House Sitting in Columbia Heights, Washington, D. C.

“We have used Rachelle a few times now. Twice for day trips and most recently for several days and over nights. My animals bonded with her instantly. Even my cat that’s can not be bothered to like anyone loves Rochelle. I never worry about them when she’s with them. She seems to really care about the animals. Beyond that she leaves my apartment as she found it no matter how much I tell her to make herself at home. We highly recommend her and will continue to use her in the future!”

“TJ took over a current booking that was going horribly while I was in another city for work. She was sweet, empathetic, and spent a ton of time with my 3 y/o high-energy ESA dog. Communication was tough at first, but after a phone call asking for quicker response times (due to my anxiety with previous Rover experiences) it was flawless. She washed the sheets and towels that were used and my pup seemed happy when I got home. We will definitely rebook TJ! 🫶🏻”

“Heidy was a great house sitter! She kept up with my dog’s normal routine and sent the best photos and regular updates. Exactly what you would want from a sitter! She left my apartment in perfect order. Will definitely book again.”

“We left Carmen in our home for a week with two obnoxious cats, and in the time we were away never had to worry about a thing. We returned to find everything just as we left it and, most importantly, both cats happy and well-fed and ready to torment one another as usual. Carmen, for her part, was diligent about asking questions beforehand and sending us pictures while we were away. It's never easy to leave your cats behind for an extended period, but if you have to do it, hire Carmen.”

“Devin was truly phenomenal with my senior dog who can be quite a handful. He clearly has a presence that dogs find trustworthy and safe. I will definitely reach out to him the next time I need a sitter. People this reliable, conscientious, and just an overall joy to be around are hard to come by. Book him!!”

“Erica was great! Our dog immediately warmed up to her so we knew he would be in great hands. Erica was very responsive over the app, sent pics and updates, and was a super respectful houseguest as well.”

“Casey was wonderful! We know our dog is in good hands with her. Our dog got an ear infection the day we were supposed to leave for our trip and Casey was super helpful with administering the medication and keeping us updated.”

“Emily was wonderful with our three pets including our reactive anxious dog! She was also very communicative throughout the weekend with photos and followed instructions very well.”

“Timothy was the perfect sitter for my boy Marvin! You know they had a great week together when your dog is crying and looking all over the house for Timothy when he left! I knew he was in good hands based on the pictures and updates. Timothy also was the perfect house guest, looking after all my things, following my instructions, and ensuring everything was clean and orderly upon my return! So very pleased, he is now my definite go-to caretaker!”

“Alysha took amazing care of my pup! You can tell she is a HUGE animal lover and she was very communicative and friendly. Will definitely be re-booking!”

“After dog/house sitting for a week we came home to a spotless house and some very happy puppies:) We will definitely not hesitate to book with her again!!”

“Bri is great! She really understands the needs of a dog with isolation anxiety. Our dog settled right in and felt very comfortable with her. We will definitely book with her again!”

“Jackie took great care of my cat and dog! They were well taken care of when we returned and our house was taken care of too!”

“Camryn took care of my foster dog, Sugar, at my place twice in one week and Sugar was very happy to see her new friend the second time! Camryn was punctual, respectful, and professional.”

“Beto went above and beyond taking care of our dogs Pippa and Mikko. He sent us regular updates, spoiled them with extra walks, and even took them to their favorite treat dispensary (coffee shop where they get free treats). We were at ease knowing our pups were in good hands!”

“Patricia was a great dog sitter! Very conscientious about learning how to take care of Mara. Gave us regular updates and our girl was well taken care of.”

“Sam was terrific with my dog while I was away on a trip! He sent regular updates and photos, with comments on how my pup was doing. I am very glad to have met Sam, and I will definitely book with him again without hesitation!”

“Baylee was fantastic with my two (socially awkward) dogs. We set up a few get to know you walks in the weeks leading up to a weeklong in-home stay and throughout my week away Baylee kept me updated on how each dog was doing. I arrived home to calm, relaxed dogs who, while happy to see me, definitely hadn’t been stressed during my absence.”

“Diego was kind and thoughtful in watching our two year old pup while we were gone for the weekend ?”

“Wow is all I can say! I would rate 10 stars if I could! I can’t believe I didn’t leave Laura a review last time I went out of town, but she has been the best sitter i’ve found on Rover so far. Laura watched my senior pup for a few days both times and always sent frequent updates per my request. I don’t trust many people to care for my dog, but she followed all of my instructions and wasn’t afraid to ask when she had questions about his care. She went the extra mile to figure out how to put a plastic nailcap on his back toenail because his fell off; he drags his back leg a little from surgery he had as a puppy, so he needs the nailcaps to prevent his nails from being filed down to the quick. After having my dog for almost 14 years, I can tell when he’s happy/bored/agitated and I just know that Laura spent a lot of quality time with him while I was away. I am a helicopter mom and have extensive experience with dogs as a rescuer, foster parent, Rover pet sitter, and veterinary technician- Laura has been a breath of fresh air after having several bad experiences with subpar sitters (all of of which somehow had great reviews on Rover!). I’ll definitely be using her again when I go out of town!!”