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Anna C.
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• 47 reviews
15 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Anna was absolutely amazing with our dog!! She sent us lots of pics while we were away and took such great care of our pup and home! We wholeheartedly feel so lucky to have found her—our dog took to her right away and was very comfortablewi to her ! We will absolutely be repeat customers!!”

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Stephanie B.
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$60
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• 48 reviews
22 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12182

“Stephanie was great very attentive and caring. Handling my old dogs low vision well and I was sent updates and pictures of my boys daily. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!”

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Patricia B.
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• 11 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Patricia was responsive in a timely manner and provided us with lots of pictures and updates of our fur babies and we appreciated all the care she provided. Will be using her services again!”

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Abigail M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Abby stayed with Pax during two of our trips this summer. She was communicative, dependable, and spent a lot of time with Pax. We came home to a happy dog!”

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Linda A.
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• 271 reviews
87 repeat clients
11 years of experience
troy, NY, 12180

“Linda went above and beyond taking care of our pups while we were out of town for the night. We had a last minute schedule change due to an emergency and Linda was responsive and flexible. We have two fussy eaters and Linda was patient and tentative with frequent updates to ensure they both ate. We also loved all of the photos we received of our puppies happily snuggling while we were away! We would absolutely recommend Linda to anyone looking for an experienced and professional dog sitter!”

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Phelan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Phelan was great! Stayed in contact throughout our time away with pics annd videos, and made sure everyone was well cared for and loved! 13/10 Would definitely recommend for all of your pet care needs. Thank you so much Phelan!”

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Larissa K.
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$69
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• 106 reviews
31 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“She was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly thorough with her questions beforehand and took amazing care of our animals. She sent tons of pictures every day and left the house completely spotless. 100% will be using her in the future to take care of our animals.”

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Samantha P.
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• 20 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Samantha is awesome. She stayed with my cat Azi for a whole week, and sent very regular updates and photos. She communicated quickly when needed - I could trust that I could reach her if I needed to, and that she would reach out to me if anything came up. Most importantly, I could tell that Azi was calm and happy with her, which gave me so much peace of mind! He was chill (not too desperate for affection) when I got home, and the house was clean and tidy. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.”

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Christina G.
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• 52 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Christina was fantastic! She gave us a ton of pictures and updates of our pups throughout our week long vacation. She took great care of our house and both our temperamental huskies. We highly recommend her to anyone who needs house/dog sitting in the future. We will definitely be using her services again.”

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Alexander G.
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$49
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15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

About: I treat all animals as if they are my own ( even the wild ones :') ). I provide my own pets with consistent, routine driven training that keeps them stimulated while also building the bond between us. Whether a cat, dog, or other furry friends, you can count on me to show them the love and care that they deserve. I love taking my dogs for a walk or just sitting and talking with them. Routine training and walking has helped me be successful when I have owned/trained my dogs. Calm, consistent leadership is so important in the dynamic of my animals and I. Both of my dogs are crate trained, walked twice daily to keep their minds stimulated, and PLAYTIME! Lots of playtime throughout the day. I cannot be with my dogs all day so I do need to wear them out sometimes when I know I will be gone for more than 4 hours. On top of general maintenance for the animals, high quality food and bone/joint supplements are provided as well as healthy treats. We try to only bathe when needed but that's usually once a month. Both of my dogs are linked with a vet as well in case of emergency and they are up to date on all their shots and medications to keep them healthy and disease free.

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Lauren R.
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• 42 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cohoes, NY, 12047

“Lauren took great care of our pup and house while we were on a week long trip. She was very flexible with some schedule changes between booking and our travel dates. We will absolutely ask Lauren to help us out again in the future.”

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Ashley C.
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• 42 reviews
10 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

“Ashley was great! She was available for a last minute pet sitting request and did a great job with our 2 dogs and 1 cat. They all loved Ashley. Definitely recommend her!”

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Molly D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
28 years of experience
troy, NY, 12180

About: I am a 28 year old who has always had a love for caring for animals. I have watched many family members dogs of all sizes and ages and work with dogs daily for my full time job so I am familiar with all different breeds and behaviors. I love being around any kind of dog whether it is walking them, or just hanging out with them all day. I am very responsible and will care for your dog as if it is my own! I work 10-6:30 Tuesday - Friday and 9-5 Saturdays but would be available any other times unless my calendar is booked! I currently work 10-6:30 pm Tuesday - Friday and 9-5 on Saturdays but I would be available any other times unless my calendar is booked! i live in an apartment complex and also own a cat who doesn’t get along well with dogs so i wouldnt be able to take dogs in

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Taylor R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

“Taylor was awesome!! She took great care of our two dogs. She was so accommodating with our last minute booking request. We would definitely rebook with Taylor in the future.”

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Natasha B.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 122 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

“Natasha was wonderful with Bonnie and Clyde. We received regular updates with pictures of the dogs to brighten our day. Natasha also went above and beyond taking care of our house, and we would definitely recommend. Thank you!”

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Madalyn B.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Loudonville, NY, 12211

“Madalyn took outstanding care of our dogs while we were away from home! She kept us up to date and took the cutest pictures! Thank you so much!”

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Ashley G.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

“Ashley was great and communicated very well. We have already booked her again and look forward to her watching our girls again. Thank you again!”

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Zackery W.
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$40
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2 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

About: I have, of course experience as a pet lover as a young child, merely watching and walking the dogs, feeding and changing litter/ picking up after the dogs. I never fully had responsibility and experience until I adopted my pal Leo. He is a high energy lab retriever and puts me through every step of patience! All in all, it has taught me to be stern and serious when needed, but flip it around to fun and playful as well. My boy knows to respect me and listen when i give a command. I know with my body language and direct nature will ensure your pups and kitties are loved and watched over. I will give your pets the time and attention you allow and ensure that while you are away there is plenty of fun to be had, and plenty of adventure as well :) I will be enrolling in school online at SNHU and will be taking courses at home. I will have afternoons and evenings off, So, plenty of free time for your beloved furry companions. I have experience with all types of dogs, not so much cats, but i am a day by day learner! I take everything into opportunity to gain a new skill. I will ensure your pet feels safe and secure with me, all of their needs will be met so long as they are in my care! :)

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Nina J.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Colonie, NY, 12205

“Nina was wonderful with our shy boy. She is calm but confident which was perfect for our dog who is not so sure of new people. She communicated often and sent pictures so we could see for ourselves how well he was doing. She left the house clean and even watered my wilting plants. I would have her watch Boomer again anytime.”

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Ceilia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12222

“Ceilia was fantastic with Whiskey and went beyond her duties during my absence! Whiskey looked very happy on every pic and will miss her. She stayed at my house and was very respectful of my home. I will definitely rebook her in the future and can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Ceilia for taking such good care of my boy!”

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Nadine G.
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Nina got all the info needed at our meet & greet. She was a careful, patient listener since I was a bit anxious about leaving my dog/home with someone new. She was great and it was a reassurance to know everything was in good hands. I look forward to being able to rely on Nina again on future occasions.

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Alison S.
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Patricia is so personable!! As soon as I met her, I knew she would be awesome with my 10 year old morkie, Rosie!! You can tell she loves animals and will do her best to take care of them. I would hire her again! Trustworthy, kind, loving and dependable are just a few words that describe her!!

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Cheryl P.
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Absolutely phenomenal housesitter for our dog and two cats, if we need to go out of town again we hope she will watch our pets again. We received updates each morning and evening. She was also very flexible with our schedule, we got on the road later than planned and she was very understanding about all of it. Highly recommend!

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Bridget S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the first time Larissa stayed with our dog. He took to her the minute she walked through the door. He could tell she loves dogs. Larissa kept us informed of how things were going and sent several pictures. She brought some treats for him. She is very pleasant, polite, knowledgeable and friendly. We were very pleased with her and highly recommend her.

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Barbara K.
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Abby stayed with Pax during two of our trips this summer. She was communicative, dependable, and spent a lot of time with Pax. We came home to a happy dog!

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Lindsay M.
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Rachel was very kind and helped us out extremely last minute after our original pet sitter bailed. Super super grateful for her help, the puppies were well taken care of

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Rilke G.
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Net is super friendly and provides updates and photos to keep my wife and I (nervous puppy parents) apprised of her stay. Our pup Teddy adores her and vice versa! We can’t recommend highly enough!

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Scott L.
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wonderful sitter, she has now sat my babies for the second time. she is wonderful with my kitties and bearded dragon :3

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Kendra O.
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Jade is fantastic! She was communicative throughout my trip and sent photos of my pet. She was kind enough to water my plants while she was here and left my house probably cleaner than she found it! I’ll definitely be booking with her again in the future.

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Kristen E.
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Emily was great with our pups and updated us throughout the stay. She always responded promptly and we appreciate the care she gave to our girls

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Lauren S.
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Can’t say enough positive things about Linda caring for Coco and Cowboy over the last 5 years - she is one of the best!

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Jen G.
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Evelyn recently spent three nights in my home with my Great Dane, Taylor, and I couldn't have been happier with how things went. Evelyn was able to handle all of Taylor's quirks and provided me with regular updates, many including pictures. And my house was neat and clean when I returned home. I would recommend her to anyone looking for quality in-home service.

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James G.
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Myia is a terrific petsitter! From our initial contact, she was consistently responsive and professional. She cared for our 50lb dog for a full week and our pup was well cared for and in good hands. My family would utilize her services in the future and we would highly recommend Myia to others in need of pet sitting services.

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Joyce D.
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Abi was wonderful. Took great care of our three dogs while we were away. She sent pics and kept us updated. Will definitely be booking Abi again!

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Chelsea P.
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We were delighted with Kaya’s care for our pups! They got lots of exercise and were happy when we returned home – – always a good sign. Additionally, the house was neat and that’s a bonus too. We plan to engage Kaya in the future andI highly recommend her to take care of your pups! 🐶❤️

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Marcy C.
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Nicole took such good care of our golden retriever Tanner and tuxedo cat Milo for a week while we were away. She gave them both a lot of attention, took Tanner out on walks and made sure they both received a lot of love and treats. I enjoyed the pictures of both of them each day and I could see they were both happy and enjoying her care. She made sure the house was tidy and picked up after our week away which I greatly appreciated. She is an excellent pet sitter.

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Cindy G.
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Saiesha is so sweet, patient (especially with my little one) and conscientious. She sent me daily updates and pictures and Eggsy and Lewis both seem to warm up to her quickly. My pups and I are very happy we found her and will certainly reach out to her again.

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Marie S.
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Carissa did a great job watching our two dogs in our home for a weekend. She was communicative, sent pictures of the dogs, and took great care of our dogs. Also treated our home with respect. Will def hire her again!

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Lisa Y.
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Laina was so wonderful with my boys! I was so busy while away with training, but she was sure to send me daily updates with photographs. My boys warmed up to her so quick (which is usual for one of them). The house was just as I left it. Laina walking the boys in the yard to make sure they got all their energy out and gave them as much cuddling as they requested. I already have her booked do another stay! She will absolutely be my GO TO for any future trips.

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Tre Y.
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Angela was great with Banjo! She was prompt in responding to questions and requests, very kind and calm with our nervous dog, and easy to schedule with. We will definitely book with her again.

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Marisa S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Sycaway on Rover is $38.52 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of September 2026, there are 653 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Sycaway. 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 Sycaway 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 Sycaway 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 Sycaway 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 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.

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

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% 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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