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 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent sitters, but app needs work

Identified excellent sitters through the app, but feel that the app itself could be significantly approved.

3 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Scott, we’re glad you’ve found excellent sitters through Rover! We appreciate you calling out that the app experience itself has room for improvement. We will keep your feedback in mind as we continue working to make Rover easier to use. -Brittney

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleased With Rover

With Rover, it was easy to search and check reviews of possible dog sitters. It was also easy to schedule, communicate and pay. We found a wonderful person to watch our dog. We would definitely use this service again.

2 October 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rover customer service was poor.…

Rover customer service did not answer me until 5-6 days after my request. Unfortunately their response was only that I look at questions and answers section, they did not help me. Also I found their website difficult to use and maneuver throughout it.

3 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Susan, we’re sorry you waited so long for a response only to be left without the help you needed. We’d appreciate another opportunity to assist and make this right. Rover Support is available 24/7 at (888) 453-7889. We also appreciate your feedback about making our website easier to navigate. -Brittney

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rover is the best!

We have had many unsatisfactory experiences with boarding our fur babies in the past at local kennels and other boarding facilities that I was very skeptical about using rover. We have had such amazing experiences with rover and met so many great people that I can’t imagine using any other service!

27 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rovervis the Best

Easy to look for sitters. Meet and greets available before arrival. Very helpful and responsive customer service. Overall, very easy to book and the sitter provides daily updates and pictures!

29 September 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I like that there were so many options…

I like that there were so many options but I’m not sure if the candidates are really safe. They should be required to send updates.

3 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Natasha, we’re glad you found plenty of options to choose from. Safety is a top priority, and all Rover sitters must pass a background check and profile review before being approved. We also appreciate your suggestion about requiring updates during bookings. We’re always looking for ways to make Rover better than ever, and we appreciate you sharing what would help you feel more confident in your pet’s care. -Brittney

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent platform

Excellent platform, great security measures, especially with the insurance guarantee, messaging capabilities and payment portal. I highly recommend Rover!

3 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made a tough decision to leave my dog…

Made a tough decision to leave my dog with someone else into a very comforting choice. Had an early meet and greet before the appointment which was good for my dog so that way she knew she had been there before. I had to leave out of town and I felt at ease there was an app out there for dog sitters. Great experience for me.

2 October 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No response

I have contacted two house sitters. One did not respond at all. One initially responded, but then stopped responding when she found out it was house-sitting with my pet and not just drop-in visits. Why advertise that you do house-sitting and show availability on your calendar if you don't want to? This is so frustrating. I didn't want to board my kitten, but now I will have to.

4 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Lane, we are sorry to hear you're having trouble finding a sitter. We know how frustrating that can be, and it is certainly not the experience we want our users to have. If you are still looking, 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. -LC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great first experience using Rover!

I was a bit nervous about leaving my pup with a stranger. He had never been overnight with someone he didn't know. Friends has told me about their positive experiences with Rover, so we gave it a try. My Rover caregiver couldn't have been better! My pup, who has separation anxiety to begin with, had a great time. I will definitely rebook when I next need this service.

2 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Elena L in Cork, Ireland

Elena took care of my 2 cats for three weeks. She was wonderful. Daily updates including videos of play and fun interactions were sent to me. My fur babies were happy and relaxed when I arrived home. I found Elena to be really sweet and a true animal person. She also sent updates on the neighbourhood cats who come to visit 😁 She is very thoughtful and reliable. Thank you so much for giving me peace of mind during my long stay away from home.

16 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hired a drop in sitter while in open…

Hired a drop in sitter while in open heart surgery. The sitter lied about dropping in and never showed. I called support and they have done nothing to help or reimburse me and the sitter still works for them.

Responding that I should contact you again after I have repeatedly is part of the problem. You have all the info you need. You have a copy of the messages you have another email from her father where he says she has a pattern of lying yet somehow I still need to contact you to get any resolution. You suck. Your company sucks. Your service sucks.

1 October 2026
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Reply from Rover.com | Pet Sitting

Hi Mary, 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 so we can get more information.-LC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt was so great with Popeye.my…

Matt was so great with Popeye my American Bully XL. I've never felt confident about leaving my boy with anyone especially staying in my home. I don't feel that way anymore. I have every confidence that Popeye is in good hands. We love Matt. I'm so happy that I've found him. Highly recommended.

2 October 2026

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