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Sitter Profile Image: Miriam W.
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Miriam W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Miriam did a fantastic job taking care of goose and Delta. She was reliable, on time, and fantastic with communication. Set my mind at ease while I was away! I would happily refer her to anyone who needs a dog or pet sitter and will definitely be using her again!

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Reilly S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43206

Reilly was an outstanding dog and house sitter for our three dogs (10 days). He provided frequent updates and photos, kept the dogs happy and relaxed, and followed our care routine exactly. Our house was spotless when we returned — better than when we left it. Reliable, friendly, and clearly experienced with pets; we’ll happily hire Reilly again and highly recommend him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paige C.
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Paige C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43206

Super caring, friendly, and responsive—my senior dog had a great time hanging out with Paige, and I had zero concerns about his care while I was out of town. I would be very happy to book again. Thanks!!

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Sarah P.
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Bansi C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Bansi was excellent with Chris! He is an easygoing dog who loved being outside, and she was sure to give him plenty of walks and even sent me some pictures of my happy little guy. Her communication and flexibility was excellent; she made me comfortable about going out of town!

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Emma A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43212

Great stay with Emma! She kept our energetic dog well exercised & sent lots of updates. Would higgly recommend for you pet sitting needs!

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Erica L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
16 repeat clients
25 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43202

Erica was a wonderful pet sitter. She was sweet, courteous, intuitive to our family and home, timely, and followed all instructions without hesitation. Our fur baby was happy & well taken care of upon our arrival home. We look forward to having Erica help out in the future for overnight stays, dog walks & cuddles!

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Cody N.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43205

Cody was great with our pups! Kept great communication and stayed with them the majority of the weekend. We would definitely like to work with him again!

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Penny m.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH, 43207

Penny was great! She spent a lot of time with the dogs and made sure they got all the pets and love! Thank you for taking such great care of them!

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Patricia B.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
42 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43232

My pups loved Ms. Pat. She was very attentive and spend a lot of time. She also gave me updates the entire time I was gone. She also worked with them on commands and behavior. We will definitely have her again. She is a pet magnet!

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Sophia A.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Sophia was wonderful! She was incredibly responsive, communicative, and flexible throughout the entire process. Most importantly, she was so kind and caring with my animals, which gave me real peace of mind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tracy B.
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Tracy B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

About: Hi! I’m Tracy — a lifelong animal lover with a Masters and PhD in environmental policy from The Ohio State University. My background reflects how deeply I care about the well-being of all creatures, great and small. Caring for pets isn’t a side gig for me; it’s something that’s been part of my life since childhood. I grew up with three wonderful dogs of various sizes, and as an adult I’ve had a large dog of my own, two small dogs, and a cat. One of my pups was adopted from a shelter, two came to me from foster parents, and my cat was a stray who chose our home — so I’m very comfortable with pets who have unique personalities, histories, or special needs. I’m gentle, patient, and very responsible. Whether your pet needs a long walk, calm companionship, or lots of playtime, I tailor my care to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. You can expect great communication, attention to detail, and a genuine love for your furry family member. I would be honored to earn your trust and care for your pets like they’re my own. 💛🐶🐾 I'm currently a home-maker, so I have a very flexible schedule to take care of your pet's needs. I have openings 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings. I prefer to come to your home to tend to your pet. I do have a fenced in yard for my dogs, but my terrier mix can be a little bossy. I'm always open to having your pet meet my terrier though if you'd like your fur baby to stay for a visit at our house.

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Zach E.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43206

Zach was such a blessing to us. He was so understanding and flexible with our needs and our old doggies and kitties love him. He was attentive and thorough with all our millions of instructions for taking care of our geriatric Great Danes with many health issues. He also took care of some things last minute for us that I had forgotten to do. It was such a relief to find someone we could trust to stay with our boys. Thank you Zach ❤️

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Kun X.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Kun was absolutely amazing staying with our dog while we were out of town for a week. She took excellent care of him and went above and beyond. Kun sent many updates and pictures and also took him on lots of walk. We were able to relax knowing he was in such good hands. Will definitely rebook with Kun again!

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Brianna N.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Groveport, OH, 43125

Brianna was so great with taking care of all our pets and rolling with the punches as far as our cats were concerned. She really took her time trying to get them to warm up to her and did a wonderful job trying to follow our typical routine to the best of her abilities.

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Rachael D.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

It was such a comfort having Rachael watch our dogs again. She is patient and caring and we appreciate her attention to our older pups. Highly recommend!!

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Courtney C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brewery, Columbus, OH, 43215

About: I grew up with dogs, cats and horses. I've taken care of dogs of all sizes since I was ten years old. Currently I own a cat but am comfortable with dogs of all breeds and sizes. I am free on evenings during the week and day time and evenings on most weekends. I am in Columbus for most holidays and here to help you enjoy your time away knowing your pet is well taken care of. My home is not sized to fit other animals but I have a car and am happy to drive to your house to take care of your pet

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Kaci H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH, 43223

Kaci was great! My dogs loved her, and my two cats that don’t normally like each other cuddled up on her lap together. 🥺 so she definitely brings along good vibes. She sent lots of pictures of my babies and kept me updated with their care. Absolutely will ask her to watch them again.

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Emily P.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Emily is extremely kind and communicative! She sent me photos daily of my pups, she followed my instructions to a T, she kept my house extremely clean, and I would recommend her to anyone! My dogs were so happy when we came home and that tells me everything I need to know about her. She’s the best!

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Camryn M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Camryn provided exceptional all-day dog sitting for my 25 lb dog, Maverick. During his second stay with her, Maverick immediately recognized Camryn and showered her with kisses. Her home is dog-friendly and equipped with everything needed for a safe and enjoyable stay. Camryn's understanding of dog behavior was impressive. She anticipated Maverick's needs, providing the right amount of exercise, mental stimulation, and downtime. Regular updates and photos reassured me that Maverick was having a fantastic time under her attentive care. Maverick was content and relaxed when I picked him up, a clear sign of the bond formed with Camryn. I highly recommend her reliable and loving dog sitting services. Camryn is the perfect choice for a fulfilling day of attention and fun for your furry friend!

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Melanie D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
191 reviews
58 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43232

Melanie did a great job with our dog Thor! We received so many photos every day and got lots of updates. She played with him, took him on walks, and gave him lots of loving and cleaned up after herself while staying in our home!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miriam made us feel super comfortable about leaving our boys behind while on a trip outside of the country. She updated us thoroughly and eased our minds. She is a pleasure to have watch our pups and will definitely hire her more in the future ❤️

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Casey F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Reilly was an outstanding dog and house sitter for our three dogs (10 days). He provided frequent updates and photos, kept the dogs happy and relaxed, and followed our care routine exactly. Our house was spotless when we returned — better than when we left it. Reliable, friendly, and clearly experienced with pets; we’ll happily hire Reilly again and highly recommend him.

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Michael M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was wonderful! She was incredibly responsive, communicative, and flexible throughout the entire process. Most importantly, she was so kind and caring with my animals, which gave me real peace of mind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter.

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Tam K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time Rover user and I couldn’t be happier. Paige and Cindy tag teamed watching my dog while I worked out of town for a few nights. I received updates & photos regularly (which I loved) and they truly treated my girl like she was their own. I will 100% be requesting their services again. They stayed at my home and left it tidy and even left dog tv on for my girl until I arrived home. 100 stars. Thank you ladies!!

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Kristin H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bella was amazing for housesitting during my two week trip! This was my first time leaving my dog alone and she made me feel so comfortable. She provided me with daily updates and photos on how he was doing! Was very attentive and nurturing with him! And made sure she asked a lot of questions beforehand so I felt comfortable she was very prepared for things I hadn’t even considered when leaving him. She is amazing with dogs. Cannot recommend her enough!!!

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Emyli P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are very happy with care that Stephen provided for our dog Pompey. Stephen is a very nice, polite and responsible young man. He asked all the right questions about our dog and our requirements. We would hire him again if we are in the area. He kept us updated about his stay, which we really appreciated.

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Larisa A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexa was recommended to me by my coworker who also has a nervous and attached dog. She took such good care of my dog and care of my house and it was so nice to come home from a trip and have everything be nice and peaceful. My dog was so happy and content. I am so grateful.

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Jennifer S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was a wonderful house sitter. Her communication was excellent and her care for our pup was noticeable. We really appreciated all she did, especially Max.

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Brad V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandra is the very best. We were gone 23 days and Sandra stayed with my 18 year old cat and gave her exemplary care. We were out of the country and she sent us updates and pictures every 2 days. I would not consider using anyone else. Thank you Sandra you absolutely exceeded my expectations. ❤️

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Vianne G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We felt very comfortable leaving Abby in charge of our house and fur children. She sent us pictures and checked in every couple of days and was very quick to respond. She even helped us out by coming back the last day to let the pups out because our flight didn't get back until late. We would love to book her again for our next vacation.

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Bethany T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bansi was amazing! She took great care of my cat and sent many pictures during her visits. I will definitely be booking with her again to watch my cat.

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Maya H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura was very communicative and helpful with all of my requests. I’ve already asked her to sit for me again in a few weeks!

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Azera T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cody did a great job with our senior lab. He communicated well and took great care of the house while we were away. Will for sure be using him again for house sitting and drop ins.

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Brian S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly was phenomenal with our large and energetic dogs. We got frequent updates very consistent with their normal personalities so they were very comfortable around her. When we got home, I could tell they'd had plenty of play and interaction as they were (relatively) calm and content. We would absolutely have her sit again in the future and for longer sits. She is reliable, trustworthy, and natural with animals.

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Brittany C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashly was great and the babies love her! She followed instructions well and asked questions as needed. Was also great about making sure everything was tidy when we got back home!

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Kelsey S.
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Lauren was absolutely wonderful with my cat, Shadow, on an overnight stay. She provides great care and is an excellent communicator!

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James B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberlee was great with my pup Lincoln! Super responsive and shared great updates. She’s a great caretaker for my pup and I’ll definitely book again!

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Allison C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Halle did such a great job watching Noel! She was attentive, responsive and made sure to follow his routine to a T! I will be most certainly booking with her again!

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Jay J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

What a great experience, obviously for both my dog and me. Doug is such a professional and really went 100 extra miles for me. My dog was happy to see me but she seemed pretty chill so I know she was cared for she is an attention hog😉

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Marilyn V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellie was so great with Lucy. She wass attentive and caring for our little girl. I would most definately use Ellie again.

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Side on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $48 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 1,489 house sitters in South Side. 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, 87% of South Side house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in South Side have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 South Side.

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. South Side 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.

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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.