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$35
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3 years of experience
Olivette, MO, 63132

About: I’ve had a dog of my own and have always loved animals. I’ve cared for dogs at every stage of life, from a young puppy through their senior years, and I’ve also looked after a household with three dogs. I take time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, follow their care instructions closely, and use a gentle but confident approach. Whether it’s keeping a puppy engaged or giving an older dog patient, attentive care, I want every pup to feel happy, comfortable, and well loved. I’m a medical student, an animal lover, and a caring, dependable sitter who will go above and beyond to help your pet feel safe and loved. I’ve had a dog of my own and understand how important it is to trust someone with a beloved pet. My school schedule can vary, so please reach out with the dates and times you need. I can often make walks, drop-ins, or an overnight stay work. I’ll follow your pet’s routine, keep you updated, and give them plenty of attention and affection. Your dog’s safety and comfort are my priority. I’ll follow your care instructions and keep your dog secure during walks and visits. Please share any safety concerns, special needs, or behavior details ahead of time. I’ll keep you updated with messages and photos, and I’ll bring extra pet supplies in case they’re needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Madeline B.
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Madeline B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Downtown West, St Louis, MO, 63103

“Madeline took wonderful care of our boy! She was very professional and friendly, and we highly recommend her. Especially if you have a smaller dog than can be anxious in a new/strange environment. Hopefully she's not booked the next time we need a dog sitter!”

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Michael R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
16 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63123

“Michael was dependable and very reliable with drop off and pickup times. He was courteous and kind to Astrid, and he likes watching cats. I would recommend Michael.”

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Misty S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 279 reviews
118 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Manchester, MO, 63021

“Misty did a fantastic job watching my two dogs, she made them feel like they were a part of her family. They were also given baths right before I picked them up which was an added surprise but a very nice extra. I highly recommend Misty for your pet care needs, you can feel comfortable leaving your fur babies with her!”

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Amelia S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63119

“Amelia was great! My dog was totally comfortable at her home. She sent pictures each day and kept us posted on how he was doing. She also took him on big walks through the parks. Would definitely recommend and will use again!”

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Reema G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des peres, MO, 63131

“Best experience ever!! Reema was so sweet and took great care of our Maverick over the holidays. She kept in touch and sent photos daily. We would highly recommend her!”

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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Boulevard Heights, St. Louis, MO, 63123

About: I have fed, cuddled, and played with many different cats and dogs that we had from childhood until now. Pets of all kinds, have always been a part of my family and I would love to be a part of yours when you need to get away! I work from home so my schedule is flexible, accomodating mornings and evenings, which is perfect to tuck your little one in or feed them breakfast. I am available to drop in for walks, feedings, or even just socialization at your descretion. Anytime of day works for me as I can schedule around your needs.

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Timothy T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Florissant, MO, 63034

“Timothy is an excellent Rover sitter! He boarded our dog at his house for 9 nights. I like that he had us do a meet and greet first to ensure our dog would be a good fit. This was our first time using a sitter and I was nervous at first, but Timothy had great communication and I really appreciated the regular updates and great pictures. Our dog did well socializing and playing with the other dogs there. We will definitely be booking with Timothy again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Judith C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 122 reviews
43 repeat clients
25 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63123

“Wow! Judith was amazing! So professional, so easy going, so nice and genuinely cared about my dog. I was SO comfortable leaving my baby with her. She wanted to know everything about Nikki. Bed times, feeding times, where Nikki liked to be scratched!!!! I loved that she called my dog “her guest.” Another amazing thing was Judith sent not only photos during the day and evening but a little information about Nikki’s day. That way I got a glimpse of how Nikki was doing. Plus, Nikki is a senior dog and Judith had no problem with her special needs. . She even spoiled her with some treats (which she made sure I was okay with) and spoiled her. We found the perfect animal lover to take care of our Nikki while we had to be away. Judith is our go to for sure! Xoxox”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelly K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 113 reviews
35 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Glendale, MO, 63122

“We had a great visit with Shelly! Very good with picture updates and our dog looked like she was having a great time! Will definitely put Shelly at the top of list when looking for another Rover stay!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie & Edward V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 385 reviews
188 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Florissant, MO, 63031

“We were so happy with Katie's care of our dog. It was our puppies first time staying away from us. He is young and full of energy. Katie was patient and very caring. We had daily updates of his progress that were greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend Katie and will be leaving our baby with her in the future.”

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Christi T.
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$50
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1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Olivette, MO, 63132

About: I have always loved dogs, and I had a lot of experience helping with dogs that belonged to my other family members or friends growing up. I have added dogs to the family as an adult and enjoy taking them on walks, playing with them, and caring for them. I have a bichon-freise and shitzu (teddybear mix) dog as part of our family currently. I have two daughters who adore dogs. I am just now beginning this journey on Rover though I have lots of experience working with dogs and caring for others' pups. I am currently working part time from home, so I have time to play and care for your pup. I can take your dog out first thing in the morning, a couple of times during the day, and before bedtime. I walk my own dog three to four times daily and sometimes take him to one of the two fenced in pet parks in my apartment building. Your dog can join us for whatever seems appropriate to you.

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Hailie C.
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$54
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 172 reviews
46 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Brentwood, MO, 63144

“Hailie is amazing! Our 7 month old pup is a lot of work but she handled him with all of the patience and love in the world. You can tell she really loves dogs! I cannot imagine leaving our dog with anyone else.”

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Saint Ann, MO, 63074

“Would 100% recommend her!! Our original dog sitter couldn't do watch them so we found her and she was so amazing. Very responsive and organized since day 1. She gave us daily updates, pictures, and videos. They were super happy when we brought them back and even gave tips on brushing our 7month sheepadoodle and types of joint supplements for our 12yr old. She is a certified trainer and knows how to take care of the dogs so we would trust her to watch them for a long vacation and not worry about their stress or safety.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa O.
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Melissa O.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
20 years of experience
Creve Coeur, MO, 63141

“Melissa hosted my puppy so well. She was easy to work with and super communicative making me feel at ease while I went away on a work trip. The puppies had a great time with her dogs and her home was so warm and inviting. ♥️”

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Emily P.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ballwin, MO, 63021

“Repeat customer here! My baby and I absolutely LOVE Emily and her babies so much. Emily is truly in a league of her own. Her love for dogs is unmistakable. You can tell she isn’t doing this just for the money. She genuinely enjoys caring for them, making them feel at home, and giving them the attention, affection, and fun they deserve. Emily gives me complete peace of mind. She treats Soup like one of her own, keeps me consistently updated, and goes above and beyond to make his stay special with fun experiences and little adventures. She was also incredibly flexible and did her best to accommodate my short-notice request, which I truly appreciated. Every update shows him happy, relaxed, and clearly living his best life. At this point, I honestly feel like he has found his second home. And please don’t let Emily’s big babies intimidate you! They are incredibly sweet, gentle, friendly, and well trained. It’s obvious how much love, time, and care Emily pours into her own dogs, and she extends that same warmth and attention to every dog in her care. I truly couldn’t recommend Emily more highly. Knowing Soup is with her means I can relax and enjoy my time away without worrying, because I know he is safe, loved, and having an amazing time. The only con? Your baby might not want to come home. 😂 Soup certainly doesn’t seem to!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cheyanne A.
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Cheyanne A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
21 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Saint Charles, MO, 63303

“Iroh and Riley both adore Cheyanne and her husband. I feel comfortable leaving them with Cheyanne and her husband and know they will be taken care of. Both my dogs are well taken care of and come home happy and tired.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ross L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
24 repeat clients
8 years of experience
The Hill, St. Louis, MO, 63110

“Ross took amazing care of our golden retriever while we were out of the country for two weeks. He sent daily updates and photos and I could tell she was so well loved and cared for! Definitely recommend Ross to take care of your pup.”

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
20 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Saint Louis, MO, 63136

“Chelsea did a fantastic job of caring for and providing updates of my puppy during the 4th of July holiday weekend! I would definitely recommend her!”

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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
South Hampton, St Louis, MO, 63109

“Nathan was so great with my Ari. Sent pictures and updates. I felt so good while away. Thank you so much”

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in University City is $40

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Clare always has the best time at Sarah's house! She's an excellent communicator and sends the best pictures while we're away. We'll definitely book with her the next time we go out of town!

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Katie M.
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Katherine let me book a stay for my two cats with only a week's notice. She gave my boys plenty of attention and sent me daily updates with pictures, amd was very accommodating with our schedule change.

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Robert L.
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Another wonderful visit for Jackson. Lots of photos and communication throughout the visit. We will definitely book again!

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JEFFREY B.
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Ms. Lesley was truly compassionate and understanding in taking care of my fur-baby , she assured me that I was leaving my pet in a loving and caring environment.

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Patricia R.
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My dog’s stay went well. Drop-off and pick-up was easy and Hailie was very helpful for my dog’s first boarding visit.

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Alex O.
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Darius took great care of our active pup, giving him plenty of walks and cuddle time. He kept us updated with photos and videos. We’ll be booking again!

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Diane K.
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Hayley and her family did an amazing job taking care of our Freckle! We are so grateful - it was a last minute booking and we couldn’t say enough positive things about Freckle’s time there. It was very clear she got some good play time in and enjoyed her stay. We felt very safe leaving her in Hayley’s hands. She found a great playmate in Dante too! Thanks guys!

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Juliette F.
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Catherine is the best! So easy to work with and Apollo always comes home exhausted from a fun stay! I would book every time she is available!

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Claudia R.
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I have one dog that’s pretty mellow and another that’s very energetic, and Monica was wonderful with both. I highly recommend!

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Olivia F.
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Leslie has been amazing and my dog just loves to go to her home. It is so comforting to know he is well taken care of and having fun. Leslie is our go to pet sitter. 100 % recommend.

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m l.
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Dustin and Margaret were great! My first time using Rover and they made me feel very comfortable. They sent lots of pictures and gave me updates. I for sure would use them again.

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Michelle M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra was the BEST caretaker for Ellie. She attended to all my instructions and made sure Ellie had the best time. She sent daily updates and pictures and I was able to focus on my trip knowing my dog was in great hands. She was even flexible when travel chaos made me a little late for pick up. Thanks, Alexandra!

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Jane D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marie took great care of Tucker. He has a little separation anxiety, but Marie and her kids gave home lots of love and attention.

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Hans G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yufang was an excellent host and sitter for our dog. She was communicative, supportive, and accommodating. She sent plenty of pictures of her with all the steps she took taking care of our dog. I couldn’t ask for a more caring sitter.

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Jacob S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful as always! Could not recommend a better sitter. Treats our Murphy as thought he’s her own!

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Taylor K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shari provided a wonderful environment and loving care for our dog, Poppy. Poppy was relaxed at her home and excited to see Shari the second time we booked her. She sent us cute photos and updates and made us feel that Poppy was in the best hands. We will definitely book Shari again!

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Anne F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first boarding with Maya and she did not disappoint. She was responsive, took Puff out for a car ride and took excellent care of my baby! Will definitely rebook!❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Ladonna H.
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Karen is so amazing and my baby absolutely loves her. I’ll be booking with Karen as long as she is on Rover 🥰

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Shel A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Isa is great!! So friendly, and attentive and loving with my dog. I know Lily was well-taken care of and had a good time. I could tell immediately when I picked up my dog that she had bonded with Isa and her friend. Plus she got Lily to eat while I was gone, so that's an accomplishment! I will definitely want to use Isa again for future boarding.

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Joanne Q.
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Excellent experience! Rachel took wonderful care of Bella and ensured she was comfortable, played with, and safe. Pictures were sent consistently and Bella was clearly happy and content in her care. What more could you ask for?! Definitely a 5-star sitter!

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The average cost of Pet Boarding in University City is $42 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $29 and $65 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

There are 1,109 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in University City. About 92% of University City sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

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.

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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

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 MO ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.

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