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Sitter Profile Image: Nadine & Daniel & Noah & Moriah K.
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Nadine & Daniel & Noah & Moriah K.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 94 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Shelton, CT, 06484

“Once again our pup was well cared for during our vacation. We received regular updates and pictures of her relaxing or playing. Highly recommend!”

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Lee M.
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Katie B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
24 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Shelton, CT, 06484

“Katie took our dog on long walks and hikes on new trails, provided photos and updates daily and was very flexible when we had a change of plans. Can’t wait to ask her to sit again!”

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Hannah B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Stratford, CT, 06614

“Hannah was super sweet and took great care of our pup! Communication was excellent throughout, and we felt very comfortable leaving him with her. We’ll definitely book with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Madelyn K.
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Madelyn K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
14 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Milford, CT, 06460

“Madelyn was amazing with Poppi! She took her on walks and made her feel very loved while we were away. She house sat and was incredibly responsible with our home!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Catherine M.
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Catherine M.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Ansonia, CT, 06401

“Catherine stayed at our home for eight days with our eleven year-old standard poodle, Mason, who has been struggling and needed special care. She was kind, caring and skilled at making sure he ate and had his medicines. Mason took to her immediately and Catherine also made us feel comfortable. We cannot express how grateful we are for her help! We look forward to working with her again.”

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Marissa L.
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$32
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9 years of experience
Derby, CT, 06418

About: I have been in the dog industry for 9 years. I started off at a boarding, grooming, and daycare facility. After transitioned into training facility. I have experience with senior dogs, aggressive dogs, and puppies. I have a passion towards dogs and would like to pick up some hours after work and weekends to fulfill the day with dogs. Weekdays I can stop in after 3:30 and weekends I am more flexible. I have a senior dogs and teenage dog at home that are house trained and receive cuddles every minute I get. I can provide medication, as I have experience. I have great leash skills.

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Marina H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Trumbull, CT, 06611

“Marina was fantastic caring for our dog for our long trip! The daily pics and videos of how happy she made our doggie were great. We would absolutely book again!”

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Erick F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Seymour, CT, 06483

“Erick was phenomenal and made us feel really at ease about leaving our puppy. He left a great little note on the counter upon leaving and was a model house guest- even sprucing up the apartment (which gets dirty fast with a puppy) before he left.”

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Grace B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
10 years of experience
Seymour, CT, 06483

“Grace was responsive and sent me photos while I was away which I always appreciate. The pups were happy and it gave me comfort they were in her care. I would definitely request her again if the need arises.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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Amber L.
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$50
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6 years of experience
Milford, CT, 06461

About: I have taken care of dogs for many years. I have taken care of my neighbors dogs and would let them outside or take them for a walk everyday. Many family and friends rely on me to take care of their pets when needed. I am available on the weekends and after work hours Monday-Friday. I am also available throughout the summer due to my job as a teacher. I care for pets in their home by sticking to their routine to keep them safe, happy, and comfortable. I follow all specific instructions given by the pets owner for feeding, medication, walking, etc. Overall, my goal is to provide reliable, attentive care so pets feel safe, happy, and well cared for while their owners are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Mirixa L.
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Mirixa L.
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$75
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7 years of experience
Derby, CT, 06418

About: I have taken care of dogs for years l specialize in pups to grown dogs from dogs who has diets and all l am well trained in the care of any animals I am currently a stay at home mom with full open availability 24 hours 7 days a week as well as over night stays. I am open for long stays if you need to go on vacation or just some time away! Feel free to know your animal will be loved and cared for this is a safe space! I live in a good quit friendly apartment community with a fenced dog yard as well as a dog washing station if needed. I live with 3 kids who all love animals and know as well how to treat and care for them as well we are all trained as a family

Sitter Profile Image: Heather & Christopher R.
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Heather & Christopher R.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 86 reviews
29 repeat clients
44 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06512

“We want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Heather for taking great of our pet yorkie Winnie while we were away. Winnie is 4.5 years old and we have never left him before, so finding the right person was very important to us. We wanted an experienced person who was willing to stay in our home for two weeks to care for Winnie. In Heather we found someone who is experienced, caring, consistently communicates and sends pictures. Heather kept us informed and responded to all our messages very quickly. That was greatly appreciated. It’s clear that Winnie loved having Heather take care of him. We came home to a happy pup and were impressed how clean our house was. We appreciate Heather’s attention, patience and support, as well as her willingness to stay in our home for two weeks. Everything was in perfect shape when we returned. It gave us peace of mind knowing Winnie was in experienced, capable and caring hands. Heather also went beyond just caring for Winnie by doing a variety of things around our house, including bringing in our mail daily. Heather did a great job.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristen M.
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Kristen M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Shelton, CT, 06484

About: I’ve dog sat and walked for multiple families and cared for cats for 10+ years. I am looking to help local families with pet care I work fully remote and have a flexible schedule so I am able to assist in mornings, during the day, and evening regularly and consistently I have two cats at my apartment currently and have owned pets my entire life. For dogs or cats that I sit, I ensure a safe environment to meet every family’s needs

Sitter Profile Image: Sonya B.
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Sonya B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Shelton, CT, 06484

“Sonya was always responsive to our messages and sent regular updates and pics of our dog.She stayed at our house and left it spotless. We will definitely use her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Betsey M.
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Betsey M.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 93 reviews
29 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bridgeport, CT, 06606

“Betsey was the perfect match for our puppy! She did a meet and greet and then came back again once more to get the lay of the land before the over night with our baby. Booked her for a big upcoming trip and more to come!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda S.
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Amanda S.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
15 years of experience
Milford, CT, 06461

About: My name is Amanda I am 25 years old and I have a 3 year old kid. I am a loving dog person! I am willing to do over nights with your dog at my house as long as they are small/medium. I will also come to your house for check ins and walk the dogs but I can not stay over night with the dogs.i am Available every day, I will call if I will be late in case I have to do something. I am free from 9am - 3pm unless you don’t mind I bring my kid along. My kid loves all animals but just Incase your dog doesn’t like kids please let me know in advance, thank you so much :)

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Joy C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
30 years of experience
Seymour, CT, 06483

“We had such a wonderful experience with her and would absolutely book with her again!! We have 8 pets, so leaving them with someone new is a pretty big deal for us, especially because a few of them have specific care needs. She made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. She was incredibly communicative throughout our trip and sent us tons of pictures and updates. She even let us know when she was leaving the house and when she planned to return, which we really appreciated. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing what was happening at home while we were away. It was obvious from all the pictures that our pets were getting lots of attention, love, and honestly being completely spoiled. She also gave one of our cats his medication and carefully followed the special instructions we left for our dog who gets very anxious during thunderstorms. Knowing she was willing and able to handle those extra care needs meant a lot to us. She also had to coordinate transferring their care to another sitter partway through our trip, and she handled the transition so thoughtfully. She cleaned up and changed the bedding for the next sitter and made the handoff feel seamless. With 8 pets, there are a LOT of routines and little details to keep track of, and she handled everything with so much care. We have 8 happy, well-loved pets, which is really all we could ask for. She is kind, dependable, communicative, attentive, and clearly genuinely cares about the animals she is looking after. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust with their pets, and we would happily book with her again!”

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Heidi K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Bridgeport, CT, 06610

“Heidi house-sat for us for 6 days. She was very accommodating early on with an introduction meeting prior to the trip and Boone really took to her. She was very easy to work with and understood Boone's medication schedule and strict diet. The house was tidy when we returned. I recommend her to anyone that needs a dog sitter.”

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Taylor S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
West Haven, CT, 06516

“Taylor was AWESOME! Last minute scramble for travel plans left us scrambling for help that didn't involve boarding the pups. We landed on Rover.com for the first time, and to the rescue, Taylor was there for us! She did a fantastic job watching the house and the dogs for us for the weekend. Kept us up to date throughout the weekend on how the dogs were, took them for their walks, they were in excellent hands. Thank you Taylor, the dogs spent the day looking around, wondering where their new best friend was!”

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Jennifer S.
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$90
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15 years of experience
Hamden, CT, 06514

About: I’ve had cats since I was 13 and have many years of hands-on experience caring for cats and dogs with different personalities and needs. I was able to help an older rescue cat become comfortable and affectionate over time, which taught me patience and how to build trust with shy or nervous cats. I currently have a tortie of my own, so I understand how important routines, playtime, and a calm environment are. I treat every cat and dog like my own and make sure they feel safe, cared for, and loved while you’re away. I work full-time as a paraprofessional from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and am currently earning my master’s degree in elementary education. I’m available for pet care visits in the late afternoons and evenings after 4:30 PM, as well as weekends and school breaks. For cat sitting, I’m happy to stay for extended visits and can sit with your cat while I complete my schoolwork so they have calm companionship and supervision while you’re away. My schedule is consistent and dependable, and I always prioritize keeping pets comfortable and on their normal routine. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I make sure to follow their normal routines closely so they feel comfortable and secure while their owners are away. I provide feeding, litter box care, playtime, and calm companionship during visits. As a paraprofessional and graduate student in elementary education, I’m responsible, patient, and attentive to details and instructions. I also communicate regularly with updates so owners feel confident their pets are safe, cared for, and relaxed.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Shelton is $65

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dahn was great with my dog. He usually gets mopey when I’m away but he was out and about this time, a clear sign he felt comfortable. Dahn was bery attentive to his needs! Definitely recommend! And she send lots of updates & pictures!

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Carylanne R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauany is simply the best! Very loving with our cat, caring, organized, on time. I know our cat Covie got a new friend in her, she was his savior and his friend all the time we were away. Definitely hire her if you need to go on a trip and need someone to look after your pet!!! We loved her!

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Aleks X.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Korin was so helpful to us for a very last minute request. She sent us photos that made us feel our pups were in great hands!!

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Cheyenne A.
House Sitting
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Absolutely thrilled to have them stay with our pups. The dogs love them and are treated like family which is so important to us. A pleasure to work with Noah and Moriah! 🤩

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Lori T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Catherine stayed at our home for eight days with our eleven year-old standard poodle, Mason, who has been struggling and needed special care. She was kind, caring and skilled at making sure he ate and had his medicines. Mason took to her immediately and Catherine also made us feel comfortable. We cannot express how grateful we are for her help! We look forward to working with her again.

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David S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ty was great with our puppy. I think he was actually sad we came home. Haha. Luckily we’ve booked him for when we leave again this upcoming week!

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Kristen C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah did an excellent job caring for 2 dogs and a cat during our weeklong trip. She was responsible and clearly cared for the animals. The pets were very happy! Also cared for our plants / other aspects of the house. Great experience!

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Megan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniela was awesome. She followed all care instructions and communicated daily. I would absolutely recommend her!

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Julia D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was fabulous! We needed a dog sitter last minute to stay over the weekend and she responded right away. She came over for a visit to meet our dog and walked through everything; our dog immediately loved her. She arrived on time and treated our pup and home with care and respect. We are so grateful! Highly recommend.

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Cassandra K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Both my doggos and I love Naomi. She is reliable and trustworthy. And also part dog whisperer. Thank you so much!

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Monika A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah has housesit and taken care of my dog Bodie several times now - she’s awesome! Bodie is pretty needy, and Leah does a great job sending me updates, and I know he’s in good hands while I’m gone 😊

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Alex S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was wonderful with Atlas! We felt very comfortable leaving for the weekend knowing he was in good hands.

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Hailey B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I hired Danielle to dog sit for the day and she was great with my boy! She communicated with me and sent me pictures of him. She followed through with all of my instructions without any problem. I will definitely hire her again.

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Jessica A.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Shelton is $67 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $35 and $89 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 2,145 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Shelton. 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 Shelton 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 Shelton 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 Shelton 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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

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

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

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 93% 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.

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