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Catherine T.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Awesome service and flexible to accommodate a last minute request for extra drop ins. Our dogs loved Catie and we will definitely request her help again!

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Donna R.
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Rhiana Q.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
330 reviews
113 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Rhiana was amazing! She accepted my request at the last minute, communicated effectively, and even got my shy cat to come out and play on the first ever visit. She has the gift!

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Anne C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: I have taken care of dogs for a friend for a few years now. I also have experience with taking care of a local family’s 2 sweet dogs. I have been their go to for a few years now. I also have experience as a pet owner, I grew up with dogs my entire life, at one time we had a pack of 8. My goal is to ease your pet’s anxiety when their favorite person is not there. I will work to make sure your pet has the structure they need, the enrichment they crave, and the love they deserve. I do work full time Monday -Friday 8am-5pm so I am free on weekends and happy to stay with the animals when I’m not working. I can also check in on my lunch hour to ensure they have the restroom breaks they need and the enrichment time. I am very attentive when I am caring for you furry family members. I make sure that they have fresh water and get fed at the correct times. I always send photo updates each time the pets go outside or eat. I am very flexible with what is required if you’re able to be flexible and understanding of my work schedule.

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Amelie S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Amelie was amazing! She was clear, organized, and took the best care of my pup all while providing the cutest updates. I would recommend her to anyone and definitely will be using her again!!!

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Abigail J.
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$20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Abigail is an excellent pet sitter and I strongly recommend her. I felt very comfortable with Abigail coming into my home to care for my cat. She is a kind hearted and caring person who genuinely loves pets!

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Angela C.
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Yana S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Yana is great! She was scheduled for a drop in for my dogs. They loved her and she gave attention to my cat as well (not that he gives anyone a choice). The dogs were happy and worn out when I got home. I will absolutely be booking with her again.

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Melissa C.
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Bryn G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Main-Starr Hill, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Bryn was absolutely amazing! She took such good care of my cats, which is not the easiest task since one needs medications. It was a last minute ask and she was available, and jumped in with no hesitation. I honestly am glad that my other sitter canceled because I got to have the best care from Bryn! My only concern is that my cats will miss her to much.

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Trent G.
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Kailyn L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Little High, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Kailyn was a lifesaver when I needed a last minute pet sitter. She was very responsive, sent detailed updates and pictures, and had no problem handling my cat's different foods and medications. I would definitely use her services again!

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Jessica G.
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Emilee K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
212 reviews
109 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Emilee has made regular drop-in visits for my pup. She always gets my pup outside for a good work-off-some-energy session, and takes good care of her. Emilee also is reliable, punctual, and flexible; all great qualities in a sitter!

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Danielle S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greenbrier, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Danielle was wonderful! She was very attentive to Knick Knack and his medications, and my cat Knick Knack loved to play with her! I would gladly book her again.

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Quinn L.
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Kelsie K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
25 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Kelsie is awesome and helped me troubleshoot an issue with a live chipmunk running around my house! 😬 She is very communicative and stays cool under pressure.

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Rhiana Q.
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Rita S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

It was a pleasure interacting with Rita :) She was very accommodating, took great care of our cat, and sent lots of pictures.

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Maria N.
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Makenna R.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Makenna was great! She was even able to go out of her way and meet with us on a very short notice ahead of time. All of our animals absolutely love her. Makenna is one of the best pet sitters we have had and we will definitely be asking her to help in the future!

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Nadia P.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
10th And Page, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Nadia did a great job wayching Jack for us. Very flexible and professional.

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Annmarie G.
Sitter Profile Image: Karlee F.
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Karlee F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Karlee was awesome! She left the most detailed notes and photos that I've ever seen from a sitter, and she was incredibly personable and warm. Definitely glad we found her to care for our kitties and wouldn't hesitate to book her again.

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Catherine O.
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Megan V.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Megan has been amazing. My cats connected with her very well. Even my older cat who is standoffish with strangers sat on her lap. She came to my rescue when I needed her for another day and I appreciate her so much!

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Katherine T.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
42 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

Lissette was amazing!!! She took great care of our cats and sent us detailed updates while we were away. I know they received lots of love and attention. I gladly recommend Lissette and would use her again without hesitation!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mitch H.
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Mitch H.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
21 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Belmont, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

My kitty had a great time with Robert. She is typically a bit wary around males but warmed up real quick when meeting him. She also had a bit of accident when I was away and Robert went above and cleaned it up with my pet vac. He even told me to keep an eye out for her health in case it was a sign of something worse. I definitely feel comfortable leaving my feline in his care in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dakota W.
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Dakota W.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
36 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Dakota met us and our GS before we left town. We were very pleased and comfortable leaving our pet under his care. He didn't just drop in to feed and walk him, he also played with him. We will never use boarding. We will differently use Dakota again when needed.

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Aiden M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

For our first time using Rover, Aiden was amazing! Great communication, sent pictures and notes on the visits. This was a great first time and we appreciate all the time and effort put in. Thank you!

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Elizabeth B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsie developed a great relationship with our cat and helped him feel safe and loved while we were away for longer than we’ve ever been. We always looked forward to our pictures and report card. She’s a great communicator and even kindly brought in packages, which is never expected but always greatly appreciated!

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Michael & Vanessa R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolyn was excellent at communication. She was great with both our cats. We were lucky to have her.

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Kerri F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Rhiana took incredible care of my cat Caz! Lots of great photos, wonderful communication, and a clear love of animals. Greatly appreciate her care! <3

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Erin C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Makenna took great care of our cats when we're out of town over the weekend. She sent detailed updates and cute pictures of our cats. We'd love to have her again and recommend her to anyone who needs a cat sitter!

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Hannah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was great with our cats Mazie and Stella. She was very understanding of our one cat who has health issues which gave us comfort knowing she would take care of them. We were so pleased, we’re asking for her again!

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Dorie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bryn was absolutely amazing! She took such good care of my cats, which is not the easiest task since one needs medications. It was a last minute ask and she was available, and jumped in with no hesitation. I honestly am glad that my other sitter canceled because I got to have the best care from Bryn! My only concern is that my cats will miss her to much.

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

I had booked Sarah for a number of days to watch my cat. She did a great job, always communicating and providing me pictures to ensure I knew my cat was doing good. Would be happy to book her again.

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Rachel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was incredibly caring for our three cats! I did not worry a single time we were gone, as I knew she was caring for them as her own. Danielle took the time to acknowledge, pet, and play with our cats during each drop in visit. Her notes and messages were very thorough and personal, and she sent lots of photos, all of which we deeply appreciated! I would definitely recommend Danielle to watch your animals, and we will absolutely use her services again!!

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

Abigail is an excellent pet sitter and I strongly recommend her. I felt very comfortable with Abigail coming into my home to care for my cat. She is a kind hearted and caring person who genuinely loves pets!

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Angela C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is an amazing sitter!! I always felt at ease and peace about my cat during the trip because she was such a thoughtful and kind caretaker. :)

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Naomi G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yana consistently does a wonderful job with our two shy kitties! She always spends plenty of time with them and gets them to warm up to her, is great with communication and sending photos, and keeps their food and litter areas neat and tidy. We have peace of mind knowing they are in caring and competent hands while we are away!

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Lauren V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ireland did a fantastic job taking care of my cats! Very attentive to their needs and I felt confident leaving them in her care. Would definitely rebook with her!

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Grayson M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jen was super flexible about our recent booking when we had a change of plans. She's very easy to work with!

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Robin C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Doris has taken care of my cats on and off for three years now. She sends daily updates with pics and is dedicated to making sure they are well cared for, often staying over the time booked. I am grateful to her for making it easier for me to travel.

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

Natalie is such a great cat sitter! Dependable and caring; my kitty is always happy when I get home. Will keep booking her.

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

This is my second time hiring Hollister to watch my kitties. It's always a blessing to have Hollister care for my little cats. I truly appreciate the pictures and detailed updates with every visit. Coming home to see how happy my cats were and how clean my house was was such a joy. I highly recommend Hollister to anyone seeking a caring and detail oriented pet sitter.

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Indira H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kris is an extremely reliable and flexible pet caretaker. Travel is often stressful, but one thing I never worry about while I’m gone is my two cats. Kris takes excellent care of them, including giving medication twice a day. She also is very detailed in her Rover cards. Also, Kris is some kind of cat whisperer — she take the most adorable photos when she does check-ins. My one cat is a goblin but when I see her photos of him, he looks so cute I almost forget what an utter demon he is.

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Erin K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was amazing! Took great care of my kitty and was very flexible and helpful with my needs. Thank you!

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Maggie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ed was wonderful! He checked in every day and left detailed notes and terrific pictures. He made sure I never worried about my kitties while I was gone. Highly recommend!

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Melanie T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcia went above and beyond for my cat. It really seems like she wants the best for your pets, and I would definitely recommend her as a sitter every time.

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Simon G.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Rio on Rover is $19.98 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 351 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Rio. 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.

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 .

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.

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 Rio. On Rover:

  • 98% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% 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.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

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.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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