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Jeff S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
241 reviews
83 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20781

We trust Jeff wholeheartedly to take care of our almost nine year-old miniature Dachshund, Marley. We love the updates and photos when we’re away. Jeff takes great care of our dog and gives us tremendous peace of mind.

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Tabatha H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20782

This was my first time using Rover. I recently started caring for a cat who showed up on my porch. With family coming to town to visit, I felt it best to find care for my cat outside of the house for the weekend. After seeing Tabatha’s reviews, I figured I would give this service a try. I cannot say anything but positive things about Tabatha. She replied to my sitter request right away and met with me virtually to get acquainted. She was so patient with my cat as he adjusted to his new surroundings. She adjusted the environment and provided him what he needed to feel secure. From her regular updates, photos and videos, I could tell she had a lot of skill in caring for fur babies. She even introduced my cat to her cat which I was anxious about because my cat hadn’t interacted well with another cat recently. The cats played and interacted well! Tabatha is amazing! I look forward to using her service again!

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Brooke M.
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Nicole R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
44 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Brentwood, MD, 20722

Having someone available at the last minute is a sincere gift. I am so appreciative that she and her little one took such great care of my girls.

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Geneen M.
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Colleen L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
16 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Colleen took wonderful care of our cockapoo for 3 days. She sent photos several times and provided photos. She also was able to give some eyedrops several times per day that our dog required. My dog seemed content and well cared for. Thank you.

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Crystal S.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
40 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Lanham, MD, 20706

My fur baby had an amazing time with Crystal. She sent me pictures or videos everyday. I felt reassured that he was being taken care of. I plan on booking Bailey again with her soon. Excellent sitter and so knowledgeable about dogs.

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Chloe M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jackalyn H.
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Jackalyn H.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
35 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Capitol Heights, MD, 20743

Our cat Captain stayed with Jackalyn while we were on our honeymoon! :) She suggested a meet-and-greet at her place with her cat first, which ended up really setting our minds at ease that they could easily coexist. Jackalyn took meticulous notes about Captain's eating schedule, health, and normal behaviors. When we were gone, she gave us regular updates with photos and was always quick to respond to us. We always hate leaving our furry babies, but we knew Captain was in a caring, loving home.. and that makes helps make a trip so much more relaxing!

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Pamela B.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20781

Ms. Pam is amazing! We received updates on our fur babies progress as he adjusted to his new environment. Ms. Pam assured us that he would be in great hands an he was. We will def. book Ms. Pam again in the near future & give her 5 stars. Thanks again Ms. Pam for all your help with Kishon. You are simply the best.

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Valeria G.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
31 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20781

Where do I start! This was the first time with an in-home pet sitter. The experience was fantastic. From the beginning, Valeria and her family made Krysti and I comfortable. I received daily updates and lovely pictures of Krysti during her 10 day stay. I never felt anxious or cautious at anytime during our time apart. If anything, I was a bit concerned that she wouldn’t want to come home with me.LOL! Overall, I truly loved this experience. Thank you, Valeria! I have another cruise this year, and definitely a re-book.

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Payton P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Cheverly, MD, 20785

Payton and Graham are awesome caretakers four our puppies! We really appreciate their kindness and all of the pictures and video they sent! We will definitely be back!

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Austin & Majid M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC, 20011

Austin and Majid have watched my dog 3 times and been soooo wonderful. They are loving and considerate of her, and they kept me updated! My dog has some anxiety and behavior challenges, and they were very understanding and patient. Highly recommend!

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Chad C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
210 reviews
56 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Brightwood, Washington, DC, 20012

Our experience with Chad was wonderful. This was our puppy’s first ever boarding experience…I as a pet owner was concerned cause she does get separation anxiety. Chad handled it so well. We got regular picture/videos and I knew that she was in an environment where she was being properly cared for. We would definitely return.

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Joseph S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

Joseph was very communicative and shared pictures of our pups with us daily. He followed all directions we gave him and made sure our pups feel at home under his care. I would recommend Joseph as a pet sitter and would entrust him with watching our pups again in the future. Thanks for taking care of our babies!

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Abigail S.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
18 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20018

This was our first time leaving our “Livi” with a sitter! Abigail was TERRIFIC!!! From the moment we met, we felt that Livi would be in good hands. She surpassed our expectations! She communicated frequently and sent pictures which moreover made us more comfortable. We highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her in the future. Thanks again, Abigail!

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Carrie L.
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Tasha M.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
78 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Riverdale, MD, 20737

Tasha is awesome and worked with me although my booking was last minute. I really appreciate the care given to my Thompson! He had a great time!

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Cal & Kelly T.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
205 reviews
73 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20903

Cal and Kelly are absolutely fantastic! When looking for someone to take care of my two aussiedoodle pups, I could tell that Cal really knew what he was doing. The dogs were at ease during our meet and greet and I felt super comfortable leaving my pups with them. During their stay, Cal was super communicative, maintained us up to date with the dogs and sent lots of pictures and videos. He also managed to give them their allergy med without any issues. The dogs looked super happy when picked up. I will 1,000 leave my pups with Cal and Kelly without hesitation! Thank you for an awesome stay!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaron & Paweena J.
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Aaron & Paweena J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
35 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Catholic University-Brookland, Northeast, DC, 20017

Aaron and Paweena were lifesavers. We had a last-min trip and needed to find someone to watch our dog, Nox, on short notice, and we are so glad we found them. It was clear Nox was happy, comfortable, and very well cared for. Honestly, we are pretty sure she was more upset about leaving Aaron and Paweena than she was about being away from us, which says a lot. We would absolutely trust them with Nox again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for kind, reliable, and communicative sitters.

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Sonia A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20901

Sonia is very communicative and sent lots of photos- I was confident that my cat was happy and well taken care of during my trip. I know my cat will love to go back to Sonia’s next time I travel!

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Megan H.
Sitter Profile Image: Natalia & Edward A.
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Natalia & Edward A.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20902

Natalie and Edward helped us out when I was out of town for a night. They took good care of Gordon and were happy to do a meet and greet beforehand.

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Melissa B.
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Erika A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
69 repeat clients
8 years of experience
U Street Corridor, Washington, DC, 20009

Erika was prompt in responding and was easy to connect with. She treated Arthur to many walks and visits to the parks. All the things he loves. He came back happy and like his old self. Def will rebook

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Casey M.
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Alejandro L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northwest Washington, Washington, DC, 20012

Alejandro is amazing! He is very knowledgeable about dogs and treats them like his own. I definitely plan to use him again and I would highly recommend him for your dog.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another great overnight stay with Amani. She sends great pictures and make sure the dogs are comfortable.

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Patricia R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As someone who has owned dogs their entire life, Ari and Ame are the best dog sitters I’ve ever encountered. They are genuinely good people who love dogs.

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Andrew S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tabatha is awesome! This was my second time using her service for overnight boarding and my dog loves staying at her home. First time was for 10 days, this time was 5 days. Although this stay was shorter, her professionalism was the same with timely updates throughout his stay with pictures and information about his day. I appreciate this, which allows me to enjoy my time away without worries. I would definitely book her service again! Thank you!

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Michelle L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Five stars aren’t enough for Tracey! From the very first message, Tracey went above and beyond to make sure Paris was good. She arranged a meet and greet with Paris the last minute after another sitter fell through. She sent me updates daily! I could tell that not only did my dog feel comfortable, she practically looked like she was on vacation! Lol One thing I heard her say was “I’m serious about my fur babies!” Lol and she meant just that! Tracey clearly has a deep love for dogs and I would definitely recommend her. She is theeeeeee best! Thank you Tracey! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Des M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

KG was incredibly communicative and thoughtful throughout the first trial day with my pup who requires a little extra TLC making new friends. I feel so comfortable knowing he’ll be well taken care of for a longer stay coming up.

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Becca M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shipley loved staying at Pamela’s and I loved having him there will I was out of town. She truly cares about each and every dog she watches over. He can’t wait to return!

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Sanjana S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I traveled for two weeks knowing my dog was taken care of and having a blast. The piece of mind is invaluable!

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Natalie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rita is wonderful! She gave great updates and I felt assured my dog was in great care. Would definitely book again!

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Allison R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice and accommodating when our flight was delayed and we were 8 hours late. Very sweet and Louise seemed to have a good time. Thanks for helping and taking good care of Louise. Would definitely use again.

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Jerry P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma and her family took great care of Deuce. They stay in good communication with me throughout his whole boarding visit. She sent pictures, loved on him and treated him like her own. Every picture he looked calm, peaceful and was enjoying his stay. She updated me even before he went to bed so that I felt comfortable while he was away. I would recommend Emma and I will be using her services again.

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Lakisha P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Always pleased with Jeff’s care of our Marley. Jeff accepts and tolerate’s our miniature Dachshund’s quirks and personality and we are so grateful for Jeff. He is always our number one choice 😊

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Patty S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Payton and her husband were awesome! Our dogs had such an incredible time with them, they almost didn’t want to leave. They provided updates regularly and lots of mental stimulation and walks for our pups. Can’t wait to use them again!

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Emily P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend this Rover boarder/sitter. They were incredibly helpful, accommodating, and attentive throughout my dog’s stay. From the moment we connected, communication was excellent, and they made sure all of my dog’s needs were met. I received regular updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind while I was away.

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Dr. Tasaria B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Valeria is great with Sparkles. Sends lots of pics and kept us updated on the day. Booked her twice, will book her again.

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Rizwan M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole took the absolute best care of my baby. She was attentive, responsive, and I look forward to using her in the future. I missed my train and so I had to extend my stay and she made it very easy for me to seamlessly extend.

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Traye T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danny has watched our dog multiple times and our dog always returns happy and well taken care of. Danny sent us photos while we were out of town and provided updates. Our dog is reactive to other dogs but Danny handles it well and still takes him out on walks. This was a late notice booking request and Danny jumped in right away

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Danielle L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rashad was excellent with both of my pets. He was willing to meet before booking so that was a plus. I loved how he shared pictures and communicated often about my pets. I will be using him for future pet sitting.

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Tyquain M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My pup had a great time with Alexandra and Gus. As a fur parent to a senior dog, I really appreciated Alexandra going above and beyond to make Rum comfortable. He also got all of his meds on schedule which was an also a plus. Will definitely book again!

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Rachel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caroline was fantastic! She was great with Penny, and sent us photos and updates throughout the stay. Highly recommend and will be rebooking in the future!

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Andrew C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bettina took great care of my Samson over the holiday weekend! Her pup got along great with him and they were taken on nice long walks together. I will be leaving Samson with her and her family in the future without doubt!

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Benjamin H.
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As of Jun 2026, 8,209 sitters provided dog boarding in University Park. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of University Park dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in University Park have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in University Park.

Rover makes it easy to find University Park dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 8,209 dog boarding sitters in University Park on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In University Park, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

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