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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
10 repeat clients
28 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98444

Kayle was great with my dog Rocky! She sent photos every day and I could tell he was having a good time. 10/10 would recommend her as a sitter. I will be asking her to petsit for me in the future!

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$41
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gig Harbor, WA, 98335

Bella usually has a hard time and is very anxious while I’m gone. Victoria took amazing care of her sent lots and lots of photos and Bella didn’t seem anxious at all. Will definitely be using Victoria again.

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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98422

Jordin was so awesome she kept me up to date and sent pictures on a daily this was my first time doing something like this I was nervous and scared. But jordin had reassured me greatly I will definitely be back for future bookings with her ! ❤️

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Lesly G.
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$44
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4.8 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
12 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Lesly was an angel in disguise. We had a last minute boarding cancellation and Lesly took our puppy extremely last minute. We had to take an early flight the next morning and we were scrambling to find someone. She was so nice and understanding of our situation. We know our fur baby had a great time with her family. Would not hesitate to choose her next time we need to board our puppy.

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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98408

Gisella always takes great care of my bulldog Walter. He loves going there and getting to play with Gisella’s dog Brownie. Gisella is always communicative and flexible, would 100% recommend.

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Oneeda Inoko A.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

I feel so lucky to have found Oneeda. She took great care of my high energy pup! I went on one of my longer vacations of the year and felt at ease with Oneeda caring for my girl and providing awesome updates.

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Yessica T.
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$69
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4.7 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newtacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Yessica took care of my cat Juno for almost a month during the holidays and I couldn’t recommend her more. Very reliable and loving pet sitter, that took her in as her own! ♥️ Juno will definitely miss her ✨♥️

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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
23 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Eastside-Enact, Tacoma, WA, 98404

Brittany was amazing! My baby seemed to have had a blast! She communicated quickly and didn’t make me feel like I was bothering her checking on my pup. She sent adorable pics that made it a little easier leaving my pup for such an extended time. I would 1000% recommend her. Thank you, Brittany!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Leslie R.
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Leslie R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98465

I was able to board my dog Tex at Leslie’s on short notice and it turned out to be a great fit. Her dog Bruce is very well trained and got along great with my dog, who’s more interested in human friends than other dogs. She was able to administer his medication with no issues and kept the pups happy and active. She’s reliable, communicative, and took great care of Tex. I will definitely board my dog with her again! :)

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Kathy N.
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$45
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4.7 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Fircrest, WA, 98466

About: Are you looking for a caring and reliable sitter for your small dog while you’re at work? I’m a retired nurse with a lifetime of experience caring for dogs. My previous pet passed away several months ago, and I miss the companionship. I’m offering daytime dog sitting in my home for a well-mannered, fully house-trained dog (20 lbs or less) who gets along with other animals. Your pup will receive plenty of love, attention, and care in a safe, comfortable environment. My husband and I have a 12 year old Vizsla who is very friendly. She is mostly an indoor dog. We are located near several parks which we frequent almost daily.

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
7 repeat clients
31 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98403

Kelly did an amazing job helping my quirky dog feel very happy and comfortable during the week she stayed with her! Kelly was communicative and sent great photos of Goldie every couple of days. She obviously has a lot of experience with rescues, and is very kind and patient. We will absolutely use her again when we travel!

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

This was our 2nd stay with Jill & Glenn— our pup was SO excited to see them again! It’s so wonderful getting to see them and our boy creating their own little bond. We know that he enjoys his little mini vacations just as much as we do, and it gives us such peace of mind when we’re away. 5 stars everytime!

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Jennifer K.
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Dana A.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
143 reviews
71 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Lakewood, WA, 98498

My dog loved his vacation with Dana and the family!! He was so comfortable he didn’t want to come home… not kidding! I am happy to know my dog has a new vacation spot when we are away for our travels.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariana M.
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Mariana M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
34 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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Michelle & Samuel Y.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98422

Michelle and Samuel are the absolute best! My dog pit mix, Lazarus had the best time with their personal dog, which are BFF now! They send multiple pictures and videos all through out the day as they would include Laz in the daily walks, hikes, and fetch time, so I always know what he is up to (Helped Moms separation). Absolutely going to recommend Michelle and Samuel to friends and family, if they need a dog sitter. Don’t Think It Gets Better!! ??

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Sitter Profile Image: Ebrahim T.
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Ebrahim T.
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$43
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4.8 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Ebrahim was amazing! He was patient and accommodating to our schedule and Brutus's needs. There was always updates and very open communication. He even took Brutus out to let him have some outdoor experiences. He gave phenomenon service! I will definitely book again and I highly recommend him if you are looking for amazing care for your pet while you are away.

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Juli A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
244 reviews
65 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

About: I have always been in a home with pets. Currently have our dog (6yr) Cooper, 2 cats (Tobi and Lola), as well as a guinea pig. I work in office these days and only available evenings and weekends. During the summer my kiddos love to want money so have taken up some walking and daycare. My dog and I enjoy a good nature walk/hike during the day while the kids are at school and then sometimes a big adventure on the weekends. Our cats and guinea pig couldn't be more loved and cared for. They all thrive and enjoy each others company as well as my kiddos.

Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer L.
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Jennifer L.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
26 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Our dog Buttercup had a wonderful time with Jennifer and her family. She is knowledgeable about all things dog and made Buttercup feel right at home. She was also responsive and easy to communicate with! We will be leaving Buttercup with her again!

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Kelly M.
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Channing B.
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$32
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4.6 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
University Places, WA, 98466

Channing did a great job watching my pup, she communicated well and was accommodating of my time if I needed extra. My girl was happy. Will be using her again for our sitting needs in the future.

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Sarah R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
243 reviews
53 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Fircrest, WA, 98466

This was our second booking wiht Sarah and her husband Chris who is also on Rover! They took fantastic care of our golden Sullivan. He’s fairly high energy and they always make sure he gets some time at the dog park 🙂 They also ensure that we have tons of pictures and text updates which I appreciate so much!

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Courtney C.
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Lesly is a great dog-sitter! She is communicates well and is very accommodating! She took great care of our dog for a long weekend. We would definitely use her services again in the future!

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Hannah G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We left our 4-month-old puppy with Kana and Brian for a long day (12 hours), and they were amazing. They handled her so well and did such a great job making her feel safe and cared for. It was our first time leaving her with someone and also our first time using Rover, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The communication is great, and they have a good yard for dogs, as well as a nice area inside for them. I'd definitely recommend Kana and will be using her again.

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Natalie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was an amazing angel when my family needed emergency boarding for my mom's dog when she went into the hospital. It was so late for booking I was scared we wouldn't find anyone. Then thiS AMAZING HUMAN came to meet the pup and brought her home with her for a weeks stay. Callie was treated like a member of their family there and got her favorite thing in the world, all the snuggles! I love that I didn't need to worry about her at all during her stay so we could focus on our family emergency. Will definitely re-book if we need someone to watch her again

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Jennifer D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dee Anne is so sweet and takes such great care of our pup! She gives him a great mix of play time and exercise and cuddles. Max loves his sleepovers and quality time with Dee Anne, and is always SO excited when he can visit!

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Ariana T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great first stay with Kevin and Vonnie. Our 11 year old yellow lab was well taken care of. Hosts were great communicators, attentive and clearly enjoyed time with Lily. Their home was perfect with a large secure backyard and comfortable inside. We have already booked a future stay.

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Paula O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ethan was absolutely amazing!! We brought our 13-year old dog and 7 month old puppy, and both were very clearly happy and cared for! It was our first time boarding them, and we were really nervous about it but Ethan sent us plenty of picture and video notifications that set us at ease. Honestly if we could give him 100 stars we would!!

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katelyn s.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dorian is awesome. He took great care of my girl Neara while I was on a work trip. She deals with some anxiety and this was my first time needing a pet sitter and i could not be happier with how it went. Absolutely will be booking with him again in the future.

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Daniel W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mayzee was so excited to be there right when we got to their house. Super friendly and has an obvious love for dogs Will definitely hire again!

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Nicole S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We have a 2 1/2 year old kitty named MIA and adopted her when she was 1 yr old. We are retired and like to take periodic trips mostly to the Oregon coast. Up until now we would take her with us in the car but she does not like car travel, even with medication, so it was not always the fun relaxing time we wanted.. We considered a number of options but didn't feel comfortable with any of them. Then we met HUA through Rover. She is wonderful, fantastic, patient and kind. We were going to be gone for 6 days and were concerned if MIA would be ok. But HUA was reassuring and her set-up for kitty care is amazing. MIA had her own room with toys, climbing structures, a big window with a panoramic view of the water, food and a kitty litter box. And the really extra fantastic part is that HUA would send us videos 2 or 3 time a day of MIA! That was sooo reassuring that she was ok. We joked if MIA would want to come home with us after spending a week in an all inclusive resort. From now on we will leave MIA with HUA whenever we go out of town. We will work our trips around HUA's availability. We would give her more than 5 stars if the website had the option.

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Bob F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Renate did an amazing job caring for my two kittens while I had to go out of town. She sent me a lot of updates and photos to help ease my mind about their stay. She has an amazing cat boarding space and gave both of my kitties lots and lots of love and attention. Could not have found a better sitter!

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alicia c.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks again for spoiling Walter. He looks forward to his playdates with Gracie and is always completely warn out.

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Rachel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

So thankful to have a perfect match for my lapdog Lab who Jena is so loving and understanding with! The pics she sent warmed my heart- lap time and him loving the walk! Our Lab's dream.💙

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Joanna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

How great to find a wonderful pet sitter! Kuna had a fun overnight with Amanda. She went on 2 adventure walks and also met some new dog friends to hang out with. Photos were sent, updates give, and our instructions for Kuna’s care were followed to a tee. We look forward to another pet sitter opportunity soon.

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Liz K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brina was wonderful and took great care of our dog. She was communicative, friendly, flexible, and even took him on a hike - would highly recommend booking with her.

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Daniel
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This couple took great care of my two dogs for over 10 days. They were communicative and would highly recommend. Will use again.

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George S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary took my dog in for boarding last minute and was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with! She was very flexible and helped me out in a pinch. Ollie was wiped at pick up and it was clear he had a great time at her house with her dogs 😊

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Victoria V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’ve never boarded my dog before, and it was incredibly stressful. However, I had a work obligation that required me to travel out of town. Larissa went above and beyond to alleviate my concerns. Gracie and I had a meet and greet, and Gracie seemed very comfortable meeting Larissa and her two pups. Gracie stayed with Larissa for two weeks with a break over the weekend. Larissa was fantastic in keeping me updated and sending pictures. Larissa was also very accommodating to any slight changes in my schedule. I highly recommend Larissa.

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Lorraine K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Channing and her family were great so kind and fast in responding. Our dogs had a great time! Definitely will be sending them back next time we travel!

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Anthony N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I was able to board my dog Tex at Leslie’s on short notice and it turned out to be a great fit. Her dog Bruce is very well trained and got along great with my dog, who’s more interested in human friends than other dogs. She was able to administer his medication with no issues and kept the pups happy and active. She’s reliable, communicative, and took great care of Tex. I will definitely board my dog with her again! :)

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Rochelle M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lydia is great! She is very easy to arrange details for the care of our dog and Rosie loves going to her house! She sends updates and pictures!

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Federico S.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in University Place on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

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There are 4,251 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in University Place. About 91% of University Place 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.

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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.

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All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

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.

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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. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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