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Ashley C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
11 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Ashley is amazing! She’s very good with our big dogs and makes sure they get plenty of exercise. She’s good at following specific instructions and our dogs love her”

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Michael A.
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Jenna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Jenna has been wonderful with our pups. She was very responsive from the start and came over for a meet and greet quickly. Django took to her right away, which says a lot. He can be a reactive pup, and Jenna was calm and not intimidated at all. She spends time visiting and makes sure they are comfortable. She is also patient with our other dog who tends to be nervous around new people. Her steady, confident approach really makes a difference. We feel comfortable knowing our dogs are in good hands and would absolutely recommend her.”

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Leah B.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Green Island, NY, 12183

“Leah was absolutely amazing — incredibly responsive, communicative, and attentive. It was such a relief to feel like I didn’t have to worry about my pup while I was away. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring sitter.”

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Stephanie B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12182

“I can’t say enough great things! Stephanie was wonderful, communicative, prompt, and so nice to work with. My little critters were well taken care of.”

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Anne P.
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Larry F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 73 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
TROY, NY, 12182

“We tasked Larry with a last minute booking for our two kittens. He did amazing with them and followed all instructions. He was very respectful of our apartment as well. Will definitely book again!”

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Franchesca L.
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$15
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13 years of experience
Cohoes, NY, 12047

About: I’ve always believed that pets are family, and I know firsthand how much love, trust, and responsibility come with caring for them. As a longtime dog mom, including caring for a senior dog, I understand that every pet has their own personality, routines, and needs. I’m naturally nurturing, patient, and attentive, and I take pride in making sure animals feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I also understand how important peace of mind is when leaving your pet with someone else. My goal is to provide the same level of love and care that I would want for my own dogs. I am available 2-3 days during the week and on weekends. Let me know what your needs are and I will try to assist. I treat every pet as if they were my own, making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while in my care. I understand that every pet has their own personality, routine, and individual needs, so I take the time to learn what makes them happiest and most comfortable. Whether caring for pets in my home or yours, I prioritize maintaining their regular feeding schedules, walks, potty breaks, playtime, and plenty of affection. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect their space and follow all instructions carefully to help maintain a familiar and stress-free environment. I also believe communication is important, so I’ll provide regular updates and photos to give you peace of mind knowing your furry family member is happy and well cared for!

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Kania E.
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$21
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12182

“Kania puts my mind at ease when I'm out of town and require someone to care for Lux! She was very flexible and was able to accommodate a stressful last minute change of plans and still made sure Lux was looked after!”

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Christina G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Christina was awesome, she was very reliable and took very good care of our cat, feeding and litter. She sent pictures each visit and tried each time to engage our cat, who unfortunately stubbornly decided to stay under a bed while she was there. We would definitely use her again.”

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Ayva T.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
12 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

“Ayva is very caring, communicative and reliable. I highly recommend her to care for your dog or other animals.”

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Caroline M.
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Caitlyn F.
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$15
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10 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12183

About: I not only love caring for animals, but learning all their quirks and personalities. I am very familiar with the patience and love it takes to care for seniors, and the space many animals want from humans (especially new ones). I am happy to meet them where they’re at and hopefully brighten up their day! I have lots of experience with giving pills, special diets, etc. as well. I learn fast and take animal care very seriously. I’m currently working part time and studying to apply for grad school, so I have plenty of time! I often am doing one of my many hobbies or spending time with loved ones, which can easily be shared with your little loves too. At home, I am vigilant about dangers for my cat when I am not around and triple check to make sure she is safe and she can’t get into anything. My main priorities are to make sure she is healthy, happy, and enriched!

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Larissa K.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 111 reviews
32 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12182

“Larissa was amazing with our cats! I was very nervous leaving them at first but after meeting Larissa I knew they were in good hands. She went above spending time with them and making sure they were well taken care of. Will def be booking again!”

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Xixuan W.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
3 years of experience
Latham, NY, 12110

About: As a pet owner myself, I understand that every pet has a different personality and comfort level. I’m experienced with feeding, refreshing water, cleaning litter boxes, brushing, playtime, and giving cats/dogs the space or attention they prefer. I love spending time with dogs and have experience caring for my friends’ dogs. I regularly play and interact with dogs, and I understand that every dog has its own personality, energy level, and needs. Whether they enjoy active playtime, relaxing walks, or just some extra attention, I always make sure they feel comfortable, happy, and safe. I work a regular full-time schedule, but I have availability outside of work and on weekends. I’m happy to provide drop-in visits, walks, feeding, playtime, and companionship. Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my priority. I carefully follow each owner’s instructions regarding feeding, walks, routines, and any special needs. I keep doors, gates, food, and surroundings secure and always respect your home.

Sitter Profile Image: Kristina B.
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Kristina B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watervliet, NY, 12189

“Kristina is very sweet and she was very attentive to my puppy Finley! She followed all the instructions perfectly. I will definitely book with her again?”

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Ashley C.
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MacKenzie G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

“Mack went above and beyond each time she visited my dogs. My dogs needed extra ‘support’ and she adapted to what they needed. I am so thankful for everything!”

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Shawna P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Cohoes, NY, 12047

“Shawna was absolutely fantastic. Great pics, great communication, all of it. My babies obviously loved her very much right from the start. Highly recommend!!”

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Merissa & Nick M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

“Merissa and Nick were wonderful sitters for my dog Buddy. They checked in multiple times to update me on his progress and were very professional and caring towards myself and Buddy's needs. I would highly recommend them as dog sitters for anyone looking for a reliable sitter.”

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Victoria S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

“Victoria was incredible! So communicative and kind, and very thorough with my cat while I was away. Would absolutely rebook! 🤍🤍”

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Loren P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Watervliet, NY, 12189

“I like Loren a lot. She's down-to-earth and easy to communicate with. My two kitties seemed to feel really comfortable with her from the very first moment. She was conscientious about following my instructions, and I am happy with the care she gave. I trust Loren and will request her services again in the future.”

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Lisa P.
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Adrianna J.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Bishop's Gate, Albany, NY, 12204

“Adrianna is very caring, kind and communicative. I highly recommend her to care for your dog!! She is very considerate and thoughtful for my high energy dog”

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Caroline M.
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Sarah B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Colonie, NY, 12205

“Sarah is one of our favorite Rovers! She’s responsive, communicative, sweet, and takes great care of my pups! Incredibly reliable!”

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Elizabeth I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Linda takes such good care of my kittens! I get the best updates and cute pictures, which let me rest easy knowing they’re in good hands when I’m away.

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Annalee D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again Hailey did an excellent job watching my cats. She spends time with each of them and gives them lots of attention. I highly recommend her and will continue to use her in the future for my pets. I always know that my cats are taken care of when she watches them. Thank you Hailey!!

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

Alyssa was absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond for not just my cat but also me. She was professional, timely, accommodating, friendly, and I could tell that really loves animals and wants the best for them. I will definitely keep her in mind the next time I need a sitter. 😻

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Erica F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah is prompt to respond and so good with a very dramatic staffy mix! Strong lowrider but she is able get right to his level and understand his needs intuitive

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Rose H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha did a wonderful job taking care of our cats while we were out of town. They warmed to her quickly and I would absolutely recommend her to others. We will book again in the future ☺️

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Nikole H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was super communicative and took great care of my pups! We had a little mix up but it helped me set up a better system for Rovers in the future. I will use her again!

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Elizabeth I.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley is amazing! She’s very good with our big dogs and makes sure they get plenty of exercise. She’s good at following specific instructions and our dogs love her

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

Nicole is friendly & communicative as well as prompt! She follows all instructions and checks in during visit. Zale had a great time! Will use again!

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Rose H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I have a "special needs" kitty as she is diabetic and needs just the right amount of medicine given in a shot twice a day. Leaving her makes me very nervous. Kimberly met with me and my cat before I went away so that I could explain everything. In her correspondences and visits she was always on time, upbeat, and attentive to my cat. Happy to say that through my week of being away, she did exactly what she needed to do to give not just the medication but the attention to my precious kitty. I was SO GRATEFUL and RELIEVED. She asked where to leave the keys on her last visit and I said, "Keep them. If I go away again it'll be you I contact to care for my cat."

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Dominique D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shawna was absolutely fantastic. Great pics, great communication, all of it. My babies obviously loved her very much right from the start. Highly recommend!!

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Katy N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly was a great caregiver for my dog & cat. She was responsive, friendly & communicative ! Highly recommend :)

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Julia C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is amazing! Our 2 kitties and our pup loved hanging out with her. She took such great care of our babies! She kept us updated with lots of photos at each check in (including our pups meds, which gave us peace of mind). She went above and beyond, opening the blinds for the cats to look out every day and scooping their litter. We cannot recommend Hannah enough. Thank you again for loving and caring for our babies while we were away!! ♥️

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

Jenna takes great care of my sweet Paloma - I come home to my pup smiling ear to ear and wagging her tail every time!

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

Thank you Jackie. We were able to enjoy our 36th wedding anniversary and the boys got to stay home and have walks and snacks!

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

Abigail was able to take our request on very short notice and was very accommodating. She interacted well with the animals, even our reactive dog. We very much appreciate her help!

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

Elise was a very dedicated sitter! She made sure to get visual confirmation every day that the kitties were doing well. Our kitties are afraid of people and hide but she won them over, with treats of course! She was detail oriented following all of our directions. She provided a thorough description each day along with plenty of photos. It was a delight to see her updates. These put us at ease knowing the kitties were in great hands. I would absolutely book Elise again!

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Andrea V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jannice was great. My shy Kaelie came out of hiding for her. First time she’s come out to see a stranger!😻

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

Kania is always so responsive and flexible for our drop ins, accommodating changes to our plan and being communicative at all times! I always feel at ease leaving Lux in her care knowing that Lux is happy and taken care of, and love receiving videos and pictures when im away!

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Val C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gianna was amazing with my cat!!! Super communicative, and great personality! My cat had a blast with her!

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Ashika D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Laina has been great so far! We've had two meetings where she was very patient with Griffin, my dog. He has been very cautious and timid and Laina is being so thoughtful with him and earning his trust. Thank you Laina!

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Emily K.
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Watervliet is $19 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $13 and $31 per visit. 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.

As of November 2026, there are 1,124 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Watervliet. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Watervliet. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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.

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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