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Molly P.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Molly was wonderful throughout our pup’s six-day boarding stay. Our 10-year-old pup has several health ailments and Molly was incredibly attentive to her needs and overall well-being. The daily photos and updates kept us completely at ease during our vacation. We highly recommend Molly!

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Jennifer L.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Jennifer was such a great host for my doggies. She made my first time with rover worth while and would love to book with her again for any vacations. She’s very experienced and knowledgeable of labs (I’m sure all other dogs). Since my dogs are young they could be a handful and with her experience she was able to do some training during their stay. I highly recommend her to first time rover users or just anyone looking for a skilled host with great professionalism and communication skills.

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Alyssa S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
153 reviews
56 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Alyssa was very dependable, caring & made sure to update us on our kitties progress. Our cat is very shy & scared but managed to warm up to Alyssa & cuddle with her. Told us a lot & would definitely recommend her & trust her again for our scaredy cat! She is a gem!!

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Kristin M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98422

Kristin and her family were great! Our large dog Sumo had a fantastic time and was taken care of with love by Kristin. She made everything very easy for us and was flexible with the pick up time as our travels extended a bit. We will happily be rebooking in the future!

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Megan R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

About: Hello! My name is Megan, and I want you to know you can trust your animals with me! I will treat them like they are my own. I have cared for both cats and dogs before and been a proud owner. I promise your pets will be in good hands. I am also very flexible, and am willing to work around any schedule. I do currently have a dog in my household, but she loves all animals and is very good with them. If there needs to be separation, that can be easily done. I hope you will choose me to watch over your furry friends! I can ensure to keep open communication while your pet is in my care and will send you lots of pictures as well! I am currently a stay at home mom so I have super open availability. I am willing to work around a schedule that works best for you and your furry friend I have a very friendly puppy named Maggie at home. She loves to play and make new friends. However, if your fur baby is not too fond of other animals I can have Maggie stay with family.

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Mariana M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98418

Mariana is one of the top sitter professionals. She took such great care of my pup, sent photos and updates and the dog came back clean and happy!

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Kelly S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
FIRCREST, WA, 98466

Kelly was great with our little one, she frequently reached out to us with photos and videos, assuring us that she had settled into a routine and was comfortable. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Kelly again. Thanks Kelly 🙏

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Heather B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
192 reviews
65 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Heather (and her daughter;) ) gave so much love and care for Edmond and Harvey while I was away! The pics and little stories were such a treat to get while I was on a work trip missing them. They ate well, played, and slept very very soundly after I picked them up which always means they had a great time. Can’t thank you enough, Heather.

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Saleen H.
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$30
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4.5 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Thank you for taking care of our girl!!!

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Heather K.
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Yessica T.
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$60
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4.4 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newtacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Yessica was so great with Cat Sammy, I will definitely be trusting her with my cat again in the future. She was easy to schedule with and assured me she would not take on any other pets while she watched my cat, which brought me a lot of comfort. It was harder to find a Rover with no other pets involved than I expected. A lot of sitters on Rover take on multiple pets at a time, lock them in separate rooms or crates or have pets of their own. Those circumstances create a stressful environment for both myself and my cat so I prefer a sitter that is able to provide a stable and stress free environment. She sent me daily updates and photos which is not required but was very much appreciated. Sammy was happy and purring in all of the videos and it brought me peace of mind. She even took him outside a little for fresh air which he loves— she went the extra mile. Her communication was great & timely and she easily built trust with me. She returned all of his items clean & in tact. 10/10 recommend Yessica as your Rover!

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Keana M.
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$25
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4.4 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Newtacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Keana was a life saver this weekend and she and Milo just clicked. I was nervous about their interaction since it was the first time meeting but milo was a good boy per usual. We will definitely see her again ❤️

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Abigail S.
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Jillian & Glenn D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Glenn & Jillian were ABSOLUTELY amazing pet sitters! They took such good care of our pup Finn and helped ease our minds as this was his first time away from us. Jill sent lots of photos and videos and was super responsive to texts throughout our trip. They treated our fur baby like their own and were incredibly accommodating to our travel time frames. 5 stars across the board!

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Jace M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98403

100% recommended. I met Jace through Rover just two days before Christmas, when I was desperately searching for a new pet sitter while I was out of the country. The sitter I had booked months in advance suddenly decided to kick out my senior dog with special needs. Jace had just recently started his business on Rover, and after a single phone call, I immediately realized how experienced and trustworthy he was—especially as a dog owner himself. He quickly put my mind at ease and not only took Frida in on extremely short notice, but also rescued her from a negligent situation with the sitter I had hired. Jace took care of my dog Frida for two and a half weeks, helped get her potty schedule back on track, gave her so much love, and sent the cutest daily updates while I was away. I don’t just highly recommend Jace—I am truly grateful for him. What a wonderful human. 10 out of 10 stars. He’s the best, and I will 100% hire him again.

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Tobi N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
203 reviews
96 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Tobi is amazing! She always takes such wonderful care of our sweet Emme girl! If you want someone who loves fur babies and will take great care of them, you’ve found her! Thank you, Tobi! 🐶❤️

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Andrea M.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
24 repeat clients
17 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Andrea was amazing with our pup Ollie. She kept us updated daily on how he was doing. Our little guy loves his play time and she kept him entertained with new games and his favorite toys. All in all a great experience and a great vacation for our pup while we were on vacation.

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Dennis & Lynn H.
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$54
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5.0 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
56 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Federal way, WA, 98023

Dennis & Lynn H are amazing people. Onyx loves them so much. They took care of my pup on short notice. I will recommend them for taking care of your pups. The communication was amazing, had pictures of my pup within 10 minutes of dropping him off. Love it so much. Will always use them whenever I need them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda & Jefferson K.
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Amanda & Jefferson K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
46 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98466

Scout was happy and well cared for. She loved rolling around in the grassy back yard. Amanda took Scout on walks and for a swim which is one of her favorite activities. I so appreciate all of the pictures. Pick up and drop off was such a great option for our situation. It’s so nice to leave your pet with someone you can trust! Thank you Amanda!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gisella G.
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Gisella G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98408

Gisella was amazing at responding to my last minute message to watch my Frenchy Mochi. She did an amazing job updating me throughout my shift his activities and with any questions she had. She also sent lovely photos. I would use Gisella again. 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Ethan P.
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Ethan P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
213 reviews
88 repeat clients
10 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98467

Ethan did a wonderful job with my boy. He hadn’t been boarded on his own before and he had a great time! Ethan sent me updates with videos and photos each day. He was flexible with us picking up earlier than anticipated. Will definitely have him watch Enzo again!

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Priscilla G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
32 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Eastside-Enact, Tacoma, WA, 98404

Priscilla does a great job taking care of my pup when he stays with her. He gets good activity, cuddles, play time, etc. and I get updates on how he’s doing which is so nice. We love having her support for Max for our trips and time away, and he loves having his own little vacations with her and her pups!

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Tacoma is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Savannah was an excellent dog sitter while I was out of town. They did everything in their power to ensure I felt comfortable and confident leaving Georgia behind in their care. They proactively offered details on their schedule to ensure that my dog received the care I was expecting and went above and beyond to administer my dogs medication by making her homemade pill pockets, which I was particularly delighted by. 10/10, would choose to dog sit again!

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Jessica J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mariana is amazing, I will definitely be using her again in the future when needed. She provided updates and pictures, and he my pup had the time of his life playing with the other dogs there.

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Mckell O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dylan really is great, trustworthy and a good communicator. We really appreciated him taking care of our rambunctious, challenging dog so we could get away for the weekend.

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Lauren R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly dog was imagine. First time going without my dog for 5 days. He loves Molly and update from her really help us to have fun on our vocation. I definitely will use her from now on. Tuan

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Tuan N.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Oneeda was great! She sent daily updates and pictures about Crudo. On our last day of our trip we had flight delays and Oneeda was very understanding and watched over Crudo a little longer. Will definitely use her again. Thank you

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Jose T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was amazing. She sent pictures and videos. My boy Dutch loved it. Will book again in future. Thank you

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brosa42
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice experience. Did a meet up before hand. The drop off and pick up were very easy. My dog came back happy as can be!

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Carter G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Keana is such a sweet gentle soul. And it warms my heart to know that’s she’s very patient and gentle with Milo.

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Abigail S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

1st time my pups have stayed with Mandy and Greg and I will definitely be using them again. Great communication, updates, photos and videos. They clearly have a love and understanding for dogs and will care for your pets as if they were their own.

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Lisa C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are very appreciative of Kirsten & Nicholas for boarding our dog. With a nice backyard and comfortable home she had a great time and was well cared for. Will definitely use again! Thanks for taking good care of our friend.

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Charles R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for taking care of Oleeh! I appreciate the photos and updates throughout his stay with you.

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Maria M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

My girl LOVED staying with Kate. She met some well-behaved friends and was able to enjoy herself and relax.

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Erin P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Penny had yet another great visit with Priscilla and Millie! Priscilla is very responsive to booking inquiries, wonderful with providing photos and updates, and having Penny all ready for pick-up. Thank you!!

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Ashley M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our two poodles had a wonderful stay! She was caring, communicative, and made us feel completely comfortable leaving them for the day. They came home happy, relaxed, and well cared for. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!

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Tai D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We felt very comfortable leaving our boys with Juli and the daily pics and texts confirmed that. I would highly recommend her services. My boys loved it there and would love to go back.

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Debbie K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill and Glenn were absolutely amazing to our sweet Canelo! We could rest assured he was in good loving hands 😊

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Leslyette C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was available on a very short notice request and I couldn’t have asked any anyone better! Sent pics a few times a day with updates on how our girl was doing. She was very caring and communicative. Would 1000% book with her again!

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Serena F.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful care & attention to my sweet older dog! Very responsive and thoughtful with texts and photos!! I felt assured all the love and care was taken with Allie and appreciated your ability to adjust and administer extra care with medication and ointment. Thank you Alyssa!!

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Janise A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mckayla was absolutely wonderful. They took the best care of our dog Ivy, especially being given short notice. Mckayla’s dog and our dogIvy hit it off and snuggled and played well together. Ivy received lots of walks, snuggles, and was well loved. Thank you again Mckayla for being amazing! Will definitely book again with you:D

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Maggie F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was great! She’s very knowledgeable which made us feel more comfortable leaving our pup for the weekend. Reign seems to have had a great time and learned something new! We would absolutely recommend booking with Jennifer, we will likely be repeat customers. :)

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Rosa O.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Tacoma on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of June 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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

As of June 2026, there are 4,918 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Tacoma. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

91% of Tacoma sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Tacoma landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Tacoma home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Tacoma.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Tacoma sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in WA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

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 dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog 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.

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