Rover.com | Pet Sitting Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 6,670 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently point out that discovering trusted pet care providers and arranging regular visits is exceptionally simple, secure, and completely stress-free. Reviewers genuinely love receiving regular daily check-in alerts, messages, and adorable photos, which offer wonderful reassurance while they are away from home traveling. Some reviewers were not happy with customer service, mentioning that support representatives were unhelpful, unresponsive, or difficult to understand when issues arose. A few other people also felt that the website platform and mobile application could occasionally be confusing and rather challenging to navigate properly for users.

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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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a relief to know that an experienced pet carer is looking after my cat when I need to leave town. My experience with Rover is excellent, my cat is calm when I return; litter box, water bowl and f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rover connected me with a local pet sitter to feed and walk my 12 year old husky, twice a day, while I was away for a week. The pet sitter, and the process, inspired confidence from first contact, to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything about Tracy K was amazing. She took exceptional care of Loki while I was out of town for the week, worked with me without issue when my trip was delayed and gave him all the love, cuddles a... 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

I had a wonderful experience using Rover

I had a wonderful experience using Rover to find Max! Their profile reviews gave me peace of mind, and they exceeded my expectations. Max was attentive, sent great photo updates, and took amazing care of Mia. I came home to a happy, relaxed pet and will definitely be booking with them again.

1 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st time user and very pleased

It is easy to use the app and find a good match for your pet. The information provided for each sitter is thorough, and booking them on the calendar is simple. I especially like the texting ability through the app. It makes communicating back and forth private and quick.

6 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so glad that I took a chance and…

I am so glad that I took a chance and tried Rover to take care of my challenging dogs. Kate did a great job in keeping them safe, comfortable, and well cared for while I was away. Thank you Kate!

2 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swetha and her husband took very good…

Swetha and her husband took very good care of our large dog, Kato, for 3 days while we were out of town for the weekend. They provided lots of pictures to assure us that Kato was well cared for. He was happy, healthy, and fed when we returned. I would highly recommend Swetha as a caring dog sitter.

6 October 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The Rover App Is Annoying

The Rover is good. The amount of emails and notifications is absolutely insane how many you all send.

6 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hello Brandon, thanks for sharing your thoughts. We understand wanting to streamline your inbox. You can easily customize your email preferences by logging into your account on a web browser, selecting your name in the upper-right corner, clicking Settings, and navigating to the Notifications tab. From there, you can toggle off marketing emails as well as notifications for new messages and booking requests, and then select Save Settings at the bottom of the page. Please note that essential transactional emails, things like booking confirmations, receipts, and account security notices, can't be turned off. -Ryan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I canceled my ROVER account today

I canceled my ROVER account today. I have reached the conclusion that this team is absolutely unworthy of my business.

Since April, I have been repeatedly gaslighted, placated, and given empty assurances rather than seeing any meaningful accountability or genuine concern for what happened with one of their employees who would not return my house key.
When I escalated the issue, management encouraged me to buy an electronic lock and said they would reimburse me if the cost stayed under $250. I purchased and installed one for $150. ROVER denied the claim. To be perfectly clear: my issue is not the lock. The lock is merely a symptom of a much larger problem. My issue is 100% about the complete lack of care, accountability, and customer protection that ROVER demonstrated throughout the ordeal.

They chose to protect and excuse an employee who was irresponsible and dishonest rather than acknowledge the seriousness of that conduct and take appropriate action. That decision speaks volumes about ROVER’s priorities.
I expected better from a company entrusted with the care and safety of people’s pets. Instead, I have spent months fighting to be heard while ROVER repeatedly deflected responsibility.

I will not continue giving my money to a company that treats a serious customer concern this way.

7 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Annette, we appreciate your feedback and we’re sorry to hear that this was your experience. Our review process is confidential, so we cannot share what steps may be taken with regard to the care provider (or owner). Safety and user satisfaction are top priorities at Rover. Please know that our Support team remains available to you at 888-453-7889 if you would like further clarification regarding our policies. -Ryan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I GOT A PET/HOUSESITTER THROUGH ROVER…

I GOT A PET/HOUSESITTER THROUGH ROVER AND I GOT A REAL STINKER . THEY DON'T VET THEIR EMPLOYEES. I DIDN'T GIVE ROSE A BAD REVIEW BECAUSE SHE RETURNED THE GENEROUS CASH TIP I GAVE HER. HIRE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

24 September 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Amy, we're sorry to hear that this was your experience. While this is not typical of Rover, we take feedback seriously. Our goal is to ensure every user can book trusted pet care and have a great experience, and we regret that wasn’t the case for you. We encourage you to contact our 24/7 Trust & Safety Team at 888-727-1140 for further assistance. -Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very happy with the pet sitter that…

I'm very happy with the pet sitter that we used. Amy made me feel comfortable with leaving my dogs in her care while we were out of town. She let me know how they were doing sent some pictures which helped to put my mind at ease. I had a really good experience.

5 October 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I used to work with „Cat in a Flat“…

I used to work with „Cat in a Flat“ which was just fine and I had lots of bookings as a catsitter. Then rover took them over and to make it short: rover is a desaster. Terrible user experinece, obvioulsy made for dog owners, confusing and ill designed.

7 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hello Laurana, 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, or for tips on how to increase bookings, feel free to call our Rover Support team at 49 30 56837201 and we’d be happy to help. -Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rover is the perfect travel hack!

We tried Rover as a solution while traveling. Instead of boarding at home, we booked a family through Rover at our destination. This was a big unlock for us because we didn’t want to be too far from our puppy who is only 10 months and still learning but he couldn’t stay at our hotel and we were busy with events all weekend. We found the perfect family who met his needs - lover boy doesn’t want to crate but does want other dogs to cuddle and play, etc. Pretty sure it was the best weekend of his life based on the photos we got. It was the perfect solution for us. And so easy!! We even saved money compared to boarding at home.

5 October 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is horrible

This company is horrible! They don't have a phone and all the people that answer the phone on their service and emergency line are foreigners who do not speak clear English. Stay far away from this company if you don't want all communication is with people not in the US that you cannot understand!

6 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Mark, we're sorry to hear that this was your experience. While this is not typical of Rover, we take feedback seriously. Our goal is to ensure every user can book trusted pet care and have a great experience, and we regret that wasn’t the case for you. We’d love the chance to meet your expectations. Our 24/7 Rover Support team is always available at 888-453-7889. -Ryan

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