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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth F.
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Elizabeth F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

Elizabeth was wonderful! We did 3 drop in visits and each one was done in a timely manner with all the focus on the kitties. Communication was a breeze and our cats were very comfortable the whole time!

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Julia S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ashton, MD, 20861

Julia is amazing!! She is quick to respond and takes the most adorable pictures!! I also love the notes she leaves with each drop in. I would HIGHLY recommend her!! My dog absolutely loves her.

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Paula S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Paula was so reliable and attentive. We traveled with total peace of mind knowing our cat was in great hands. I highly recommend her to any cat parent!

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Ryan S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 years of experience
West Friendship, MD, 21794

About: I've had family dogs for 13 years, but started taking care of some of my neighbors' dogs 5 years ago, whether it be taking them for potty breaks or staying over at their house to give them attentive care. I work part time at a pet boarding place as a kennel tech, so I have lots of experience with many different breeds and temperaments of both cats and dogs. I've worked with dogs of all sizes, from Yorkie to Saint Bernard, and have lots of experience caring for both puppies and senior pets that might need more rigorous attention. I will be working part-time this summer, meaning that on the occasional days I work, I am available any time before 8am and then after 1-2pm. I can still stay over with your pet any day, that just means that on workdays, I would feed and walk them (And any other things necessary) before 8am, and then have to leave for work and then come back at 1-2. Whenever I am not actively at work, I can spend all my time caring for your pets! I am experienced at reading pet body language and adapting to how they respond. I am very communicative and will send lots of updates about your pet, including daily pictures of your fur babies! I can supply treats (with your approval) and can take them to parks and other places for walks, as I have a car and license. I'm dedicated to making sure your animal is as happy as can be :-)

Sitter Profile Image: Delaney G.
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Delaney G.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

Delaney took great care of our girl while we were away. Even though Journey hides and doesn’t interact with anyone but me, I appreciate the care given to her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeannine B.
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Jeannine B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
45 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Highland, MD, 20777

Great experience using Jeannine to care for our cat. She provides detailed reports and pictures. Visits were on time as expected. We will use service again!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophia A.
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Sophia A.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21029

About: For a few years, I kept exotic pets like fish and isopods. I've also volunteered at the Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and have spent time looking after the cats and dogs of my friends. I love taking care of animals when I’m not too busy with schoolwork. As someone who used to be an athlete, I really enjoy getting my exercise in, and love working with high energy animals. I also love spending time with more relaxed and laidback animals as a way to unwind. Your pet's safety and comfort are my top priority. I'm ready to do anything to keep them happy and healthy. I look forward to meeting the emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of your pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Ashley W.
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Ashley W.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brookeville, MD, 20833

Great visits with a high energy dog! Prompt, thorough, and pleasant. Thank you Ashley. See you again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rowyn M.
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Rowyn M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Rowyn was absolutely amazing!! I cannot say enough great things about her and her compassion, professionalism and how fantastic she was with my two almost 17 year old kitties! They require oral medication every day, which can be challenging, and on the first day, one was being difficult and refusing the medication, I had told her she could leave since she had already been there longer than the standard allotted drop-in visit time, but she was determined to make sure they both had their medication and was patient and stayed until they both finally took the medication. She absolutely went above and beyond, and was so attentive, so communicative and sent so many pictures! She always arrived on time, despite my saying the timing was flexible! She is someone we completely trusted with the care of our cats and also felt 100% comfortable coming and going from our house. She also went above and beyond and even did some cleaning so when we got home from vacation, we had nothing to worry about!! I cannot recommend Rowyn more highly! Thank you Rowyn for giving us so much peace of mind while away!! Will absolutely book with Rowyn again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina M.
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Christina M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

Christina was wonderful and so understanding of all the craziness she walked into with our dog. Very communicative and we loved to see our dog visibly happy in every photo we received!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara W.
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Sara W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Sara was AMAZING with our puppy, Cooper! She made sure he didn’t eat anything on his walks because that’s been a big issue with him. She always made sure he was taken care of and administered his medicine since he recently was discharged from the animal hospital. We can’t wait to use Sara again!

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Kelly H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Highland, MD, 20777

Kelly did a great job watching our girls again! She was very communicative and sent a lot of great pictures. We love having her and will definitely ask again!

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Madeline D.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Laurel, MD, 20723

Madeline was great with our golden retriever for a full week of drop in visits. She was on time every day and gave our dog lots of extra care and attention. I got a report card and pictures daily. I will book Madeline again and I recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Xin H.
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Xin H.
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$22
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4.4 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Xin is an amazing cat and rabbit sitter! She went above and beyond to take care of our special needs rabbit, who requires medication, bladder expression, and daily cleanup. She sent us lots of updates so that we weren't worried during our trip.

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Sitter Profile Image: Addy H.
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Addy H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Glenelg, MD, 21737

Addy did a great job taking care of our 3 cats. She followed the directions to ensure their medications were given and that they had plenty of food and water.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emma S.
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Emma S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Carksville, MD, 21029

About: Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I have 6 years of foster care experience, where I helped care for and rehome dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities. For the past 2 years, I’ve also been dog sitting making sure pups get all the walks, playtime, and snuggles they need while their owners are away. I just graduated college, and while I’m saving up to welcome a dog of my own, Rover gives me the chance to do the next best thing spending time with yours! As an equestrian who grew up around horses, cats, and dogs, I’m comfortable with animals big and small, high-energy or laid-back. Whether it’s long walks, backyard fetch, or plenty of cuddle time, I’ll make sure your pet feels loved, safe, and cared for while you’re away. Because I work from home, I’m able to give pets plenty of attention throughout the day. I can provide walks every 2–3 hours, along with playtime, potty breaks, and snuggles in between. This makes it easy to keep your pet on their regular routine and make sure they never feel lonely. On weekends, my schedule is even more flexible, I’m available to provide walks and care as frequently as needed to keep your furry friend happy and comfortable. Whether your pet loves long walks, quick potty breaks, or extra cuddle sessions, I can adapt to their needs Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. When I provide care in your home, I treat it with the same respect and attention I’d want for my own. I carefully follow your pet’s routines, whether that means meal times, walks, or medications so they feel secure and stress free while you’re away. I keep a close eye on doors, gates, and leashes to ensure your pet is always safe, and I take the time to learn their unique personality so I can respond to their needs with patience and love. I also provide regular updates and photos so you know exactly how your furry family member is doing. My goal is to create a calm, trustworthy environment where pets feel cared for and owners feel confident their home and animals are in great hands

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Mark S.
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
30 years of experience
Brookeville, MD, 20833

About: I love dogs and they seem to love me...cats, too! I am currently looking for pet sitting clients, in my home or the client's home. I live on a peaceful, private and safe property, bordered by the woods and a lake in Brookeville. I have cared for my own pets for most of my life and have also worked as a dog walker and dog hander at a dog daycare center. I have also fostered and rescued dogs and cats. I have an extensive background in unrelated fields, such as music, graphics/video, real estate, property management and working as a home healthcare aide. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have. Best ~ Mark I can always put my pet clients and visitors first. Outside of working with animals, I work on music, home renovations, read, etc. My home is a large garage that I converted into a guest house with a recording studio. The house where I have pet guests is a private home near the woods. I have over 2 acres where I can walk dogs, plus 80 acres of woods behind the house for hikes. I have security cameras at the property. There is only one neighbor nearby and it is a very quiet and peaceful area. I am completely trustworthy as far as caring for client's pets. I have worked as a guitar teacher and pet handler, various other jobs that required background checks.

Sitter Profile Image: stanley j.
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stanley j.
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
61 years of experience
ellicott city, MD, 21042

Stan was great and the cats seemed to like him a lot!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin B.
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Erin B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

I’m not even sure where to start, Erin was AMAZING! We had an issue with the door handle that she took care of, the dogs had a rough day and she handled it, she got my mail, and even cleaned up some dog hair! One of our pups decided to go on a hunger strike and she got him eating again by hand feeding him! I would not hesitate for a second to have her back! She was the best and I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex K.
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Alex K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
166 reviews
45 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Olney, MD, 20832

Alex was available on short notice, and provided great updates and pictures of Palmer playing during the visit 😊 it was great to know he was taken care of! We’ll definitely hire Alex again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rowyn was absolutely amazing!! I cannot say enough great things about her and her compassion, professionalism and how fantastic she was with my two almost 17 year old kitties! They require oral medication every day, which can be challenging, and on the first day, one was being difficult and refusing the medication, I had told her she could leave since she had already been there longer than the standard allotted drop-in visit time, but she was determined to make sure they both had their medication and was patient and stayed until they both finally took the medication. She absolutely went above and beyond, and was so attentive, so communicative and sent so many pictures! She always arrived on time, despite my saying the timing was flexible! She is someone we completely trusted with the care of our cats and also felt 100% comfortable coming and going from our house. She also went above and beyond and even did some cleaning so when we got home from vacation, we had nothing to worry about!! I cannot recommend Rowyn more highly! Thank you Rowyn for giving us so much peace of mind while away!! Will absolutely book with Rowyn again in the future!

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Meghan L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexa came in to make sure my cats had food and water. Wonderful and dependable. I hope to work with Alexa again soon!

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Sitters in Dayton average 7
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Dayton on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 265 cat sitters in Dayton. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Dayton cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Dayton.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Dayton cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 265 cat sitters in Dayton on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.