my dogs four times a day my kids love playing with my dog I take them to the parks beach and long walks
“Yazmine was the absolute best!! She took care of my puppy, who is cute but also a puppy. She kept me abreast of what was happening, helped come up with a strategy to help him sleep in his crate, and played with him endlessly. I could not have asked for a better partner. Thank you!”
“Theo did an excellent job taking care of our cats. We booked him to house sit our two cats while we were away for nine days. He followed all of our instructions, and we came home to happy cats. He has a deep understanding of cat psychology, and he spent a ton of time interacting with our cats. We really appreciate him going above and beyond and will be booking him again!”
“Darianny was fantastic! She was super responsive, reliable, and took wonderful care of all of our Freddie’s needs. Freddie enjoyed her company, and we felt completely at ease knowing she was in such good hands. Highly recommend!”
“Rose is an amazing dog sitter!! Our dog recently had major surgery so we really wanted to make sure she was in good hands while we were out of town. Rose is incredibly knowledgeable about pet care as she works at a veterinary clinic and was really on top of making sure my dog stayed on her medication and exercise schedule as well as got lots of love and attention as she was recovering. Rose is very responsive, communicative, and a genuinely kind person who made me feel so comfortable trusting her with my dog.”
“Jose is communicative and responsible. Our dog Lola was super happy with him and we had total peace of mind leaving Lola for 5 days. It made our trip so much more enjoyable! We will hire him again! Jose watched Lola at our house and took great care of them both (house and dog). He’s a respectful guest. He sent us many pictures and videos so we knew she was getting out and eating well. He spoiled her with attention and exercise (she’s high energy and needy so this was perfect!)”
About: Hi my name is Brandon. I was raised in New York and have owned a few dogs over the years. I have about 12 years of experience walking and sitting for different breeds of dogs including stubborn bulldogs, hyper huskies, large golden retrievers, etc. I'm available all days, mostly afternoons and nights. I'll walk in any weather conditions, whether it's snowing, raining or scorching hot. I will be sure to care for your dog and they are my own because I know how much they mean to you. I can run and play with your dog or I can take it easy. I will make sure to log and report any physical and behavioral changes I observe while on a walk or while pet sitting.
About: Mi experiencia en el cuidado de peluditos nace desde mi rol como mamá de Sancho y KC, lo que me ha permitido desarrollar paciencia, responsabilidad y atención a sus rutinas diarias, necesidades emocionales y bienestar. Comprendo la importancia de brindar un ambiente seguro, tranquilo y lleno de cariño, respetando los tiempos y personalidad de cada uno. Con mi servicio, tus peluditos estarán seguros, bien atendidos y rodeados de amor y cuidado, tal como cuido a mi propia familia. También puedo acompañarlos en paseos, alimentación, medicación y rutinas diarias según sus necesidades. My experience caring for furry friends comes from my role as mom to Sancho and KC, which has allowed me to develop patience, responsibility, and attention to their daily routines, emotional needs, and overall well-being. I understand the importance of providing a safe, calm, and loving environment, respecting each pet’s personality and pace. With my service, your furry friends will be safe, well cared for, and surrounded by love—just as I care for my own family. I can also assist with walks, feeding, medication, and daily routines according to each pet’s needs. Trabajo desde casa y estoy disponibles los 7 días de la semana. Puedo cuidar, acompañar y pasear a tus peluditos, siguienfo sus rutinad y asegurándome de que estén felices y seguros. I work from home and am available 7 days a week. I can care for, accompany, and walk your pets, following their routines and ensuring they are happy and safe. Cuidado en mi casa: Reciben atención personalizada, cariño, compañía, juegos y respeto a sus rutinas diarias, en un ambiente seguro, tranquilo y familiar. Paseos: Salidas supervisadas y seguras, ajustadas a su nivel de energía, personalidad y necesidades. Cuidado en su domicilio: Me adapto a sus rutinas y preferencias, brindando compañía, alimentación, paseos y atención según sus necesidades, respetando su espacio y hábitos. Care at my home: Pets receive personalized attention, love, companionship, playtime, and respect for their daily routines, in a safe, calm, and homey environment. Walks: Supervised, safe outings tailored to their energy level, personality, and needs. Care at the pet’s home: I follow their routines and preferences, providing companionship, feeding, walks, and attention according to their needs, respecting their space and habits.
About: My first ever working experience was walking a friend of my family’s dog when I was 13. I also have a pitbull named Brandy who is not the best behaved, so I feel like I can handle walking most dogs. I also grew up with a cat so I have experience with cats too. I am currently enrolled in university, so during weekdays I can only do pet care after my classes which is usually in the afternoon. On weekends however I am pretty available and open to overnight sitting. I will walk, feed, and play with pets based on owner’s instructions and make sure they’re okay throughout my time with them. If no instructions are given I’ll use my best judgement to make sure the pet is okay.
About: I bring attentive, knowledgeable care tailored to your specific creature and their specific personality. I've been pet parent to dogs of all sizes, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes to my current Sheepadoodle — there's no dog size or personality that's too much or too little, IMHO. And my experience extends well beyond dogs — cats, snakes, farm animals 🐐, and more. I also happen to share my home with a ball python named Fettuccine Alfredo 🐍, who is a distinguished, low-drama fellow. As a plant parent, I will watch after yours indoor jungles, outdoor gardens, that one fiddle leaf fig you're nervous about. If you need someone who will actually look at your monstera and not just splash water in its general direction, that's me. (My avocado tree, grown from a pit, is thriving. I'm not taking questions.) Housesitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, basic training — I've got you. And if you're going away and need the whole ecosystem looked after, pets, plants, and all, I'd love to meet you. Pet care fits naturally into the rhythm of my week. My mornings are consistently free, which works well for walks and drop-in visits, and I have flexibility on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends for longer stays or housesitting. On days when I'm teaching in the afternoons and evenings, I'm still available in the mornings — and I keep my schedule intentionally manageable so I'm never stretched too thin across clients. This isn't something I'm squeezing in around a packed schedule — it's something I've made genuine room for. When I'm in your home for drop-in visits or housesitting, I treat it with the same care and attention I'd give my own. That means following your routines exactly as you've set them, keeping things tidy, and making sure your pets are comfortable and unstressed in their own environment. I take detailed notes at meet-and-greets so nothing gets missed while you're away. On walks, I keep dogs leashed and attentive to their individual energy and needs — a reactive dog gets a very different walk than a social butterfly, and I know the difference. I bring over thirty years of animal experience to reading body language and behavior, so I'm not caught off guard by much. My own home includes a ball python and two cats, so I'm well practiced in managing a multi-species household safely and calmly. I don't offer boarding, which means your dog's visit to my home would only ever be for a meet-and-greet in a low-key, relaxed setting. In any situation that feels off — health, behavior, anything — I err on the side of contacting you immediately and getting to a vet if needed. You'll never be left guessing.
About: Hi! I’m Lupe! I am an EMT who loves animals. I am constantly around animals. I have a tuxedo cat named Luna. Shes the cutest and most wild cat ever. I am comfortable around all animals and I am willing to adapt to the needs of your pet! When I come to take care or walk your pet, I will also dedicate to showing them some love. I’m currently working part-time, so I will have much time to spend time with your pets. I have time during the end of week and weekend! I have a medium sized yard, that could be excellent for running and playing catch! I also love to walk around the neighborhood and explore new places!
“Alex was a communicative, responsible and caring sitter. Alex house sit for our large dog (Greyhound) for a week. They followed all of our dog routines to a tee and left the house tidy as well. Daily, we received photos as well as text updates. We will definitely reach out to Alex again!”
About: I have taken care of Senior dogs, high energy dogs, oral medicine administration, training experience and have done Puppy care. Practice leash walking if I see it's needed. I'm currently volunteering part time at the Animal Shelter and walk dogs part time. My schedule is pretty flexible and can help out whenever needed. I provide a warm, loving, calm and peaceful environment in my home. There are no pets living in my home which is helpful for pets whenever they come in my home. Creates a comfortable and stress-free atmosphere for them.
About: Hey everyone, welcome to Camp Mango! 🥭🐾🌳 As a proud dog mom to my mini goldendoodle, Mango, I bring over four years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats. From daily walks, feeding, and playtime to administering medications, I approach every pet with patience, attentiveness, and genuine care ☺️. At Camp Mango, we believe in quality over quantity. We offer a cozy, home-based environment where each guest receives personalized attention, regular photo updates, and plenty of affection 💕. Your pet’s comfort, safety, and happiness are always my top priorities 💌. I’m primarily available on weekends and evenings, with additional weekday availability depending on my work schedule and your pet’s care needs 🗓️. Evening walks or check ins are available as well 🌟. We are based in an open concept studio where pups are allowed on the couch and able to free roam. I close all doors as a safety precaution and stow away any hazardous items. I provide plenty of photos and updates during your pets visit and ensure they are comfortable and happy 🐶💖. I require meet and greets and any information regarding health concerns, behaviors, or quirks.
“Alexis took care of my Bernadoodle in August while I was on vacation and I was very happy with his care. He is polite and reliable and he sent photo updates every day. I recommend him to take care of your pet and would rebook him again.”
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Mount Vernon
Nora was incredible when she stayed with our little dog, Fennec, for two weeks. She was so patient and understanding of his separation anxiety and really went above and beyond to build trust with him and help him feel comfortable. She also calmed our anxieties as nervous pet parents who felt guilty about leaving our baby behind! She sent us daily updates (often more than once per day), and it quickly became clear that our little guy loved being with her. She also took great care of our home — pretty sure she left it cleaner than we did! Can’t recommend Nora enough. We feel so so so lucky to have found her!!!
Rochelle was absolutely wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better dogsitter. She came by before the sitting to meet us, get familiar with our pets, and learn her way around the house. Since we weren’t home, we arranged her arrival in advance, and everything worked perfectly. She was completely comfortable finding her way around the house and handled all of our pets with confidence and care. It was clear from the start that Rochelle is responsible, professional, and genuinely loves animals. She took excellent care of our pets, kept everything in order, and somehow even left the house looking nicer than when she arrived! We can highly recommend Rochelle. Her friendly nature, professionalism, reliability, and the wonderful care she gave our pets gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. We would absolutely have her sit for us again!
Natalie was wonderful! I left Piper with her for the day and couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was so kind, punctual, and incredibly helpful when I was in a last-minute bind. She responded quickly, even came to pick Piper up and drop her back off at my house, and kept me updated throughout the day with photos and videos. I felt completely comfortable knowing Piper was in such good hands. 10/10 would recommend Natalie, and I’ll definitely be keeping her in mind for future sittings!
We cannot say enough good things about Andrea. She is communicative; sending regular updates and photos while she dog sat. Our dog is on quite a few drops for her eyes and Andrea was great at managing her medications. She was respectful and incredibly neat while staying at our home. Andrea is such a wonderful dog sitter- would highly recommend her!
Domenica stayed with my dog Kosmos for three nights. I can only recommend her services. She was very responsive, sent me updates, and took great care of him. Kosmos often gets anxious when I’m traveling, which I can see based on how he acts while I’m away and right after I’m back. But this time he was completely relaxed and happy, which is entirely Domenica’s accomplishment.
Farrah exceeds expectations in her responsibility, kindness, consideration and overall attitude. She took wonderful care of our two elderly dogs giving us lots of pictures and updates. We felt completely relaxed and confident that they were getting walks, meals, medication and affection. Thank you Farrah! Jack and Natalie
Juliet is THE BEST! This was the first time we had a sitter stay in our home since one of our doggies is now blind and we could not be happier with how Juliet took care of our girls. She communicated throughout the week and was so respectful of our home, she left it with basically no trace LOL I can't recommend her enough. We've been trusting her with our girls for a couple of years now and will continue to have her be our go-to sitter. Thank you Juliet!
Melisa was an amazing dog and house sitter! Frankie loved her and felt comfortable with her immediately. She communicated consistently, letting me know when she walked Frankie, that he did his business, and that he ate. She even sent adorable photos of him cuddling with her, which gave me so much peace of mind. Melisa left my house absolutely impeccable, watered my plants, and brought in my packages as well. I’m so excited to have found such a caring and responsible person, and I will definitely be booking her again!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Mount Vernon walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Mount Vernon maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
<b>Tip:</b> Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Mount Vernon choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
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 .
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 pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet 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.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies 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 request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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