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Summar L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
13 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Bethesda, MD, 20816

Can’t say enough good things about Summar. I feel completely confident leaving town knowing that she’ll be taking great care of my dog and my home. Her communication and care are 5 stars.

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Karachi O.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
22 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Chevy Chase, Washington, DC, 20015

Karachi is so wonderful! She’s so gentle and knowledgeable with our puppy (who adores her) and we trust her completely. We’ve used her multiple times and will continue to do so.

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Samuel S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Bethesda, MD, 20816

About: Growing up I’ve always had animal companions in my family’s house. My family has had generations of dogs raised into senior ages full of health. I currently have my buddy Timmy who’s been with me since I was 9, he’s a 14 year old German Shepard, Corgi mix. I’ve been responsible for his senior care for the last 5 years and have learned so much. I’m excited to be a part of your companions life and look forward to working with you! I am currently a full time student at an online university. My schedule is very flexible, so I am certain I can work with you to find consistent times to meet your pets needs. I believe that keeping a pet on a leash while on walks is the best way to protect them. I will ensure that your pet enjoys their time outdoors while being extra safe. I am a vigilant person as well, so I’ll always be on the look out for danger 🫡🫡

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Amy L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20009

Amy is a gem! We did not plan on having a small kitten along with our two adult cats when we planned a trip, and realized a house sitter was needed to continue monitoring and acclimating our cat fam. Amy responded to all communication promptly, sent pics and updates throughout, and left our house immaculate. We came home to cats who were relaxed and happy. Highly recommend Amy's services, she is a trustworthy professional.

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Mark N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
18 repeat clients
50 years of experience
U Street Corridor, Washington, DC, DC, 20001

Mark was very attentive and caring towards my two dogs during a weekend trip. He easily managed their routine and won the heart of my very anxious chihuahua. Highly recommend!

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Erica I.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC, 20016

Erica was very responsible and took great care of our Pomeranian! Sent lots of pictures and kept in constant touch. We were very happy with the service and will definitely use Erica again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan L.
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Megan L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
McLean, VA, 22101

Megan was great! She asked lots of thoughtful questions, communicated well before and during her sitting, had a meet and greet and was so kind to our anxious dog, Stax.

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Sitter Profile Image: Wayne P.
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Wayne P.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Glover Park, Washington, DC, 20007

The Best! Wayne and Jordan were amazing with my two rescue huskies while I was on vacation. The dogs are generally very cautious of strangers, and they were going through some sibling rivalry and needed to be kept apart - on separate floors of the house. Wayne and Jordan’s pet-sitting experience and patience were apparent in their daily communications and photos. It was great to see how the girls warmed up quickly! Each pup got lots of attention and exercise, and they were calm and happy when I got home. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The icing on the cake - the bedding was all washed and the house was clean when I got home. Highly Recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Kayly V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
McLean, VA, 22101

Kayly was so sweet and so responsive. She gave numerous updates on our two dogs without being prompted and provided plenty of pictures. I would definitely book her again!

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Noah B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bethesda, MD, 20816

About: My mother used to train dogs when I was younger so I’ve been around dogs ever since I was born. My older brother has been taking care of dogs and boarding for years and I help him out with his process Right now I’m taking a break from school so I am available everyday! When I go back to School my schedule will remain mostly unchanged. I respect unfamiliar pets personal space until they get used to me, when walking dogs I am very observant of my surroundings making sure there is no danger. I typically let out my dogs 5 times a day for around 20-30 minutes when I was younger I loved to go on walks as well sometimes for over an hour.

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Megan W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC, 20009

Megan is great. She treated our dog with so much care and love! I honestly think our dog didn’t miss us because he had so much fun with Megan!

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Tara H.
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Ahniya I.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Silver Spring, MD, 20910

Ahniya is always very attentive and communicative. I appreciate the photos and daily updates she sends. I know my sweet fur baby is in good hands with her!

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Nicole T.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20008

Nicole was awesome! She took the time to get to know Murray and his care schedule and was incredibly thorough and detail oriented. She sent lots of updates and he always seemed very happy! We’ll definitely use Nicole again!

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Trisha D.
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$147
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
22 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20008

Trisha was fantastic! She took care of my two cats and large dog and all seemed happy! She sent videos and pictures and left my home spotless! I highly recommend her services.

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Kristin L.
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Catherine M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chevy Chase, Washington, DC, 20016

About: I have been taking care of my two dogs, Sophie and Chase, and my cat, Shadow, for most of my life. My parents are very busy with work, so originally my dogs would be stuck outside or in a cage all day. Obviously I felt this was negative for their livelihoods so I stepped up and trained them to the best of my ability. I found the toys they liked and the best ways for them to learn. Eventually, they were able to be calm and comfortable inside the house at all times. I care for my pets with great love, kindness, and consistency and I would do the same for your pets. I am currently working part-time, so I have plenty of time to play with your pets! I can come multiple times throughout the day, working around when you need me. I will care for pets in my client’s home in the manner that my client states. I will ask specific questions indicating everything that their pet can use and play with, and areas that we can walk to for some outside time.

Sitter Profile Image: Vitali B.
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Vitali B.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Bethesda, MD, 20814

We are so fortunate to have found Vitali! If you want to go on vacation and not have to worry about your pets plotting your demise, hire Vitali B! Great communication and our kitties were so relaxed upon our return that they barely noticed us when we walked in to the house. Meow.....

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Hannah I.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC, 20011

Hannah was great! She sent a ton of pictures and was very communicative and spent a ton of time with the pets 😊 We will definitely book with her again.

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Kai A.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Logan Circle, Washington, DC, 20005

Kai was amazing with our dogs. Rafa is usually slow to warm but he like Kai right away. And when these tourists got lost and were so late he stayed well after the agreed time. He did great walking them and keeping them entertained.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren F.
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Lauren F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
16 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC, 20009

Lauren was such a godsend, and it was clear that she gave my best boy the best weekend! Will definitely be asking for her help in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leidy M.
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Leidy M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20011

Leidy was a wonderful help when I went to South America for five days. It was my first time being away from my cat and I was nervous. Leidy took exceptional care of Boo, spent playtime with her and shared pics of her visits. I’d definitely recommend Leidy.

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Michele M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie was a PHENOMAL dog sitter. My animals were immediately so comfortable with her and she communicated so much with us during the weekend! She as dealing with multiple dogs and a cat and handled it all with ease, even though I know they can be chaotic! She spent so much time with the animals and sent so many pictures of them so happy. My two doggos aren’t the easiest and she played with them, cuddled with them and walked them with no issues at all. Can’t wait to work with Sophie again! Thank you Sophie!

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Ashley F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Savannah was so great— she stayed in touch, sent great pictures, and was patient with our dog even when he wasn’t at his best. She obviously cares a lot and that was the best peace of mind while we were away.

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Melissa H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Annah and Meara did an excellent job watching our two energetic dogs. Our dogs were very excited when they came over, as this was a second visit. We were very comfortable having them in our home and we look forward to working with them again.

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Joseph T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Armanush takes excellent care of our pets! Our dogs need multiple walks, and she sends tons of pictures showing that they are happy and well cared for. I feel so much better having her come to our house and take care of them for us.

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Jann E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Halle is an angel on earth. I was out of town for a week and she stayed with my adult cat and two kittens… she sent frequent updates, took exceptionally amazing care of the three boys, and left my place in perfect shape… I just can’t say enough good things about Halle, and I’m so glad she was available! Looking forward to hopefully having a chance to use her services again.

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Lindsey S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Summar was a fantastic house and cat sitter! She cared for our anxious kitty with warmth and patience, regularly harvested and watered our garden during a heat wave, and did a myriad of other tasks with perfection. We also got daily updates with pictures from her! I will absolutely be asking her to house sit for us again! Summar is a true gem.

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Therese L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Zoe was wonderful. She spent lots of time cuddling with our senior cat and had no issues with getting her to take her medicince. Our cat was very content when we returned. Zoe was also flexible when our plans changed and that's much appreciated.

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Shannon S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karachi did a great job with my two block heads and take good care of my house. She sent me pictures of my fur babies daily. I would definitely recommend her.

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Michael L J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenny did a wonderful job caring for our dog and cat while we were out of town for 10 days. She provided excellent communication and pictures and we never doubted that our pets were being cared for and loved. Additionally, Jenny was flexible and understanding when we had someone come to work on the house somewhat unexpectedly. We would definitely recommend her and would book again!

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Jess M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so fortunate to have found Vitali! If you want to go on vacation and not have to worry about your pets plotting your demise, hire Vitali B! Great communication and our kitties were so relaxed upon our return that they barely noticed us when we walked in to the house. Meow.....

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Mary J. M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend! Justin came by before the scheduled booking to meet the dogs and cat and to learn their habits so that he could provide the best quality care. Justin would send me photos and updates everyday which was huge because it was our first time away from our pets like that. I will absolutely be using Justin again in the future and would recommend him to everyone.

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Mark C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michael took great care of my senior pup and kept me updated throughout my trip. He was attentive, kind, and conscientious. Thanks, Michael!

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Ally B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire was wonderful and even jumped in last minute to take care of my dog. She is very responsive and kept me updated throughout. Will definitely be booking her again! 10/10!

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Sydney S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Toni is an extremely kind, compassionate and conscientious person. She doted on Honey and spent lots of time with her. She gave 100% making Honey have a great staycation. We were in communication every day, and I loved all the photos and videos. My home was also very neat and clean when I returned. I would definitely have Toni back again

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Jan R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenay is super responsive and responsible with our two dogs (one of whom is pretty standoffish) and our cat!

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Jackie W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cristopher took care of my puppy Sagan while I went on a day trip. He was absolutely fantastic: right on time for meet and greet and the day of, super attentive to Sagan’s care instructions, warm and approachable and sent so many updates of his day with Sagan, including a two hour walk that left Sagan fulfilled and happy for the rest of the day. Will definitely be reaching out again when Sagan needs more care, and the best sitter I’ve booked on Rover so far!

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Micaela B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda was great with Teddy! She was very communicative and our shy Teddy was very happy after our week long trip. Would absolutely re-book. Thanks again!

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Bret J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexa took great care of my cat, was so communicative and sent great pictures that communicated how comfortable my pet was with her. She left my apartment in amazing shape after staying for a few days! I am so happy I booked with her, and would book again in a heartbeat. Thanks for everything!

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Darwin G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was an absolutely terrific Dog Sitter!! She was genuinely excited to be with our 3 fur babies, treated them as if they were her own, asked lots of questions and followed our directions to the letter. One of our pups had a medical emergency and Lauren could not have been more attentive and caring and compassionate. She went out of her way to take our pup to the vet, made sure he had all of his medications, and then ultimately taking him to the vet emergency hospital, all the while, caring for our other two pups as well. She went above and beyond and we are eternally grateful. She’s the best!

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Maria C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erica was a very helpful and responsible sitter for my pup and lizard. She's a very good communicator. I completely trust Erica at my home taking care of my furry (and scaly) loved ones.

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Anne W.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Westgate on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 10,678 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Westgate. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Westgate walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Westgate maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Westgate choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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 .

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 pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet 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.

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.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

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

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

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% 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.

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