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Gillian G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
48 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Gillian was fantastic! She provided excellent care and attention to detail sending me pics of my kitties daily. My girls are shy but Gillian went above and beyond to make sure she laid eyes on my one girl who finds the best hiding spots. I traveled for an extended time and it was so nice to be able to feel at ease knowing they were in Gillian's hands. I would highly recommend her services.

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Terry K.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Scott was fantastic while taking care of our cats for the weekend. He clearly has lots of experience with cats and animals of all kinds. Scott made sure to ask good questions regarding their care needs which made me feel very comfortable having him watch our cats while we were gone. I will certainly be having Scott watch them again!

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Yahia A.
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Nadia S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
46 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Nadia was so nice and down to earth when we met her at our home prior to our first visit. We felt 100% comfortable having her come to our home to take care of our doggies while we were away. She sent us multiple pics from the two drop in visits. We (and the dogs) are looking forward to having her come care for our fur babies again!

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Rachel L.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Rachel was great watching our cats. Send us a message update everyday and photos. Recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter and would absolutely hire her again when we go away

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Amy D.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Rotterdam/Schenectady/Guilderland/Colonie/Scotia, NY, 12303

Amy was so amazing. Always on time and very good with our senior dog down to our very energetic golden retriever. Very kind and so communicative. We will definitely be rebooking.

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Colleen W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rotterdam, NY, 12306

About: I work part time and am pretty flexible with my schedule. My fiancée and I currently have 4 cats but I grew up with dogs. I love dog sitting for friends and family. My previous dog was diabetic so I have given insulin and have with experience with senior dogs. I currently work part time so I have a lot of time to play with your animals! Our cats love to cuddle and to go for walks in their stroller. I use automatic feeders for dry food and give them wet food once a day. I’ve pet sat where animals are free fed or prefer to be fed at a specific time.

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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12305

Mary was absolutely amazing with our puppy for lunch drop-ins! She’s great with instruction, respectful, and fantastic with communication. We will absolutely be using Mary again in the future.

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
40 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12305

Amber was fantastic! She set up a meet and greet with my animals and they immediately loved her. She had excellent communication and asked for expectations. We went over medications and time frames and she was very honest with her availability and schedule. Not only that, I was a dummy and had requested wrong dates in the future when I needed her that weekend. She was THANKFULLY available and we booked! The animals were well taken care of, we got tons of photos of our babies, and updates on our escape artists (cats). Not only that, I’m pretty sure she washed a few dishes in our sink which was such an amazing surprise after driving home from our weekend hockey tournament. It was a great experience and I look forward to hopefully booking her again!

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Megan B.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
58 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rotterdam, NY, 12306

Meg is great! You have to meet my dog in just the right way, and Meg was very understanding. She obviously knows a lot about dogs and their temperaments. She’s reliable and patient, exactly what I needed for my pup!

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Elizabeth O.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12303

This was our first time using a pet sitter we didn’t know and Elizabeth made us feel very comfortable. She was great with the cats, great communication. I would certainly use her again.

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Karina S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
205 reviews
48 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Niskayuna, NY, 12309

Karina is took amazing care of our cat while we were gone. Karina was always on time to arrive to give our cat his medications. She is so caring and compassionate. We love her updates with photos! Definitely recommend.

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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12305

About: What sets me apart from other sitters is the level of individualized care and attention I give every dog. I don’t just “watch” pets — I truly get to know their personalities, routines, and needs so they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I have experience training puppies, including basic commands, leash manners, crate training, and reinforcing positive behaviors. I’m also confident caring for senior dogs who may need a slower pace, extra patience, or mobility support. Whether your pup is high-energy and playful or calm and cuddly, I adapt to their unique temperament. I prioritize clear communication, regular photo updates, and creating a stress-free experience for both pets and owners. Your dog’s safety, happiness, and well-being always come first. Pet care is a natural part of my daily and weekly routine — I intentionally structure my schedule to make sure I have dedicated, unhurried time for each dog. Whether it’s morning walks, midday check-ins, playtime, feeding schedules, or evening cuddles, I plan my days around the pets in my care so they receive consistent attention and companionship. I build flexibility into my week to accommodate different energy levels and needs, from active pups who love longer walks to seniors who prefer shorter, gentler outings. Because I prioritize reliability and routine, your dog can count on consistent care, and you can count on dependable communication and updates. Caring for pets isn’t something I squeeze in — it’s something I genuinely make space for. In My Home: When pets stay with me, I create a calm, safe, and welcoming environment that feels as close to their normal routine as possible. I follow your feeding schedules, potty routines, exercise needs, and any specific instructions you provide. Dogs receive plenty of supervised playtime, walks, mental stimulation, and affection. I’m mindful of introductions (if other pets are present), keep the space clean and secure, and make sure every dog has a comfortable area to rest and relax. In Your Home: When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on maintaining their usual routine to reduce stress. I stick closely to feeding times, walks, and preferred activities. I also respect your home by keeping things tidy, bringing in mail if requested, and ensuring everything is secure before I leave. My goal is to make your absence feel as smooth and normal as possible for your pet. For both services, I prioritize safety, communication, and regular photo updates so you always know how your pet is doing. I treat every animal as if they were my own — with patience, attentiveness, and lots of love.

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Adrianna s.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
12 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12305

Adrianna was amazing! She was great at communicating and took great care of my kitten!! She went above and beyond and I could tell that my baby was happy and taken care of when we got home :)

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Hannah M.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12304

About: Having grown up with cats and dogs, I recently spent a couple of years on a horse farm caring for horses, cows, chickens, large dogs, and barn cats. From feeding and bathing to administering medicine, I've spent years with animals. I love meeting new pets and learning about them. I look forward to making memories with these new pets and hopefully making pet parents’ day a little easier. I’m currently a senior in high school but I only have 3 classes from 10-12:30 making my schedule pretty open on weekdays. On weekends I host kids birthday parties which are usually only 2 hours and from 12-2 or 2-4 other than that I am free. When it comes to drop in visits I like to follow strictly to pet parents instructions to make sure all expectations are being met with no risk of harm to pets or property.

Sitter Profile Image: Dawn A.
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Dawn A.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Dawn was great and it’s even better that she lives so close to me. We really enjoyed getting pictures while we were away for the evening. I will definitely be using her again.

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Teanna B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

About: I have been working with animals for roughly 7 years, and have experience with reptiles, canines, felines, and small animals of varied ages. *Been hired by 20+ families total in several states such as California, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia though an old Rover account that I can no longer log in to. I am home full-time so will be available almost 24/7 *Experience with administrating medication! *Will provide basic grooming if asked or if necessary.(nail trimming/bath) I am home almost 24/7, so I will be available at almost all hours of the day and am very flexible with your own schedule In my home, I will be able to supervise your fur baby at all times, as well as administer medicine when told and if necessary

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Felicity M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rotterdam, NY, 12306

Felicity is a wonderful caretaker for our two cats. She is very kind and caring. We are very lucky to have found her! I would highly recommend her cat sitting services. Don’t hesitate to book her!

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$30
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6 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

About: I have had dogs since I was an infant and now have a cat of my own I also took care of my girlfriends 4 dogs when she went to Myrtle Beach I work Sunday Wednesday Thursday nights a week and a couple afternoons so I am available any other times oh yeah sometimes Tuesday and Wednesday during the day I can come to your house and depending on the day and time I can play with them inside or outside maybe take them for a walk and if need be give meds

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Shannon W.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
28 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Shannon was so far beyond what I expected, and her attitude, communication, care and genuine kindness blew me out of the water. Any concern or hesitation I might have had about having someone come and watch my dog in my home while I was out was immediately thrown out, and I cannot recommend her strongly enough.

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Madeline M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12308

We were so worried about leaving our new rescue alone for more than 5 hours and then we went to rover and I found Madeline 10/10 she is so caring and loving to the dogs it clearly comes natural to her she followed everything down to the last detail perfectly. Our dog used to bark for hours when we left … after she is with her my dog seems so content and happy. 1000% recommend!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis did another great job with our dog. I feel comfortable that she is taking great care of pur boy. We would definitely use her again.

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Elise D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney took great care of our dog while we were away for a week. This is the second summer we have used her services. We trust her fully with our fur baby, and she is the kindest!! 10/10 recommend her.

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Natalia P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meg was great with our pets! Our dog is a reactive rescue who usually takes multiple visits before he’s comfortable and he was begging her to pet him within the first 30 minutes. Our cat is elderly and needs medication and Meg was great with her as well. She was super communicative so we always felt like we knew exactly what was going on at home. We’ll definitely be booking more visits in the future and recommend Meg!

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Jaime B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gillian is a sweet girl who loves my pets and takes good care of them. I trust her completely with my pets and my home.

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Nancy V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was wonderful - she was very prompt with all the time frames and took great care of our feline overlord! Lots of pictures, and we could tell that our cat enjoyed her company, would absolutely recommend her services!

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Michael T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Scott was fantastic while taking care of our cats for the weekend. He clearly has lots of experience with cats and animals of all kinds. Scott made sure to ask good questions regarding their care needs which made me feel very comfortable having him watch our cats while we were gone. I will certainly be having Scott watch them again!

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Yahia A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber was fantastic; loved all the pictures she sent! This was the first time we left our dog alone; she made us feel comfortable!! Thanks Amber!

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Mary E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was great! She was very patient with me being a nervous cat mom and I appreciated having someone checking in and she made sure to send photos each day.

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

Mary took such good care of our gang of quadrupeds. We booked last minute but she was still able to schedule a meet & greet with the crew prior to caring for them. One of our dogs (ok, 2) struggles with new people, but Mary was patient and took her on a little trust walk to get acclimated, which meant a lot to us. She was a dream and we highly recommend her to care for your loved ones too!

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Leah & Todd P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lianna did an amazing job with my two dogs. All care details were followed precisely and pictures of the dogs were a nice touch. I will definitely be using Lianna on a regular basis going forward.

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

Sarah did great with our cats…very reliable and a good cat photographer! She spent a good 30 mins each visit. Kept things tidy, even wound our grandfather clock for us. Would love to book her again.

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Christine B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa did an amazing job taking care of Huxley! She arrived on time, followed all directions perfectly, and was reliable and communicative throughout. It’s clear she genuinely cares about animals. She also kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us real peace of mind. We would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring dog sitter!

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

Nadia was amazing! She sent thorough updates and took excellent care of my 2 dogs. I rarely leave them and knowing Nadia was caring for them totally helped ease my mind.

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Sara B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cassandra is wonderful. Not only did she adjust our scheduled times due to an illness that delayed our plans, she also then had to drive on some snowy roads to take care of our two dogs because of that delay. Thank you for your help this week Cassandra!

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Melissa F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Savannah was amazing and our dogs have a new friend they look forward to seeing! She is definitely our go to sitter

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Benjamin W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin was absolutely amazing with our puppy Leia! He was able to help us out last minute and was super communicative. He really put my mind at ease! I will definitely be booking with him again in the future!

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Rebecca M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very kind, prompt, and diligent and we can see how much our dog came to trust and love them over time!

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Hannah B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was excellent and we highly recommend her! Great communication about how our babies were doing while away and our cat actually let her pet her !

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Christine W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Drusila did a WONDERFUL job with our little scamp, Spencer! I can't say enough good things about her. He's very bonded with my husband and we were afraid that he'd be depressed when we were gone, but he loves Drusila, ate all his meals, played frisbee and even climbed in her lap and enjoyed belly rubs! He's normally quite shy and even tends to duck away from petting, so we were quite pleasantly surprised. Aunt Drusila is a keeper! <g>

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Donna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren always takes great care of our cats! She's very reliable, asks good questions, and sends us thorough reports on how our cats are doing.

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Laura V.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Scotia on Rover is $21.4 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of July 2026, there are 1,121 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Scotia. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Scotia stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

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

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

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.

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

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% 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.

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.

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