Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Birchwood, Bellingham, WA
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“Paulina is fantastic! Communication was great and she had no trouble giving our cat his daily thyroid medicine. Our cat is very shy and usually hides from strangers, so we were pleasantly surprised to see he felt so comfortable that he gave her some couch snuggles on the first visit. We would absolutely trust our cat in her care again!”


“I'm a first time Rover user so I was new to the process and a little apprehensive, but I had nothing to be concerned about- Autumn was amazing! We had a meet and greet with her before our trip and she immediately made us comfortable about leaving the care of our kitties to her. It's clear she loves animals and our two 9 year old kitties loved her visits while we were out of town. She took great care of them and was extremely communicative with us the entire time. I will definitely request her services again in the future!!”


“Lizz was amazing with our little clowns! They certainly appreciated her taking the time to work with them and give them the tlc they needed each and every visit! We surely will be using your services in the future Lizz, thank you so very much for your help! 🐱”


“Thank you so so much! My doggies were very pleased with their visit, as well as I! Kat responded to me promptly & helped me out in a difficult situation when I was out of town & my dogs needed to get outside for a potty & have a lil bit of fun with a friend. Absolutely fantastic & if I’m ever in need of a drop-in while in the BHAM area again, I’ll definitely be going with Kat!”


“Camille took good care of my two cats and kept up excellent communication even working thru a small snafu with the system. Very professional care - thanks Camille!”


“Tricia was the best cat sitter!!! We came home after 4 days away to find our cats happy, relaxed, and obviously well cared for. She sent photos of her visits which included snuggles and play time, or sometimes just lounging together in the sun. She showed up on time, was excellent at communicating, friendly and easy to get to know. We picked Tricia as a cat owner herself and for her experience administering medications. And we are so glad we did! We highly recommend Tricia and will definitely be requesting her for future sits.”


“Our cats love Azure SO MUCH! She is reliable to take care of them and they feel comfortable around her. Our cat Raylan might even love her more than us! She is considerate and even brought in packages that we had when it was raining.”


“We loved Emily and do did our dog. She was very professional and punctual, and tired our pup out very well. Great calm demeanor. Would definitely hire again”


“Katie is an outstanding person to have come visit your furry ones! She was very flexible, understanding, and a great presence for our cat when we were away! Would strongly recommend anyone to trust her to take care of your loved ones! Thanks again, Katie!”


“I hired Natalie for seven visits to attend to my cat while I was gone for a long weekend. She was on time for each visits and sent me photographs of my cat Grey Cloud when she completed a half hour with him. He was fed and his litter box scooped as I instructed. This was my first time hiring a pet sitter and it was well worth it.”


“Anna was terrific. I had just moved to a new town, where I didn't know anybody, a few days before when I had to leave suddenly for a family emergency. I needed to be gone for at least a week. My cats hadn't even had time to adjust after the move. Anna accepted a last minute request, and remained flexible as plans changed in the unsettled situation I faced. Her updates were thorough, and a break from the stressful situation I faced. My cats grew to love her, and I returned to three very happy and well adjusted cats.”



“Deanna was great with my cat Henry! I loved her photos and appreciated the many updates while I was away. I could tell she really cared for him and I was glad to have someone so compassionate checking up on him. Plus Henry definitely liked her too! This was my first time using Rover and I’d strongly recommend Deanna and hope to use her again for future travel!”


“Aiden was great with my cat! He was communicative and sent detailed report cards with several photos for each visit. He was patient with my cat getting over her shyness and she seemed to really warm up to him.”


“Meneses was responsive, professional and loving for our pup. She went above and beyond to make sure our pup was comfortable and active during our time away. Highly recommended her services!”


“We had a great experience with Jess dropping in to check on our kitten while we were away. They gave detailed updates and went above and beyond to make sure our cat was doing well and not feeling lonely. We really appreciate their service and highly recommend them!”


About: Losing my 11-year-old Doberdane to old age was super hard—giant breeds really don’t get to stay with us long enough. I’m not quite ready to bring another dog into my life just yet, but I really miss having that furry companionship. A friend recently told me about this app, and it sounded like the perfect win-win! You get a reliable, caring, and trustworthy person to look after your pet while you’re away (so you can relax without worry), and I get to spend time with a four-legged friend—which is something I’ve been missing a lot. Sounds like a pretty great deal, right? I do work remotely, so if your pup is a big barker or tends to make a lot of noise, I might not be the best fit. But if you’re looking for someone responsible and experienced, I’d love to help! Oh, and fun bonus—I have a background in construction! So if you’ve been putting off a small home project, I’d be happy to tackle that while you’re away too. Looking forward to hearing from you and hopefully getting to hang out with your furry friend! Since I work from home, I have a lot of flexibility. I can work walks and meals into the day however necessary. Physical exercise is extremely important to me, so I usually work out an 1-2 daily, but can move that around in my day as needed. I am currently renting my home and can’t host pets at my place. So, keeping the pet as close to their normal routine while you are away is what I find most important. If you give me detailed instructions on what is needed, I find that the following those instructions to be best for everyone.

“Marielle took such good care of our dog while we were out of town. He always looked so happy in the pictures. He is a little extra crazy being a 1yr old 80 pound puppy. So we are just grateful she could handle that crazy for us. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter.”


About: As someone who has lived with dogs throughout my entire life, I understand what it takes to be a caring, responsible and loving pet owner. I believe that all dog owners should be capable of being patient, playful and responsible to ensure the best possible care for their furry friend. Other than taking care of my own dogs, from puppies to seniors, I have experience with working for other family members and neighbors. This experience ranges from hourly visits, walks, and overnights. I am always excited to learn from new clients and their furry friends about the wonderful world of pet sitting! I am currently in between jobs, so I have plenty of time to look after your pets! Whether you need care in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings, I will be available. This accounts for weekdays and weekends. When working in a client's home, I always try to be respectful of their established practices/rules for their pets. Responsible entry and exit from homes and similar tasks is important as well. Being on time is something that I find to be extremely necessary for pet sitting, whether it be for potty breaks, walks, or feeding visits. I want to make sure each new pet is comfortable with me, so being affectionate and playful is something that I have always valued as a pet sitter and owner.
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Paulina V.Star Sitter

“Paulina is fantastic! Communication was great and she had no trouble giving our cat his daily thyroid medicine. Our cat is very shy and usually hides from strangers, so we were pleasantly surprised to see he felt so comfortable that he gave her some couch snuggles on the first visit. We would absolutely trust our cat in her care again!”


Autumn M.Star Sitter

“I'm a first time Rover user so I was new to the process and a little apprehensive, but I had nothing to be concerned about- Autumn was amazing! We had a meet and greet with her before our trip and she immediately made us comfortable about leaving the care of our kitties to her. It's clear she loves animals and our two 9 year old kitties loved her visits while we were out of town. She took great care of them and was extremely communicative with us the entire time. I will definitely request her services again in the future!!”


Lizz R.Star Sitter

“Lizz was amazing with our little clowns! They certainly appreciated her taking the time to work with them and give them the tlc they needed each and every visit! We surely will be using your services in the future Lizz, thank you so very much for your help! 🐱”


Kat J.Star Sitter

“Thank you so so much! My doggies were very pleased with their visit, as well as I! Kat responded to me promptly & helped me out in a difficult situation when I was out of town & my dogs needed to get outside for a potty & have a lil bit of fun with a friend. Absolutely fantastic & if I’m ever in need of a drop-in while in the BHAM area again, I’ll definitely be going with Kat!”


CAMILLE D.Star Sitter

“Camille took good care of my two cats and kept up excellent communication even working thru a small snafu with the system. Very professional care - thanks Camille!”


Patricia H.

“Tricia was the best cat sitter!!! We came home after 4 days away to find our cats happy, relaxed, and obviously well cared for. She sent photos of her visits which included snuggles and play time, or sometimes just lounging together in the sun. She showed up on time, was excellent at communicating, friendly and easy to get to know. We picked Tricia as a cat owner herself and for her experience administering medications. And we are so glad we did! We highly recommend Tricia and will definitely be requesting her for future sits.”


Azure P.
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“Our cats love Azure SO MUCH! She is reliable to take care of them and they feel comfortable around her. Our cat Raylan might even love her more than us! She is considerate and even brought in packages that we had when it was raining.”


Emily V.Star Sitter

“We loved Emily and do did our dog. She was very professional and punctual, and tired our pup out very well. Great calm demeanor. Would definitely hire again”


Katherine G.Star Sitter

“Katie is an outstanding person to have come visit your furry ones! She was very flexible, understanding, and a great presence for our cat when we were away! Would strongly recommend anyone to trust her to take care of your loved ones! Thanks again, Katie!”


Natalie G.Star Sitter

“I hired Natalie for seven visits to attend to my cat while I was gone for a long weekend. She was on time for each visits and sent me photographs of my cat Grey Cloud when she completed a half hour with him. He was fed and his litter box scooped as I instructed. This was my first time hiring a pet sitter and it was well worth it.”


Anna F.Star Sitter

“Anna was terrific. I had just moved to a new town, where I didn't know anybody, a few days before when I had to leave suddenly for a family emergency. I needed to be gone for at least a week. My cats hadn't even had time to adjust after the move. Anna accepted a last minute request, and remained flexible as plans changed in the unsettled situation I faced. Her updates were thorough, and a break from the stressful situation I faced. My cats grew to love her, and I returned to three very happy and well adjusted cats.”




Deanna C.Star Sitter

“Deanna was great with my cat Henry! I loved her photos and appreciated the many updates while I was away. I could tell she really cared for him and I was glad to have someone so compassionate checking up on him. Plus Henry definitely liked her too! This was my first time using Rover and I’d strongly recommend Deanna and hope to use her again for future travel!”


Aiden M.

“Aiden was great with my cat! He was communicative and sent detailed report cards with several photos for each visit. He was patient with my cat getting over her shyness and she seemed to really warm up to him.”


Audrey H.

“Audrey was great with my dog! He was always so happy when I came home after she visited. He is high energy and she managed to help run him out!”


Menisha G.Star Sitter

“Meneses was responsive, professional and loving for our pup. She went above and beyond to make sure our pup was comfortable and active during our time away. Highly recommended her services!”


Mikayla M.Star Sitter

“mikayla was absolutely lovely and so helpful with taking care of our kitties over our spring break!”


Jess C.Star Sitter

“We had a great experience with Jess dropping in to check on our kitten while we were away. They gave detailed updates and went above and beyond to make sure our cat was doing well and not feeling lonely. We really appreciate their service and highly recommend them!”


Nelson E.
“I have know Nelson for over 15 years and know him to be the most reliable, capable, sweet, caring, responsible, person that i have the honor of knowing. His caring and empathy for all creatures, two or four legged, has been been evident with how he cared for his own pets as well as the dogs and people in my life. You can trust that your pet will be in good hands with Nelson.”


Marielle F.

“Marielle took such good care of our dog while we were out of town. He always looked so happy in the pictures. He is a little extra crazy being a 1yr old 80 pound puppy. So we are just grateful she could handle that crazy for us. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter.”


Keegan P.

“Keegan has taken care of our dogs for years and is always dependable, kind, and goes above and beyond to make sure our fur babies are well loved! She takes time to make sure she understands your needs and expectations and knows how to communicate with clarity and integrity. And she goes that extra mile to spend quality time with our dogs while we’re away! She is a responsible hard worker with a big smile and kind heart! We highly recommend Keegan to care of your home and pets!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Birchwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Birchwood pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
