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Gabrielle C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Greenfield, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217

Gabrielle took great care of our cats and was in constant communication with us about how they were doing, including cleaning up a plant that one had knocked over. She also sent lots of pictures which was appreciated.

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Patrick M.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Homestead, PA, 15120

This was our first time entrusting Patrick with our house and pups. We were quite confident in our decision when, during the meet and greet, Patrick inquired about our care routines in detail, which we hadn’t been asked before. Throughout our trip, Patrick kept us informed about our pups’ well-being by sending us pictures of their adventures. We appreciated receiving these updates as they allowed us to stay connected while we were away. We highly recommend Patrick for future dog-sitting needs and believe he would be a great fit for your requirements as well.

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Keilah V.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15218

Keilah took good care of my care and was very helpful. Would use again.

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Unique E.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Homestead, PA, 15120

Unique was the first time we hosted a guest in our own home to watch our pets and she did an amazing job. Definitely will be rebooking more as my schedule gets busy. Definitely recommend, loved to be active loves to go on multiple outdoor adventures and keeps pets busy and safe. 10/10

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Sitter Profile Image: Autumn A.
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Autumn A.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15218

Autumn was amazing! She sat our older dog in our home, and while we have a fenced in yard she took her for daily walks and our dogs level of mobility improved as a result. She went above and beyond the necessary and we will use her again in a heartbeat

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Jessica K.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
221 reviews
41 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Homestead, PA, 15120

Jessica is the best. I can enjoy my vacations because I know she’s taking such good care of my animals and home. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariah B.
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Mariah B.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15217

Mariah was great! Sent regular updates, our pets were well cared for, and she left our home as clean as she found it! Will definitely ask for her help again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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Evan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217

Evan was great! Very good with handling Delilah and providing updates on her as well as not being afraid to ask clairfying questions for things I forgot to mention in her care plan

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie S.
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Natalie S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15235

Ruxin is a 13 year old weimerener with loving energy. His disposition matched Natalie’s personality and there were no hesitations from either of them; they bonded immediately. Natalie is a natural. She is reliable, competent and confident. Your pet is in good hands with her. I cannot speak highly enough of Natalie’s communication and ongoing commitment to keep our loved one safe, happy and healthy while we were away. This was the peace of mind that made the trip so relaxing. Natalie can be trusted without doubt or hesitation. She is thorough and seeks clarification if she is unsure of something pertaining to the uniqueness of your pet-this is the assurance that I admire and respect most in her ability to provide exceptional care. I know that Ruxin enjoyed his stay-cation from us as much as we enjoyed our time away visiting family. This was evident through the photos that she shared throughout. In addition to the great care that she provided to Ruxin, Natalie took outstanding care of our home. Upon returning from our trip, we were very pleased to find our house spotless! Thank you Natalie for your ongoing dedication to the pets and their homes that you care for. Ruxin sends his ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Allicia B.
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Allicia B.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217

Sampson had a great time with Allicia. Allicia kept us informed while we were gone and sent us a couple photos each day of Sampson. Would definitely recommend Allicia.

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Kristin S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Braddock, PA, 15104

This was our first booking with Kristin and she was fabulous! We were gone for 16 days and she took care of our two dogs like they were her own. They are still missing her! She left the house in perfect shape! She also kept our gardens watered and my houseplants thriving. We will definitely ask her to come back again and we highly recommend her to everyone!

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Ann K.
Sitter Profile Image: Shakina N.
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Shakina N.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Glassport, PA, 15045

Shakina was great as always! She sent lots of pictures of my Bathtub and I came home to a happy cat!

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Chhaya N.
Sitter Profile Image: Tony S.
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Tony S.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
294 reviews
62 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15218

Tony went above and beyond! He took excellent care of our two dogs in our home and did extra cleanup that we noticed when we arrived home. All in all a good experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Flora H.
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Flora H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15221

I always feel at ease when Flora is watching my two cats. My girls feel comfortable with her and are always in a happy mood when I come home. She is so mindful with my home as well, and is always so kind!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angel A.
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Angel A.
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$75
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4.8 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Edgewood, PA, 15218

Great communication from start to finish! Our home was well cared for, and our normally anxious were calm and happy when we returned. I was at ease knowing they were in good hands and everything was under control.

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Sarah S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jason P.
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Jason P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Homestead, PA, 15120

About: I’ve taken care of all types of pets most of them dogs and some cats. I am very good with most animals and love dogs I’ve had 3 different dogs a Rottweiler, Pitt bull, German shepherd and I’m growing love for other animals as well!! Book with me a few days in advance so I can set up my transportation, thank you! I am always available as of right now! I give the dogs all the attention that they need make sure they are fed and are going outside enough and i genuinely Love animals and especially dogs they will forever have a place in my heart no matter how big or small

Sitter Profile Image: Autumn E.
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Autumn E.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Verona, PA, 15147

Autumn did fantastic staying in my home with my dog and cat! She was on time, checked in with me, sent lots of pics, and was very responsive the entire time. I felt comfortable with her taking care of my house and pets. My cat got her medication as needed and my dog got plenty of walks and attention. I booked her again shortly after the first stay. Highly recommend Autumn to take care of your babies!

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Stephanie C.
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Heather H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201

Heather was absolutely amazing! With a senior dog with some medical issues we had her come stay in our house while we were away. She followed all instructions and gave us a daily update of cuteness with a picture. All of the dogs meds were administered and he got a daily walk. I would absolutely recommend Heather to others.

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Shelby B.
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cailynn c.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15227

Cailynn was absolutely wonderful while watching our two high energy dogs for the week! She was extremely patient and understanding to their needs! We would defend recommend her for any pet sitting and house sitting needs!

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Kaitlin Z.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pittsburgh, PA, 15221

The best you can ask for your pets! She goes above and beyond to get sure they are comfortable and she is so communicative which I love that about her!

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Vesta M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dipper was in good hands! We were happy with our booking and hope to use Patrick again in the future. :)

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Melissa W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Savannah and Silas took amazing care of my dog, Charlie, a 13-year old Goldendoodle, for 10 days while I was on a family trip overseas. This was the first time Charlie has been left overnight with anyone but family, so I was nervous. Savannah and Silas sent multiple updates a day, videos, and lots of fun pics, so I was always informed about how Charlie was doing. Charlie is a senior dog who takes medication and has dietary restrictions, and Savannah and Silas were excellent with his meds and making sure Charlie maintained his special diet. They were terrific asking questions about Charlie's needs and responding to them, and inquired about whether my flight home was on time in case they needed to take care of Charlie. I think Charlie had more fun with them than when I'm home lol as he got to spend time on the porch watching birds and passersby. As a bonus, the house looked great when I returned home from my trip. I highly recommend Savannah and Silas for trustworthy, caring, dependable, and highly communicative pet- and home-sitting.

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Tracey D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very easy to work with from start to finish. They show a genuine love for all pets. Communicated well through the entire process. Highly recommend for anyone needing in home care.

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Christopher L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle is fantastic to work with! We came home to a happy pup and a clean house! She is communicative and very caring towards our dog.

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Allison F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leslie was amazing - she took good care of my dog & cat and left the house clean and neat. She sent me updates throughout the stay. She's great! ☺️

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Antonija K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elise did a great job caring for our cat, Sujuk, while we were out of town! We received twice a day updates with photos, which made us feel at ease and confident that Sujuk was in good hands. When we arrived home, the house was well-cared for and Sujuk was in good spirits. We would definitely hire Elise again in the future!

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Emily P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tony was exceptional! It was so obvious that he spent time loving on our pets, not just tending to them. He sent tons of updates and excellent pictures while he was here and helped us feel so confident in their wellbeing. He left our home better than we left it and I am so looking forward to working with him again. Thanks Tony!

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Sarah T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was pretty anxious about trying a new sitter, but Allayna put all my nerves at ease! I really appreciated her doing a meet & greet to see how she interacted with my dog and getting to know her. During her stay, she was extremely communicative the whole time with our dog. I know Benny will be very excited to see her the next time she comes to stay!

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Rachel B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allicia did a great job caring for our new puppy, Felix. She did a weekend visit in our home and left the house nice and tidy. I could tell Felix was well cared for. We came home to a happy and calm puppy. Thank you Allicia!!

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Sue K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lucas was super responsive and able to fulfill a very last minute house sitting request. The animals were in good hands and we’re grateful.

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Steven C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mariah was an amazing sitter for our two pups! Our dogs loved her and she provided us routine updates and photos which we loved to receive!

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Allison H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Valerie is absolutely phenomenal! We love her and so does our dog Finn! She goes above and beyond to take him on adventures and even buys him special toys. We feel so lucky to have found her, and highly recommend her!

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Shannon M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

When Wallis watches my pets, I can travel without anxiety knowing they’re in great hands with someone familiar that they know and love

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Brianna S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allyson was so kind and conscientious with our kitties! She sent lots of wonderful photos and 100% would book again.

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Jacquie H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Unique was the first time we hosted a guest in our own home to watch our pets and she did an amazing job. Definitely will be rebooking more as my schedule gets busy. Definitely recommend, loved to be active loves to go on multiple outdoor adventures and keeps pets busy and safe. 10/10

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Trevon W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shakina was great as always! She sent lots of pictures of my Bathtub and I came home to a happy cat!

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Chhaya N.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Daphne did a great job with Maia! She took her for long walks and gave her great attention. She followed my feeding and care instructions too. I highly recommend Daphne and Maia does too!

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Meggan D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is AMAZING! I was nervous trying to find someone to take care of my girl & now I feel at ease. She kept me updated all the time & Mila had a blast with her. Thank you!!

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Eva J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen is so good with Baxter. He loves when she comes to stay with him. I know he is being taken care of when Kristen stays with him

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Coleen B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Evan was very patient with my excitable and anxious dog! He was on time and professional. Would hire again!

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Robert C.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Whitaker on Rover is $38.85 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 1,438 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Whitaker. 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 91% 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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