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Sue-Ling G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28401

My dog stayed with Sue-Ling, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She took such wonderful care of my dog. Kind, patient, and really attentive to her needs. It was clear from the start that Sue-Ling truly loves animals and treats them like her own. There was a small health issue while I was away, but Sue-Ling handled everything calmly and responsibly. She kept me updated right away and made sure my dog was comfortable and safe. I felt completely reassured knowing she was in such good hands. I’m really grateful for the care and attention Sue-Ling gave to my dog, and I would absolutely trust her to look after her again anytime. She’s amazing!

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Andrew B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28401

Andrew was great with communicating, ensured Rupert was safe and comfortable, and got lots of walks! He also sent update photos so I knew Rupert was enjoying himself and administered Rupert’s daily medications without a hitch! 10/10 would recommend!

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Haley S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28403

Haley and her family were great! Received frequent updates and photos. Large fenced backyard for sniffing and playing! Will definitely book again.

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Jerry H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
9 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28412

Jerry took amazing care of Bo Duke while I was away for work! He is very responsive and sends lots of pictures of your pup to keep you updated.

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Taylor S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28409

We had a great experience with Taylor and his family. They shared photos and updates while we were away and our pup even made some new friends while he was there. Would absolutely recommend!

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Hilary W.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28412

Hilary took such great care of our girl! Sadie has a lot of quirks and takes time to warm up and Hilary was patient and understanding. I had a lot of peace of mind while we were away on our trip knowing she was well taken care of!

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Allie V.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
84 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28403

Allie was absolutely wonderful with our dog! From the moment we met her, it was clear how kind, patient, and caring she is. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Our dog was happy, well cared for, and clearly felt comfortable with her. It’s such a relief to find someone we can completely trust with our pup. We would gladly book with Allie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable sitter.

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Thomas P.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
25 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28403

Thomas is the best! He provided lots of updates and pictures, took our dog to the dog park every day, and gave her lots of love and snuggles. Highly recommend!

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Amy H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28412

Amy was wonderful! She sent me updates everyday. My pup is high energy and can be a handful but Amy was able to make her feel like part of the family. In fact my pup almost didn't want to leave. We will definitely use her again!

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Courtney D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
10 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28401

About: Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and caring for them is something I truly enjoy. I have years of experience helping friends, family, and neighbors with dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and energy levels. Whether your pet loves adventures, long walks, or simply curling up on the couch, I'm happy to match their routine. My goal is to make every pet feel comfortable, safe, and loved while giving owners confidence that their furry family member is in great hands. I'll treat your pet like one of my own and always provide regular updates and photos. I work full-time during the week, which makes pet sitting a perfect way to spend my evenings and weekends doing something I love. I'm available for morning, evening, and weekend visits, walks, and overnight care, and I'll always make sure your pet gets plenty of attention, exercise, and love. I do my best to be flexible and will communicate clearly about my availability so you know exactly what to expect. I provide a calm, safe, and loving environment where pets can feel comfortable and relaxed. I follow each pet's normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, medications, and bedtime routines. I make sure pets always have fresh water, plenty of attention, and a secure environment. I'll also send regular photo updates so you always know how your furry family member is doing.

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Angela C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
21 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28412

Angela is the absolute best sitter! She lets our Bailey continue to live her best life even when she’s caring for her. She’s constantly taking her on walks, to festivals, and even fall days at the beach. Angela is always so flexible to meet our needs for days/times needed to watch our sweet girl. I just can’t say enough good things!

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Andrea B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Winnabow, NC, 28479

We had a last minute business trip and had to quickly find accommodations for our 6 month old puppy. Having never used a Rover we were VERY anxious and scared. We messaged several people and have still not received a response from some, but Andrea responded in less than an hour and was ready to help us out. Trooper is now home and exhausted from a weekend of fun and we were so grateful to her for taking such good care of our baby.

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Kelly K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
12 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Castle Hayne, NC, 28429

Another great stay with Kelly! So glad I’ve found a reliable an caring dog sitter where I am happy to leave my dog! Would highly recommend Kelly for boarding!

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Jennifer F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
7 years of experience
Leland, NC, 28451

Jennifer was wonderful from the moment we reached out to see if she was available to watch Clark. She responded quickly, took the time to ask about his care needs, and genuinely wanted to know how she could best support him during his stay. From the very beginning, she gave us confidence that he would be in excellent hands. When we dropped Clark off, Jennifer was warm, welcoming, and made sure we felt completely at ease. She kept her promise by sending regular updates and photos throughout his stay, which gave us tremendous peace of mind. It was clear that she treated Clark like one of her own and made him feel right at home. Jennifer truly followed through on everything she said she would do, and we could tell Clark had a wonderful time with her. We highly recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and dependable sitter who communicates exceptionally well and provides outstanding care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Valerie L.
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Valerie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
37 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28412

My dog loves staying with Valerie! She cares so much for the dogs she cares for and communicates regularly with you so you know your pup is in good hands!!

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Jennifer C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
14 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28411

Jennifer took such great care of our dog. She sent updates and made sure he was walked and snuggled. We have had her watch Ferris twice now and he is so happy when he sees her!

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Donna & Calvin K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
25 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28411

I could not have picked a better couple to take care of my best friend! They were not only loving and playful with Parks, they truly cared about what I mentioned to be her wants and needs. I have only traveled without her a handful of times (3 times at 16 years old is not an exaggeration). Donna made her comfortable, safe and loved. She cared for her knowing being apart was difficult for both of us. I would definitely use them again. I am even thinking of day care a few times a week, since she liked the interaction with other dogs to play with as she had 2 labs and another chihuahua that all past over10 years ago. I never considered how lonely she might be, because she never leaves my side!

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Jordan C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28401

Pepper had a great time with Jordan and made a new pup buddy!

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Rachel B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28403

Rachel could not have been more caring. Oliver enjoy his time with Rachel and loved his playtime. She was so thoughtful to send pics and videos of her stay with Oliver.

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Kathy M.
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Tasha F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
400 reviews
113 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wilmington, NC, 28411

Tasha was great! She sent me updates and photos everyday which were awesome to get while I was at work. Lou must have had a ton of fun because he fell asleep as soon as we got home. Thanks again! I highly recommend Tasha to take care of your pets!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew is an excellent dog sitter, highly recommended. He took great care to keep us informed with updates and photos of our dog. He was understanding of flight delays and plans changing to make for a stress free vacation. Thank you!

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Josh B.
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Thomas is the best! He provided lots of updates and pictures, took our dog to the dog park every day, and gave her lots of love and snuggles. Highly recommend!

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Abby A.
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Aleah did a great job with our pup Ester. She was very warm and friendly to her. She sent pics and communicated very well. We will be happy for her to keep Ester in the future.

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Elisha L.
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Hilary is caring dog owner who treated our puppy Taffy as if she were her own. We are very pleased with the care. We got frequent updates and pictures. Taffy made a point of going back in to say to her dog Sunny before we left. We have already booked our next vacation with Hilary. We have found Taffy’s home away from home.

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Tricia M.
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Sue-Ling was amazing with my pup. It was his first time ever being boarded away from me and she kept me updated on him and how he was doing. She was very attentive. I will be booking with her again!

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Samantha M.
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My dog loved staying with Hunter!! She provided updates, photos, and videos which was so nice while I was away from my pup. I really feel like she went the extra mile and we will definitely be booking again! Thanks Hunter!! ❤️

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Roxanne W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniel was very helpful with being able to watch our puppy on relatively short notice, and until late into the night. Our puppy seems to have had a great time socializing with Daniel’s other dogs and came home tuckered out.

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Sammy K.
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Eli was very accommodating and flexible! Communication was great and Rudy enjoyed his stay! We already have another stay booked!

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Amanda B.
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Great communication and very flexible. Reasonable rates even on the holiday weekend. Recommend Julie.

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Jamie D.
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Tori was friendly, thoughtful and provided plenty of communication and photos. We could relax knowing Meadow was in good hands!

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Caitlin F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Steven and Patricia are amazing people! They are very kind and conscientious!! We appreciate their help when we travel!

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Karen D.
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Henry stayed with Jennifer and Martyn when we had a medical emergency, and it was such a relief to know that he had good and attentive company all day in a place where he is comfortable. I can't recommend them highly enough!

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Katie P.
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Ryan was great! Made sure our babies were taken care of, got walks, and especially lots of snuggles, and he updated me on most days with pics. This was our first time using Rover (normally board the dogs), but I will definitely come back to Ryan next time we take a trip. Thanks for taking care of our love bugs, Ryan!

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Logan W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill and her partner are AMAZING dog sitters! My pup had the best time with them and was clearly spoiled the whole time. Great communication and care, we are so grateful and would recommend them to anyone!

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Charity
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Georgie did a great job watching my dog for a long week while I went on vacation. I got frequent updates and Molly seemed to have a great time with a lot of adventures throughout the week.

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Mark S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlyn was wonderful. She’s very dependable, my dog loves her. You’ll make a good choice by reaching out to her.

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Stephanie V.
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Gabrielle was AMAZING!!! My dog had such a good time, he wasn’t even super excited to see me when I picked him up 😂 I will definitely be using her again! She took great care of my baby and kept me updated and was quick to respond.

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Cassandra N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Audre was wonderful! She treated my dog, Alfie, like her own. She sent many pictures and kept me updated while I was away. She even cooked him a nice dinner of brown rice and veggies, which he absolutely loved! I would absolutely trust Audre to watch my dog again whenever I need to be out of town.

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Vivian C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grady had the best time with Sarah while we were on vacation! Sarah's communication was great and she sent many pictures of Grady during his stay. We will 100% be using her services again in the future.

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Hunter F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

So happy I found Danielle. Dakota loved her right away, and she took great care of her while I was away for a full week. Dakota hurt her paw right before her stay and had to take medicine twice a day the entire time. Danielle was a true pro and kept me informed with lots of photos and videos each day, which I loved! Danielle will hands down be our go-to sitter from now on.

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Blake H.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Wilmington on Rover is $42.8 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 Dog Boarding 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 Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 369 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Wilmington. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Wilmington sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Wilmington landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Wilmington home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Wilmington.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Wilmington sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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