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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea A.
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Andrea A.
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$34
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4.9 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
61 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

This is our second time having Andrea watch our dogs while we were out of town. She has shown to yet again be the best dog sitter we have ever had. She would send us pictures everyday and is always so kind and easy going. She was also flexible and understanding when our flight was canceled and we had to switch up a few things. We love having the peace of mind that our dogs are in good hands while we’re away!

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Brett Y.
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Mara G.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Amazing! We will absolutely be reaching out to Mara again to watch our dogs. She was an incredible houseguest, kept us updated with the dogs, and left our place cleaner than she found it. Could not recommend her enough!

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Alexis B.
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Hannah Q.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

This is our second time using Hannah and she was so great! We loved how she communicated with us daily on how Cash was doing and sent photos. She left our house as nice as we left it. She also started our dishwasher and washed our towels! We would highly recommend Hannah!

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Maddie M.
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Angela M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
505 reviews
151 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Angela is good with following through and making sure she gathers a lot of information about your dog before committing to a booking. I really appreciated this level of care!

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Holli H.
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Dania-Belen S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

First time doing an overnight sitting with our dog Melora. Dania was wonderful making sure Melora had her schedule kept to as much as possible and adapting to the peculiarities that help Melora's stress (she watches a youtube broadcast when no o e's home.) We've already scheduled another sitting. It's great knowing Melora will have excellent care while we are gone!

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Jakob A.
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Zeanna P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
9 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Zeanna was fantastic! She helped me out with a last minute request when I had a family emergency and did a great job looking after my cat and home. Thank you!!

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Mackenzie R.
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Anna L.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Anna is kind and the animals seem to love her. She stayed in house while we were out of town for a weekend and kept me updated by text messages and pictures.

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Melissa W.
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Mia T.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
46 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

Mia was great with our dog while we were gone and left the house super clean! We received multiple pic updates as well, which is just the BEST when missing your pup on vacation. :)

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Nicholas R.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55906

Nick did an excellent job as always! We can tell our dog was happy to have him watch, and we know Nick went beyond our asks to keep our dog happy and entertained while we were away. We will absolutely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alison B.
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Alison B.
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$27
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4.8 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Alison was a very attentive and communicative sitter when watching my dog George. He was sick at the time and she very appropriately reached out as needed with questions. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again!

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Ella D.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

About: With years of hands-on pet care experience, I provide compassionate, reliable, and personalized care for every animal. I treat each furry friend like family, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and happy while in my care. I also have experience with special needs and senior animals so I’m comfortable giving meds if needed. I’m currently working a part-time job and I'm a part time college student. My schedule may vary each week. I usually work Wednesday-Sunday starting at 5pm. Sometimes I work the morning shift. I’m not available on weekends because I work. When introducing myself to a new animal I like to start out quite and get on there level to make them feel more comfortable. I treat every pet like family and make sure they feel happy and safe by respecting their spaces, personality, and unique needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Nevaeh S.
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Nevaeh S.
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$65
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2 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

About: Hello! My name is Nevaeh, i've worked in the animal care field for over 2 years! I have been in boarding and daycare kennels, and done personal walking and drop ins for friends. I've worked with a variety of ages, breeds and sizes of dogs. I have 4 Adopted dogs of my own that are my 4 legged kids. I would love to make yours feel just as much one of my own!❤️ I'm currently stay at home and have lots of availability! I spend my whole day outside and with others dogs or my own! I even have open weekends! i have a large yard to the back of my house where i get to take my dogs potty! We live in a great walking area right next to essex park that i love to use to my advantage! I'm very familiar with in home stays as i did them throughout highschool☺️

Sitter Profile Image: Matthew M.
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Matthew M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

Matt did a wonderful job taking care of my Tuck! Matt sent lots of pictures and updates and was very attentive to all of Tuck’s special needs.

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Jennifer A.
Sitter Profile Image: Madeline W.
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Madeline W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
9 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Madeline was an amazing house/pet sitter for our pets! We appreciated her quick responses and communication. Madeline was at the house with the pets the majority of the time. All three pets were happy and tired when we got home. :) We will definitely reach out to Madeline for future Rover housesitting and other services!

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Krista D.
Sitter Profile Image: Griffin G.
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Griffin G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

About: Hello! My name is Griffin and I'm 20 years old. I have owned dogs my entire life and I have two living with me along side a cat! I currently work at The Family Fido just outside of Stewartville. During my time there, I have worked with many different breeds and sizes of dogs while supervising group play! Not all of the dogs that stay with us are dog friendly so I have worked with solo dogs too! The Family Fido is a boarding/daycare/rescue facility so as part of my job I take care of feeding and medications. Since I started, we have had 5 litters of puppies that I have helped to raise before they have been adopted out to families. I have learned a lot of training skills and I will be attending dog conferences in the future to build my experience even more! Working at a boarding and rescue facility I work with dogs daily and for hours at a time. I own two dogs as well that I work with around the house daily! I am able to do walks, feeding, bathing, nail trims, play, and continue any training that your dog may currently be working on! I am also open to working with anxious or less confident dogs as well as handling more than one dog at a time!

Sitter Profile Image: Caroline S.
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Caroline S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
20 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

She did an excellent job communicating and taking care of my dogs. Spent a ton of time with them and accommodated last minute schedule changes on my end without hesitation!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna B.
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Anna B.
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$40
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4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55904

Anna was a phenomenal sitter and took excellent care of my four senior dogs. She was kind and attentive, sending periodic updates while I was away. I will be using her services again in the future, and I highly recommend her to others for house/dog sitting.

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Eleann M.
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Brittany S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

Brittany did awesome with my foster pup! She went above and beyond for him. My pup is scared of new people and she came over beforehand to make him feel more comfortable. 10/10 would recommend Brittany for any dog sitting needs.

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Daysha W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
6 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55901

About: Hi Im daysha. Growing up I've always had pets growing up from when I was on a farm to when we moved to the citys. I've always had love and care for pets and always wanna provide a safe and protected space for them. I grew up with 3 bunnies 5 dogs and three cats in my life time. I have such a wonderful life to me allowing me to understand people and pets. I'm really open minded and full of communication fun and bubble. Just looking for people I can help out:) I am currently working at the red room down town in Rochester Minnesota. I tend to work from. 5-8 on weekdays and weekends 5-10 but with hosting I tend to get cutt early if it's slow. Im always open to working around other people scheduling but would love a understandment of my schedule too Sadly I do live in a small apartment that doesn't allow me to have pets in and out unless there my own but I am very trustworthy and am very responsible and respectful of other people homes. I was taught growing up to never disrespect other folks homes . I will always follow by the rules and always communicate when something is going on or if I have any questions. I'm here to protect And provide a safe space and comfort for u and your pet

Sitter Profile Image: Kelly D.
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Kelly D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Rochester, MN, 55902

We appreciated Kelly house sitting for us when we were on vacation for several days which included two weekends. We came home to happy dogs!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mia is so great with my dog Dakota, who tends to be very anxious. I always feel better knowing Mia is there when I’m not!!

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Heidi M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Matthew did an amazing job! Very communicative, sent daily pictures, and our boy was happy and healthy when we got back! Would definitely book again

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Taran C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela is truly amazing! She went above and beyond with caring for our cat and dog. She anticipated their needs/wants and was very intentional about spending time with them. Her attention to detail is also incredible. She really took the time to get to know and understand our pets and provided care tailored to them specifically! She is also a great communicator and sent daily updates/photos.

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McKenzie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren took such great care of my dog Katie when I was out of town for almost a week! She provided at least daily communication through updates and pictures. It was my first time leaving Katie with someone outside of my family and for that long and Lauren eased any worries I had. I would definitely trust Lauren to watch Katie again!

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Kathryn E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time using Rover and Andrea was wonderful! Our dogs were very comfortable with her and she even got our picky dog to eat her food. We loved all the photos and updates we received. We will definitely be using Andrea again!

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Anna s.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelle was amazing! She took great care of our girls and home! She is a great communicator and went above and beyond. We’ll definitely be rebooking with her in the future!

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McKenzie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was wonderful. She stayed overnight with our dog for 5 nights while we were on vacation. She did an amazing job, took her on lots of walks, kept us updated, and had the house cleaner than when we left it. I would highly recommend her to any pet parent. We didn’t have to worry at all while we were away, which to us is priceless. Thank you, Grace!

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Caroline M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly did a fine job house sitting with our pups. They warmed up to her well, and we appreciated all the photo updates of their adventures. We’d happily have her back with future dog sitting needs!

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Tom M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor did a great job caring for my dog and home. I would recommend her to anyone that needs a sitter.

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Ashlyn K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanna is the best. She always checks in before we leave. Sends updates and loves our dog and cat who are definitely quirky! Have had Joanna help us so many times!

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Jessi S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our puppies love Kyle! He's been a great housesitter on multiple occasions and makes us feel much better about leaving our dogs at home.

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alina b.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is such a gem! We are so lucky to have found her. My 3 dogs and cats were happy! You could see the happiness and content in all the pics she sent while we were away. If you book Anna you will be as lucky as us! And your pets will thank you too! She is a keeper for sure!

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Lynn D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Judith was great with our cat and dog! She attended to all of their needs and kept us updated throughout the stay. We’ll definitely book with her in the future!

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McKenzie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Breandan was a fantastic rover on a short notice. Breandan was great with his communication before and during the time with our dogs. Provided photos and updates. 10/10 would recommend to anybody

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Hunter R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome dog boarding. We took a family trip without worries thanks to you. Excellent work. Thank you.

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Martim Q.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very good experience with communication and reliability. Our dogs liked her immediately! Definitely hope to use her services again.

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Barbara G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Scott was fantastic! As soon as he walked in, my husky melted into him, accepting scritches with his ears back in pleasure. My dog didn’t love that I was gone, but he was happy Scott was with him. I will use Scott’s services again.

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Karen L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mikaela went above and beyond to make sure our pup was at our wedding pictures out of town. He can be reactive and she is so patient and good with him, she is the only rover we use due to how good she is with reactive dogs. Cannot recommend her enough ❤️

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Savanna D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve been really fortunate to have found Ariel to watch our furbabies! She goes above and beyond to make sure they are well-cared for while we are away.

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Jim P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tyla was simply awesome. She was more than willing to go above and beyond for our animals and was impeccably accommodating with scheduling. Our husky-mix pup can be quirky and challenging, but he was in such great hands with her! Will definitely book with Tyla again.

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Emily S.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Rochester on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

If you’re searching for a Rochester house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 139 house sitters in Rochester. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Rochester house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Rochester.

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

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

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.