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“Kona was in great hands at Weston’ place. She hadn’t been away from home much so we were nervous for her. However, I can tell that Weston looked after her like his own. He even sent plenty of action shot photos to let us see that she had made new friends! We’ll book again with Weston soon.”
“My puppies loved staying with Nate and Alison. They have a big backyard and a cute little dachshund. They sent me photos of snuggle time and playtime. Thank you for loving my pets for the weekend!”
“Alix was very sweet to me and Bodie. She is very good with communication and kept me updated with pictures. Bodie was happy and healthy when I picked her up and I was afraid she wouldn’t want to come home. She made new buddies with Alix’s dog and family.”
“Jaime and her husband did a wonder job of taking care of our sweet dog, Layla. Their demeanor was friendly, kind, laid-back and very welcoming. All throughout my dogs stay at their house, we were updated with messages and pictures of our dog being loved and cared for. The drop off and pick up process was very quick and easy. I had no doubts that our dog was being loved and care for and given to attention she needed. Giving Jaime and her husband a numerical score is hard because they have exceeded any number you could have assigned to them. From the bottom of me and my wife’s heart… THANK YOU for caring for our dog that way yall have. 10/10 would recommend again.”
“Ms Samantha is our go to for our furbaby. Her and her family are amazing! They love on our fur baby while we go on little trips throughout the year. Our girl loves going and from all the photos and updates is happy while we go on trips. I feel comfortable knowing our girl is receiving the same love and care she receives she does at home. Highly recommend.”
“This was our second time booking with Yalda and it was great! She is so sweet, sends daily updates, pictures and cares for our pup just like her own. We will book with her again! Thanks Yalda!”
“Dave and his family were wonderful in caring for our dog while we were out of town. We knew she was in great hands and getting lots of love and attention while she was there. We will definitely be using Dave again in the future!”
“Olga is FABULOUS! She kept our large and energetic Golden for over two weeks while we were on vacation. We received daily pictures and videos from her showing him having a great time, as on how he was doing. He spent two play days with her before the long trip so he could be familiar with her home and other pups. She only keeps one or two pups at a time, in addition to her dog, so play time is always available and she monitors her charges closely. Our dog loves having other pups to play with; he was worn out when we brought him home! We will definitely use her again, and I highly recommend her services for your furbabies!”
“Lauren and her Family are Awesome! We have used her 5X's and we always feel like our baby (Rizzi) is in great hands. It's always hard to leave your fur baby but we feel real comfortable leaving Rizzi with Lauren and her family. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”
“My dogs had the best time with Priscilla and her family! I really enjoyed the photos that were taken daily of my fur babies it gave me the peace of mind I needed while I was on my vacation. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Ann was amazing. She kept me updated daily with pictures and fun things she was doing with my pup. I could tell my Marley was happy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend. 😀”
“Evgeniya, was the perfect host for my fur baby Sammie. She is very nurturing and sweet. She took lots of pictures and always kept me updated. Sammie felt comfortable with her and her home. It is great to feel your baby is being well taken care of. I would definitely recommend Evgeniya.”
“Rocio is absolutely wonderful! This is the second time that she has watched my pug, and she took such good care of him, again! She sent me videos once or twice a day so I always felt comfortable and updated. If you are looking for a kind and trustworthy sitter, Rocio will be perfect for you!”
“Deanna was very communicative and flexible! It was my first time away from my dog and the updates were very much appreciated. She went above and beyond to accommodate my dogs needs and even was able to extend boarding last minute due to my canceled flight.”
“This is the 4th time I use Renee and I couldn’t be happier. She’s reliable and takes such great care of my fur baby! I have a small chihuahua and he’s calm and to himself. He typically doesn’t like other dogs but with Renee he has such a great time and gets along really well with her dog and her families dogs when they visit. If you’re looking for a great reliable dog sitter, Renee is the sitter for you!”
“We had Katy walk the dogs for a few weeks and decided to dog board with her. I totally recommend! The dogs love her! Her house was very accommodating to the dogs. She also helped with training our puppy!”
“Our dogs loved their stay with Nashira. We can tell they were taken care of just like they would at home. Nashira made sure we got daily updates and was very responsive during our dogs stay. She's great!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Welfare home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Welfare.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Welfare sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
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.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in TX ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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