Hannah B.
The app allows sitters & boarders to avoid negative reviews, Rover will not help you if they cancel last minute & they allow breaches of their own terms
Natalie, the Rover boarder based in Compton Bishop, Somerset double booked herself & cancelled our booking at short notice. it became clear she had known for some time & had been dishonest, she confirmed the booking multiple times on messages outside the app & in person, even when she mistakenly mentioned her own holiday and backtracked saying our dates were still fine when queried. She said she couldn’t confirm the booking on the app only due to a technical fault but that everything was booked in. It later became clear this was a lie. We had paid for and facilitated multiple visits, a trial night etc. and she had confirmed no issues with the dogs. Rover did not help find an alternative that we could access in the app in time. They also clearly do not enforce their own rules eg. Messaging outside of the app/letting people down last minute & dishonesty. I sent them full proof & while they apologised & confirmed unacceptable conduct they didn’t actually action this. A complete waste of time & money and very stressful when you have invested a lot in a long awaited holiday. In addition, they allow the boarder to cancel the booking which stops you leaving a negative review. Therefore their review system is misleading. Please do not rely on Natalie or Rover for your precious holiday! The only good part of this experience is that I didn’t leave my dogs with someone this dishonest.
Response from Rover.com | Pet SittingAug 20, 2026
Hi Hannah, 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 44 8082 812524. -Lynn




