Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Columbia Heights, Washington, D. C.
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Top rated Columbia Heights pet sitters
“Emily is my go-to sitter whenever I have to go out of town. My cat loves her and she does a fantastic job with updates! Thanks for taking good care of my gal :)”
“We are so sad to be moving to the suburbs because it means we won’t have Nick watching our cat anymore. When we were away we knew our cat was getting the best care. It will be tough to find someone who matches his kindness and love towards animals.”
“Chelsea is phenomenal! She looked after Al with genuine care and affection. She is communicative, trustworthy and reliable. Her colorful descriptions and abundant photos help me feel close to Al while we are away and I always feel that he is in great hands! She is respectful of the space and leaves everything spick and span. Chelsea is the best!”
“Sarah was flexible, reliable, and very communicative. My cat definitely struggles with some separation anxiety and frequently seems agitated when I get home from a trip, but I came home to a happy kitty thanks to Sarah! I would absolutely book her again.”
“Marvin was Incredibly communicative! Followed all instructions to the letter and made sure my cat was well taken care of. Gave me a lot of peace of mind while on vacation!”
“It’s never easy leaving your pets at home when you go away on travel, but Carol truly gave me peace of mind the entire time I was gone. She had great communication and sent updates / pictures while I was away. Can’t recommend her enough and I will certainly book her again in the future!”
“Caris did a great job cat sitting Corduroy for 5 days. He seemed to really like her and cuddled up with her right away. He was well taken care of and the house was in order. I booked her for an extra day at the last minute due to travel drama and she was quick to respond and came over to feed him on time. She takes good pictures and sends good rover cards.”
“Ryan is so responsive and takes such great care of my dog. He always sends pictures and thorough updates, I highly recommend him to everyone!”
“Morgan has been such a wonderful Rover for our two cats! She is highly responsive and communicative. She has administered ear drops for our very *spirited* cats, and they still really like her :) We highly recommend Morgan!”
About: Hi my name is Henry! Admirer of all breeds! I have had a pet from a young age so you can say I've grown up with pets all my life. About me currently self employed(Rover) part time retail work from time to time but my passion is personal training and barbering. In my living space I have more than enough room to run around and play. Can't forget about those lounging spots under natural sunlight. About my Boston terrier Mojo: Mojo is eleven years old. Most friendliest over-energetic pup there is! Humans, other dogs, bunnies, birds, he's a fan of all! He would enjoy the company of your pup as I'm also preparing him for a second pup to join the family. Again, I offer walks of any time consumption. Dog boarding/Day care my home is only open to one other pet at a time since I'll be housing my own pet as well. House sitting for that low low I don't mind, necessary Drop-ins not a problem. Flexible on booking and cancellations. With a flexible work schedule and my form to commute around the city, which allows me to take multiple dog(s) walks a day when needed and keep them company for most of the day. In my living space I have more than enough room to run around and play(given play area) Balcony with fencing. Can't forget about those lounging spots under natural sunlight. Medication can be given or applied.
“We had another amazing experience with Patchareeporn looking in on our cats. She sends amazing updates and photos, and we always come home to happy cats!”
About: With my own 6-year old pug, Hank, I have ample dog experience. I am focused on the health and happiness of your pet because a happy pet is a happy life! Working remotely, I am able to spend time with pets mixed perfectly into my daily schedule. I can perfectly organize my schedule to balance your dog's needs! I balance my dogs needs by exposing him to many different activities both inside and outside the home. Within the home we utilize enrichment games and outside the home we explore parks and fun new places for him to run and sniff!
“Jose was incredible - he was super responsive, sent me lots of photos, and was always prompt with the drop-ins. My cats were in such good hands and I will absolutely rebook.”
“Our cats absolutely loved Brynn!! After a two week trip, they were just as happy as when we left! Brynn followed all directions and updated us on any additional information about our apartment and plants, and she made an effort to keep the cats space clean.”
“Leila was such a great sitter for our two cats! She was kind and thorough, and I could tell that they had a great time whenever she came over. I’d absolutely trust her to watch Paloma and Mochi again!”
“Could not recommend Erin more! I was a bit nervous to travel without my dog for the first time but Erin provided so much peace of mind during my trip with her detailed updates and photos. I could tell she spent time getting to know my pup and all her quirks during her visits. Will definitely be rebooking in the future.”
“Thanks for taking care of the spill. Yeah he didn’t go per this am. That’s unusual. Guess he’s coping with us being gone. Appreciate you taking him out and exercising him.”
“This is my second time booking with Hanna and she is wonderful. Her regular photo updates and astute questions make me feel at ease while away! My cat is so appreciative of the warmth and care Hanna provides.”
“Our cats clearly loved Ann and thrived under her care (as did our plants!) and we were so grateful that they were in good hands when we were gone. Ann sent pictures after each visit of the cats snuggling and playing with her, and when we returned home they did not display any anxiety or stress typical after being away from them. Highly recommend Ann to take care of your kittens!”
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Emily C.Star Sitter
“Emily is my go-to sitter whenever I have to go out of town. My cat loves her and she does a fantastic job with updates! Thanks for taking good care of my gal :)”
Nicholas B.Star Sitter
“We are so sad to be moving to the suburbs because it means we won’t have Nick watching our cat anymore. When we were away we knew our cat was getting the best care. It will be tough to find someone who matches his kindness and love towards animals.”
Chelsea A.
Star Sitter
“Chelsea is phenomenal! She looked after Al with genuine care and affection. She is communicative, trustworthy and reliable. Her colorful descriptions and abundant photos help me feel close to Al while we are away and I always feel that he is in great hands! She is respectful of the space and leaves everything spick and span. Chelsea is the best!”
Sarah B.Star Sitter
“Sarah was flexible, reliable, and very communicative. My cat definitely struggles with some separation anxiety and frequently seems agitated when I get home from a trip, but I came home to a happy kitty thanks to Sarah! I would absolutely book her again.”
Marvin L.Star Sitter
“Marvin was Incredibly communicative! Followed all instructions to the letter and made sure my cat was well taken care of. Gave me a lot of peace of mind while on vacation!”
Carol F.Star Sitter
“It’s never easy leaving your pets at home when you go away on travel, but Carol truly gave me peace of mind the entire time I was gone. She had great communication and sent updates / pictures while I was away. Can’t recommend her enough and I will certainly book her again in the future!”
Caris C.Star Sitter
“Caris did a great job cat sitting Corduroy for 5 days. He seemed to really like her and cuddled up with her right away. He was well taken care of and the house was in order. I booked her for an extra day at the last minute due to travel drama and she was quick to respond and came over to feed him on time. She takes good pictures and sends good rover cards.”
Ryan F.Star Sitter
“Ryan is so responsive and takes such great care of my dog. He always sends pictures and thorough updates, I highly recommend him to everyone!”
Morgan G.Star Sitter
“Morgan has been such a wonderful Rover for our two cats! She is highly responsive and communicative. She has administered ear drops for our very *spirited* cats, and they still really like her :) We highly recommend Morgan!”
Henry S.
About: Hi my name is Henry! Admirer of all breeds! I have had a pet from a young age so you can say I've grown up with pets all my life. About me currently self employed(Rover) part time retail work from time to time but my passion is personal training and barbering. In my living space I have more than enough room to run around and play. Can't forget about those lounging spots under natural sunlight. About my Boston terrier Mojo: Mojo is eleven years old. Most friendliest over-energetic pup there is! Humans, other dogs, bunnies, birds, he's a fan of all! He would enjoy the company of your pup as I'm also preparing him for a second pup to join the family. Again, I offer walks of any time consumption. Dog boarding/Day care my home is only open to one other pet at a time since I'll be housing my own pet as well. House sitting for that low low I don't mind, necessary Drop-ins not a problem. Flexible on booking and cancellations. With a flexible work schedule and my form to commute around the city, which allows me to take multiple dog(s) walks a day when needed and keep them company for most of the day. In my living space I have more than enough room to run around and play(given play area) Balcony with fencing. Can't forget about those lounging spots under natural sunlight. Medication can be given or applied.
Patchareeporn S.Star Sitter
“We had another amazing experience with Patchareeporn looking in on our cats. She sends amazing updates and photos, and we always come home to happy cats!”
Augusta W.
“Augusta loves dogs more than anyone I know! She is meticulous with her own dog’s healthcare and she showers him with love. I would 100% trust that she will give other dogs the same care and affection.”
Jose H.
“Jose was incredible - he was super responsive, sent me lots of photos, and was always prompt with the drop-ins. My cats were in such good hands and I will absolutely rebook.”
Brynn M.Star Sitter
“Our cats absolutely loved Brynn!! After a two week trip, they were just as happy as when we left! Brynn followed all directions and updated us on any additional information about our apartment and plants, and she made an effort to keep the cats space clean.”
Leila H.Star Sitter
“Leila was such a great sitter for our two cats! She was kind and thorough, and I could tell that they had a great time whenever she came over. I’d absolutely trust her to watch Paloma and Mochi again!”
Erin C.Star Sitter
“Could not recommend Erin more! I was a bit nervous to travel without my dog for the first time but Erin provided so much peace of mind during my trip with her detailed updates and photos. I could tell she spent time getting to know my pup and all her quirks during her visits. Will definitely be rebooking in the future.”
Regyn F.Star Sitter
“Thanks for taking care of the spill. Yeah he didn’t go per this am. That’s unusual. Guess he’s coping with us being gone. Appreciate you taking him out and exercising him.”
Hanna W.
“This is my second time booking with Hanna and she is wonderful. Her regular photo updates and astute questions make me feel at ease while away! My cat is so appreciative of the warmth and care Hanna provides.”
Ann R.Star Sitter
“Our cats clearly loved Ann and thrived under her care (as did our plants!) and we were so grateful that they were in good hands when we were gone. Ann sent pictures after each visit of the cats snuggling and playing with her, and when we returned home they did not display any anxiety or stress typical after being away from them. Highly recommend Ann to take care of your kittens!”
Anna Luiza M.Star Sitter
“Anna Luiza was friendly, professional and took great care of my 2 kittens. Highly recommend!”
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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 Columbia Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbia Heights 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
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