Pet Sitting in New York

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Sitter Profile Image: Cameron S.
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Cameron S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Little Italy, New York, NY, 10013

About: Hello! My name is Cameron, and everyone who knows me knows I love animals (especially dogs!). I work from home and have another dog-loving, work from home roommate, so someone will always be home to play with your pet. I've been doing Rover for 4 years and have experience with all different breeds, sizes, ages, and needs. I'm a punctual person and take pet care very seriously. Ultimately, I am a passionate animal lover and will treat your fur-baby with all the love and respect they deserve :) I'm a homebody who works from home with another WFH roommate, so I can guarantee that your fur baby will be cared for 24/7. I love incorporating dog walking/boarding into my routine and even taking them to dog-friendly events if the dog is interested. My schedule is very flexible and I'm usually available for same-day bookings! I'm an early-riser who loves routines and can stick to a consistent exercise/feeding schedule. When sitting/boarding, I can ensure your dog is let out frequently, fed regularly, and getting lots of attention. I’ll take them for long walks in the sun or snuggle inside when it's cold. As much as I love to play games and snuggle with pets when they're missing their owner, it's important to me that I cater to the animal's desires to make them comfortable. Whether your pet is active, lazy, shy, aggressive, or in need of a good round of fetch at Tompkins Square dog park, their safety and happiness is my top priority. I understand that every dog is different and will work to accommodate their preferences. Additionally, I adore taking photos of pets and I'd be happy to share photo updates of our time together. You can rest easy knowing your pet is safe, loved, and having a great time! Please note that I have moved from the East Village to Little Italy, and most of the photos on my profile are from my old apartment.

Sitter Profile Image: Britni M.
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Britni M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
18 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Battery Park, New York, NY, 10280

Britni is fantastic!! We had a travel issue and ended up getting home from a trip much later than anticipated and she was able to come at the last minute and walk our dog Luna and feed her dinner and hang out with her for a few hours. Luna can be a little shy, but seems to have warmed up to Britni pretty quickly. Highly recommend her!

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Adam S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
456 reviews
58 repeat clients
5 years of experience
New York, NY, 10007

I always feel at peace and at ease knowing Adam will be taking care of animals. He’s efficient, genuine and timely. I feel fortunate to have found his support on this platform.

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Sophia E.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
New York, NY, 10011

Sophia was great! Very responsive and easy to work with, especially when we had an automatic feeder to figure out together. Would definitely book again.

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Rachael R.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
New York, NY, 10038

Thanks Rachael for a great drop in, prompt arrival, thorough communication, and excellent playtime with the bots!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carter Y.
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Carter Y.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Lower East Side, New York, NY, 10002

Carter took care of our cat, Lola, for a week while we were away and did a wonderful job. He communicated consistently, gave her supplements without issue, and made sure she got plenty of TLC. He even helped with a few extra things around the apartment, which we really appreciated. It was clear he’s a cat person. We would happily book him again.

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Vanessa R.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
35 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lower East Side, New York, NY, 10002

Vanessa was amazing and a trustworthy sitter for my cat Luna! She was very communicative and made me feel comfortable that my cat was in good hands. She sent tons of pics and videos and gave highly detailed notes for each visit. I would definitely recommend Vanessa!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meng L.
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Meng L.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
New York, NY, 10038

Always a pleasure to have Stella spend time with Georgie!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie J.
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Melanie J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
New York, NY, 10038

Melanie was amazing, we felt very secure with her looking after our cat. She did a great job with food, water, cuddles and the litter for our beautiful 7-year old cat :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah F.
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Hannah F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Soho, New York, NY, 10012

One of the best sitters I’ve had. She was so thoughtful, proactive, communicative, and kind. Absolutely recommend and will be hiring Hannah again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Susan K.
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Susan K.
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$89
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chinatown, NY, NY, 10013

We needed a last minute sitter over the holidays and tbh since I hadn't used Susan previously I was naturally a little nervous. However Susan was very kind and professional. She took very good care of our two cats and respected our place. I would definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten H.
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Kirsten H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
7 years of experience
New York, NY, 10012

Kirsten was great watching my cat! She really took a great joy in watching her and I could tell by the end of their time together they had bonded quite a bit.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ava J.
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Ava J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
62 repeat clients
8 years of experience
New York, NY, 10012

Ava was exceptional with Reggie! It was my first time leaving him with someone and she put my stress at ease with daily photos and updates. He was in great hands and I came home to one happy cat!! Thank you Ava!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Steven P.
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Steven P.
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$25
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
17 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Battery Park, New York, NY, 10280

Steven is the best. The cats love him. Emma is basically his shadow during every visit. He’s excellent at taking care of the cats, photos, communication, etc. Steven is a must, will always book him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah E.
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Sarah E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Financial District, New York, NY, 10038

About: What sets me apart is that I’ve primarily cared for cats for years, for friends, neighbors, and repeat households, so I truly understand feline behavior and personalities. (I also have a fur baby of my own) I’m very comfortable with daily litter maintenance, feeding routines (including special diets), administering basic medications, brushing, bathing when needed, nail trims, and, most importantly, giving cats the type of attention they prefer — whether that’s active play, quiet companionship, or respectful space. I’m patient with shy or anxious cats and know how to build trust at their pace. I’ve also cared for senior cats who need gentler handling and closer monitoring. I pay attention to subtle behavior changes (which is especially important with cats) and always keep owners updated. While I’ve walked dogs as well, my strength is creating a calm, clean, loving environment where cats feel safe and comfortable while you’re away. I currently work remotely part time so I have plenty of time during the day and evenings. I am flexible as long as I have some notice if I need to stop by during the day/evenings/weekend. I prefer taking care of animals where they are comfortable (clients home), I live in an apartment with my cat where I keep the environment calm and clean.

Sitter Profile Image: Christopher G.
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Christopher G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
716 reviews
249 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village, NY, 10012

Christopher is such a great pet sitter! He took care of Cabbage while I am away. Cabbage is an extremely shy cat but Chris was able to become friends with him in few days! Highly recommended.

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Sitter Profile Image: Akudo B.
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Akudo B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
BROOKLYN, NY, 11201

Akido was awesome! Extremely responsive, patient with my feisty cranky girl lol and very helpful. Grateful I was able to travel without worrying about my cats wellbeing. I would definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tina C.
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Tina C.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
219 reviews
83 repeat clients
25 years of experience
New York, NY, 10012

Awesome experience w Tina! Can’t wait to have her back. Super communicative, sending Lots of pics and updates. Even offered to give our dog a bonus walk since he didn’t do number 2 the first time. Really went above and beyond. Able to handle our strong stubborn pit bull w ease! Def recommend

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariele B.
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Mariele B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Financial District, New York, NY, 10005

Mariele truly went above and beyond in every way!! She kept us updated throughout the day with the sweetest, funniest, and most detailed notes and photos. Our kitties were clearly well taken care of, played with, and given so much love while we were away. So much so that we think they missed Mariele for a while after our return, haha! We are so thankful to have found her, and look forward to the next booking. She is wonderful!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellana G.
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Ellana G.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
178 reviews
97 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Financial District, New York, NY, 10005

Cat parents take note! Ellana is wonderful! Caring, on time, conscientious. My tough boy kitty Lenny LOVES her. She communicates everything immediately. She is my favorite. Your baby is in great hands with her.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha is a repeat sitter for our Little Lady and I couldn’t think of anyone more caring or trustworthy for us to call upon when needed 😻😻😻😻😻

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Ulana B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa always goes above and beyond every time she takes care of my cat. Great communication and very reliable, and I know my cat is in good hands when I'm away. Highly recommended!

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Jennifer M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Life saver and Mich much more. I would trust my babies to Brit without a doubt! Thank you so so much!

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Diana C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kinga’s a wonderful carer for our cats, nice pictures , flexible, great communicator. We are lucky to have her help.

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Brian W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gillian was so helpful with pet sitting my cat Malakai! I booked her last minute and she was extremely flexible with receiving the instructions and keys. I felt very comfortable with him in her care. She provided detailed visit summaries and lots of pictures so I didn't miss my boy too much. I would happily hire her again and recommend her to a friend.

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Kali M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra was great!! Amazing communication, hung out with my cat and even won her over enough for her to jump up on the couch with her! Would definitely book again

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Lindsay S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is an amazing cat sitter! She is very attentive and really pays attention to the small details. She always takes great care of our cats, is punctual, and keeps our place clean and tidy. We felt very comfortable leaving our cats in her care and truly appreciate all the updates she shared with us. Highly recommend!

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Take I.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle has been amazing with our puppy Rufus! She has been super communicative and accommodating with scheduling needs, sends thoughtful and detailed updates, photos, and videos when she checks on him. Rufus seems to love her and she is clearly very knowledgeable and sensitive around dogs and our cats. She has become a regular for us and Rufus couldn't be happier about that. Super recommend!

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Ian R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda Has been amazing with our puppy Rufus! She was thorough from the start and clearly is knowledgeable and comfortable around animals. She sends great updates and has been super accommodating with our schedules and requests. She's a regular sitter for Rufus now!

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Ian R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Briana was amazing with my baby Jasper! She was so communicative and sent great updates and photos. Jasper loved her!

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Alyssa A C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joyce is an excellent, thoughtful, caring sitter that I will be definitely reaching out to again. My cat is blind and she took great care of him while I was traveling. She will definitely be our top choice again.

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Sarina C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michael was great company for mochi! He’s very reliable, communicative and followed my care instructions carefully. I would rebook again!

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Lauren B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eleni was amazing! She was able to work with us to make sure our boy was well take care of. She provided us with updates the entire day, which we absolutely loved. She also was super responsive and easy to work with.

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Ryan G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yuxin is now our go-to sitter in JC! She is really amazing with cats - all of my babies were really comfortable around her (which was super impressive as one of them is extremely shy!). We received detailed videos/photos after each check in. Coming back home we saw how relaxed and happy our cats were even though we had been away for a while. Thank you, Yuxin!

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Caroline G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abbey was an amazing sitter! So responsive and communicative, took fantastic care of Tony and will absolutely be hiring her again! 😻😻

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Lucy L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

John is the best! He is very punctual and took the best care of Jack. He sent photos throughout the day and kept me updated and informed. Highly recommend John!

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Maria B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alina was amazing!!! She was very attentive to Poppy and gave her lots of attention. She was very responsive and also sent amazing lot of pictures which is always appreciated.

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Isabel K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing, always reliable, communicative, goes above and beyond. Truly cares about our kitty and super attentive

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Jia Ying L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Janine is very patience and responsible. One time, my auto litter box was malfunctioning, she immediately communicated with me and helped fix it with me over a call. She also helped me water my plants. And ofc, she’s great with the cats.

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Grace C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa is an amazing cat sitter. She payed close attention to every detail to make my cat feel taken care off. Communication was great. I highly recommend her and for sure I will book her again. Thank you so much Melissa!

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Silvia B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in New York on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Mar 2026, there are 6,486 pet sitters in New York. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of New York pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in New York have an average of 12 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in New York.

Rover makes it easy to find New York pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 6,486 pet sitters in New York on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In New York, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 91% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.