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Sitter Profile Image: Candice K.
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Candice K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
274 reviews
83 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

Candice is excellent; she takes great care of our 17-yr old cat with all his food and water needs and sends detailed updates with great pictures of each visit plus everything is always clean when we return. Always glad and less worry when we have had her several times and are never disappointed.

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Catherine H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews
69 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

Catherine was great. She took such good care of our inside cat Abby and our outside cats as well. She was super responsive. It was good knowing she was caring for our animals while we were away - gave us peace of mind. I highly recommend Catherine.

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Rene B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

Rene was lovely. She was kind, timely, responsive, and I very much trusted her with my cat. My cat was a brat, and she was very sweet about the situation. I would absolutely book her again and recommend her to anyone in need of a pet sitter.

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Susan G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Susan has been absolutely fantastic as a dog walker! She is reliable, punctual, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. My dog immediately felt comfortable with her, which gave me great peace of mind. She always provides updates after walks and goes the extra mile to make sure my dog is happy and well cared for.

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Samantha H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
158 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, MD, 21754

Samantha! We couldn’t be happier with the care our dogs Harry Stanley and De Niro received! Our dog care taker went absolutely above and beyond to make sure our pups were happy and well taken care of while we were away for our wedding. Samantha was incredibly punctual, reliable, and genuinely attentive to our boys’ needs. Knowing they were in such capable and loving hands gave us complete peace of mind on our special day and throughout our time away. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience — she truly made all the difference. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, dedicated dog care taker!

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Sitter Profile Image: Antoinette C.
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Antoinette C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Clarksburg, MD, 20871

Antoinette provided drop in visit for our elderly (13 yrs) dog and was really great! She was a great communicator (kept us up to date and shared pics) and we got back to a happy and content dog. We hope we can have her sit for us again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shanice E.
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Shanice E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Shanice was communicative, professional, and did a great job taking care of our cats. I would definitely rebook her again!

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Lynnette A.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
492 reviews
154 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

Lynette has sat for us two times and has done an excellent job of taking care of our boys while we were away. Our dogs love her. We feel comfortable having her in our home to care for our dogs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kenneth P.
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Kenneth P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
244 reviews
71 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Kenneth was kind enough to send updates and several pictures when he visited while we were away, which really reassured us that our pups were taken care of. Would definitely request his services in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gloria L.
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Gloria L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Poolesville, MD, 20837

Gloria takes great care of our energetic Labrador Retriever.

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Sitter Profile Image: Xu L.
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Xu L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Boyds, MD, 20841

Xu took very good care of my cat while I was away. She kept me informed and sent lots of pictures with her daily updates. I definitely recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dee Dee L.
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Dee Dee L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
212 reviews
62 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

Darnell took amazing care of my two cats that it made going on vacation that much easier!! I’ll definitely book her again! My cats absolutely loved her!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jasmin S.
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Jasmin S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
34 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Jasmin was an absolute dream. Pippin is usually shy, but he was social and cuddling with her from day 1! The updates were perfect and detailed- we felt so comfortable from the beginning. Thank you so much Jasmin!! We will certainly be booking again :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie R.
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Stephanie R.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

About: I grew up with dogs, hamsters and fish so have experience since childhood taking care of pets. More recently I have my own cat and have helped friend/ family take care of their cats, dogs and guinea pigs while away. My full time job is a teacher. I am available after 4pm on weekdays. I am very flexible and open on weekends to help care for your pets. If asked to care for a pet I will follow all requests and treat your pet and home with respect and care. I want to earn you and the pets trust so we can hopefully work together in the future.

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Mary R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
231 reviews
40 repeat clients
54 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

Thank you Mary! We so appreciate your help and wonderful care for Bruno. You are amazing! I know he loved his time with you. You are so diligent, professional and caring. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sandra K.
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Sandra K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Sandra was awesome. She sent me updates and pictures after every visit. She treated Cleo as she was her own pet. She was a wonderful caretaker. Definitely will have her take care of Cleo again. Thank you, Sandra!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gillian H.
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Gillian H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clarksburg, MD, 20871

Gillian helped a lot checking in on our cats while we were away. We do recommend her as a visiting pet sitter, and will for sure consider her help again next time we’re off for vacation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dayan R.
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Dayan R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Clarksburg, MD, 20871

Thank you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sheila W.
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Sheila W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
16 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Dickerson, MD, 20842

Sheila was fantastic, taking wonderful care of our sweet dogs while we went away to visit family. She arrived promptly and shared photos of each visit so we knew that they were happy and safe! We received a few packages while away and she brought even a really heavy one inside for us!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa O.
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Alyssa O.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Alyssa is truly the Best! Mia, my English Bulldog, has the attitude of a teenage girl, and isnt a morning pupper, Im positive some days she just doesnt want to move from her fluffy bed! Alyssa is amazing with her!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia did a great job checking in on our cat while we were away! She was responsive and always made sure to send pictures. I would definitely recommend her and rebook with her again!

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Michelle W.
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Thanks so much for looking after Quincy this week! I’ll definitely want to book again in the future!

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Grace S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rene was amazing with our sometimes cranky gal! She sent us regular updates and pictures, kept everything clean and tidy, and even went back to check on her one day when she didn’t appear to say hi like normal. We would definitely recommend her to others for watching their cats!

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Allison P.
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Sandra was a great petsitter for our cat. She was responsive, sent plenty of pictures, provided a thorough update every day we were gone, and our cat was really comfortable with her. Strongly recommend her if you need a petsitter!

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Corey V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jasmin has been the best sitter we’ve had for our drop-in visits. She is incredibly accommodating, even with last-minute reservations, and always makes the process stress-free. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our pets are in good hands. We truly appreciate her reliability, flexibility, and the care she gives every visit. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and dependable!

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Shiella B.
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Luciana did a great job taking care of our kitties while we were away for 5 days. I'd be happy to book again for a longer trip!

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Paul C.
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Xu took very good care of my cat while I was away. She kept me informed and sent lots of pictures with her daily updates. I definitely recommend.

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Susan H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We loved having Tim look after our cat for the week! He was so kind and patient with our very senior furball. On top of the time he took to give lots of love and playtime, Tim kept perfect track of meds and food. What’s more—was so nice in managing a few bouts of ‘tummy trouble’. We would totally book him again!

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Elysium D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hope always takes great care of our pets, follows our care instructions, and communicates timing and needs. We love having Hope care for our pets when we can’t be home as they are always happy and well cared for when we return. This is not the first time we’ve booked with Hope and it won’t be our last. Thank you, Hope!

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Tina L.
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Sara is amazing! Super attentive and caring with the cats, going beyond and above on the ask of looking out for them 😉 She is a gem and I highly recommend her, definitely will have her again in another time. Thak you Sara!

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Raquel P.
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Kristen was great with our kitties while we were out of town! She sent me an update every visit and was very thorough.

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Emma M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cassandra was very kind and gracious during our meet and greet. She is very knowledgeable about cats and their peculiar behaviors. She kept me updated with Matilda's daily eating habits and water intake. I was well at ease having Cassandra care for my sweet baby. I will definitely use her again.

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Venus H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bill always does a great job using care of our kitties! He is reliable and our pets are very comfortable with him. We will continue to use him for future visits.

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Megan J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She very friendly with my dog and sent pictures for all the drop ins. Very good at response. I definitely recommend her.

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Mallikharjuna D.
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Katelyn did a great job with visiting our cat while we were away. She sent pics and kindly brought in our packages. Will definitely book her again in the future :)

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Jessica R.
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Pilar did a wonderful job taking care of our Cat while we were out of town. She went above and beyond what we asked of her and we would certainly recommend her services to anyone!

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Joshua W.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Boyds on Rover is $16.65 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 16,485 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Boyds. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Boyds stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Boyds. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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