Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Columbia Heights, Washington, D. C.
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1. Leyla B.
“When I arrived home he was resting comfortably in his crate. He was overjoyed to see me and everything was perfect! Thank you for taking such excellent care of Frankie. I look forward to using Leyla for future dog walking services. This was very FIRST experience leaving him for such a long period of time; Rover has made my ability to travel and engage in social activities possible.”
2. Emily C.
“Emily has great energy, learned the ropes easily, and was a pleasure to communicate with. It was clear from the initial meeting and the photos she sent that my two cats enjoyed their time with her. A sitter who can administer fluids is a big plus. Highly recommend!”
3. Chelsea A.
“Great communication during the sitting period, love getting pictures of my cat while away. Food was full at litter box empty when I got home. Would book again!”
4. Leila H.
“Leila was a communicative and reliable cat sitter for our two energetic, playful kitties. She followed all instructions diligently and made sure they had their food, clean litter boxes, and play time. She also helped keep the place tidy and put away fragile things that the cats could’ve knocked over. Overall, Leila provided solid care for our cats and gave us peace of mind while we were away!”
5. Nicholas B.
“Nicholas is the best! We now use him every time we go away. Our cat is taken care of to the highest standards (and the check-in photos are top notch).”
6. Thomas W.
“Thomas is great! He wrote thorough notes and took hilarious pictures each day and really gave me peace of mind knowing that my cat was being well cared for while I was away.”
7. Carol F.
“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!”
8. Caris C.
“Caris is fantastic! We have two cats, one has special needs because she’s an older girl on medication. Caris had great communication, and we feel really confident that our girls are in great hands when she’s watching them. I would highly recommend her with zero hesitation”
9. Erin C.
“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.”
10. Yulia E.
“Yulia was extremely professional. She was available for a meet and greet, asked important questions, and followed instructions. Goldie, my sweet adult cat, is fighting a bad infection, gastrointestinal insensitivities, and must take four different medications. Yulia did everything perfectly. She took great care of Goldie and gave her all the pets and attention she needed. I would employ Yulia again without hesitation and highly recommend her.”
11. Kim C.
“Kim was so attentive to our kitty Maggie! She is an only cat, who LOVES attention and human interaction, so we were hopeful for the playtime and attention she needs and we got that with Kim!! Kim sent photos every visit and left notes oh how often Maggie was eating which was a worry of ours as well. She also brushed her without us even mentioning it! We definitely recommend Kim to take care of your fur babies and will be rebooking<3”
12. Heidy M.
“Heidy was amazing with my very shy kitty. Heidy made sure my cat felt comfortable and even convinced her to come out of hiding to okay a few times (never happened before)!”
13. Marvin L.
“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!”
14. Morgan G.
“I was comfortable with Morgan coming to let our dogs out and feed them dinner. :) Happy with the service and will book with her again if needed!”
15. Ann R.
“Ann was great with our three cats, including one super elderly deaf cat! The updates were clear and informative and really set me at ease during my trip.”
16. Lesly H.
“Lesly is amazing and continues to be such a great sister for my sweet cat WynneChester. She communicates so well and truly shows kindness in my home. I don’t feel worried when I travel and Wynne is so comfortable with Lesly. I will book again anytime.”
17. Patchareeporn S.
“Vill was everything you want in a cat sitter — she was reliable, communicative, followed all instructions, and sent lots and lots of pictures. Highly recommend!”
18. Brynn M.
“Brynn was wonderful! She was incredibly communicative and kind - and from all the reports and photos she sent, I could tell my cat was in great hands while I was out of town. I will definitely reach out to Brynn again for any cat-sitting needs, and would highly recommend her to others!”
19. Hanna W.
“Always a pleasure to have Hanna care for my cat - she really brings warmth and dedicated attention, and asks great questions to ensure a tailored experience.”
20. Salah A.
“Salah is fantastic - he looked after my anxious rescue dog multiple times and did so well with him (my dog absolutely loved him and would be so happy every time he would come over). He is very responsible, communicative, and thoughtful!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Columbia Heights on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Columbia Heights pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters 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
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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