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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
61 repeat clients
10 years of experience
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, 33954

Jennifer was easy to communicate with right from the beginning. She kept us updated during the 2 days she kept our elderly dog. Our dog requires medicine and wears diapers which was not a problem for Jennifer. I hope to use her again! Our dog loved her!

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Christine P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

Christine was amazing with our furniture babies and able to roll seamlessly with the craziness of our needs, including an ear infection just before we left resulting in the need to administer medications and assisting with our flock of chickens. Would definitely recommend.

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

Brittany took excellent care of our rambunctious puppy Emmy and old man Gibbs. They both appeared very comfortable with her. She followed routines and communicated daily. She is extremely trustworthy and we will be utilizing her services again.

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Danette S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

Danette is the best EVER house sitter, pup 🐶 caregiver!! Whether it's the 2 big girls or all 4 boys ands girls, she is the biggest, best animal lover around! We would highly recommend her to care for your animal companions.

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Debra H.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

Debra did a Great job with our Oscar, she made me feel at ease leaving him in her care at our house. Also leaving him for the 1st time after being diagnosed with diabetes, Debra did an awesome job with his injections, his routine and text updates and photos. Definitely will be asking for her again.

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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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Jennifer P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
44 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Port charlotte, FL, 33952

Jennifer was terrific. Great attention to detail and sent plenty of pictures which always makes us feel better.I highly recommend her!!!! Cici said she pet her a lot and took her on nice walks. We look forward to our next trip and using Rover and Jennifer

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
port charlotte, FL, 33952

Allison was able to extend her care for my dog when my return flight was delayed. She came in clutch in an emergency. She is conscientious, caring and kind. She adjusted to the routine my elderly dog was used to so things stayed consistent for him. It helped out a lot and he was clearly happy and well cared for.

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Abigail P.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

About: I have experience caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities. I’ve had dogs my entire life, so being around them has always been second nature to me. Friends, family, and neighbors regularly trust me to dog sit, and I genuinely enjoy spending time with every dog I meet. I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away. I treat every dog as if they were my own and will always provide plenty of affection, exercise, and updates so you can have peace of mind knowing your pup is in good hands. I just graduated college so I have a lot of down time to take care of your babies. I would love to be able to be a safe place for people to leave their pets. However you like your babies cared for, I’m happy to accommodate! Whether that’s going for a walk, playing in the yard, or simply letting them out for a potty break!

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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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Hailey R.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33954

Hailey is wonderful and our dogs absolutely love her. She is so easy to communicate with and sends the best pictures to keep us updated on the pups. She takes great care of our dogs and our house.

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Sitter Profile Image: Connie P.
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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 did a great job caring for our dog while we were gone. She followed the instructions very well and kept me updated with how he was doing throughout her stay. I would definitely recommend her to do take care of your dog. She does a great job.

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Ruth C.
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$28
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40 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33980

About: I have several years of pet experience with young pets and older pets as well, also experienced and comfortable administering medication’s, also can provide doggy rides! flexible,Open schedule, I have plenty of time to spend with your pets! Also can provide playtime!, And provide walks as needed,, can also provide overnight care. Open schedule allows me to be very flexible, caring, and providing playtime with your pets at your home. Also experienced and comfortable administering medication’s. Very trustworthy.

Sitter Profile Image: Eni J.
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Eni J.
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$125
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5.0 out of 5 stars
314 reviews
49 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

Our 12 and 19 year old boys never even noticed we were gone! Eni stayed with them in our home while we were away. She was in touch with us about walk, poop, meal and medications in addition to the pictures she sent. We recommend Eni and hope to use her service again.

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Kimber B.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
47 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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Sara B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33981

This was our 2nd time using Sara to watch our little Sophie in our home. She sends us daily pictures/videos of Sophie's day. You can truly tell she is an animal lover! She is the BEST!

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Nancy B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 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: Catlyn T.
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Catlyn T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
NORTH PORT, FL, 34287

Catlyn did a great job with my 3 babies. They're a bit high maintenance but that didn't faze her a bit. Great communication and we received text updates and pics. We'll definitely use her again.

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Natasha P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34288

About: I have always had large dogs around me all my life. As soon as I turned 18 I found my first shelter dog - a Husky! I fell in love with the breed and homed and loved 5 huskies since. I watch my neighbors Australian Shepherds' and Samoyed for years when they go out of town at my home with my own dogs. My pet care experience comes with just a true love dogs and having them around all my life. I work for the school system so my hours are fair to help with your needs. I'm also available for weekends and most holidays. I will also have more time in the summer to play with your fur babies. I can accommodate much of your needs for you dog(s). Whether at my home with a large fenced in yard plus my 10 year old husky looking for playmates or in the comfort of your fur babies own home.

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Jacqueline W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
18 years of experience
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores, North Port, FL, 34289

Jacqueline stayed overnight with my two cats. From our first contact she was so prompt answering messages. I’ve had other sitters and she is one of the few who actually showed up on time and was there when she said she would be. I returned to find my house in tiptop shape. I highly recommend her. She’s a real sweetheart!

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Sharon F.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Murdock is $55

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christine was amazing with our furniture babies and able to roll seamlessly with the craziness of our needs, including an ear infection just before we left resulting in the need to administer medications and assisting with our flock of chickens. Would definitely recommend.

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Stacey M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anabel gives me complete peace of mind whenever I'm away. She treats Jessie and James like they're her own, and my home is always perfectly cared for. She is my go-to sitter, and I can't recommend her enough!

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Jacob M.
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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

My pup is my life and I don't just leave her with anybody! Natasha is the best! She gave me such peace of mind while I was away loving my girl like she was her own. Auntie Tasha is my Daphne's new best friend :)

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Lori E.
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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

Once again, Jennifer did a superb job taking care of our maltipoo when we were away. Communication and care were excellent!

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Nancy R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison took great care of our babies walked them each day and sent pics as well highly recommend her and will book her again

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Jeffery A.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany arrived on time, and provided photographs and feedback on our Great Dane's activities. She left the house in the same condition as when she arrived. She gave us updates on our girl's eating (she sometimes doesn't eat well when we are out of town), and let her sleep with her a bit! Overall, good experience! Thanks, Brittany!

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Lisa T.
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelby was awesome! She took great care of my dogs while my husband and I went out of town overnight. Everything was neat and tidy when we returned.

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Raquel N.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

She was great! Many pictures and videos with updates. Very conscientious. The "boys" as we call our pitbull and Australian shepherd loved her. Would use her again...

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Bill P.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Murdock on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 790 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:

  • 97% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 99% 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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