According to a story aired on a Boston-area ABC affiliate, Rover allows practically anyone to sign up to be a dogsitter on their platform.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/rover-pet-sitter-background-checks-new-questions/45809030?fbclid=IwAR0qEOFaH2nZ7ogoYNekz1YM9O8C-BQPirtVhhKNKjuLzwtm2NNyC1I2p8w
This includes those with criminal records and prior concerning histories. The story shows how someone with a troubled past was able to sign up to be a sitter and pass Rover's background check process without any issues.
Considering that dog owners are putting a lot of faith and trust into Rover's platform and sitters, it's disgusting that they're unwilling to complete thorough background checks. Our pets are not just property! They are family! Rover is enabling bad actors to cause harm to both pets and pet owners by not completing thorough background checks. And even worse, touting their "Rover Guarantee" that is meant to instill trust in their services.
