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Sitter Profile Image: Ashanti T.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

Ashanti was so kind and flexible with our last-minute pet sitting request! She took time out of her holiday weekend to take care of our fur babies while we were gone, and she went above and beyond to make sure they were cared for. She was great with our pets, too. Our dog loved the extra attention!

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Brittany K.
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$20
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1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

About: I have owned and cared for various pets throughout my life including dogs, cats, snakes, and rodents. I currently own a cat and a boa constrictor. I'm a stay at home mom so I'm available during the day while my two older kids are in school. My youngest will accompany me in caring for pets. I will walk your dog as needed with a secure leash and diligently follow any and all instructions you have left for your pets care.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Quantico, VA, 22134

Amber is the best! She takes wonderful care of my two English bulldogs and I always feel safe and comfortable having her in my home. My dogs adore her and I highly recommend her! 🐾

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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

Thank you Caroline for taking care of our babies! She left lots of pictures and is very responsive.

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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

Paula was amazing with our animals and her communication was excellent. It’s obvious she’s very comfortable with pet care, easing my mind so I could enjoy my vacation. We will definitely use her for future pet sitting!

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Keith H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
8 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

Keith has exceeded our expectations with all the love and care he put into caring for our kitties. I would highly recommend him for anyone who needs pet care. 🐱

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Jennifer F.
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Jazmyn B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

We absolutely love Jazmyn!! We prefer to leave our dog home when we’re out of town because she gets anxious and Jazmyn always make sure she is taken care of… and then some! :). She has taken care out our dog through the holidays and even sat with her through thunderstorms! She always sends pictures and makes sure to play with her. Our dog is always smiling and calm when Jazmyn cares for her. Hands down the best dog sitter around!

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
19 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

Thanks for dropping in again to let my baby out! He always loves seeing you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vickie D.
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Vickie D.
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$25
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15 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

About: I have experience with animals who require both physical and medical challenges. I have nearly 15 years of experience with dog boarding in my home. I'm currently working part time (4 hours a day) so I can still care for your animal needs in my home with no problem. I have a fenced in yard so your dog can play freely but is still protected. My home is calm and quiet so your animals will feel safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Raymond R.
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Raymond R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

raymond is great , he made sure my pup was fed and made sure he had someone to play with . he is very respectful and informative during his visits. would 100% recommend

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victoria o.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
5 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

About: I've grown up with dozens of pets at a time, often being the one to take care of all of them. I'm from the south originally, so being close to nature and animals have always been something I prioritize and am grateful to have done. Friends and family have always asked me to take care of any animals that have ever needed it. From things like cats and dogs, rabbits, chickens, birds, fish, etc. A daily routine! I love pets and taking care of other things is genuinely a coping mechanism for me. To spend every minute of my day taking care of an animal would be something I'd love to do. I'm a very empathetic and patient person with everyone and everything. I believe that animals and pets have their own personality, and I think that it's the most important to know what the owner wants practiced with their animal first and foremost. I'm a very attentive and attached person though, and would never let something stray away from my attention.

Sitter Profile Image: Jocelyn G.
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$18
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10 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

About: I have taken care of dogs ever since I was 10. I hade my own childhood dogs that I was raising alongside myself. I have dog sit for multiple family friends, I have performed dog walking, feeding, for the local shelter in high school. And I recently got a pup myself that I have trained and have full responsibility for. I absolutely am a patient, loving, and careful dog person. I understand every dog is unique and require different forms of attention. I would love to help out in anyway I can, whether it be playing, feeding, bathing, walking, sitting. I am very flexible with my schedule! I am willing to to check in every couple hours or even walk in the mornings or evenings or midday. I care for pets based on the owners preferences. Dogs have a routine in their home and I try to follow that as best I can. This typically includes feeding , being let out, long walks(or short if that’s what your dog prefers) , play time.

Sitter Profile Image: Aubrianna O.
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Aubrianna O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

About: I have cared for a variety of animals from dogs to horses to chickens. I have experience handling detailed diets, medications and any other required care instructions. I am more than happy to tend to any of your pets possible needs. My goal is to give you peace of mind while your away and your pet all the love I can give till you get back. I am currently working as a hairstylist at a local salon, so I am able to easily care for your pet throughout the week and weekends around my schedule. I am here for you. Your home is your domain, I am simply there to care for your pet. I am completely comfortable being recorded on camera or sending daily updates of your pet. Whatever you need to feel safe about having me enter your home I am more than happy to abide by any and all rules or requests you may have.

Sitter Profile Image: Caitlyn M.
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Caitlyn M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

Caitlyn was absolutely amazing! She stepped in on very short notice to watch and walk Echo over the last two days, and I couldn’t be more grateful. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about making sure Echo was happy and well taken care of. It gave me real peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I truly appreciate her flexibility and willingness to help on short notice. I would absolutely book with Caitlyn again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter or dog walker!

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Tyera S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

About: Hello! My pet-care experience consists of growing up with all sorts of 4 legged friends. I currently am a Dog trainer and a Veterinary Assistant. Beforehand I use to work for A well known pet store company dealing with small animals as well. Family friends, neighbors, and even clientele have all relied upon my help when needed. Whether it was a simple walk or help raising a new born, I would be your team player. I work during the evening only Part-time so I’d be with your furry child pretty much all day. I have a lot flexibility with my schedule. I attend to my pets first thing every morning and night. They go for a walk regardless of the weather, and come back for breakfast and play. Afterwards they pretty much relax throughout the day sometimes out back or on my bed. If im at a clients home then I guarantee nothing will go wrong, directions will be followed to a T.

Sitter Profile Image: Ligia D.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
336 reviews
133 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405

Ligia has been caring for our six cats for several months, for one to two weeks at a time. She is attentive to them and ensures that any messes are promptly cleaned up. She also brings in mail and will water the flowers. We are very happy with her services and highly recommend her to all our friends and neighbors.

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Kathleen W.
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$12
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

Excellent job! Very personable when we met. On time for the visits and played with my dogs while she was there. We will definitely call on her again in the future!

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Michelle H.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
17 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

Holli is amazing. We arranged a drop in before our trip and the boys were comfortable with her. Looking forward to Holli taking care of them while we're away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ahmed S.
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Ahmed S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

About: I bring a combination of reliability, patience, and genuine love for dogs that sets me apart from other sitters. As a military veteran, I’m disciplined and detail-oriented, which means I follow routines closely, keep pets safe, and provide consistent care you can trust. My goal is to make pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for whether they are staying in my home or I am caring for them in their own environment. If a dog is staying in my home, I maintain a calm, structured environment with regular walks, feeding schedules, playtime, and plenty of attention. I try to keep their routine as close as possible to what they’re used to so they feel relaxed and secure. Dogs will always have a clean, safe space to rest and will be supervised to ensure their safety. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect the owner’s instructions and the dog’s normal routine. I make sure feeding schedules, exercise, medications (if needed), and potty breaks are followed closely. I also provide updates so owners know their pet is doing well. When caring for pets, my priority is making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owner is away. I follow the pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and rest. If a dog is staying in my home, they’ll have a calm and safe environment with plenty of attention, exercise, and supervision. I make sure they get regular walks, bathroom breaks, and time to relax so they feel at home.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda B.
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Amanda B.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
3 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405

Amanda was amazing with our doggies. She took great care of them.

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The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Stafford is $20

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mariam did a fantastic job dropping in on our dog for the week. Would hire her again and will recommend her to others.

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

Victoria was quick with responding to messages, asked questions beforehand, sent detailed summaries of each visit, and took time to bond with both my dog and cat. Good first experience with using a Rover sitter!

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

Ashley was great. Very friendly and detailed on the photos and reports. She also seemed to be very patient with my dog who is very shy around strangers.

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Justin M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bethany took excellent care of my dogs! She was able to effortlessly take care of each dogs’ particular needs and was very accommodating of all their special instructions. She was also very communicative and punctual. I would absolutely recommend Bethany and plan to use her again in the future!

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

Alyssa is fantastic!! She has watched our babies a couple of times now. Last time she did a drop in visit and came into our smoke detector beeping because of low battery along with some on edge pups. She texted us and then changed the batteries so the puppies would be comfortable waiting on us to return. That to me was true dedication and professionalism putting our babies first. Thank you Alyssa!!!

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Jennifer C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley is so thoughtful and provides the absolute best service. We are really lucky to have her watch our best buddy!!

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

There’s no other way to say it - Rebecca is the best!! We love her and consider her family!! She’s so great with our dogs and always so careful, loving and diligent. Life would be a great deal more difficult with Rebecca so THANKS!!!!!!

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

Joni was absolutely amazing. My day Chuey loves her and had a great time with her. Joni took lots of picture and provided updates during every visit. It was wonderful to see my baby taken such great care of during our vacation. Joni is just the sweetest and caring person. She definitely went above and beyond. Because of this, we feel such a close bond with Joni and will continue to use her when we go out of town. What a consummate professional!

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Raheem M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very attentive and understanding! We had some last minute changes to our schedule and she was able to accommodate no problem! Our pet had an upset and had a couple of accidents in the home and she had no problem with cleaning and ensuring our pet was a clean space. Forever thankful!

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Bryant R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ambar was absolutely amazing!!! I had a last minute request and she helped me out big time! We did a meet and greet first and FiFi loved her!! I knew she was going to be taken care of just like I would care for her! I will absolutely be rebooking with Ambar and you should too!! ❤️

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

Very happy with all that Rachel has done for us! Thank you for taking care of Wilbur and Cookie, they are my whole world. Thanks for bringing in the packages and for cleaning up after Wilbur. 😅

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Macy D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hailey was a life saver and soo kind! Our dogs accepted her immediately. She did wonderful and we will definitely be in touch with her again. She took great care our pups while away with no issues.

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Kelly G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Peyton did an excellent job with our pups. She kept us updated and sent us lots of photos. The pups look forward to seeing her again.

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

Taylor was great with Sully. I booked with her very last minute. She came over on a Monday to meet Sully and Tuesday she walked him 3 times while I was away all day. She kept me updated and I came home to a very happy dog.

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Michele K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Zack was AMAZING!! He answered any questions/concerns I had with care and took excellent care of my fur babies. I have never used a sitter service before, so I was cautious and a bit nervous, but his attentiveness with my animals, had me worry-free on my whole vacation. Felt like I was leaving them with a trusted friend. I highly recommend him if you need a sitter. 100000/10

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

Rosemary took wonderful care of our 3 dogs that vary in age and needs. We have one senior dog, and two with a lot of energy. After every visit we received a write up of what she did for the dog's and pictures of them playing outside. It was comforting to know that our dogs were being well cared for while we were away. Rosemary is an amazing pet sitter and I definitely would recommend her to care for your pets while you are away!

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Cathy C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very patient made quick friends with our dog Jake and was attentive to instructions pertaining to his particular needs.

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John R.
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The average cost for Dog Sitting in Stafford on Rover is $17.76 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 Dog 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 Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 4,425 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Stafford. 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 Stafford 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.

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 Stafford 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!

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.

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

While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.

To find sitters in Stafford with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.

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

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% 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.

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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