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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
30 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

“Jie and his family were welcoming to Phil. I received pictures and updates about how he was adjusting to his stay. I was able to focus on my time away knowing my baby was lovingly cared for, I will definitely use them again.”

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Long & ILIA C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

“Long and his family took wonderful care of our dog. She was very happy with all the walks and cuddles. We are so grateful that our dog was staying with wonderful people and treated like family.”

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Roberto G.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
13 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21045

“Roberto and his wonderful family have watched Rhythm twice. Both times they were available last minute. They were able to pick up and drop off and updates were provided with pictures and video. Highly recommend booking with Roberto.”

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Nikki B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“I had a wonderful experience with Nikki. She took amazing care of my dog while I was out of town. She was attentive, kept me updated and included photos, which gave me peace of mind. When I came back, my dog was happy, healthy and clearly well-loved. I highly recommend Nikki to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter.”

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Alex G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Arbutus, MD, 21227

“Just picked up my pups from staying with Alex for the weekend. They had a great weekend playing with Reese. Alex sent us pics of them and they were so relaxed and happy. They look forward to staying again!!!”

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Jerry Z.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“My dog had a wonderful time with Jerry. He was thoughtful, sensitive and caring towards my dog’s needs. I received picture updates for his week long stay and it allowed me to see my dog was happy and cared for . I would recommend Jerry for all animals out there since he treated my dog with so much love and care. It means a lot when people can show that care towards animals.”

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Jessica B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

“Candela’s stay with Jessica was great! Jessica accepted a last minute request from us when our original sitter fell through. She was so accommodating and responsive. We got updates and pics. Canela seemed to have a good time!”

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Rebecca L.
Sitter Profile Image: Will & Adriele G.
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Will & Adriele G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 61 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

“They were great! My dogs seemed to have enjoyed their stay. They were very prompt in their responses and sent lots of pictures. Would recommend them 10/10 times!”

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Zaylani B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
6 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

“Zaylani was great with my dog, Kobe. They connected very well, she sent me cute picture updates. And was very reliable with my unexpected changes. Kobe was very happy when I returned. I will definitely book Zaylani again. Thank you so much.”

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Jacqueline B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Laurel, MD, 20723

“Jacquline was very efficient with feedback and she sent pictures of bailey enjoying her time with Jacquline family. Jacquline is kind and loves animals. She and her daughter was the perfect match for bailey while I was on vacation. I would definitely work with Jacquline again.🥰🥰”

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Rodney & Marissa O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 442 reviews
229 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Randallstown, MD, 21133

“I’m so happy that I chose Rodney! Jaxson was well taken care of while I was on vacation. They even sent pics of him daily which really helped me to relax and enjoy my trip. I plan on this being my permit sitter moving forward!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa C.
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Vanessa C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 112 reviews
37 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

“She took excellent care of my Basenji. She took her out many times for her to enjoy their lovely yard! She sent me multiple pictures and emails to let me know my girl was in great hands! There are no worries when Vanessa is carrying for your furry family members!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna L.
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Jenna L.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Woodstock, MD, 21163

“Jenna and her family were amazing with our dogs and. They loved spending the time with her. Her communication was extraordinary during our stay. We look forward to booking with her again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Deivy C.
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Deivy C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 239 reviews
120 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21045

“First time using Rover and we are sooo happy we found Deivy. We were at ease knowing Jolene (our lab mix) was with a loving family and would get lots of attention and feel right at home. Our wishes came true - Jolene is home and happy, so I know she was treated like a member of Deivy's family. We love that all his kids are involved in caring for the pets and giving them lots of attention. We will be using Deivy every time we go away.”

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Virginia O.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“we knew ms virginia and her fur babies was a winner at the meet & greet. ore was so excited when my husband pulled up to the house. i’ll definitely use her again and definitely a recommend. ms virginia, thank you for your availability on Mother’s Day, taking such good care of ore, and keeping her safe! your flexibility is appreciated beyond measure. until our paths cross again….”

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Erin B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

“Erin was fantastic! My dog is only 5 pounds and can easily slip out of the front door when someone is at the door. Erin was VERY consciences of my concerns and I was very comfortable with her visit even though this was our first time boarding with Erin. You are in good hands with Erin!”

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Auana M.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Friendship, MD, 21794

“Cola was well taken care of for her overnight stay with Auana! I received photo updates and they treated her like one of their own! Even going the extra mile to brush her and send her back so happy :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Claudia P.
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Claudia P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 152 reviews
51 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Elkridge, MD, 21075

“Our border collie had a great repeat visit with Claudia P. and, as usual came back happy and relaxed. We appreciate her updates and her attentiveness his needs! Wonderful sitter!”

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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Elkridge, MD, 21075

“Kyury was very attentive to our beloved pup, and sent lots of updates and pics even for a very short stay! He seemed like he enjoyed himself even though he is a shy guy and a worrier. I am grateful!”

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Joy & Rodney S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 291 reviews
133 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

“Joy and Rodney watched my little puppy Ace for a little under a week and they were absolutely wonderful!!! I was very nervous about leaving him for that long and they assured me that he would be fine. They allowed him to interact with the other dogs they were watching and he did well with their monitoring. They sent pictures of him throughout the stay and when I picked him up I could tell he was a little hesitant on leaving lol. Ace Def enjoyed his stay with Joy and Rodney. I would recommend them to anybody they were with absolutely wonderful”

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Malique S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lorenzo took great care of our dog. He sent photos that reassured us that Archie was having a great time. His communication was excellent and we hope to board Archie there again.

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Lorraine M.
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We had to make last minute changes to our reservation and Jason was very understanding and accommodating. I can tell by the photos he was very sweet to Luna so she’ll be back!

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Shanek K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joy and Rodney were very accommodating and considerate of our elder dog. They were flexible with the dates and helped us in a last minute situation. Our family appreciated the daily pics showing Bart comfortable and out in the yard exploring(with supervision).🐶

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Jen M.
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My nervous dog did very well at Aster’s - she looked cozy in all the pictures and videos Aster sent! And the backyard really is a dog’s dream!! Thank you, Aster, for taking such good care of my girl :))

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Heather W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jasmine took great care of our senior dog, Porta, during his two-night stay. Since Porta is older, we always want to make sure he is comfortable and well cared for, and he seemed very comfortable with Jasmine. We really appreciate the care and attention she gave him. We would definitely have Porta stay with Jasmine again!

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Raghothama C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve left our pup with Jerry multiple times now and every time is 5 stars! She comes home happy and we get daily updates and pictures from him. Our dog had an injury when we dropped her off this time, and Jerry was extra mindful of it and making sure she got enough rest. We will continue to use him again and again!

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Kelly R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanne is so friendly and welcoming and did great with Opie for his long weekend stay! We already re booked with her for a future stay

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Emma M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent sitter, took care of our dog while we were away. Highly recommend Jie J. as exceptional in communicating and sending updates.

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Khatry B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Charles was amazing. Prince had a little issue shortly before his stay, and Charles was wonderful about making sure he received his medication. He kept me updated and even took pictures of Prince and sent them to me, which I really appreciated. Prince looked like he was having a great time and was very comfortable in Charles’s care. I was able to relax and not worry because I knew Prince was in good hands. I truly appreciate the care, attention, and communication Charles provided. I would definitely recommend Charles and will gladly use him again!

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Tristen C.
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Lakesha and Marshall took great care of our Wren and treated her as if she were their own. We would definitely book with them again. Thank you!!

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Mariah B.
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Our dog Stella was so excited to see and stay with Chelsea again!! Chelsea is communicative and great to work with, and Stella clearly had fun.

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Miranda R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosa had a fantastic stay with Theresa! She was happy and incredibly well cared for during her entire stay. This was her second time with Theresa and Rosa was absolutely thrilled to see where we were taking her. We will absolutely be back, thank you so much!

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Cecilia B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve always had great experiences with Lingli! Our dog is always so happy to see her, which says a lot. She takes great care of her, and I always get plenty of updates while we’re away, which gives me peace of mind. We really appreciate how well she cares for our dog and would definitely recommend her!

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Rebekah Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful sitter! Sarah provided many updates to let me know how my anxious baby was doing. She helped feed her since my dog often goes on a hunger strike when we leave her. Highly recommend!!

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Annika L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karla was great with communication before and while watching our pup. She was friendly and accommodating with our schedule.

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Jennifer D.
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Vanessa was great. She and her family took great care of our dog Jet. She was repo dive and sent updates and pictures/videos regularly.

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Luv A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah was fantastic with Loki, who clearly loved staying at her place. In fact, when I went to pick her up, she wouldn’t even get off the couch, which is a total first!

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Vedang H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Won and his sister are sweet and kind of person they both are gave my dog simba for a good care. Always keep me updated, we will look forward for the future care. Thank you both of you guys.

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Yoyo X.
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Best sitters for our three year-old Doodle. They treat him like their own. He can’t wait to go back.

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Alice A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough about how awesome Hao was taking care of Bruno. The communication daily was great as well as the pictures. She made us feel really comfortable and safe that our Bruno was in good hands. If you’re considering a dog sitter i strongly recommend her. Thank you so much!!

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Miguel D.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Columbia on Rover is $54.39 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding 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 Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 6,714 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Columbia. About 91% of Columbia sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in MD ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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