Rover.com | Pet Sitting Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 6,743 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff and pet sitters for providing loving, professional care and sending regular daily updates that offer incredible peace of mind. Consumers also mention that the easy-to-use application makes scheduling simple and allows secure communication without sharing personal phone numbers. However, some customers also noted that customer support was unresponsive and failed to properly address serious safety concerns or resolve reported issues. A few other people also felt disappointed when certain caregivers lacked proper attention, did not fulfill promises, or left animals unattended during visits.

What people talk about most

Staff

People report high satisfaction with staff, noting that sitters are friendly, caring, and provide excellent... See more

Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, noting that sitters are reliable, communicate clearly with... See more

User experience

Customers consistently note positive experiences with user experience, highlighting that the platform is easy... See more

Customer service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on customer service, with some reviewers noting that representatives were... See more

Application

Reviewers mention positive feedback about application, highlighting that the platform is easy to navigate,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rover came through for me when I suddenly needed a cat sitter on a very short notice. Rover website was easy to navigate and offered profiles of several cat sitters, even in my small town. Each sitt... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our 10-day cruise to Mexico from San Francisco, knowing that our dog was being taken care of by a loving family. Lucy went above and beyond the extra mile, walking our dog twice daily and s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carol was very friendly and our dog Allie was wagging her tail right away when she first met Carol. Carol was very quick to communicate and sent us pictures and videos often to reassure us that Allie... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enjoy being able to see sitters available in my area. I was able to choose someone who lives nearby, making the whole process much less stressful. I also enjoy the ability to communicate easily with... See more


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  1. Pet Sitter
  2. also in
  3. Dog Walker
  4. Pet Boarding Service

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Loving pet sitters and dog walkers in your neighbourhood. With Rover, it’s easy to find a loving sitter in your neighbourhood who’ll treat your pets like family. Pet sitters on Rover can watch your pets in their home or come to yours. Each sitter is individually reviewed by our team of sitter specialists, and must complete a basic ID verification or background check to be approved as a sitter on Rover. In addition to connecting pet parents with sitters, each service booked on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, access to veterinary advice, photos of stay highlights, and reservation protection.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything went very smoothly

Everything went very smoothly, from finding a sitter/meet & greet and the visits. This is a great website for me as I have an elderly dog so it’s much more preferable for him to stay home rather than at a boarding place.

12 October 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Repeated Cancellations and Broken Agreements—We’ve Moved On

Our experience with pet sitters through Rover has been disappointing, particularly regarding reliability, communication, agreed-upon care, and respect for our home.

We travel frequently, so reliable, long-term availability is a key topic when we interview sitters. We have a lap dog and a quiet, independent cat, and we explain their needs and our expectations before hiring anyone so they can decide whether the arrangement is a good fit.

We recently interviewed a sitter who assured us that pet sitting was her full-time job and that she would be available on an ongoing basis. Based on those assurances, we hired her and booked our upcoming trips, confident that we had dependable care arranged. After one stay, everything seemed fine. About a week later, however, she canceled all future dates, explaining that she had accepted a new job and was no longer pet sitting.

With another sitter, we experienced different problems. She brought her husband into our home without our permission, repeatedly requested additional charges, and during a holiday booking left our pet alone longer than agreed on multiple occasions. Her frequent photo and video updates gave us the impression that she was spending the agreed-upon time with our pets. We later discovered through our Ring camera that her absences extended hours beyond the agreed limit. The updates had given us a misleading picture of the care being provided.

We have also experienced repeated delays in communication with several sitters. Despite choosing sitters with five-star ratings, we have often been left waiting for responses when trying to confirm arrangements or discuss care. Timely communication matters when someone is responsible for our pets and our home.

These experiences have left us scrambling to find trustworthy care, caused us to cancel travel plans, and resulted in financial losses. We understand that circumstances can change, but accurate communication about availability, honoring care arrangements, and obtaining permission before bringing someone into our home are reasonable expectations.

After several disappointing experiences, we have moved on to other platforms in search of dependable care. Rover did not provide the peace of mind we hoped to find.

12 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Tammy, we are sorry to hear you're having trouble finding a sitter that meets your needs and expectations. We know how tough that can be, and it is certainly not the experience we want our users to have. If you decide to continue the search, our Support team would be happy to help connect you with available sitters in your area. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 888-453-7889. -Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first experience with rover

I was very happy with Rover web page. Very easy to use. I was able to choose my pet sitter and I will recommend her to anyone.

I will use the service again but it would be nice not to get so many texts.

23 September 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback regarding our app. We’re constantly looking for ways to make Rover better than ever and always appreciate hearing from community members like you. If you’re ever looking for assistance updating your notification settings, feel free to call our Rover Support team at 888-453-7889 and we’d be happy to help. -Lexie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably Easy!

The ease in finding someone we could trust with our furry kids was amazing! In fact I thanked God for His divine intervention! We were camping in a fifth wheel to attend the wedding of our grandson. High winds and heavy rain was predicted for the weekend and we were concerned about leaving our furry kids in the camper while we attended the wedding events. We needed a trustworthy caregiver with a safe home and ROVER made it possible!

9 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used Rover for boarding several times now

I’ve used Rover for boarding while on vacation a few times now. The app is user friendly and allows you to add your pet profile and detailed dates of what you’re looking for, how much your willing to pay & the sitter can choose to accept. The sitter also provides a profile you can read & choose. It can be scary to trust, but it’s worked out great on several
Occasions for
Me. I will use the service again for sure!

11 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were in a bind with what to do with…

We were in a bind with what to do with our (very high-energy but beloved) dog and were surprised to find so many viable local options for help. The sitter we chose was great. Would 100% use this again and can't recommend enough for others with similar needs.

9 October 2026

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