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Sitter Profile Image: Manasa P.
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Manasa P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
29 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20171

Manasa is so sweet and thorough in caring for my babies! She asked questions before, during, and after to ensure all their needs (and mine) were met. She promptly notified me when they were not on their best behavior. The picture updated really provided me with a peace of mind and I’ve already booked her for my next pet care. Thank you again so much for everything!

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Kayleigh P.
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Olga S.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

First time using Rover, and Olga was amazing! Frequently kept me updated on Coopers status, including plenty of pics. Had the schedule this last minute and on Thanksgiving Day, and Olga was more than happy to help. Will definitely use her again in the future, and highly recommend.

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Kristen B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
13 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Kristen is incredible! She takes such good care of the pups, is always responsive, and leaves a great impression on the pups every time she visits. We will absolutely be booking with Kristen in the future.

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Brittany R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
223 reviews
95 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Brittany was great! Our dog honestly looked a little disappointed when it was us who walked through the door and not Brittany when we got back from our weekend trip ?‍♂️ He was obviously in good hands.

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Will C.
Sitter Profile Image: Yekaterina L.
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Yekaterina L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Yekaterina is awesome! Friendly, responsive, communicative and especially kind and caring to our elderly girl, Mamie. We really appreciate Kat and hope we can work with her regularly. The next time we might decide to a weekend trip instead of only a day away and we can rest assured that our girl will be well cared for! Kat is A+!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brooke H.
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Brooke H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Brooke was so helpful and sweet with our puppy — she even taught her a new trick! She took incredible care of our puppy, our home, and keep us well updated. Would certainly rebook and trust her to provide great care.

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Melinda S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Melinda was very easy and pleasant to work with from start to finish. We felt very comfortable having our dog in her care which made for a stress-free vacation for us. We could tell from the pictures Melinda took that our girl was happy and and from the notes that she was well cared for. Would happily hire Melinda again.

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Jackie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Corinne C.
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Corinne C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
34 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Huckleberry was so excited to see Corinne after our meet and greet! Corinne was kind to Huck and gave him extra water and pets after his second walk of the day! Corinne genuinely likes animals and she was kind enough to accommodate my ever-changing schedule. Thanks Corinne !

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Brooke D.
Sitter Profile Image: Skylar S.
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Skylar S.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
344 reviews
145 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Skylar is so great. He spends time with the dogs, provides photos and updates, and communicates promptly. Have used him a couple of times and will do so again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jake S.
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Jake S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
153 reviews
41 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Reston, VA, 20190

Jake did a great job watching my 2 cats for 4 days while my wife and I were out of town! He made sure they were fed, had fresh water, and cleaned their litter box every day. On top of that he sent adorable pics after each visit. I would definitely book Jake again, and I would recommend anyone to hire him for pet services! Thank you, Jake!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marcia M.
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Marcia M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
304 reviews
54 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Love Marci! The pups adore her, and she’s always on time and sends me great pics of playtime!! Love Marci and Love Rover! What a peace of mind on the long work days away from home ;-)

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Shelly R.
Sitter Profile Image: Diego G.
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Diego G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
193 reviews
64 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Super punctual and reliant! Really appreciate all his help with our pup. Always kept us updated and was always on time!! Can’t wait to hire him again

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Sitter Profile Image: Hilary J.
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Hilary J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
14 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Hilary did an awesome job taking care of my cat while I was out of town for the holidays! She checked in with him and sent me full and detailed updates each time. She also went above and beyond in taking care of my place and making sure that it was incredibly clean when I came home!

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Sitter Profile Image: Joy Y.
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Joy Y.
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$20
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4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Reston, VA, 20190

We loved having Joy as our cat sitter. She took great care of our babies and gave the best updates!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elena L.
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Elena L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
149 reviews
44 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Elena did a fantastic job as usual with my two cats. They’ve really come to like her visits. She is attentive, plays with the cats, and is highly responsive. She covered a long time with the cats recently!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabrielle G.
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Gabrielle G.
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$25
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Brambleton, VA, 20148

About: I've have helped out with my family, friends, and Neighbors cats and dogs for about five years. I have experience with walking, feeding, and care taking for large dog breeds, spunky cats, and extremely anxious pets. Thus, I can support animals with all different types of needs! I am currently teleworking full time during the day (typically 8-4), but am available for lunch time playtime and walks. I am available to help on most weekends when out of town or in the evenings when life gets busy. Since I telework, my schedule is fairly flexible! Since I have experience with different types of pets, I am well suited to support your animal in the right way. I have two German Shepard dogs which require skill and responsibility to handle, along with an anxious pup who has particular needs. If instructions are left, I know how important it is to follow them to protect the animals and myself.

Sitter Profile Image: Kayleigh P.
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Kayleigh P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

She was awesome! She sent us pictures and updates, and she was so sweet and caring with our dogs. I felt very comfortable knowing they were in good hands. I’ll definitely book with her again!

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Anelle M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer K.
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Jennifer K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
6 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Jen always does such an amazing job with our Lilo. She really gives us peace of mind when we’re away with great updates and photos. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail U.
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Abigail U.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Abigail was wonderful checking on my cat daily and very responsive. She spent time and took great care of her. It was my first time using Rover and will definitely request Abigail in the future!

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Lara Jane H.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chantilly, VA, 20151

Lara Jane was patient and friendly with handling Emma!

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Willis R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve had Kristen take care of our cat multiple times now, and we couldn’t be happier with her! We never have to worry while we’re away because we know our cat is in such good hands. We really appreciate how comfortable she makes both us and our cat feel.

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Do Kyung L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jen was absolutely amazing. She paid so much attention to our kitties, making sure she spent a lot of time with them so they weren't as lonely while we were gone. She was understanding and compassionate when they were acting out and leaving messes on our rugs, she cleaned it and remediated it as well as gave me advice for how to ensure they wouldn't do it again. We are SO grateful for her care and expertise and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to make sure their animals are loved and cared for! Thank you, Jen!

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Emily L.
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Kelsey took great care of our cats while we were gone for the weekend! She is very kind and also provided detailed updates and lots of pics!

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Kaytlin M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I was nervous about leaving my pets at the house while I was out of town but Maggie put my mind at ease and I was able to enjoy vacationing with the family. She came over multiple times a day to let the dogs out and love- on the kitties. Everyone was well fed and taken care of while I was gone. Thank you, Maggie! :) I will be reaching out to you the next time I need a pet/house sitter.

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Jamie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brooke was consistent, reliable, communicative and caring for our two cats while we traveled for a week. We looked forward to the check in pictures Brooke sent everyday. Brooke — thank you SO much for taking such great care of our two boys while we were away. We could tell they were comfortable and happy with you, and they truly enjoyed your visits!!

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Caitlin V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Keara was wonderful! It’s my first time using rover for my kitten and it was such a great/easy experience with her. Her updates were great and my kitten loved her! Will 100% be rebooking with Keara!

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Emilia C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hilary is always so patient with my two dogs! She is very flexible and accommodating to changes in training.

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Allison A.
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Abigail was great! She spent a lot of time with my cat Olive, and I was confident that Olive was well taken care of.

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Mary Anne G.
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​Zeryab was absolutely fantastic! She provided daily updates and showed genuine care and concern for my cat throughout the entire sit. I had complete peace of mind knowing my cat was in such good hands. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

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Rahiq S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashleigh took incredible care of my cat, Gus! She was kind, communicative and thoughtful. I was worried to leave my cat with a sitter for the first time- she provided through updates that put me at ease and did great with his “spicy and sweet” personality. 10/10 💌

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Becca B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for stopping in on short notice to take care of Piper! She always loves your company!

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Andrew and Samantha P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Danniellie for taking great care of our kitty and for letting us add on a little TLC for our leopard gecko. We appreciate you!!

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Claudia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so pleased to write a review for Marcia! She remembered every detail that we shared with her about caring for our sweet kitty, Coco. She was conscientious, and arrived on time, telling us about each visit and sending photos and videos. Coco is a kitty who likes to hide from her sitters, but she made an exception for Marcia. We are looking forward to having her sit for us in the future.

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Jody W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsive. It was nice to be able to relax on vacation without worrying about my cats. Thank you!

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Kevin F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, everything was perfect. Great communication with wonderful pictures of the girls and clear notes as to what occurred during the visit.

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Allie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lissa is amazing, attentive and caring. I felt calm and comfortable leaving my two cats under her care. She gave detailed updates and came on time. Highly recommend!

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Yelyzaveta B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was awesome. She gave them extra time and attention. Our four 80lb puppies loved her. They are a handful. I think they were actually disappointed when we came home instead of Maggie walking through the door. Well done Maggie!

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Thomas S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lena was very thoughtful while dropping in on my little guy while I was away for the week. While I was away she even kept an eye on a hygrometer I'd set up just before leaving to make sure the dehumidifier I'd been using didn't over dry the air, and kept actively in communication. My cat felt the love and was 100% stoic when I got home (a good thing! He didn't feel so lonely!) Will be in touch with her again for my next out of town trip!

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John H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is the best, I highly recommend her and have rebooked her many times! Thank you for being such a wonderful cat sitter! ❤️

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was fantastic with my kitty! I really appreciate her last minute availability, flexibility, and her responsiveness. She really went the extra mile to make sure that my entitled kitty did not feel too lonely while we were out of town! Great service and definitely recommend Ashley to others looking for a sitter!

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Blair B.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Sterling on Rover is $19.98 per visit (as of August 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 August 2026, there are 16,110 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Sterling. 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 Sterling 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 Sterling. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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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