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Sitter Profile Image: Summar L.
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Summar L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
12 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Bethesda, MD, 20816

We are so grateful for Summar this Thanksgiving and always! She takes such careful and loving care of both our dog and our home. Summar treats our pet like her own and he truly misses her when she leaves! Summar left us a welcome home/thank you note thanking us for the opportunity to care for our pet and for the hospitality. Summar is a gem. We are so thankful for you Summar - happy holidays!!!

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Molly K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC, 20010

My dog Mila has a new friend :) Molly took great care of her and my home! She asked good questions on our initial walkthrough, and sent frequent updates and photos. I would be happy to hire her again.

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

Karachi provided excellent car for dog and home while we were away on vacation. She was very responsive to my messages and she helped to coordinate a trip to the vet when our dog exhibited some health issues. She left our home in great shape. I highly recommend her for both dog and house sitting.

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Sydney J.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC, 20016

Sydney was great. Happy dogs lots of walks and outdoor playtime for the two poochies. Photo updates gave us peace of mind. She stayed in our home tor four days and there were no issues whatsoever. Would book her again in a heartbeat.

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

Mark went above and beyond, not just walking and caring for my dog, but taking him for road trips around the area during a weeklong stay. Watching him and my dog interact, it’s clear that my dog really liked him and that Mark combined gentle caring with firm direction in an optimal way. Mark also left my house cleaner than he found it, which was a nice bonus. Would wholly recommend Mark if you need a safe set of hands to dog/house sit.

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Walter O.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20008

Walter was flexible to accommodate a last-minute booking, took the time to call beforehand to understand Francesco’s needs, arrived right on time, and was very caring with him.

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Gabrielle H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
30 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20010

Gabrielle was the perfect housesitter for our dog. They met with us ahead of time to walk through the house and meet our dog, showed up on time, gave frequent updates, walked our dog regularly, took fantastic care of our house and cleaned up after themselves, and were extremely communicative and responsive throughout our trip. We would definitely work with Gabrielle again and highly recommend them to others.

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Catherine M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 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.

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Kymberlee W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
41 repeat clients
5 years of experience
U Street Corridor, Washington, DC, 20009

Kymberlee was great! It was our first time leaving Bella for this long and we were nervous. She provided regular updates, sent pictures, and kept Bella company the whole time we were gone. And the place was cleaner when we got back then when we left it! Will absolutely be calling Kymberlee in the future!!

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Lauren F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
15 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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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 amazing with our two dogs. They were well loved and cared for while we were out of town, and our pups loved her! Would highly recommend her. Thank you so much!

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

Erica did a fantastic job with our crew. Provided regular updates and was accommodating to the medical needs to our pups. Will definitely have her house sit for us again. She was wonderful.

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Claire L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cleveland Park, Washington, DC, 20016

Claire was thoughtful, thorough, kind, caring and just loving with Hayden. She followed all my notes and texted me regularly. I am looking forward to Claire looking after Hayden again in the future!

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Barbara M.
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Trisha D.
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$147
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 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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Kai A.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 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: Kayly V.
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Kayly V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
McLean, VA, 22101

Kayly is AMAZING!!! She house sat for us and always communicated through texts and pics to let us know how our doggo was doing. She took Rizzo for walks around the neighborhood, played fetch with her, snuggled; all the things our dog loves :) She went above and beyond and we will absolutely be reaching out to Kayly again when we are away.

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Brenda A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 years of experience
Glover Park, District of Columbia, DC, 20007

About: I’ve taken care of and been surrounded my dogs all my life. Friends and family have relied on me to care for their pet and ensure I stick to their feed/walk routine I’m currently working a hybrid schedule so I have flexibility for sitting and dog walking. I’m also available on weekends and would be happy to dog sit at your home. Happy to follow your pup’s schedule for feeding and walking times! Also would love to offer a no pressure meet and greet. Will request emergency contact information as well

Sitter Profile Image: Maniyha M.
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Maniyha M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
11 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC, 20011

Our 2nd booking with Maniyha was great! She kept us up to date with how our animals were doing and left the house nice and tidy after leaving. Everyone seems very well cared for. Thank you!

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Korrey L.
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$50
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4.7 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Leeway, Arlington, VA, 22205

Korrey watched our animals for two whole weeks, so we could go on a much-needed long vacation. He did a great job of caring for the animals & even wrangled all 3 of them to the vet for a routine visit. He loved them like they were his own. It was a relief to know they were given such good care & love. He was conscientious, communicative, & kept us up-to-date. We were fortunate to have his big open-hearted help.

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby G.
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Abby G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Washington, DC, 20016

Abby was very communicative, sent pics, and took the dogs on many walks. She wrote with concerns and questions, which we appreciated a lot!

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Lauren S.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Westgate is $50

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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.
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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.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

second time with her and she is absolutely amazing. my kitty got stuck in a glue trap and she spent hours keeping me updated and getting her out. i cannot thank her enough for going above and beyond every time.

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Lucia V.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Johanna is great with our 2 frenchies. She leaves our home cleaner than when she arrived! And the pups are so well taken care of & happy.

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Ashling B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I am tempted to skip a review because I want to keep Summar all to ourselves! She is absolutely wonderful. Despite my being an anxious person, I never feel any worry leaving my beloved Comet with Summar. He is thrilled to hang out with her and seems equally happy with her or with us! Summar takes perfect care of our house, including emptying dehumidifiers, taking in/out the garbage cans, coordinating a visit from a contractor and cleaning service, watering plants, etc, etc. She cares for Comet like he is her own pup. I feel so lucky to have Summar as our pet sitter... and hope my gushing reviews don't let the secret of her amazingness spread too wide!

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Beth H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiger loved her and she took the best care of him!! Can’t wait to use her again. I felt like our dog was in the best best hands.

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Gretchen B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Halle was fantastic. She was over communicative (in the best way - lots of updates and photos all weekend!) with our high needs dogs, she handled a medical incident with professionalism and ease and we will definitely book again.

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Teresa T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Conor was a great sitter for my dog Winnie! He was communicative, easy to coordinate with and my dog was immediately comfortable with him. Came home to a happy dog!

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Caitlin K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lizabethe took great care of our home and dog and sent frequent pictures. Can't wait to have her look after Laska again!

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Kallan L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tamara took amazing care of my dog and of my apartment while I was away! She sent frequent updates and cute pictures and was extremely trustworthy.

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Erin C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was clear from our first meeting with Jaya that she adores animals and would take great care of our dogs and cats. She was so sweet and communicative, sending photos and updates while we were away. Looking forward to having her sit for us again!

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Nick Z.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was very responsible and excellent with our pups. She sent daily updates and asked questions about anything she wasn’t clear on. The pups were very happy with her.

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Jennie S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna did a great job caring for our dog, cat, and home. She was responsible, courteous, and kind. The pets loved her and she followed our instructions well. We received daily photos and updates. Anna left the house clean and tidy. I highly recommend her!

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Alison W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Drew was great! He’s attentive to our pets, gives them lots of love and attention, and cares for our home as if it were his own.

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Matt B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cheryl was an absolute joy to watch my senior pups! She’s super easy to work with, responsive, detailed oriented, and patient. We can’t wait to have her back!

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Haley M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kayla was responsive, caring, and always on-time! Banjo was happy and well cared for while I was away.

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Autumn W.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Westgate on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 10,717 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:

  • 92% 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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