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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Carrie was an amazing sitter. Attentive, communicative, and punctual. She went above and beyond to make sure my Bonnie was cared for the way I would take care of her. I will be rebooking with her for sure!

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Rowan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Rowan was wonderful with my cat, Davey! She took such great care of him, shared regular updates, and also took great care of my space, from the photos and updates Rowan shared, I could tell Davey felt super comfortable and enjoyed Rowan’s company! Highly recommend!

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Mina D.
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$42
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Mina is a friendly, calm, and communicative sitter! We had a very pleasant meet and greet despite my dogs being pretty annoying and yappy at strangers. She took wonderful care of my two pups for a housesit for a day, and it was clear from the photos that they warmed up to her quickly! Would gladly have her back and recommend her to other dog parents.

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Ellen W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter for Reggie. Not only was he so well cared for and loved, but our home was too. Ellen truly went above and beyond in every way, giving us complete peace of mind while we were away. We came home to a happy pup and a spotless house! We are incredibly grateful and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Stella had an extended stay with our pup and she was so wonderful at making sure our baby felt comfortable while we were gone. It was our first time being away so we were understandably anxious about how Philomena would do but Stella sent us loads of updates, photos and videos. Our pup had a wonderful staycation all thanks to her!!!

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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

I had a great experience with this Warren and wouldn’t hesitate to book again. He took the time to ask thoughtful questions about Henry beforehand, which gave me confidence that he genuinely cared about providing the best care possible. While I was away, he was extremely communicative, sending regular updates and plenty of pictures. He was always very responsive whenever I reached out, and it was clear Henry was in great hands. I truly appreciate the care and attention he provided, and I look forward to using his services again!

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Stefan C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Stefan was a wonderful dog sitter for our 9 year old pitbull mix! He stayed the weekend with her, caring for all her needs and providing her company. His calm energy was a great match for our pup who can be a little anxious and wary of strangers. Stefan was also a very respectful guest in our home and kept us updated regularly with photos and how she was doing. Thank you Stefan!

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Great communication and great with cocoa! Would definitely book again.

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Emily L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
13 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Emily is amazing. My dog can be extremely stubborn when she doesn’t want to go out but Emily was undeterred. Winnie also hates thunderstorms and there were several while Emily was watching her and Emily was so attentive to keeping Winnie calm during the storms. Emily also sent great photos and regular updates. I felt super at ease knowing Winnie was in Emily’s hands!

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Jennifer P.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Jennifer was awesome when we had to get a sitter for my dog and cat on short notice over Christmas! My boxer can be a handful, but she kept everything running smoothly and sent adorable pics.

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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
67 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

The updates were great! Riff really took to Dan and I came home to a happy pup. Dan also cleaned my bedding and cleaned without asking which was much appreciated.

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Angela C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
134 reviews
47 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

First time using Rover and let’s just say we hit the jackpot! My wife & I usually use a family friend when we are traveling so when our pet sitter wasn’t available, we looked into options on Rover. After viewing several profiles, Angela met the description we were looking for & fortunately enough, she was available to watch our furbabies! Angela was responsive throughout the entire booking process & even stopped by earlier to meet our dynamite duo! From the moment Angela arrived, she provided updates regularly with the cutest pictures and videos making us know how comfortable Natalie & Nico were in her care! We will definitely be using Angela again! She left our house exactly how we left it — we cannot THANK her enough!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Zoe M.
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Zoe M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Zoe stepped in for us when a sitter had to cancel last-minute and she was excellent! It was our first time leaving our pup with someone overnight and it was a great success. Our dog has bad separation anxiety and we were so grateful Zoe was able to hang with him the entire time we were away. She followed our instructions and was easy to communicate with, punctual, and very kind. We’d absolutely hire her again!

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$110
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Courteney This was our first time having Courteney dog sit our pups. After reading several of her reviews which were excellent we hired her to stay at our home for five days. We have a senior pup plus an active 6 year old. She was on time, communicated and daily updates with tons of pics of our fur babies. My pups fell in love with her and she was in tune to all their needs. We are thrilled and will definitely hire her again and again.

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Alexandra D.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Alexandra was great! Very punctual, managed my massive dog with no problem. I can see this becoming a regular thing!

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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Nicolas was nice, communicative and regularly sent pictures of his outings with our dog, making our vacation worry-free! Would definitely recommend!!

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Ashley R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Ashley was great! We just adopted our dog and he has some separation anxiety but he seemed to have a great time and we’re so glad he was in good hands.

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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

10/10 recommend Sky. She was available on short notice and was available for a meet and greet the next day. My pup took to her immediately! Sky was prompt in arrival and departure. She sent me regular updates and my home was very tidy upon return. If Sky had any care questions, she sent them my way. Your pup or cat will certainly be adored if they have Sky caring for them!

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Kristen F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Kristen was great from the meet & greet forward. At the meet & greet when I suggested a quick walk to shiw her where we go she took the leash and started harnessing Captain up. Was responsive, pleasant and a pleasure to deal with. I set a cadence expectation on check ins and she went above and with pictures. You can tell she respected my home during the stay. The most important part of knowing she did a good job was that Captain, while estatic to see me, was mopey the next day and you can tell he misses Kristen already. I will 100% be utilizing Kristen in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin Y.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

I would recommend Erin as a sitter. She was very detail oriented during our meet and greet. She arrived on time and departed on time. I received plenty of updates on my pup complete with the most ADORABLE photos. When I returned, my home was clean and tidy and my pup was calm and content. Overall 10/10 recommend!

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Jami K.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Schuylkill is $55

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Richard was so amazing with my dog, Nina! I felt so relieved to have him watch her. It’s so clear he is a caring and thoughtful pet sitter. Nina is older and has a few special needs which he managed really kindly. Nina absolutely loved him! I will be rebooking Richard in the future for my sittings.

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Abby K.
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Elizabeth is amazing! Wonderful communication, and so clear she cares about the pet in her care. Highly recommend!

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Evelyn A.
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excellent care of my 10 year old sheltie. very flexible and communicative! Will definitely hire Mey again!

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Barbara A S.
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Makensi took such good care of our boys while we were gone! We are nervous pet parents and she exceeded our expectations!

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Yeonji C.
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Ashley was fantastic with Millie as always. Loved the pictures she sent us throughout the night. Hope to continue working with her!

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Keith H.
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Hannah watched my two cats for a long weekend. She sent daily update and cute pictures of my babies. Will book again.

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Kimberly H.
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Ari did a wonderful job taking care of my dog (and my house!) while I was out of town. She gave timely updates, was extremely responsive and sent lots of pictures so I was sure he was happy and well taken care of. She also took great care of my house, doing laundry before she left and leaving the place looking just the way she found it. I would absolutely recommend Ari and book again.

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Jen H.
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James was great. Flexible, communicative and took good care of my pup while I was away. Look forward to having him sit Bodhi again!

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Khaled I.
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Jovelle was a wonderful cat sitter! She house sat and took care of my very social, playful cat while I was away. Jovelle is an outstanding communicator, which made me feel comfortable and at ease. She sent me photos and a detailed update multiple times per day, which included mealtime details and updates on play time. I came home to a spotless house and a very happy kitty! I recommend Jovelle for pet sitting!

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Alexis
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Nicholas did a great job taking care of Sawyer. She looked happy all the time and sent pictures throughout the day. Would book again!

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Gabriel E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison was great! She took amazing care of my pets and was very responsive. It was so hot and she made sure my dogs went out plenty but didn’t get too hot. Would definitely recommend Alison, I’ll definitely use her again!

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Samantha R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elise was reliable and communicated well throughout her week of dog sitting for our two sweet, but neurotic pups. She did her homework before meeting with us, so she knew just what our dogs needed. We got pictures and updates daily. When Rocky needed anxiety meds to help him handle a fireworks show, she got right on it, and everything went fine. The dogs and apartment looked great when we got back.

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Leslie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with this Warren and wouldn’t hesitate to book again. He took the time to ask thoughtful questions about Henry beforehand, which gave me confidence that he genuinely cared about providing the best care possible. While I was away, he was extremely communicative, sending regular updates and plenty of pictures. He was always very responsive whenever I reached out, and it was clear Henry was in great hands. I truly appreciate the care and attention he provided, and I look forward to using his services again!

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Leo O.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rowan took such great care of Davey, she sends regular updates and is very detailed with care! I returned home to a very happy kitty and clean place. I highly recommend Rowan to look after your fur babies!

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Emily D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nalani was an awesome dog sitter! She took such great care of my baby, Kash, and kept my apartment so neat and tidy. When I came home, Kash looked happy, healthy, and very well cared for. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. Thank you so much, Nalani! I will definitely be booking with you again. ❤️

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Kezia O.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic care super responsive and proactive about communication and took great care of our cat and our home. Highly recommend!!

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Lewis D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Krista was phenomenal. She was extremely communicative, attentive, and responsive throughout our trip. When we had to deal with a last minute flight cancellation, she was able to accommodate and stay with Luca a bit longer. We felt totally confident that he was in excellent hands. Would highly recommend and will absolutely be booking with Krista again!!

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Abby P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wesley was great with our cat and kitten! Great communicator when booking and during the visit. Wesley is reliable and we would absolutely hire him again.

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Erin M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was a wonderful sitter for our 2 dogs and cat! She was attentive from the first meet and greet, and sent adorable pictures! She took excellent care of them and we came home to happy pets and a clean house.

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Scout H.
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Rebecca agreed to assist with a last minute request. She did great with my pup Chloe. Chloe has a lot of health issues and Rebecca followed all of my care instructions. I would definitely recommend her to care for your fur baby!

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Elizabeth S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Schuylkill on Rover is $53.28 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House 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 House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 5,757 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Schuylkill. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Schuylkill walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Schuylkill maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Schuylkill choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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 .

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

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

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.

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

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% 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.

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