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5.0 out of 5 stars
127 reviews
61 repeat clients
10 years of experience
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, 33954

This was my first time leaving for 10 days on vacation and leaving my dog. She would usually stay with a relative and only over a weekend. I checked out boarding, but couldn't bare to leave her in a kennel for 10 days. That's when I booked Jennifer. All I can say is that Jennifer is a life saver. I was nervous as could be and when we met her and Hector we booked that night. They put us at ease and our Lily loved them as soon as they walked in. Al I can say is that Jennifer made our vacation so much easier and comfortable since I was a wreck leaving her. We got several daily pictures and updates on how she was doing throughout the day. Just constant correspondence and Lily looked so happy and safe in her own environment. Lily enjoyed her time with them and they were totally attentive to her and her needs as well mine as a first time doggy mommy! All I can say is Thank You!!!!! I most definitely will be using Jennifer in the future. Lily already misses her.

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Kayla O.
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$63
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4.9 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
19 repeat clients
7 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34288

We are absolutely thrilled with Kayla as our dog sitter! She consistently demonstrates remarkable punctuality and her communication skills are top-notch, always keeping us informed. What we particularly adore is how she engages with our dogs, talking to them and making them feel comfortable and loved. Kayla has proven to be incredibly dependable and trustworthy, giving us immense peace of mind whenever we're away. We especially appreciate her effort to send us picture updates, which really brightens our day and lets us see how happy and well-cared for our furry family members are. Beyond these fantastic qualities, Kayla also embodies what we consider a truly great dog sitter to be: she's attentive to details, noticing any changes in our dogs' behavior or routine, and has a genuine love for animals that shines through in her care. Her ability to handle unexpected situations calmly, combined with her responsible and caring nature, makes her an invaluable part of our dogs' lives. We highly recommend Kayla to anyone looking for a truly exceptional and dedicated dog sitter

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Christine P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

Christine was fantastic! She was incredibly flexible and accommodating with our schedule, and she took wonderful care of Charlotte and Olive. We really appreciated the frequent updates, adorable photos, and excellent communication throughout their stay. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Christine again and look forward to having her watch Charlotte and Olive in the future. Highly recommend!

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Colette P.
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Debra H.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

I was sick to my stomach thinking about leaving my baby, but Debra was so amazing with our Gunner! I got texts & pictures every day and we came to a happy boy! She even gave us tidbits for training! We’re definitely keeping her in our roster for dog sitting! I can’t give enough praises!!!! Debra you are awesome!

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Brittany G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33948

Brittany was the only person outside of our family and circle of friends who our dog Lily responded positively to! Her meet and greets meant so much to us and Lily that by the time the date came to house sit for us, Lily greeted Brittany with her special doggy smile full of teeth and jumped onto her chest! She texted me some photos and explained how Lily was feeling. She followed instructions on feeding and playing and understood Lily’s demeanor. I felt Lily and our home were in safe and capable hands. Brittany was a professional.

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Allison H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
port charlotte, FL, 33952

Allison is fantastic.Dre loved her and will be seeing her again tomorrow! I highly recommend Allison. She is prompt and generous with Dre and did a fantastic job.

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Danette S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

I couldn't be more thrilled with the outstanding care Danette provided for Buddy. Coming home to a genuinely happy and content pup speaks volumes about the quality of Danette's service. Her attention to detail, love for animals, and responsible approach make her an exceptional dog sitter. I highly recommend Danette to fellow pet owners looking for top-notch care for their furry companions. Thank you, Danette, for going above and beyond!

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Katie H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34288

Katie was absolutely incredible and I truly cannot recommend her enough!! From the very start, I could tell Luigi felt comfortable with her which says EVERYTHING!! The moment she got out of her car to greet us, he immediately took to her and that is not something he does with everyone. She provided so many updates and pictures which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. I never once had to wonder how he was doing. One of the biggest things that stood out to me was her honesty. Instead of just saying everything was perfect (which other sitters have said while I knew he wasn’t perfectly fine), she shared that Luigi definitely missed us. I appreciated that more than anything because it showed how in tune she was with him. Even better, she didn’t just leave it at that. She actively worked to engage him and get him moving which is so important for a dog’s mental well being. She took him on walks, paid close attention to his needs, and truly treated him like her own. You can tell Katie genuinely cares and goes above and beyond. Luigi and I are both so grateful to have found her!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nancy B.
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Nancy B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
30 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

Nancy pet sit our two rat terriers for a week. They stayed happy and ate well the whole time! Nancy kept us abreast of what was going on and sent photos of babies! She cl and the house and washed the sheets and remade the bed she slept in, I want to recommend Nancy who is looking for a mature and talented pet sitter!!! Laura Kelly

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Sitter Profile Image: Hailey R.
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Hailey R.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33954

Our Ronde loved spending time with Hailey. She was patient with him and his insecurities. We recently adopted Ronde and we were worried about the transition of new people, he did great.

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Montana M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North port, FL, 34286

Montana did such a great job with my boys while I was out of town for four days! She never left them alone for crazy amounts of time and sent pictures… they were super happy and healthy when I got home and I will hopefully use Montana again if ever needed!!

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Eni J.
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$125
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5.0 out of 5 stars
322 reviews
49 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

This was the second time Eni has watched our two dogs and stayed at the house while we were away. She does a fantastic job along with excellent communication. We receive pictures of the pups and updates throughout the day. We highly recommend her and will continue to use her in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer P.
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Jennifer P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
146 reviews
49 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Port charlotte, FL, 33952

Jennifer was amazing! She was extremely efficient and responsive when it came to booking and the actual day of dog sitting. She was willing to take the time to come over ahead of time and meet the pups the day before. We were going to be gone all day for a day trip with our kids and needed someone to come and walk our German Shepherd and Yorkie and feed them dinner. She went over three times during the day and sent us pictures and videos during each visit. It was nice knowing they were in good hands as we are new to the area. We will definitely be using Jennifer again and highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Liliana G.
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Liliana G.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

Liliana was very easy to work with Luna seemed to take right to her, and the house looked great upon our arrival! Would use again and highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Catlyn T.
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Catlyn T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
NORTH PORT, FL, 34287

Catlyn was awesome! She did really great with my dog who was struggling with some scary thunderstorms. I never had to ask for updates! She sent lots of pictures and my house was spotless coming back home to. Totally will re-book!

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Connie P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

Connie was a wonderful dog-sitter for my elder dog Kelsey. She kept me informed and sent photos throughout the days I was gone. Kelsey warmed up to her very quickly. It's a nice feeling knowing I have a trustworthy dog-sitter to turn to when needed. I highly recommend Connie!

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Kimber B.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
52 repeat clients
45 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

Kimber is awesome. She is highly capable and loves dogs. Our dogs stayed with Kimberly overnight for the first time and it was a great experience for everyone.

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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
40 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33980

Ruth did a great job and was in constant communication.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline W.
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Jacqueline W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores, North Port, FL, 34289

I can’t thank Jacqueline enough for the amazing care she gave my dog. From the moment she took care of her, I could tell how loving, caring, and attentive she was. She treated my dog like her own and made sure she felt comfortable, happy, and well cared for. It gave me such peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands. Jacqueline was wonderful with her, and I truly appreciate all the love, patience, and attention she gave her. I would absolutely recommend Jacqueline to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to take care of their pets. ❤️🐾

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailey A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Punta Gorda, FL, 33983

Bailey was amazing with our dog, Murphy! He stayed with him for 4 nights and sent daily pictures and updates. We arrived home and the house was cleaner than we left it! Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Makayla is the first person we’ve ever used to watch our dogs in our home. She is dependable and kind and went above and beyond expectations. Makayla communicated regularly and welcomed questions and check-ins from us. Our labs were extremely well cared for! We were able to get out of town for an extended period and could completely relax knowing Makayla had things covered at home. 10/10 recommend Makayla (although we’d really love to have her all to ourselves! 😊)!

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Elizabeth S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer and her mom Rosa were awesome! Our little Yorkie was well taken care of and happy. The house was spotless when we came home. We would give them 10 stars if we could! Very thankful that our girl was in such loving, caring hands!

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Beth C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany watched our house/dogs/chickens for 11 days. She was absolutely amazing! We will definitely book her again in the future.

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Lori A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison is fantastic.Dre loved her and will be seeing her again tomorrow! I highly recommend Allison. She is prompt and generous with Dre and did a fantastic job.

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Kevin H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anabel took very good care of Skylar. She sent us lots of great pictures to show us that Skylar, who has bad separation anxiety, didn’t look stressed out at all. We will definitely contact Anabel next time we take a trip.

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Sandra J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christine did a fantastic with our big yellow lab! He weigh 110lbs and is quite a big baby! Normally he doesn’t take to new people but he was fantastic with her! She sent pictures frequently and the house was as clean as we left it!! Great job and highly recommend!

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Linda R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had such a great experience with Abby ! She stayed overnight with our Golden Retriever and German Shorthaired Pointer and took excellent care of my boys. She was incredibly attentive and made sure they were happy, comfortable, and well cared for while we were away. I really appreciated how consistently she kept us updated with messages and pictures—it gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. She did an amazing job, and I would absolutely rebook with her in the future. Highly recommend! ❤️🐾

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Isabelle B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natasha was amazing and took great care of our two dogs during our vacation. We enjoyed the message updates with pictures. Our dogs had a great time with her. I would highly recommend her.

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Andrew C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was great. Kept me informed with what my fur babies were up to. Felt completely safe and comfortable with them in her care. Already looking forward to next time.

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Michele D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Saige was excellent! She took very good care of our precious pug who suffers from separation anxiety. She stayed in our home for 10 days. Our home was as we left it. We are very happy with the level of care. We received photos daily which were reassuring to see our pug being in good hands. We highly recommend Saige.

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Diane I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Montana was just fabulous! This was my first time using Rover and I was a little nervous since I was on a cruise and would have limited contact, but Montana was just amazing the whole time. We hit it off right away at our meet and greet, and she was there every time we needed her to be, plus more! She even checked the “kids” one last time before we got home, which was so nice. We will 100% book with Montana again!

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Valerie S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patsy did a great job taking care of our home and two dogs while we were away. We were gone for 10 days but I was comfortable knowing that our girls were safe and receiving plenty of attention.

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Norm T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our Daisy has warmed up to her so quickly over these last two visits at my home; it’s a huge relief to see them bond so well before her upcoming long-term stay.

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Jennifer T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kayleigh was wonderful…I had a great deal of peace while out of the country for my son’s wedding! It was the first time I left my fur babies with a hired sitter vs. a family member or friend! She sent me videos and pictures and was sure that Buddy, my high energy Portuguese Water Dog, got plenty of exercise! And she was happy to have Buddy sleep in the bed with her since that’s where he sleeps every night with me! Highly recommend her!!!

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Lori B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Both of my mini Australian Shepherd's adored Colin! He was very attentive and played with them a lot! They both slept like babies after he was here for the night! We will definitely use his services again ! Our dogs went to the front door to watch him, leave and looked sad! He was well loved and very respectful at our home!

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Amy M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the first time I used Rover. My baby is 17 years old and he doesn't like change. But he loved Kimber. She took amazing care of him. If I ever need someone to watch Nacho again I would definitely use her.

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Jessica D.
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Jennifer did an outstanding job with our two pups. It was so nice leaving them in such good hands. We will definitely be using Jennifer for future visits.

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Julie B.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Murdock on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of September 2026, there are 766 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Murdock. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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 Murdock 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 Murdock 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.

Tip: 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 Murdock 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 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 .

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 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.

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

  • 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% 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.

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