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Sitter Profile Image: Skye M.
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Skye M.
$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Skye did an amazing job taking care of my 3 pets. They were all very calm and happy when I had arrived home. She played with my dog Luna in the yard and the pictures showed a very happy girl with her red ball.

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Scotia C.
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David D.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
42 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

David did such a great job with Ginger, you can tell he really likes kitties! He followed instructions and we were especially happy that he brushed her. She seemed fat and happy upon our return!

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Deborah C.
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Annalie T.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
12 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: I’ve taken care of neighbors’ and family members’ pets since I was little, and been a reliable and trustworthy caretaker. I have been caring for dogs for five years, including elderly, deaf, and blind dogs. I understand the nuance to earning trust of shy or elderly pets. I have always loved animals and I have repeat clients that find me reliable and loved by their pets. My schedule is very open right now, so I have plenty of time to spend with your pets and give them the attention and love they deserve. I have pets of my own at my home where I live with my parents, so I will care for your pets in your home, either staying at the house or doing drop-ins. I am clean and respectful and I love spending time with animals, respecting and getting to know them on their terms.

Sitter Profile Image: Celeste C.
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Celeste C.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
23 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: Over the course of my life I have owned, raised and cared for dogs (Husky + Pitbull mutt, Lab and Chihuahua), chickens, quail, fish, lizards and cats. I'm very organized when it comes to scheduling, I've attached a screenshot of my weekly schedule from January1 - March 20th. I'll have my schedule for April-June posted by the end of March. I'm constantly updating my available times on the app and will stay in communication if scheduling problems come up. I'm a very flexible person as well, I usually don't mind driving if locations change or re-scheduling. Any pet in my care will have my utmost attention and loads of affection, and I welcome your detailed instructions as to how you’d like your pet cared for. I'm very conscious about having a safe environment, making sure any trash or choking hazards are out of reach, as well as closely monitoring outside time.

Sitter Profile Image: Susie B.
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Susie B.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: Caring for animals has always been part of my life. I grew up surrounded by pets of all kinds, including dogs, cats, birds with feathers, fish with fins, and even those with scales. That early exposure gave me a deep comfort and appreciation for animals of every personality and species. I am recently retired, which gives me the flexibility to be fully present and available for pet care when needed. My schedule allows me to accommodate walks, drop-ins, overnights, and extended stays without the constraints of a traditional workday. This flexibility means your pets receive consistent attention, timely care, and a calm, unhurried presence while you are away. When caring for pets in my home, they become part of an active, dog-friendly neighborhood with plenty to explore. I live just 1.5 blocks from the beach and close to great walking spots like Arana Gulch, the park at the end of Schwan Lake, and a nearby dog park only minutes away. Dogs in my care enjoy fresh air, fun walks, and plenty of playtime balanced with calm downtime at home. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on maintaining their normal routines so they feel safe and comfortable in familiar surroundings.

Sitter Profile Image: Michelle P.
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Michelle P.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 repeat clients
18 years of experience
santa cruz, CA, 95062

About: My entire family love animals so I have had a variety of pets throughout my life. I have had fish, a dog, a cat, and a turtle! I love pets and I would love to help others with theirs!!! I dog sit for my family members when they need me to. As a student I have a lot of flexibility in my day to day schedule to take care of pets! My longest classes are an hour and half. I make sure there’s spaces in my schedule to have time to check in on the pets I’m caring for. I care for pets in a very caring way, I am very patient and calm. I try to feel the pets vibe so I match their energy and not overwhelm them. I would say I am also a very playful person if the pet is open to play.

Sitter Profile Image: Marissa A.
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Marissa A.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

Marissa went above and beyond for my dog. He had an upset stomach for several of the days she dropped in on him and she handled everything with grace. I highly recommend her as a rover.

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Jess C.
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Shylynn B.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
416 reviews
120 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

As always, Shylynn is the best pet sitter. Super reliable, great communication, and clearly loves the pets. It’s not just a job for her. She also takes really adorable photos which is a huge plus.

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Lauren A.
Sitter Profile Image: Miranda N.
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Miranda N.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062

Miranda sent many photo updates of Snorri while we were away and Snorri seemed happy and relaxed when we returned. Would definitely recommend Miranda to other cat parents!

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Sitter Profile Image: Beth C.
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Beth C.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Beth is very communicative, knowledgeable about cats and reliable. Will absolutely be rebooking with her if she’s available for our next vacation.

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Laura K.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah G.
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Hannah G.
$37
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
santa cruz, CA, 95062

Hannah is great with Okami and always reliable, her and Okami get along great

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Sitter Profile Image: Bambi B.
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Bambi B.
$22
total per visit
15 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: Dogs have always been a huge part of my life. I have years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities, including working at a dog daycare caring for up to 20 dogs at a time. I’m a Certified Veterinary Assistant and Pet CPR certified, so safety is always a priority. I’m patient, dependable, loving, and comfortable with everything from energetic dogs who need a good walk and playtime to senior dogs who need a little extra patience and attention. I understand that every dog has their own personality, routine, and needs. Most importantly, I treat every dog like I would want someone to treat my own—with love, respect, patience, and plenty of attention. 🐾❤️ I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give dogs plenty of time, attention, and care throughout the day. I enjoy making walks, playtime, feeding, and companionship part of my daily routine, and I’m happy to work around each dog’s individual schedule and needs. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my priority. I follow each owner’s instructions carefully and respect every pet’s normal routine. I make sure they have fresh water, meals on schedule, safe walks, playtime, potty breaks, and plenty of love and attention.

Sitter Profile Image: Marley M.
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Marley M.
$26
total per visit
4.8 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
15 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Marley looked after our cats during an extended vacation and it was such a relief knowing they were in good hands and being checked on regularly by someone we trust.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer T.
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Jennifer T.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

About: Hi, I'm Jenn! Having six years of experience as a vet tech, six years of experience caring for pets professionally, and caring for my personal furry companions animals for over 6o years, I bring an exceptional blend of experience, care, and responsibility to my pet care. I have a huge heart for cats and dogs and love to see them happy in their environment. My sensitive nature allows me to be highly attuned to animals and their needs. Others have often commented on my ability to anticipate the needs of people and animals before they are aware of them. I believe in the health and wellbeing of all living things. When your animal is under my care, you can be assured they are receiving the nurturing and care they deserve. I am available for walking, visits, boarding, and more. Please inquire for your particular needs and desires for your pet in your absence. I would be happy to keep your pet loved and safe while you are away. Injections, special needs, training/rehabilitation I am in a very open and expansive time currently in life. I am widely available round the clock for your pets needs. I am available daytime, evenings, and weekends. I do not have a fenced yard on the property I live on in the country, so when boarding with me, dogs will be on leash when outdoors. They will enjoy the many walks they will have around here. When at your home, I take care of your fur baby and belongs with the utmost respect and safety.

Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey B.
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Kelsey B.
$16
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
8 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

About: Hello! I am a 26 year old grad student attending Santa Clara University pursuing a counseling degree. I have grown up with dogs and currently co-parent a 3 year old pit mix, Levi! I have had extensive experience caring for various breeds, from big (Dobermans, pits, labs) to small (Jack russels, Shiba Inus, etc.)! I am experienced with senior dog care and young puppy care. I am open to getting to know your pups schedule, taking them on walks, and providing longer term care for vacations. I am excited to meet you and your pup! I currently work part time from 10am-6pm Wednesdays through Fridays. I am available anytime Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and mornings/late evenings Wednesdays through Fridays! I have grown up with cats and dogs, and am experienced with maintaining safety on walks and during overnight stays. I have my own 2 bedroom apartment that I share with my partner, Matt, where I can board your pets as well!

Sitter Profile Image: Tyler D.
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Tyler D.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
337 reviews
86 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Tyler did an excellent job on a drop in visit with my cat while I was away. Great communication. Followed directions well and made sure my furry friend was well cared for. I would certainly book again!

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Nick C.
Sitter Profile Image: Melanie L.
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Melanie L.
$50
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews
54 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

Melanie was super friendly, thorough, and takes the best cat portraits! I looked forward to her detailed messages each day and Lady’s beautiful glamour shots! We have an elderly cat and she gave us the peace of mind we needed to get away for a few days, in fact, we just requested her again for our next trip! :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Summer P.
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Summer P.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

My pup loves Summer! He had so much fun with Summer that he was too pooped to play when we got home! He told us that he loves her and hopes she can come back soon!

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Nicole L.
Sitter Profile Image: Ava H.
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Ava H.
$15
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Ava was nice and came to see my kitty while we were away! I would definitely use her services again.

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Anica L.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily P.
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Emily P.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: Growing up, I was lucky to share my life with a wide variety of animals, and caring for them has always come naturally to me. Dogs have been a constant part of my life, and they truly hold a special place in my heart. Beyond caring for my own pups, I’ve also had the joy of house sitting and looking after friends’ pets over the years. I’m deeply passionate about animals, and I take the responsibility of their care very seriously. With a lifetime of hands-on experience, I would be genuinely excited and honored to care for someone else’s dog. You can trust that I’ll treat them with the same love, attention, and devotion I give my own. I work from home so I am available to watch your animals any day of the week. This also allows me to provide drop-ins anytime. Because I work from home I can take care of your animal in your home. This helps to ensure they are comfortable in their own space.

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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Opal Cliffs is $29

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Trina is the best. This is the third time I’ve booked her. She arrives when expected, is wonderful about communication and very thorough. She’d love to interact with my babies but they’re too shy. She goes the extra mile to meet their needs. Thanks Trina!

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

Shylynn always takes such good care of our kitties and plants when we travel. She is our first choice cat sitter and highly recommend her for a worry free vacation. Thanks again! Elaine

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Elaine T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic updates given about my little kitty, she loved Itzel. Super professional and great communication!

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Jamie P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda was an excellent cat sitter and did a great job taking care of my kitty. I’d definitely book her again and highly recommend her to any other cat owners!

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

Marissa did a great job with my dogs. Mia tends to bark when new people come in the house, but all was fine with Marissa. A big concern off my mind. She returns texts right away and does a great job.

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

Kit took great care of our two cats! She met with us beforehand to review everything, communicated well throughout our trip, and sent lots of photos to keep us connected. I would definitely recommend Kit to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

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Alanna H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We LOVE Melanie! As former pet sitters ourselves, our standards are pretty high— none of the other Rover sitters we’d tried in the past had quite met them until Melanie! We unexpectedly had to delay our trip by a day because we got sick. Melanie promptly accommodated this change and sent along such a thoughtful message. We knew right away we were dealing with a true professional! Melanie’s attentiveness stood out right from our meet-and-greet.  She didn't just ask what our cats' favorite toys were—she asked how they each liked to play with their toys. We showed Melanie our cat Plum's exercise wheel and mentioned that her favorite way to use it is with someone jogging alongside her. We never expected a sitter to adopt our silly little routine, but Melanie jogged next to her at every visit! It was no surprise to hear that Plum was greeting Melanie at the door and rubbing against her for pets by the end of our time away. Our other cat, Lyra, is a little more wary of new people, but Melanie is extremely well versed in cat body language and boundaries, and took that into account when interacting with the less-trusting Lyra. Even if Lyra wasn’t fully on board with the whole “new person” idea, she still chose to hang out nearby Melanie at all of her visits, which told us she felt safe. As anxious pet owners, we like updates that are as detailed as possible with lots of pictures. Melanie delivered in spades, providing sweet and thoughtful visit summaries with 25+ photos per visit. Her summaries went beyond the basic tasks of the visit— she let us know how our cats greeted her, how much they were eating, if they wanted pets, what toys they played with, and her sense how our babies were doing overall. Most importantly, she let us know they were LOVED. We look forward to hiring Melanie again soon!

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

Nicole took care of my cats when I had to go out of town last minute for Memorial Day weekend. She arrived each evening to feed them, clean the litter box, play, and fill their waters. She was prompt and kept everything clean, and she even got my super shy kitty to come out and play & made sure he ate! I would definitely recommend booking Nicole if you need pet care.

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

Nikira was so nice and kind with our boy Fluff! They gave Fluff extra attention and TLC, and Fluff seemed very happy in the many photos we got daily! Highly recommend Nikira!

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

Jennifer is great, she communicates and clearly loves the pets. I really appreciated it all the pictures.

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

Grace was amazing!! It was clear that our cats really liked her during our meet and greet. During the sit, she left detailed report cards and sent many photos. Our cats were in great hands. She’s really on top of everything and I felt at east while away. I’d recommended her for sure! :))

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angela m.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful care, as always! Tula is an old lady now, but AnnMarie is so sweet and attentive to her needs. She always goes above and beyond to make sure our kitty is comfortable and safe, and our house is always well-cared for. We so appreciate the job well done!!

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

Terra was great. She understood my cat needed space while I was away and adhered to all of my requests. I was not able to do a meet and greet and she stepped in without an issue by talking it over on the phone. She made me feel comfortable leaving my baby with her. I’d recommend her and hire her again.

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

Mateo took care of our cat during the Holidays. He is very responsive and flexible. Callie was very well when we arrived home. Definitely would book again when needed.

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Laura N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Makayla was a great sitter. She sent me pictures which really helped me while I was out of town. She gave my cat the space he needed and he felt very comfortable going about his routine with her. He had 3 times a day feedings with special instructions to open windows for him and let him go on my porch when she got there so he can eat grass and get a little fresh air. She followed them all to make my boy as comfortable as can be. My recommendation is to definitely hire her if she’s available. Thank you Makayla!

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

Haley is so great and does such a wonderful job watching our cat (Tiny). This our second time booking with Haley and she is very nice, communicative, and easy to work with. We will definitely be booking with Haley in the future any time we have to leave Tiny at home.

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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Opal Cliffs on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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As of September 2026, there are 2,237 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Opal Cliffs. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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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.

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A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, 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.

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

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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.

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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.

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