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Sitter Profile Image: Savannah R.
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Savannah R.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
15 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

“Savannah has been a great walker! My dog was instantly attached and has been excited for her walks. Appreciate the prompt communication as well”

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Maggie P.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

About: I’m a student looking to help out with some local pet care and housesitting while i’m home for the summer. I’m vegan, I live alone, and I genuinely love animals and have a lot of flexibility with my schedule so I'm more than happy to keep your pets company, stick to their regular routines, daily walks, and make sure everything is taken care of. I'll always send plenty of photo updates too so you know they're doing great. I've taken care of dogs and cats for neighboring families and friends for many years, so I'm super comfortable handling pets with various different personalities and needs. I’m home for the summer and my schedule is incredibly open and flexible right now. Since I don't work a job, I have plenty of free time during the week and on weekends to hang out with your pets, stick to their routines, and make sure they're taken care of as if they are my own. Safety is the main thing for me. I always double-check locks and gates, follow whatever feeding or walking instructions you leave, and keep a close eye on them. I've watched dogs and cats for family and friends for the past two years, so I know what kind of things can go wrong and how to keep everyone happy and safe.

Sitter Profile Image: James P.
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James P.
$23
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94306

“James was great! He was very communicative and took great care of my dog. He was always on time and provided detailed updates after the walks. Super flexible for my changing schedule, would highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cameron G.
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Cameron G.
$34
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 279 reviews
79 repeat clients
20 years of experience
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

“Cameron was awesome! He was punctual, thorough and did exactly as I asked and took my pup for a good walk to get her out and tired. Very pleased and my pup loved him!”

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Nicole P.
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XUMING J.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

“Xuming was very kind and patient while walking Woody, I would hire her again.”

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Maeve M.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
5 years of experience
Menlo Park, CA, 94025

About: I have grown up around dogs my whole life. I am well-versed in walking large and stubborn dogs such as Newfoundlands and Great Pyrenees. I have been a parent to Wells, a very high-energy Vizsla, for 5 years now. We did all our training ourselves and successfully trained a great loose-leash walker. I am eager to help other dogs learn this skill as well! I am working locums, so I am gone for 4 days twice a month and otherwise home and available the rest of the month. Open for walks and visits all day! If your dog is open to a play date, I have a very friendly, high-energy dog that would love to get his zoomies out with your pup. Open to going for long walks or nearby fenced-in dog parks.

Sitter Profile Image: Farah & Tommy M.
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Farah & Tommy M.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
10 years of experience
East Palo Alto, CA, 94303

About: We are an engaged couple looking for more opportunities to spend quality time with pets! We’ve been trusted dog and cat sitters for friends and family for years, and recently decided to give Rover a try. We’d love to provide your pet with extra love, attention, and care while you’re away or taking some time for yourself. We can’t wait to meet your furry family member! 🥰 One of our favorite things to do is go on walks together. We always joke and say we’re meant to have a pet, and we’re sure we will have our own one day. We walk daily during our lunch breaks and each evening after work. We’d love to take your pet with us! We live in a house with a private fenced backyard. We have no pets or kids in our house and we plan to take care of one pet/family at a time so we can give them our full attention and make sure they are as comfortable as can be.

Sitter Profile Image: Anastasiia K.
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Anastasiia K.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
13 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

“Anastasii is fabulous with our dogs! She is very punctual and reliable. We trust her very much to care for our two dogs and she always goes above and beyond.”

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Sitter Profile Image: August C.
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August C.
$28
total per walk
10 years of experience
Duveneck-Saint Francis, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

About: I grew up around dogs and even fostered a few throughout my college years. I have the strength to walk any dog and am very active if they need lots of walking. I understand their personalities and always lead with love🐶 I’m currently working part time and am always open to working around your schedule. Weekends during the day are always busier for me but I’m flexible and will put your pet first. Pets at my home have the apartment to run free, although I do not have outdoor space those who require it will get more than enough outdoor time. I spend most of my time outdoors and they are always welcome to join.

Sitter Profile Image: Zulena S.
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Zulena S.
$28
total per walk
11 years of experience
Stanford, CA, 94305

About: Living in Stanford, my Jack Russell, Chuy, and I love taking full advantage of the local parks for daily runs and outdoor fun! At my home, your pup will enjoy complete freedom—whether that means diving into a giant basket of toys or curling up for a relaxing nap on the sofa or a plush dog bed. Having grown up around animals, caring for pets is second nature to me. I treat every guest like family, ensuring a safe, fun, and comfortable environment tailored to your dog’s unique personality. Feel free to reach out with any questions—Chuy and I can’t wait to meet you and your beloved pup! I'm currently on a sabbatical and so I have a lot of free time to take care of your pets, go on long walks or house sit. My current apartment has a fenced in yard with parks near by for long walks or runs. Pets are also allowed to to go on the couch for cuddles.

Sitter Profile Image: Meg M.
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Meg M.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 261 reviews
102 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Stanford, CA, 94305

“Meg has been absolutely amazing with Cooper! She communicates well and is always responsive and reliable. Copper loves her so much! Thank you Meg for taking care of our son!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Adyson W.
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Adyson W.
$28
total per walk
2 years of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

About: Other then caring for my two family dogs i worked at adogo pet hotels for about a year! Also helping with cousins and other friends dogs! Would be caring around my regular work schedule. when i am home my pets are my number 1 priority always. they come first for sure at my home i let them out the front and keep them on the leashes or let them out in the fenced in back yard! will do whatever is best for the client

Sitter Profile Image: Courtney S.
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Courtney S.
$46
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
35 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mountain View, CA, 94040

“Courtney is very professional, thoughtful and gentle, with my energetic Golden Retriever. She helped us in an over heat week. She planned routes with shade, and kept a very close eye to the dog during the walks. We will definitely book again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle V.
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Danielle V.
$56
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 517 reviews
140 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Menlo Park, CA, 94027

“Gadget, our Formosan Mountain Dog, has loved Danielle for the past year, walking 3 times per week and house/dog sitting for several vacations. She's the best! Danielle is responsible, prompt, pleasant, and very sensitive to our rather difficult dog. She respects Gadget's needs with patience and understanding. Danielle consistently chronicles the activities and takes great pictures during every walk. She has even taught Gadget new tricks. We highly, highly recommend Danielle!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn "Kate" K.
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Kathryn "Kate" K.
$35
total per walk
15 years of experience
Menlo Park, CA, 94025

About: Animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up my family always had dogs and I was trusted at a young age to feed, walk, and otherwise care for them (which included administering medication to dogs who were not always the most cooperative). I have also been riding horses competitively for over 20 years and was a member of the University of Georgia Division I Equestrian Team. Although I was surrounded by horses during my time in college, I desperately missed my family dogs and as a result started house and pet sitting for people in the Athens area. My junior year my roommate got a dog and I frequently chipped in to help with his care when she was out of town or had a particularly hectic schedule. After college I attended law school in Washington, DC where I continued to house and pet sit for my friends, other residents in my apartment building, and others in the community. I graduated from law school in May 2025 and have since moved back to the Bay Area (I grew up in Menlo Park) as I am in between professional opportunities. I have found that I have some extra time on my hands and so I thought I would get back to house and pet sitting, this time specifically through Rover. In the past I have always gotten clients through word of mouth, which is why my extensive experience is not necessarily reflected on my Rover profile. At this time I am house and pet sitting on a part time basis, but I have a lot of flexibility as most of my other daily commitments can be easily fulfilled from any location; this means that if you have a pet that prefers constant company I can easily work from your home so your pet can get everything they need. I feel comfortable administering medications and am used to feeding animals with more complicated diets/food regimes. I have experience caring for animals of all ages. I am responsible, trustworthy, communicative, detail oriented, and most importantly love animals, which means that you can be worry free while your pet is in my hands. I am also very neat and conscientious, so if I am staying at your home I will take very good care of your space and your plants (if necessary). At the moment I am house and pet sitting part time, but my schedule is quite flexible so I have quite a lot of availability. I can drop in for walks, feeding, potty breaks, playtime, cat litter cleanings, etc basically every day of the week any time before 7:00 pm. My one schedule restriction is a weekly appointment on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:00. I update my availability often and will make sure that any other schedule restrictions that come up are reflected on there for your convenience. When it comes to house and pet sitting that involves me staying at your home, I am available for that any day of the week. I can complete most of my other professional commitments (Monday - Friday) remotely from your home, so your pet would not have to be alone all day while I went to work. I am unfortunately not able to bring your pet to my home at this time, so all care would occur at (or around in the case of walking) your home. I will follow whatever instructions you provide regarding the care of your pet. I feel comfortable administering medication, managing complicated diets, and dealing with picky eaters (my dog is a very picky eater and I have learned a lot of tactics that work well for him and other dogs I have cared for). If your pet uses any sort of automatic feeder, litter box, etc I am a fast learner and feel confident that I would be able to work with most devices of this sort. I likely would generally walk your pet around your neighborhood, but if time permits and that is something you would like/feel comfortable with I am happy to take your pet to a local dog park, park, hike, etc. My dog loves playing with frisbees and balls, so if that is something your pet enjoys I would be more than happy to do that as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Trina C.
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Trina C.
$49
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 98 reviews
34 repeat clients
52 years of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94306

“Trina is dependable and very sweet to our dog who isn’t the easiest to take on walks due to her reactiveness around other dogs.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica G.
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Jessica G.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 years of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94306

About: Besides working my morning job I love to take care pets. I used to pet care couple years and have helped my aunt with her 3 dogs that needed daily walks! I always took care of them as if they were my own! I also have experience with elderly dogs who needed more attention and needed to be given medication daily. I enjoy going outside long or short walks and it’s always great to have a walking partner! I have a one full time job, so this would be 8 hour shifts. I mostly work early in the morning. But besides that I would love to be your pets new playmate! I can adjust and make the free time around my working hours. So please don’t hesitate to reach out! I will always treat your pet as if they were my own! Meaning they will be given unconditional love lots of playtime and attention! With my own pet she is the queen of the house and I am there to take care of her the best I can! You won’t have to worry while they are with me!

Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
$35
total per walk
5 years of experience
Midtown, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

About: I've taken care of both large and small dogs one on one and in play group settings. As well as I currently own a cat. Curre the I work so I am available in the morning for walks and evenings. I can do care at your home when needed. Thanks. Caring for pets in your home I make sure all entry ways are closed so your dog and or cat does not escape. When I come and arrive I will communicate.

Sitter Profile Image: Marisol H.
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Marisol H.
$49
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
23 repeat clients
4 years of experience
East Palo Alto, CA, 94303

About: I am taking a break from work and have the time to house sit and check in as well as board. I have done Rover for a few years now and have worked at dog boarding facilities. I am able to walk your fur babies in the morning and in the evening. I have experience with medication and injections for whom are needed. I have starting training experience and hope to learn more while watching my fur child Ruffles grow and enjoy life. It is true that Each pet has his/her own characteristics, so I try to find way to connect and gain there trust in anyway I can. I understand all pets have different characteristics and I will do everything possible to get to know your pet. I understood pets are a huge part of our familyand that is how they will be treated with love, understanding and compassion. Pets are truly men's best friend, and one that is always there to make our life so much exciting and fun. I can say at the moment I am able to fit any pet into mine and my own pet’s routine! Ruffles gets along with children , any size 🐶 dog and adults! I am trying to board only one pet at a time with my own pet at home just to be in the safer side. However, once your pet is at my home, he or she becomes part of the family instantly. They are allowed on top of furniture. My Ruffles is a non-caged dog but I do own a cage.

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Chris S.
$63
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
18 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Evergreen Park, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

“Chris always comes through! Needed Hope to get all her energy out for a quiet afternoon and he delivered! Three mile run/walk and happy pup! Thank you, Chris”

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Xuming was really terrific with Sheba! She arrived in time, gave her a full walk, and was very warm and loving with our pup! We look forward to booking her again!

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Daniel W.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

James and Obi hit it off right from the start. James is punctual, kind, friendly, and great at handling a big dog who pulls when he sees squirrels or other dogs. I feel like my doggo is in great hands with him. Highly recommend James, and we will definitely be booking regular walks with him!

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Joanna B.
Dog Walking
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I highly recommend Avery. He walked our dog Banjo for a week, was punctual, pleasant, and flexible. Banjo was eager for his walks when Avery arrived.

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Guadalupe V.
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Judea was great with our girl! She was very responsive when I needed a last-minute walk, and had no problems with my dog having some special needs. Sent lots of photos and updates would highly recommend!

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Nathan R.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordan took wonderful care of my dog when I had a busy stretch at work earlier this month. She was attentive, kept me informed about how Josie was doing, and even brought Josie a ball from her own dogs to play with!! I trust her completely taking care of my sweet doggy.

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Sophia D.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna was so helpful and didn’t hesitate to support dog walking and feeding both our dog and cat when we decided to go on a last minute day trip. We recently moved to Menlo Park and are so grateful to have found Anna! Looking forward to having Anna’s support with our animals more in the future.

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Katerina A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia is communicative, punctual, experienced, and reliable. I immediately felt comfortable handing Red to her. I’ll be using her services again!

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Claire A.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Huseyin was amazing! Marin felt comfortable with him right away, and he handled him so well. I really appreciated his flexibility with my last-minute request, punctuality, and easy communication. We’ll definitely be booking another walk with him next time :)

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Sehyun J.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michael has been walking my senior dog, Jamun, in the mornings for a few weeks now. He is always pleasant, and Jamun is ready to go out with him every morning (He is a very barky dog and does not step out unless I do when going for walks. - don't know why!). It has been a pleasure and hope to continue for a while. I would recommend Michael V very highly for any services.

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Anu Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great first walk with our dog! Our dog can be a very tough girl to deal with and he was so patient and gentle with her. We really appreciated how much he communicated with us. So grateful!

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Stephanie A.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Courtney has walked our fur baby for a while now and he loves her so much! At this point its almost like a reward for him to see her and we feel much calmer knowing she is helping us when life gets busy.

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Deniss P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She did a great job walking my dog! She was reliable, always on time, and very patient. My dog really liked her, and I would happily book her again.

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Quynh V.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shobi is absolutely wonderful! So reliable, caring, and communicative. She’s been incredible helpful while my pup and I have adjusted to a new city and schedule. My dog loves her, and I always feel completely comfortable knowing she’s in good hands. Highly recommend!

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Annaliese M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natasha is great! She took the time to really understand my dog’s health issues and made sure she knew what to do in the event of a seizure. He seems happy and relaxed with her right away. All smiles in the pictures I got from his report card. I’ll definitely be booking her again!

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Jane S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kira is an incredible person and took such good care of our dog during her time with him. She went the extra way to ensure that our dog enjoyed his walks and gave us comfort in knowing our our dog was in good hands.

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Karun S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michele was great! This was our first time using Michele, and our first time using Rover. Our dog was happy when we got home, and Michele was super responsive and easy to communicate with. We are very happy we connected with her and plan to use her again to care for our beloved dog!

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Naomi H.
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Celia was professional and reliable, and my dog loved his walks! Would recommend her to anyone looking for a walker :)

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Hannah M.
Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine is super communicative and we loved that she was able to take our dog on a longer walk in our neighborhood that he deserves!

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Deedee K.
Dog Walking
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I would highly recommend Cameron to anyone looking for a reliable, communicative, and thoughtful dog walker! He has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He always posts cute photos of Oreo and takes him on nice, long walks. I come home to a happy, relaxed dog every day, and I have Cameron to thank for that!

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Heather G.
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Bingo loves Paula!! She’s super flexible with scheduling and you can tell she loves her pet friends!

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Lucia A.
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The average cost for Dog Walking in Palo Alto on Rover is $33.3 per walk (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 13,652 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Palo Alto. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Palo Alto. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

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Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Palo Alto. On Rover:

  • 90% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
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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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A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker 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 walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers 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.

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