The fastest way to start getting paid bookings as a professional pet sitter.
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Rover is the largest pet sitter marketplace in the US with millions of pet owners searching for sitters in their area. Creating a profile is free and it is the fastest way to get your first paying clients while you build your own independent client base.
Create a free profile, set your own rates, and start getting booking requests from pet owners in your area. Use your PetSitterVault contracts for every booking to protect yourself professionally.
Free to list · No upfront cost · Set your own ratesRover has its own protection program but this is not a substitute for your own liability insurance. If you accept any clients outside of Rover — or if a claim falls outside Rover's program terms — you are personally liable. Get your own insurance policy →
Rover is a great starting point but the goal is to build your own independent client base where you keep 100% of your earnings. Here is how professional pet sitters grow beyond marketplace platforms.
Set up a free Google listing and show up when pet owners search "pet sitter near me" in your area. Takes 15 minutes at business.google.com.
Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing for pet sitters. After every successful booking ask for a Google or Rover review.
Post about your services in local community groups. Pet owners trust recommendations from neighbors more than any advertisement.
Clients who receive a professional fillable contract before service starts are more likely to rebook and refer others. First impressions matter.