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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth D.
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Elizabeth D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

Elizabeth was wonderful! I came home to happy dogs and a cleaner house than I left. She went above and beyond and took such great care of my medically complex seniors!! Thank you!!!

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Lauren S.
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Jenni L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
78 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

This is the second time Jenni has house sit for me to take care of my four pets. She’s the absolute best was in contact with on how the pets were doing the whole time I was gone even sending pics showing how well they were doing. I will definitely use her again.

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Brice B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

Brice was a fantastic sitter for our dog! She kept us updated and informed throughout her time with him. She was very attentive and took amazing care of him. We would definitely hire Brice again!

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Jophnie W.
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$45
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1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

About: What sets me apart is my patience, attention, and genuine love for pets. I take the time to understand each pet’s needs and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I’m gentle with senior pets and patient with puppies. I work from home part-time, which allows me to be available to take good care of your pet during the day and or the night I care for pets by following their daily routine, giving them love, attention, and making sure they feel safe and comfortable. I treat every pet like my own, whether in my home or my client’s home.

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Michaela A.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
16 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

We booked Michaela for house sitting and pet sitting for our two senior dogs. One of our dogs requires medication twice a day and has mobility issues due to advanced arthritis. Our other dog has a reserved personality and can be very difficult with new "humans". Michaela was WONDERFUL! She took time and care to make sure our "difficult child" was comfortable with her, she is the "dog whisperer", he did warm up to her and we even got a picture of him snuggling with her while we were away. She also took special care with our dog with medical needs and made sure we knew he had had his medication as scheduled. Her communication was great, letting us know how the day was going etc.! We felt completely at ease with her care! 10 stars!!!

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Bryn W.
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$32
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4 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

About: I grew up taking care of our Newfoundland from a puppy. I was his primary caretaker for brushing him, walking him, and feeding him. When I moved out, I helped my parents take care of him until he passed a few years ago from arthritis in his hips. Since I moved out, I adopted two cats from the shelter. I recognize that our animals are part of our families. I follow directions and schedules well, and will strive to provide the best care for your furry family members. I work 7am-3:30pm Mondays through Fridays, so I’m primarily available in the evenings during weekdays. I’m fully available on weekends for pet care. I also have most/federal holidays off, so I will be able to work long weekends. I will use whatever supplies that you have and your pet prefers. I will not bring anything else without your permission. I will make sure to follow directions and schedules as closely as possible, and keep you informed of how your pet is doing.

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Jonaika W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

Jonaika was excellent and we would definitely have her pet sit again! She kept us very well informed, took great care of the dogs, and left the house clean and orderly.

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Terry C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
New Castle, DE, 19720

Terry was amazing! She house sat and cared for our 2 Boston Terriers and our Maine Coon cat. I highly recommend her and have full confidence in her. Our pets immediately trusted her and she built a connection with them. Terry sent us videos and texts of our pets and goes the extra mile by washing the bed linens and maintaining cleanliness. everything clean. Thank you Terry from our hearts and will definitely request your services again in the future.

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Elisa H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
138 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

Elisa was flexible and helped when an emergency occurred. Very grateful for the help. Would highly recommend Elisa to take care of anyone’s furbaby/babies.

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Destiny P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

Destiny is amazing!!! Benny was super loved and taken care of while I was away. She took great care of my home and kept me up to date with pictures throughout the day. I’ll definitely book again!!

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Ryan E.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19713

Ryan is a great guy, he was wonderful with Pluto and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a sitter

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Sitter Profile Image: Miabella M.
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Miabella M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
8 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Miabella took wonderful care of Pickle!

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Raven C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

Raven did a wonderful job with our pup! This was our first time having someone (not family) stay at our house to watch him, so we were a little nervous on how it would go. Spice is an 85 pound mixed breed dog that can be pretty quirky and anxious with new people. It took a little bit to warm up, but once he was comfortable, he did great! Raven was very patient with him and understood his quirks quickly. She was very responsive, sent multiple updates (with pictures), played with him and took him on walks daily. I truly appreciated having her stay with him.

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Emma G.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I’ve been working in animal rescue since middle school, and have watched animals both in home and with drop-ins for many years now! I am passionate about animal care, can give medicine with ease, and love a good dog walk. I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician who is both fear-free and RECOVER CPR certified. I specialize in handling the more nervous patients who need a little TLC before doing anything. I always treat my client's pets as my own <3 I am currently working a variable number of shifts, no longer than 12 hours, so I would love to fit your pet into my schedule. On the days I am working, before and after work will be dedicated to their care! When the pets are in your home, they will feel comfortable when I am there as well. I will go over with you everything that you want to get done and make sure I meet your expectations with flying colors.

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Kathleen H.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

I can't say enough wonderful things about Kathleen! She came all the way from Maryland to Philadelphia to care for my dog, Rocco, over the past two weeks during Thanksgiving, and she was absolutely incredible. Every day, she sent me pictures of a happy and content Rocco, and it was clear he was in the best hands. I left Kathleen with multiple pages of instructions, and she followed everything to the letter. Not only did she take phenomenal care of Rocco, but she also left my home spotless. I’m almost hesitant to write this review because Kathleen is such a gem that I don’t want anyone else to book her up before I can. She’s truly amazing, and I can't recommend her highly enough!

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Kiran G.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

Kiran was so attentive and kind. He made sure our puppies enjoyed their time with him while we were out and we are very pleased and grateful for his help.

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Gracie N.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
13 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Bear, DE, 19701

Gracie did a fantastic job looking after our full crew. All of our pets seemed extremely comfortable with her. She was great about sending updates and keeping informed of how everyone was doing! Would definitely book again.

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Cole C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
New Castle, DE, 19720

Cole was AMAZING! Took wonderful care of our babies and our home. Great communicator and the house was spotless when we got home. Such a relaxing trip knowing that everything was in good hands!

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Bria F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

About: I have the empathy and patience for even the shyest of animals. Respecting a pet’s boundaries is key to success. I love the satisfaction of gaining trust and building bonds! I’m a hybrid/remote employee with flexible work hours. In general, I have pretty open availability for providing the services you need for your furry friend(s)! In the past, I have owned cats and snakes. I kept them strictly indoors to ensure they were in a safe environment. In your home, I will follow all safety protocols to properly take care of your pet(s).

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Theodore G.
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$50
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10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I’ve been raised around dogs my entire life. My family has had all kinds of dogs; big and small, old and young, energetic and couch potatoes. Friends and family alike call me a dog whisperer for the connections I’m able to make with them. I’m currently finishing my Bachelors of Accounting completely online, so my schedule is completely flexible around your pets needs!! I’m excited to provide the best care possible for your pet!! I’m comfortable walking dogs, crating dogs, feeding dogs, checking all essential needs before leaving them alone, and making sure they are let out plenty of times.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Woodshade is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenni was such a joy to work with. Kept us up to date on all of our dog, Clint’s, activities each day and night. It was the first time we have ever used a pet service and Jenni and Rover didn’t disappoint. We were able to enjoy our son’s wedding weekend with no worries.

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Tracy L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jophnie has been great with our pets, and is great at sending pictures and regular updates! Would recommend for your sitting needs!

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Ariel C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nancy did an amazing job watching our dog, Reggie, and our home while we were away! She is incredibly kind and clearly knows and cares for dogs. It was obvious that she made keeping Reggie’s normal routine and schedule a priority, and we loved getting regular updates and, of course, the very cute photos! We came home to a happy pup and a clean home. It was a great experience, and we would definitely recommend Nancy. Thank you, Nancy!!

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Jane Y.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Isabella took wonderful care of our dog Molly. She was communicative and checked in regularly. We would absolutely book Isabella again!

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Avice L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nina is great!!! She was so personable to us and loving to our pets during the meet and greet, it really put me at ease knowing she would be coming to take care of them. Our fairly recent rescue, Lucy, is a standard poodle with some anxiety and Nina put her right at ease. Our cat was very pleased with his new friend as well! Nina will definitely be asked to come back when we plan our next getaway!

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Sarah S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was fantastic! She took wonderful care of my dog, communicated super well, and kept me updated the whole time. You can tell she truly loves animals. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in such good hands. Highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!

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Brandon M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

SUPER🤩 This was our first time using Michaela, and she was absolutely wonderful! She watched our 5 year old lab at our home for a week and did a fabulous job with her. Cali is a very active and energetic lab. She followed her schedule and met Cali’s needs. Michaela made sure that her needs were met by getting her outside a few times during the day to play fetch with her frisbee and tennis ball, along with taking her on her walks. And not only that, Cali has a bit of anxiety at times and Michaela made sure she was loved and got the attention she needed while we were away. Michaela did check-ins and sent pictures daily( morning and evening). Michaela is very professional, caring and super friendly plus, she actually had more questions for us about Cali then we did for her, which was super impressive. She took notes about Cali starting with what her daily routine is like, her eating schedule, activities she likes, her behaviors etc. You name it, she asked it. My husband and I just knew after meeting with her, that she would be perfect taking care of Cali because you could just tell that she genuinely cares about your pet and their needs. We also felt super comfortable allowing her care for Cali and be in our home. We were so happy to find a kind, friendly, professional and trustworthy person to take care of Cali. Also, I am a bit of a clean freak and I can tell you, that my house was left the same way I left it….looked like she was never there, spotless! We were also having bad storms while we were away, so I texted Michaela about a few outside things on our deck that needed to be taken care of and she made sure it was all taken care of as well. A breaker tripped while she stayed with Cali, so she texted us the issue and we were able to call her and help get it resolved. Like I said before very professional, caring and kind. Her communication and dedication of care not only for our dog but our home was truly amazing. We will definitely be using Michaela’s services again and highly recommend.

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Jennifer P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Totiyana was beyond amazing. If I could give 10 stars I would. She was great with our needy dogs and flexible when we our flight was cancelled. I cannot say enough good things about Totiyana.

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David M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cole was not only incredibly responsible and responsive, but he was also extremely friendly and personable. Our dog is a bit of a handful, but he handled every situation with grace and understanding. He also did additional cleaning after house sitting, which was very appreciated. Highly recommend Cole and we will be using him personally in the future for all of our pet sitting needs! 💕🐶

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Michelle M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog absolutely loves Kelsey. She’s reliable, easy to work with, and provides such great care. We highly recommend her!

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Eliza M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Best experience, she above and beyond. recommended 100%. will have no problem going away again as long as Dalynn is available. she made our week away and fury friend stress free. great communication.

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Thomas S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi did a great job watching my baby Kai, as a nervous dog mama who doesn't leave her dog with many, I felt at ease with Madi taking care of him. She communicated with me as well as sent me pics of my pup throughout the time I was away. I would definitely recommend her and use her again on the future!

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Jordan B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kiran was so attentive and kind. He made sure our puppies enjoyed their time with him while we were out and we are very pleased and grateful for his help.

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Jarincy G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claudia takes incredible care of my 2 dogs. Her kindness and attention to them is beyond extraordinary. Our home is clean and well taken care of.

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Jocelyn S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Baraka is very kind and responsive. He was flexible and patient with my scheduling change after my baby got sick. He took great care of my two cats and made sure to communicate regularly with me throughout his stay!

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Tori S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Woodshade on Rover is $49.95 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 1,568 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Woodshade. 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 Woodshade 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 Woodshade 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 Woodshade 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 Woodshade. On Rover:

  • 94% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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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