House Sitting in Newington

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Leah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

Leah was amazing with our tiny senior yorkie and unfriendly house panther. Excellent communication and frequent updates. We returned to a clean home and happy pets

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McKenna E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

McKenna was the best house sitter we’ve ever had! She truly went above and beyond in care of our German Shepherd and our home! We highly recommend and hope she is available for us in the future.

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Amber C.
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ZaNai S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

We had a wonderful experience with our dog sitter. She was incredibly responsive and communicative throughout our time away, which gave us real peace of mind. We loved receiving daily photos and updates, and it was clear our dogs were well cared for and comfortable. She also left our home clean and tidy, which we really appreciated. We’re very grateful for her care and would happily book with her again.

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Raquel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

Raquel was great with our dog and took good care of the house. Everything went perfectly!

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Dana D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
40 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

Dana was wonderful housesitting our two cats for a long weekend! She was professional, prompt, communicative, and sent excellent pictures. Huge thank you to Dana for bearing with our extra detailed care instructions and for generally making everything super easy for us! We’ll definitely reach out again for the next trip.

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Dara H.
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Hieu & Anna N.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
27 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Springfield, VA, 22150

Hieu and Anna were absolutely amazing and cared for our girls with love! We initially had another sitter who became ill, and Hieu and Anna stepped in and took right over! They kept us updated and sent lots of photos! I hope they will watch our girls again!! ❤️

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Lisa S.
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Eyowyn M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

Winnie is such a sweet person and loved my dogs. I will use her again and because I am going to be selfish and not want her to be to busy to watch my dogs.... she is wonderful.

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Ray L.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

I really don’t trust any dog sitter like I trust Ray to take care of our dog. He’s a great boy, but doesn’t want pets and snuggles all the time and Ray is happy to let him just be him. It’s actually so hard to find! Ray left our house clean and well looked after. Will definitely keep going back to Ray!

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Jessica O.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Springfield, VA, 22153

Great sitter! Jessica provided updates and pictures during the stay and maintained constant communication. I am always hesitant when I have to book a new sitter, but glad I found her! I have 3 dogs with weird quirks (one food aggressive, another anxious, and the last very hyper and annoying lol) so it can be difficult to find care, but Jessica took them on with ease. Would absolutely book again and recommend for services.

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Kyle E.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
18 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Kyle was great, and took really good care of my pup! He sent nice updates and photos, and I felt confident that my dog was in good hands. Recommend!

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Olena S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Landmark-Van Dom, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Olena took such good care of our two kitties! Always have anxiety when we both travel together but Olena made everything so easy and communicated throughout our trip. She also sent the cutest pics and great updates on how they were doing. Highly recommend her for your fur babies! She was terrific!

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Jackie L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
16 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

Jackie did an amazing job taking care of my little dude while I was away! All of her updates gave me peace of mind and allowed me to enjoy my trip, plus, I came home to a happy and tired pup and my place in perfect condition - I truly could not ask for more. Frasier and I can’t wait to have her back!

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Cameron G.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22309

Cameron was amazing with the dogs! And great communication with us. She watched them at are house for 2 nights.

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Telma D.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

Telma took care of my sweet Hank and treated him as if he was her own. She provided updates and photos and even put hit sweatshirt on him when it was cold out. He had a blast on his walks and she was very quick to Respond and provide updates on Hank. She did a great job and I would strongly recommend her to family and friends. Thank you, Telma!

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Rosemary O.
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$80
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4.9 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
27 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22309

Rosemary is so kind and attentive, she took excellent care of our pup! She was sensitive to our dog’s reactivity and spent lots of time with him while we were away. Our dog was calm and happy on our return home and it was clear that Rosemary took great care of him. We will definitely book with Rosemary again in the future!

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Angela W.
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$76
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Kingstowne, Alexandria, VA, 22315

About: Leaving your pet with someone else can feel stressful, I truly understand because I’m a dog parent myself. Communication and trust mean everything to me, so while you’re away, you’ll always know how your pup is doing. If you are looking for a caring home, not just a pet sitter, then we are a perfect match. My name is Angela and this is something I do together with my daughter because caring for animals genuinely brings us joy. When pets stay with us, they aren’t just being watched, they become part of our little family. Your pet will have a loving family giving them attention, playtime, and plenty of affection while you’re away. ** What You Can Expect ** ✔ Consistent updates and communication so you feel at ease.
 ✔ A calm, loving home environment.
 ✔ Plenty of playtime, walks, and cuddles.
 ✔ Patient, attentive care for every personality. ** Experienced With Special Care ** Because my own dog had diabetes, I also have hands-on experience administering medication, including insulin shots. I understand how important it is to follow instructions carefully and keep pets comfortable and calm during their care. ** Care That Matches Your Pet’s Needs ** Whether your pet is: — playful and full of energy — a little shy at first — or a sweet senior who prefers a calm space We’re happy to meet them exactly where they are and make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved. If you think we might be a good fit, feel free to reach out to schedule a meet and greet. We’d love the chance to get to know you and your pet and make sure everyone feels comfortable before their stay. I work from home and that affords me great flexibility to take on Drop-ins and walks. Very flexible throughout the day and week. Early riser ! Safety , attention to detail and owner specific instruction are paramount to quality service. I would care for your pet with the love and care the way I care for my own.

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Ana P.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
5 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060

Ana was amazing and really put our minds at ease while staying with our pup! She was very communicative and sent pictures throughout! Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter!!

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Lenny B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22309

Lenny is wonderful! Upon her 1st visit all the animals including the cats that usually hide from strangers were investigating her. She took great care of everyone - our cats and our dogs. She even did wash animals bowls and the dishes we left in the sink in a rush to leave. Everyone seem to be very happy. She sent a ton of photos and asked questions! Cannot recommend enough!

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Jason N.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Springfield, VA, 22151

Our small rescue dog has only been left alone for a couple of hours a day since she was saved from living in a field with a bad breeder. We were very anxious about leaving her for a week but Jason did an outstanding job of keeping her happy, well walked, and communicated with us twice a day or more to make sure we were comfortable with her status. We highly and unconditionally recommend Jason and look forward to using his services again.

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Tamara L.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

Tamara is dependable, trustworthy, and good with the puppies. I don’t worry too much about the puppies when she’s around. She will update you as much you want her to.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

McKenna was so great! She really paid attention to every little detail about our 2 pups and took amazing care of them while we were away. She sent lots of pics and updates and was also super flexible and understanding when our flight got delayed! We will absolutely book her again!

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Kelly B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our second time that Ray has cared for our sweet doggie in our home. She's a really caring sitter. She's experienced, has good judgment and loves animals, and she left our house in great shape. Having her take care of Honey in our home gave us real peace of mind. We will definitely ask her to watch Honey again.

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Despina B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tara showed great care to our three dogs over a long weekend stay! She sent pictures and videos frequently and we never wondered how our dogs were doing. Great communication and warmth! The dogs loved her!

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Colleen M.
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Leah was great! She took great care of the dogs, was super responsive and gave regular updates on how it was going.

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Nicole H.
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Raquel was great with my 2 dogs. Available with short notice & made time for a meet and greet prior. Thanks, Raquel!

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Janet T.
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This was my first time leaving my babies with someone who wasn’t a family member or friend so I was extremely nervous for someone new to watch them. Za’Nai was the best! She sent me daily pictures and updates, she communicated efficiently and she took the dogs on adventures. When she had concerns or questions, she reached out which I greatly appreciated. I came home to happy dogs and a very clean home which was so nice to see after traveling all day. I will definitely be rebooking with her again in the future!

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Jordan D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hieu & Anna are seriously the best. The care and effort they put into making sure everything is exactly how we asked has gone way beyond our expectations. They send multiple updates throughout the day, tons of photos, and always make sure Rocco is living his best life. Their end-of-day recaps are unique, detailed, funny, and honestly one of our favorite parts. They also take care of our home like it’s their own, which gives us so much peace of mind while away. At this point, we’re pretty sure Rocco might love them more than us.

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ahmad h.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My puppy was very anxious and shy when he first came over but he did Extremely well with helping my baby feel comfortable! I would give a sixth star if I could!

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Kiearia T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so grateful for the amazing care Jackie provided! She stayed in our home and took such thoughtful, attentive care of our senior dog, who struggles with severe anxiety and needs medication three times a day. Knowing he was in such capable and compassionate hands made it so much easier for us to be away. She was incredibly sweet and always quick to respond to any messages. On top of that, she was a respectful and thoughtful guest in our home. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and trustworthy pet sitter!

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Jessica B.
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Sarah gave our dog the attention and care he needed! She left our home clean. Fast to reply and communicated daily.

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Samantha P.
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Cheyanne is fabulous! She was wonderful with my dog Teddy, and I felt completely assured that she was giving him great care while I was not at home. I would recommend her highly as she truly cares about your pet.

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Cynthia T.
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Dana did a wonderful job taking care of our home and pups! She was extremely communicative and sent tons of updates which were much appreciated! We returned to relaxed pups and a clean home and are so grateful for her care!

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Nina B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was wonderful with our puppy, Galleta. She stayed our pup for various days over the last two weeks and was always loving, playful, and attentive. Galleta clearly enjoyed spending time with her. Stephanie was punctual, communicative, and sent great updates throughout the day, which gave us peace of mind. She was reliable and easy to coordinate with, and we would happily have her watch Galleta again. We definitely recommend her! 🐶

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Gustavo S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Adriana has always taken the best care of our two dogs Luna and Scout. We especially appreciate her thoroughness and attention to detail regarding the care they need. Adriana is generous, always caring, and frequently spoils our dogs with new toys and treats. Our dogs always have a big smile on their face when Adriana cares for them (:

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Connor L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jackie takes such good care for our two dogs and gives us peace of mind knowing they are in good hands.

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Cathy J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time using rover and Lauren was amazing. She is so kind and obviously loves animals. She stayed at our house with our senior dog, Bob. She kept us updated on how he was doing and sent us pictures while we were gone. He clearly loved his time with her.

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Amanda H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcela‘s care for our pooch and our home was outstanding in every way. They will definitely use her again.

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William B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Telma took care of my sweet Hank and treated him as if he was her own. She provided updates and photos and even put hit sweatshirt on him when it was cold out. He had a blast on his walks and she was very quick to Respond and provide updates on Hank. She did a great job and I would strongly recommend her to family and friends. Thank you, Telma!

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Mary D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaiya and Charles did a wonderful job taking care of our two dogs. They sent detailed updates and photos of our dogs while we were out of town. They were very respectful with our home and took excellent care of our house while we were out of town. 100 percent will rebook if we need a dog sitter again!

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Jordan M.
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Bryana did a great job taking care of our rambunctious dogs and left our house nicer than we left it. She's great!

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Jack R.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Newington on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 9,006 house sitters in Newington. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of Newington house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Newington have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Newington.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Newington house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.