Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Chevy Chase

About: Growing up I help take care of just about every indoor pet you can think of. Taking the time to make an animal feel safe is my specialty. My favorite way to spend time with pets is outdoor training and desensitizing 🙌 I work part time and am generally flexible for hours during the week. I am especially available for early morning and daytime visits M-F. Weekends I’m happy to do overnights and potty breaks every couple hours. Happy to be the disciplinarian or the fun playtime aunt! However your pet feels safe I will accommodate and take as much time as needed to provide for them in your home.

“Johanna was a fantastic cat sitter! On short notice, she was very communicative and prompt in setting up a face-to-face before I left town. She took excellent care of Juniper! Lots of play and good daily updates. I would totally recommend Johanna and book with her again.”

Sigrid J.

“Daria was amazing! Visits were on-time. She gave great feedback and sent pictures. This was the first time Kitty was left alone and Daria and Kitty did great!”

Stephen S.

About: I have been taking care of my two dogs, Sophie and Chase, and my cat, Shadow, for most of my life. My parents are very busy with work, so originally my dogs would be stuck outside or in a cage all day. Obviously I felt this was negative for their livelihoods so I stepped up and trained them to the best of my ability. I found the toys they liked and the best ways for them to learn. Eventually, they were able to be calm and comfortable inside the house at all times. I care for my pets with great love, kindness, and consistency and I would do the same for your pets. I am currently working part-time, so I have plenty of time to play with your pets! I can come multiple times throughout the day, working around when you need me. I will care for pets in my client’s home in the manner that my client states. I will ask specific questions indicating everything that their pet can use and play with, and areas that we can walk to for some outside time.

“Elizabeth is great! She comes right on time, and the cats are well taken care of. She’s very communicative and updates us with lots of photo!”

Wendy C.

About: I’ve lived with pets my entire life and they are so dear to me. My family has had multiple cats at all times and a dog, and I’ve contributed to their care for years. I also have a cat of my own now, who I’ve had for 5 years. I am experienced in tending to cat litter boxes, food, water, and play time. I also have experience giving medication orally and topically for cats. I am a firm believer in letting cats come to you - if your kitty loves humans and attention, great! But if they are more shy, I’m happy to let them have their space. I am also experienced in walking dogs and providing food, water, and oral medications. I am a pretty active person, so if your dog needs longer walks I can easily accommodate them. I am a student working on my own schedule, so I am flexible with my availability. I consistently feed my cat and tend to her a couple times a day and love to have down time with her. When taking care of pets, I seek detailed instructions to ensure I provide the best care for the animal. As a cat mom I always want pictures, so I will keep you updated through photos and text. I am also happy to address any incidental messes in the house while I’m looking after your pet.

“Nicholas was great! Came by consistently and I could tell he built a real rapport with willow so she trusted him. Would absolutely book again.”

Thomas M.

“Charlie is such a great cat sitter! Charlie provides detailed updates, is very responsive, and gained our cats trust quickly. If you are reading this, look no further and book Charlie!”

Cody G.

“Larissa was great! Definitely recommend”

Abbi K.

“Victoria unfortunately had to deal with my kitty passing away while I was away. She acted quickly and took him to the vet where he could be held until I returned the next day. I am grateful for her help and resolve to do the right thing.”

Starlene T.

“Ashley is always the best! I can relax while I’m away because she is dependable and takes good care of my cat. Plus her photos of him are always very cute!”

Kathryn J.

“Look no further than Luisa for a cat sitter! Our cat looks forward to Luisa’s arrival when we go out of town. Luisa truly cares about our cat as if she’s her own - and goes above and beyond with each visit. Lots of photos and videos and great commentary. Five stars for Luisa!”

Kelly A.

“Kaya did a perfect job with Atlas and was very communicative! I felt very good about leaving because I knew Kaya would make sure Atlas was taken care of! Will definitely be rebooking in the future! :)”

Emily H.

“Sun has been great taking care of my kitty! She is very responsive and professional and I completely trust her with my cat’s care. Thanks for your great work, Sun!”

Emily C.

About: I started sitting in earnest four years ago, but grew up with my own dogs and often babysat for friends and family in high school and college. I’ve cared for Greyhounds, Border Collies, Shihtzus, Golden Retrievers, Corgis, APBTs, one Mastiff, one Akita, one senior German Shpeherd, and one Border Terrier/Shihtzu puppy. I’m a teaching artist, so my fluctuating schedule doesn’t allow me to have my own dogs, but the long periods of remote work and time between gigs means I have very flexible availability and can fill the hole in my heart by being a reliable, loving sitter for others. I really cherish any opportunity to spend time with any pups and look forward to meeting yours! I’m between gigs at the moment, so save some odd appointments, I’m available for morning, afternoon, or evening drop in walks, daytime sitting, or longer overnight stays and in-home sitting. I always prefer to take a walk with pet parents leading when I first meet new dogs to get a sense of what they’re used to. For multi-day sitting, I always follow whatever norms you set in your home to make sure training stays consistent and there’s no confusion that may create anxiety for your pups. If working remotely, I try to stay where pups can see me and take lots of breaks for walks, pottying, and pets. Unless you have a specific walking route, I like to stay on quieter streets with slower speed limits and less traffic so walks are calm. I also like to allow lots of time for sniffing (smells stimulate your pup’s brain!) unless you have behavioral or training concerns about avoiding distractions during walks.

“Karin was a FABULOUS cat sitter for our four (yes, four! 🤪) beloved felines. She sent daily photos, communicated really well about question and things she noticed about their behavior. We’d never left the cats for 2 weeks before, but they were in excellent hands with Karin. I’d certainly use her again and highly recommend her to others.”

Adrienne B.

“Brittani was absolutely wonderful. She was very attentive to everything we'd outlined and gave us tons of pictures of our cat with her daily update. Plus, she was so friendly and easy to communicate with. We'd definitely use Brittani again!”

Elizabeth F.

About: I’ve been a dog lover and care taker since I was 10. Friends and family can always count on me to take care of their pets and make them feel like they’re a part of the family. I also have experience with reactive dogs and can stay calm in stressful situations and ensure that the dog is safe and can calm down. Im available all day on the weekends., if you need someone to take care of your pup while you take that weekend get away, I’m there! I’m big on schedules and routine. I’m a firm believer that if your dog has a set schedule that’s what they’re use to then why change it. I’d ensure that the dog would be taken out at their normal times. I can also crate your dog if needed, or let them roam if that’s what they’re use to. I’m all about the comfort and safety for your pet.

“Rhiannon is so awesome! I know our cats are well-taken-care-of when she is booked. Responsive, friendly, and wonderful kitty photographer too!”

Laura W.

About: I have been dog-sitting and cat-sitting for my friends and co-workers for a long time and I can always help in difficult hours or last minute. At this moment I have a remote part-time job so I’m very flexible on schedule! Seven days a week from early morning to late evening. I live in a secured and safe apartment complex with a lot of green areas and generally a very safe neighborhood to walk around. I have a cat.