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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine S.
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Katherine S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 186 reviews
71 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Riverview, FL, 33578

“I would give 10 stars if I could, Katherine and her family were incredible! I feel like we booked our dog for a 5 star resort, she got lots of walks, lots of love and we were kept in the loop the whole time which let us enjoy our vacation even more knowing she was in excellent hands! Would highly highly recommend!”

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Shailananishie R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33619

“I was so pleased with the care shown to my pittie baby. He was given all the attention and love I hoped for while I was gone. I would recommend Shailananishie, and thank her so much for looking after him.”

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Iliana A.
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$32
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33610

“Bandit had a great time with Iliana and her family. He loved playing with them and we got lots of pictures and videos with daily updates. I felt like he was well cared for and safe. Would highly recommend!”

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Maria E.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33619

“Maria did a great job with Scout. He was a happy and healthy pup when he returned to me.”

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Bealela D.
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Ania S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 141 reviews
43 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Valrico, FL, 33594

“Ania was amazing watching our pup, Tater, over the Thanksgiving holiday. She was so flexible with meet and greet schedules, pick-up and drop-off and quickly eased our anxieties about finding a sitter. She provided so many cute photos and thorough updates every day and made us feel like Tater was part of her family. She treated him like one of her own pets and spoiled him with the cuddles and attention he demands lol. Tater got along well with her two small dogs and her home is so cozy - so many spots for Tater to snuggle up and nap. Do not hesitate to book with Ania if you need a dog sitter!”

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Megan S.
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Erving O.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Channelside, Tampa, FL, 33602

“All interactions were professional and punctual. Very accommodating to my schedule. Kept me informed daily with pictures. I also valued my dogs exposure to his dog and other dogs to strengthen his social skills. Highly recommend!”

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Yaima M.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 73 reviews
28 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Brandon, FL, 33511

“Yaima was wonderfully taking care of our pups. They were so happy and worn out from such a fun weekend with her family. She was very responsive and flexible. Hey dog Stella is a sweetheart and made for such a good companion to our boys. Definitely using her in the future!”

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Donna B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 150 reviews
49 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Valrico, FL, 33594

“Donna was wonderful again! She treats penny like one of her own. She sends updated and makes sure she is happy and comfortable. We love having Donna to care for our Penny when we go out of town. I highly, highly recommend her!”

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Nicole M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 83 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Courier City, Tampa, FL, 33609

“Nicole was great with our dog and provided us with pictures and updates. Our dog follows a strict diet and take medications- these were not an issue for Nicole. We felt comfortable leaving our baby with her and plan to use her for future stays.”

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Haley C.
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$42
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 239 reviews
78 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33617

“Absolutely wonderful! We did a meet and greet with her a day prior and she took care of our Lucy! She sent pictures and she looked like she felt right at home! Will definitely use her again!”

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Makenzi C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
15 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33619

“Makenzi was great! They took great care of my pup. Mila is an anxious girl and they were very patient with her getting settled in. Very easy to get a hold of and sent me pictures every day ?”

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Karel B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brandon, FL, 33510

“ms. karél was nothing less of amazing! she made sure my miso was walked every day, fed twice a day, and out of the florida heat! she even washed him without me asking 🥹 i will definitely be booking with her to board in the very near future as well as doggie daycare playdates !”

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Carolina S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 237 reviews
121 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Riverview, FL, 33578

“Carolina was great and Luna enjoyed her time with her”friends”! Thank you for giving us peace of mind and allowing us to go away knowing Luna is well taken care of.”

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Eileen Joy C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Channelside, Tampa, FL, 33602

“Eileen and her partner were great! She was very sweet and patient with my rather anxious dog. It always takes him a long while to warm up, but it sounded like he warmed up pretty quick to them. He also ate his a lot of his food, which is unusual because usually he’ll go on a starvation diet. He obviously felt very comfortable and well taken care of. She was so kind to send me so many updates and pictures on how he was doing. I will definitely ask Eileen to watch him again.”

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Natali & Keith John B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
2 repeat clients
17 years of experience
North Hyde Park, Tampa, FL, 33606

“Natali and KJ were absolutely wonderful with our girl, Penny! This was our first time leaving her with anyone other than family, and they made sure she was loved and cared for as if she were their own. You can tell they are true dog lovers! They had everything Penny could possibly need and made sure she had plenty of fun and adventures along the way. The daily updates and sweetest pictures gave us peace of mind and showed us she was having the time of her life. We truly can’t recommend Natali and KJ enough!”

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Cece S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 170 reviews
38 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Forest Hills, Tampa, FL, 33612

“Cece took THE BEST care of our girls; we got “part of the family” treatment!!! She sent photos daily and was so gracious to work with us on pickup when our flight was delayed. I can’t wait to leave the girls with her again later this summer!!!”

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Maxine S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
27 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Northeast Macfarlane, Tampa, FL, 33607

“Maxine consistently provides the highest level of personalized quality care for my dog. She will always be my first choice for boarding, if she is available.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna N.
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Jenna N.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
15 years of experience
Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL, 33604

“We absolutely love Jenna and so does our beloved pup! We never feel anxious leaving her there because we know she's in good hands and our dog always has a wonderful time. She's a great communicator and always sends pictures and updates while we're away, which is very reassuring.”

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Nelly H.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33610

“Nelly was a wonderful sitter for my Luna. As soon as we arrive at her home, I knew it was the right choice. Because Luna went to her and proceeded to follow her around. Nelly kept me updated with pictures and notes. Thank you, Nelly for taking such good care of my Luna. I highly recommend Nelly.”

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Matt V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 644 reviews
257 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Courier City, Tampa, FL, 33609

“Beyond excellent. Cash loved his stay and Matt was fantastic about communicating with us and sending pictures. Cash will be staying with Matt again and again!!”

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Helen K.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Palm River-Clair Mel is $42

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Fantastic pet caretaker. My dog was happy, safe, and she was very communicative daily. Would recommend!

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Erving O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nala loves staying with Olivia and I can’t thank her enough for the good care she takes of her. She truly a 10/10 sitter!

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Angelica A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine kept us informed and sent us many pictures. She made us feel so at ease while we were on vacation. We will definitely be using her again!

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Brooke B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber and her boys were fantastic with our Nala. Nala came home very relaxed and happy! Most importantly, she ate her doggie food while there which she doesn't always do in a new place! That shows contentment. We will definitely use Amber again.

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Ginger H.
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Wandalys was available last minute to watch my pup overnight. She was so sweet and easy to work with! I will definitely use her again.

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Alyssa D.
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Abigail took great care of my dog, Mally. She was very quick with her responses and kept me well updated on how Mally was doing all weekend. I would absolutely book with her to watch my pup again!

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Grace M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Zoey’s second stay with Isabel, and she took such wonderful care of her for the seven days I was away! She sent multiple updates throughout each day, which gave me so much peace of mind knowing she was happy and well cared for. I’m so appreciative of the love and attention she gives her. Highly recommend!

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Sara G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was amazing with clover specially being her first day with her. Stephanie was very communicative and sent pictures all along to make sure we were comfortable. Clover is happy and can tell she was well cared for! Thank you Stephanie!

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Karla C.
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Mariana always does a great job with my pups. They are well taken care of, and she sends adorable pictures, too!!

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Susan Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing. My dog was in incredible hands. She was super professional, her house is lovely, tons of space for your dog to run free. She also texted me photos of my dog every 3-4 hours. I will absolutely use her again.

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Mbrunetti88
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog has been having a great time with Shailananishie. We have use her services a couple of times and I’m sure we will continue to come back!

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Tatiana C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Malik was incredibly kind and comforting to both my Koko and me. This was our first time doing boarding, and being apart wasn’t easy. Koko is only one year old. We met two days beforehand so, Koko could get familiar with him. Malik made sure he felt safe from the very beginning. He took wonderful care of my boy and kept me updated with messages and photos. Even checked in about how to soothe Koko during a thunderstorm. His communication and genuine care meant so much to me. Leaving your puppy with someone is never simple, but Malik is more than a sitter—he’s someone you can trust and I highly recommend him. Thank you!

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Zulema C.
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Adriana is the best! She is helpful and flexible if my flight is delayed. My dog enjoys spending time with her and doesn’t even cry when we drop him off

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Chrissy L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma and her husband were wonderful. They sent us pics and updates about Harley. We felt very comfortable leaving our fur baby with them. We highly recommend Emma and will definitely be using them again in the future.

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Brian N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was incredible, very responsive and made sure to make accommodations for our sometimes nervous dog. I was happy we could enjoy our family vacation we were on because we felt very comfortable with the love and care he was getting. Bao fell in love with her too and was sad to say goodbye.

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Angelina S.
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Andre was fantastic! I had to book him on very short notice, and he made the entire process easy and stress-free. He kept in consistent communication throughout Caesar’s stay, sending regular updates and plenty of pictures, which gave me peace of mind. Caesar looked like he had a great time and was clearly well cared for. I could tell he received lots of attention and was in good hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Andre again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

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Andriana S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very professional, accommodating and attentive while caring for my fur baby. I highly recommend Samantha!

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Cassandra M.
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Bailey was absolutely amazing! She was super flexible with timing and very communicative with texts and pics, exercise and love during Violet’s stay. We will definitely use her again and again.

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Sherry K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very organized and sent lots of pics and daily updates! Loved that she gave Kash plenty of potty breaks and walks as she already does that for her own dog so her schedule worked perfectly for Kash. I would recommend Salta to any of my friends!

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Tam P.
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Was very professional and accommodating. Friendly and very respectful and patient with pets. Would book with again !

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Ty B.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Palm River-Clair Mel is $39 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $61 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 3,581 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Palm River-Clair Mel. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Palm River-Clair Mel can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Palm River-Clair Mel home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Palm River-Clair Mel.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Palm River-Clair Mel. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% 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.

You and your Palm River-Clair Mel sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in FL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

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 dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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