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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Katie was so lovely! She was so patient with our pup, Moira, making sure she was comfortable w her and so kind w Mo! While we were gone for the week she took excellent care in keeping me informed w how Mo was.doign, sending pics, and making sure to reply quickly to any texts I sent checking in. She did a lovely job of keeping our house picked up and even offered to clean her bedding. All of this is to say that I will definitely be hiring Katie again and am so thankful I found someone I can trust and that Mo truly enjoys, to stay w her if my family and I go out of town for a short or extended stay. Thanks, Katie, for being so wonderful! I know Mo looks forward to seeing you again (and so do we!) in the future! ❤️

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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
30 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Kelly was amazing! She was there when she said she would be there and if she was going to be going somewhere she communicated how long she would be gone. Provided plenty of updates and photos during her stay which I greatly appreciated.

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Gia M.
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$35
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1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

About: I have been trusted with the responsibility of pet sitting since I was able to drive. Whether it is friends, family, neighbors, or friends of friends, I have always been someone my circle feels like they can depend on to take care of their homes & precious fur babies! I have experience with dog walking, house sitting, as well as drop by pet sitting. I have also been fortunate enough to have a dog of my own, Ginger, who is a 7 year old Bernadoodle! I am currently post grad working a part-time hybrid social media marketing position in town that only requires me to be on-site 2-3 days a week. Getting to spend time with animals during my down time would be a dream come true for me as I would feel great not only filling a need but getting to hangout with new fur friends while I do it! I will ensure your pet is consistently cared for and is provided with everything they may need. It is my goal to help them stay on their normal routine as much as possible while you are gone. They will be fed regularly, always have fresh water, and always be given the loving they deserve!

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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61822

Mindy was so sweet and kind! My dog who usually is aloof and takes some time to warm up to people instantly was going up to her and wanting attention! I know my babies got lots of loving while I was gone.

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Amanda M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Amanda was great and help me out in such short notice. I have two huskies who can be quite hyper sometimes, but she handled them well and they seem to really get along with her. Took great care of the house while we were away and I highly recommend her.

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Kylie L.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Kylie did a great job house sitting and watching our dog while we were away for a week. She had great communication, kept us updated with pictures, and took him on walks. It was clear he was well cared for and enjoyed having her stay with him. We appreciated the peace of mind and would gladly book with Kylie again!

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Michelle R.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
27 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Michelle is incredible! She helped us immensely by caring for our pupper in home while we enjoyed a weekend away. Having recently moved, It was important for us to keep our pup less stressed in a familiar environment - Michelle totally understood and approached Finley with patience and KINDNESS!! Michelle sent the best photos of our little man and I knew he was in excellent hands. Michelle is an animal whisperer and we are just so glad to have found her 🥹 ty Michelle!!!!!

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Nina was great with my three energetic dogs. I appreciated the pictures and regular updates. They seem healthy and happy and I hope to book her again.

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Katherine F.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Katherine took care of our dog and cat at the last minute while we were gone overnight, and the only sign anyone was even there was coming home to two happy pets! I also really appreciated all the photos we got the whole time!!

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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Marissa was amazing, she gave frequent updates and pictures. Played with my dog as much as he wanted and even took him to the dog park. She also even came back when she didn’t have to in the middle of the night due to my flight getting cancelled last minute she was a life saver. Would absolutely recommend.

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Cory S.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Corey was a helpful and communicative pet sitter who spent time with my dog, and was flexible. Checked in multiple times to make sure we had his services as long as they were needed. I would book with Corey again.

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Heather H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
14 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

I cannot recommend Heather enough! The relief my husband and I feel when she’s dog sitting for us is something we do not take for granted! She goes above and beyond, and it’s very obvious she has a genuine love for animals. She is kind, communicative, and so caring!

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Brittnee H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61822

Wow! Brittnee took sure great care of our Titus. He really took to her in our meet and greet. So when she showed up to take care of him this weekend he was super excited to see her. She was great at entertaining him and sending pics. We didn't worry about him at all and will definitely use her again. Thanks Brittnee! You were amazing!

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Brianna J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Savoy, IL, 61874

Bri is so great! She sent me updates and pictures throughout the trip. It felt good knowing I had someone I trust watching my pups while I was out of town.

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Benjamin H.
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$50
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4.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
3 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

About: Three years volunteering at animals shelters and caring for the animals including walks, exercise, cleaning and training of dogs, cats and rats. One year in school for veterinary medicine caring for various animals and in charge of cleaning, sanitation and care for all animals boarded at the school. Can pet sit, walk, train and provide other necessary care for your beloved pet of any kind on any day of the week. I am here for your furry loved ones like I am here for my own. Love and trust are things we must build in our relationships with our furry babies. No different than with people. Through many years of experience having pets and caring for them in various institutions, I have no problem with hard work and patience when it comes to the customized care for each individual pet.

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Tanya W.
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$50
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4.7 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Tanya provided exceptional care for our cat and two dogs while staying over a long holiday weekend in our home. She asked excellent questions during our "meet and greet," so when it came time for us to leave our animals we knew they were in good hands. She arrived to house sit early afternoon on Friday and left late on Monday to accommodate our travel schedule. Our animals each have particular needs and personality quirks. For instance, we have one high energy dog that requires oral medication, frequent potty breaks, and long walks. Our other dog is content sleeping all day and needs to be convinced to take short walks! Plus, the energetic dog will eat the lazy dog's food if given the opportunity, so we feed them separately. Then, our cat is low maintenance, but still needs food, water, affection, and to have her box cleaned daily. Finally, the dogs wake up at 5am for breakfast (whether we're awake or not). Caring for the three of them is a lot of work and Tanya did a great job attending to their needs! We came home from vacation to happy, heathy pets and a clean house. We could not have asked for a better pet sitter. I highly recommend Tanya and would absolutely employ her services again.

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Kortney G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Outstanding communication! Kortney not only took excellent care of my dogs, but she also handled some unforeseen circumstances at the house ( water seeping in the basement, a power flicker). We'll definitely use her again!

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Briana S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Briana was fantastic. She responded to questions quickly, sent updates (and pictures), and overall made us very comfortable with her caring for our fur baby and home while we were gone.

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Lidia H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61802

Lidia was wonderful with Roux! She was patient, reliable, and kept me updated. Roux was calm and happy when I got home. I really appreciate her help and would definitely book again.

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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Kimberly did a super job with our lively beagles. The next time we need a dog sitter, we will try to hire her. She is responsible and our dogs loved her. We also appreciated her willingness to do a “meet and greet” for her first time here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zoey did an excellent job at taking care of our 2 chi’s! They are always unsure of new people but made right up with her and were happy as can be when we got home! She sent us daily updates and pictures and we were able to enjoy our 2 nights away knowing everything was well taken care of and that the pups were happy! Even our old cat loved her! Highly recommend Zoey and we will definitely be asking her again in the future!

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Michele G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine took care of our dog and cat at the last minute while we were gone overnight, and the only sign anyone was even there was coming home to two happy pets! I also really appreciated all the photos we got the whole time!!

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Emily W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenna was great! Very communicative and attentive - a perfect sitter for a long weekend trip out of town.

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Danielle S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lorri took exceptionally good care of my three dogs while I was on vacation. Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! She truly put my mind at ease knowing my pups were in excellent hands.

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Taylor P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie was fantastic, and we will definitely be booking again. We felt very comfortable leaving our 2 cats in their care, which was such a relief! Great communication, and we got several photos and updates. Thanks again!

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Abby H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kyra was awesome. She communicates well and sends great pictures. Archie is happy to see her and is well taken care of when we are away.

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Abbi P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia is so responsible and reliable. She's great with my fairly reactive dog. Super caring and communcative!

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Ellen D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I received regular pictures while I was gone and regular updates. Queenie seems to have had a wonderful time although there’s nothing quite like having her mommy home! Amy is outstanding at communication and as a person I just adore her. She’s wonderful with the dog.

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Cathy R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle is wonderful! Attention to every detail of care, loving, patient and responsible. Highly recommend!!

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Kate H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark was great at looking after my quite difficult pitbull. Very easy to get on with, good at communicating, and reliable.

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Chris S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa was wonderful. She was respectful, communicative and our crew was immediately comfortable with her. Would absolutely work with her again (and hope to!)

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Marissa B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I am so impressed with Lauren. She did an amazing job taking care of my animals and they loved her! She was so respectful of my place staying here and left it better than it was before! With her very knowledge, she even noticed a bump on my cat and messaged me about it! I would highly recommend and definitely use her again!

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Heather J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather H was an amazing sitter. We were in need of a sitter at a hotel for a diabetic dog during our daughter's wedding so he was close by for his meds. We were frantically trying to figure out how to give him his meds and not have to leave the reception for an hour to travel to our daughter's home. Heather was able to sit with him in our hotel room and walk him so that we could stay and enjoy the reception. She even sent us pictures to let us know he was doing well. She was a real lifesaver and super caring person to comfort our dog so that we could enjoy the wedding. We will definitely hire her again when we are in the area and in need of a dog sitter.

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Cindy M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly was amazing! She was there when she said she would be there and if she was going to be going somewhere she communicated how long she would be gone. Provided plenty of updates and photos during her stay which I greatly appreciated.

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tracy b.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was, as always, an amazing sitter for Callie! She kept us updated the whole time with pictures and videos, and left the house in perfect condition. She made our whole trip so much better.

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Tal A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are delighted to recommend Nicole for dog care. She gave them lots of attention and love. And kept us informed of their activities.

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William V.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was a wonderful pet sitter and house guest. Throughout her stay, she was proactive, responsive, and communicative, sending regular updates and photos that gave us real peace of mind while we were away. She clearly took the responsibility seriously and made everything feel easy from a distance. We really appreciated her care and would happily recommend her.

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Nicole R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Johanna was absolutely amazing with my anxious pup. She was so patient and persistent when it came to making my dog, Leia feel comfortable. She is the first sitter we’ve had that has gotten Leia to come out of her hiding spot and even enjoy some cuddles!

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Giana P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa did great with my dogs and followed all instructions. Both of them seemed comfortable with her, and I would rebook with her in the future.

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Kimmy S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lilly took great care of Lucy in my home! Would absolutely recommend booking her as a pet sitter, as she’s very communicative and trustworthy

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Jesse G.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Wilbur Heights on Rover is $45.19 per night (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 198 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Wilbur Heights. 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 Wilbur Heights 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 Wilbur Heights 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 Wilbur Heights 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 Wilbur Heights. On Rover:

  • 100% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 100% 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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