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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline S.
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Jacqueline S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20009

Jacqueline is my go to cat sitter - she is the most reliable, flexible, and sweetest person. My cat Duchess absolutely adores her and I couldn’t be luckier to have someone like Jacqueline to rely on. Thank you for all that you do.

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Wafa S.
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Matthew C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Logan Circle, Washington, DC, 20005

Matthew was lovely and we felt so at ease knowing he was taking care of our cats during a trip abroad! I will absolutely book with him again in the future and would recommend to any of my friends in need of a pet sitter.

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Nithya M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South West, Washington, DC, 20024

I am very happy with the care that Nithya provided my cat Ellie while I was away. She arranged a meet and greet ahead of time which was a great warmup for my very shy kitty. At each visit Nithya sent pictures and reports of how Ellie was doing which was very reassuring. She gently and patiently coaxed Ellie to trust her. Nithya was reliable and very caring. I think she has a very special talent with cats!

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Maura M.
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Nicholas B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
690 reviews
234 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC, 20010

Nicholas was great! We had amazing peace of mind while he checked in on Cat over the holidays. He was super responsive and sent some great pictures of her. I knew she was being taken care of and in good hands.

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Sonia W.
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Niamh H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
18 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC, 20037

Niamh was a wonderful sitter for my cat! She was timely, communicative, and showed Pauline so much love and kindness. Came home to a very happy kitty and would not hesitate to have her sit for us again!

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Asia H.
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$13
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1 year of experience
Washington, DC, 20005

About: I love pets! I’m an accountant working remotely with small business founders, and I’m looking to gain experience caring for other’s pets and to spend time with our community’s furry friends. Since I don’t have space for a pet of my own, I’ve taken care of a few of my friends’ pets over the last year. I really enjoyed caring for them, and I’m excited to care for more pets! I am a self-employed accountant working remotely for small businesses across the US. I can work from anywhere, so pet care can fit well into my daily and weekly routine. I am happy to schedule calls and meetings around what works best for you and your pets! In your home, I will keep up the routines and comforts your pet is used to. I can take them for daytime walks, keep up with their eating schedule, and look after them closely to keep your space as tidy as you left it!

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Corinne N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
397 reviews
111 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20002

Corinne was fantastic. She was communicative and followed our guidance on care and feeding. We will definitely be working with her again if she’s available on the dates we request.

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Sydney L.
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$23
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9 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20500

About: Hello! I love spending time around dogs. I have a 9 year old golden retriever named who is the light of my life. I have helped take care of my friends dogs and senior dogs as well. When it comes to dog walking, I also love to make sure dogs are not only getting their exercise in, but experiencing new surroundings on their walk. I currently WFH so I am able to tailor my schedule to when your pets need my services! However, early mornings, evenings and lunch time are usually the most open times for me. While Im not offering services for room and board, I do live in a pet friendly apartment with pet friendly amenities, if there is a need to bring your pet home with me.

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Noelle M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20005

About: I have worked at a doggie day care before and had to pass a training test in order to properly handle dogs and understand their behaviors. I regularly volunteer at the animal shelter doing dog walking and cat care. I’ve lived with animals my entire life and currently take care of 1 dog and 2 cats I’m free almost everyday with a flexible remote work schedule. I’m very available and will do my best to fit into your schedule. I’m very experienced in taking care of cats and dogs as well as handling multiple pets at the same time. I’m able to provide pretty much every essential task to take care of pets like feeding, walking, playing with, and cleaning up after.

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Hayoung "Hazel" K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC, 20001

Hayoung was wonderful with my cats, Mikko and Milo! She was always timely, communicative, and made the whole experience so easy and stress-free. I really appreciated how clean and tidy everything was when I got home, and it was clear my cats were well cared for and comfortable. I’d absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dylan B.
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Dylan B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
25 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC, 20037

Dylan is amazing! She is very communicative, professional, trustworthy, and reliable. She took excellent care of our dog and followed all instructions provided. We’ll definitely be asking Dylan to watch our dog many more times!

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Jane B.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20037

About: I grew up caring for my own dog Daisy! I was responsible for feeding her, walking her, and washing her. I also have experience pet-sitting both cats and dogs for 5+ consecutive days. As a recent graduate from George Washington University, I have lots of availability to take care of your pets! I’m very flexible and accept booking on short notice. I approach animal care with a deep care for their safety and health, along with a sense of playfulness for their physical activity and fun. I’d love the opportunity to care for your pets!

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Isabella J.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
4 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20005

Isabella was amazing with our two Cavaliers. The dogs absolutely adore her and are always a little extra spoiled on days she visits. She is responsible, always on time and quick to act in an emergency.

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Kelli B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20006

About: I'm a devoted Dog Auntie to a spirited Mini-Aussie, two lovable Labs, and even four horses! My heart still holds a special place for my Puggle rescue, Henry, who was my adventure buddy across three states and a cherished therapy dog for seniors until his passing in 2021. With over 25 years of experience, I connect instantly with dogs of all ages and personalities. From training playful puppies to providing compassionate care for senior dogs, I’ve done it all—including guiding my Puggle Henry in his professional training. Your furry friend will be treated like family in my care, with plenty of love, fun, and attention. Expect fetch sessions, refreshing walks, and cozy snuggles! Book with me for peace of mind knowing your pup is in experienced, caring hands. I'm currently a freelance writer who works from anywhere: cafes, coffee shops and even your couch. This enables me to pop in for a walk during the day or spend the weekend (or longer) with your dog while you're away. I live in a tiny home with very little space, so while I will consider watching your fur baby in my home, I believe they would be more comfortable in their environment. I have been pet sitting in the valley for several months now, and have excellent references.

Sitter Profile Image: Theodora F.
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Theodora F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20006

Theodora is extremely kind, responsive, and understanding with both my asks and Orion’s needs. She provides great summaries of her visit and I feel like Orion is in great hands when she stops by. I highly recommend her!

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Daniela C.
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Abigail S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
18 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20018

Abigail was fantastic with our dogs, and a pleasure to work with overall. Very responsive, friendly, and reliable. The dogs loved her. Highly recommend booking with her.

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John D.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20001

John is awesome - we highly recommend him! He has exceptional communication and is very responsive before/during his visits. He is great with our pup who can be challenging with new people - he’s incredibly patient and knowledgeable about caring for dogs, including our very large puppy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacquelyn L.
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Jacquelyn L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
162 reviews
49 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20002

Jacquelyn was very attentive to my cats needs and did a fantastic job communicating consistently! She is an excellent and dependable sitter. Would recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy L.
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Amy L.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, 20009

Amy has been absolutely fantastic! From our very first meeting, she was incredibly professional and responsive. During every visit, she provided thorough updates that kept us completely at ease while we were away. Our cat, Luxe, usually sticks to the bed, but he actually waited on the couch to greet Amy the moment she walked in. It was so heartening to hear how much they bonded; he followed her around the house and even felt comfortable enough to demand water from the sink! Amy went above and beyond, handling everything smoothly even when Luxe was stressed and dealing with an upset stomach. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Callen L.
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Callen L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

Callen consistently takes great care of my girl Lucy and is a great communicator! Always no Lucy is in good hands while I’m away! Thanks so much, Callen!!!

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Joseph was excellent and took great care of our dog. He even went above and beyond and picked up after the dog when in our own backyard which was not something we asked of him. We look forward to working with Joseph again!

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Ryan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eric took great care of Bumi while away! Bumi’s an anxious pup, and doesn’t love walks - but Eric was able to coax him outside and make sure he got the potty time he needed :)

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Hrishi K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Teaghan has been absolutely amazing! She arrives promptly, is very communicative and is great with my two dogs. I love seeing the photos she takes of them after each visit!

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Liz G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sharon is amazing with our pup! She accommodated a weird one day schedule and fulfilled everything that was asked of her! Our pup left the day with her with a huge smile and a lot of memories! We got multiple updates and pictures throughout the day and she was very quick to reply to any questions.

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Shastin W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hanna was fantastic - she was super communicative, detailed, and thoughtful with her approach. She took fantastic care of my puppy. Rowan is still getting used to be left alone and he clearly had a fabulous time with her. I loved the pictures and detailed update - it definitely put my mind at ease. This was my first experience with Rover, and because of Hanna, it was great!

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Jennifer S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lakshmi is a great walker - she’s reliable/responsive and sensitive to dogs’ needs! Definitely recommend booking her!!

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James P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Super communicative and followed care instructions so well! I didn’t have to worry at all while I was on vacation!

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Heaven A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

John did a great job watching my cat and dog over the weekend and kept me updated with pictures and notes the entire time. Would book again!

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mariana b.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Virginia is always incredible and communicative. She takes great care of our VERY dramatic Great Dane. We love her!

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Taylor B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Isabella was awesome! She was so communicative and took great care of my pup! We will absolutely rebook her in the future!

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Hailey D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kennedy is amazing! She helped out with my dog that is recovering from knee surgery. She was super responsive, sent lots of pictures and treated Remy like her own. Highly recommend her for all types of dog care!

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Quinlan B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Savanah did amazing with my dogs and treated them with the most care and truly treated my dogs as if they were hers!

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Raul A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly was great with our pup. She helped us out last minute when our other sitter had to cancel and I will definitely book her again. She followed all of our care instructions and sent a detailed summary of her visit.

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Allyson Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Charlie enjoyed his walk with you! I appreciate your patience with concierge/leasing office lunch break needs.

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Marianne D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria is so wonderful, kind, loving, punctual and professional. So happy for our pups that we found this great neighbor and sitter .

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Deb S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaylee/Joe were amazing! I had reached out last minute for a few drop in visits while I had last minute travel. They were very accommodating, provided updates each visit with lots of pictures to know my baby was in good hands! Highly recommend!

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Janine S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I know my dog had a great time with Karola because he was very chill and relaxed afterwards. Karola was great at communicating and asked all the right questions to get to know my dog. Thank you, Karola!

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Maria G.
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Emilee took great care of my dog over a long weekend. She sent great picture updates and he seemed very well taken care of when we returned.

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Natalie G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Courtney was super sweet and gentle with my puppy, Lola! She helped Lola get all of her energy out while I was at work and made her transition into my home much easier.

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Samantha J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kendall was great with Adonis and he took to her quickly! she was even able to accept our last minute request and when our flight was delayed on our return she was able to extend a day to help us out! Great communication as well I would definitely book again

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Ephraim M.
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Dog sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog sitter in Washington, D.C. on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 16,487 dog sitters in Washington, D.C.. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Washington, D.C. dog sitters respond in under an hour.

Dog sitters in Washington, D.C. have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Washington, D.C..

Rover makes it easy to find Washington, D.C. dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog 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 sitting is great for:

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

There are 16,487 dog sitters in Washington, D.C. on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Washington, D.C., 95% of dog sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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 sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass background checks 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 sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

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