Rover Group, Inc. engages in the development and operation of an online marketplace for pet care that connects dog owners with local dog sitters. Its services include dog boarding, in-home pet sitting, doggy daycare, dog walking, drop-in visits, and grooming. The firm builds a platform and mobile app to enable pet parents to discover, book, pay, and review loving pet care providers online and eliminates many of the barriers of pet ownership. The company was founded by Aaron Patrick Easterly on June 16, 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.