Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Deanwood, Washington, D.C., DC
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“Samantha was amazing with my dogs! She bonded with them instantly, quickly got to know their different personalities, and showed so much care during her checkup visits. I felt at ease being away, knowing my pups were in her good hands. The photos and updates much appreciated and made me feel even more connected while I was away. Thank you again, Samantha!”

“Corinne was fantastic. She was communicative and followed our guidance on care and feeding. We will definitely be working with her again if she’s available on the dates we request.”



“I highly recommend Serah as a dog walker! She has taken exceptional care of my dog, Pablo, and I always feel secure and confident knowing he is in her hands. Serah is reliable, attentive, and genuinely loves dogs. She goes above and beyond to ensure that Pablo has a great time on their walks. Thank you, Serah, for your outstanding service and for giving me peace of mind when I'm away.”


“Mike was amazing with Scooby! He watched him for a couple of weeks and took great care of him the whole time. He was very helpful, easy to communicate with, and made sure we stayed updated every day by sending videos. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Scooby was in good hands. Highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring Rover 🙌🏽”


“Nicole was absolutely amazing. So kind, thoughtful and attentive. We had to worry about nothing while she was caring for our babies. I would highly recommend to anyone and we will definitely be booking in the future”


“Maria again makes leaving our furry friend at home a viable option. Thank you for being professional and fluid to what’s going when you arrive. No shortage of care to the details and generous with photos and descriptions of the visit. One of the best! Thank you Maria!”


“We are return customers for the kind, considerate, trustworthy and patient caretakers that are Megan and Kirby - THANK YOU! Their abilities to follow instructions, be consistent and caring and even better, their efforts to actually try and "bond" with our cats - especially the skittish one - are SO very much appreciated and we're so comfortable with them taking care of our kitties when we're away! We plan to continue requesting their services again in the future, if they're willing and available! Thanks again!”



“Gina is amazing! She goes above and beyond. She made being away on travel worry free. She thought of things I hadn't and took care of them. She is caring, thoughtful, and loving to my cat. . I'm so greatful I connected with her.”


“Jayla has a very nice vibe about her. She followed my instructions and was always on time. I was out of the country for a week and I didn’t worry about my little kitty once. I plan to call on Jayla every time I’m away in the future. She’s EXCELLENT. I highly recommend her.”


About: I’ve taken care of various dog breeds and cat breeds. I’ve helped elderly animals and special needs animals as well. All animals are welcomed, if you have an aggressive animal, I am able to work with them as well depending on the level of behaviors they exhibit! I am currently building an app and finishing up my Masters degree. I am looking for something to earn income while I finish strong on these projects. I have 3 rooms, I have doggy parks, normal parks, and various pet stores near me and vets for emergencies. I have an experienced pet owner besides myself available as well. I clean every two days in general and I clean my cats litter 1-2 times a day depending as well.

“Rebecca is awesome. we had very complicated instructions on how to take care of our cats and she did a wonderful job. Will absolutely ask her to come back if she's available next time we leave town”


“Kordell did a great hob of taking care of our cat for a full week while we were out of town. He even brought in the mail and a random package for us. He was prompt with communication and our cat seemed content when we returned home. Thanks, Kordell!”


About: I have had pets all my life and love spending time with them. Whether your pet is one who needs lots of attention and play time or is a couch potato and cuddler, I'm the sitter for you! If your fur baby is highly active, I can take them for long trail walks or visits to a park to play fetch and if that doesn't sound like your pet, we can do short walks just to get the blood flowing and answer nature's call. I also have experience caring for senior dogs and those with arthritis and mobility issues. I have had great success in helping these dogs improve their comfort through daily, short, walks that we would gradually increased as they regained their strength and energy from this physical activity. I'm currently between jobs so I have plenty of time to care for your little friends. I'm available any day of the week, so reach out ahead of time and let's get you scheduled! :) My apartment complex is fully gated and if your dog wants to run off-leash we have a very large, gated dog park as well! The dog park is so large that it can be sectioned off into two separate parks to accommodate pets that are anxious around, or don't get along well with, other dogs!

About: I have two dogs of my own and they are very well taken care of. Also, I can make sure that whenever you need me I am available. Pet care fits in my daily routine. Every day I have two I take out myself, and if I had the opportunity to take care of your pet, I will treat them like my own. I will walk them feed them play with them. Make sure that they get all the attention that they need babe them if need be and make sure that you’re a furry friend is safe.

“Aliyah was Great! Super responsive went the extra mile beyond just what I asked her to do. Sent pictures and definitely seems like she has a great love for animals. Will definitely book her in the future.”


“I was soooo nervous to leave my dog, Chance, to go on a birthday trip (so much that I considered canceling the trip). I knew I preferred the drop in visits for Chance so I gave Rover a shot. From the moment I sent the request, Brieana’s communication was amazing. We met her prior to my trip, and Chance immediately loved her. She made me feel so at ease with consistent communication, and she treated Chance like her own. I will definitely be requesting her again.”


“Bethany and Siddhartha took great care of our cat Waylon while we were away. Waylon was in great shape and clearly well cared for when we got back. Thank you so much! Would hire again.”


About: I have always loved animals especially dogs ever since I was a small child and growing up I always had a very good relationship with animals. Not to mention they will always be in great care with me always 🥰🐶❤️. I’ve also learned how to administer CPR and medicine from working under a veteran veterinarian. Also not to mention I do drop in visit & exercise for Senior or disabled dogs. All I do ask is for a 15 minute time window for a response if you have found a sitter within that time please inform me so that way I can archive your request so I can still be seen in the search bar for the next pet owner I am very good with communication and finances if you’re going through financial issues I am flexible with payments. Further more I understand how hard it is to find a sitter that u really trust and find in such short notice that’s where I come in with ….. SAME DAY BOOKING✅ FAST REPLIES✅ LOW PRICES ✅ GOOD PET SITTING CARE ✅ BATHS ✅ and SO MUCH MORE !!!! Let me tell u if that doesn’t get your tail wagging I don’t know what will. My prices r from 30 to 38 Far as boarding or just sitting So like I said take your time your dog is my top priority. And I know it’s yours as well and over here we are all family 🐾 But please be sure to communicate to me if you may have to cancel the booking do to a family emergency or just an emergency in general please let me know so that way we can create a plan to reschedule if need be As a dog owner my self I have to make sure my dog is always taken care of. He is a 1 year old shih tzu. I always make sure that the pet no matter size, height, or weight is well taken care of. They’ll be well fed, clean, and happy. I always keep a close eye as I work from home.

About: I grew up in a dog-cat household where our fur babies weren’t pets, they were part of the family! Lovingly took our pups to dog-friendly parks and beaches; out for daily adventures and errands; and out for drive-thru snackies. Moved to DC in 2017 but had to leave my pups at home and miss them terribly! Filling that void, I lived in an apt. bldg filled with pups and found myself as the go-to person with friends and neighbors when they needed help with walks/play/pop-in’s for their babies. So much so, a friend suggested I sign-up with Rover - so here I am! I’m also Mama to two beautiful cats that are here with me. As long as I’m given advance notice, I’m able to work my schedule around walkies and pop-in’s to help with both cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. In helping friends, I’ve never had issues with entering their homes to gather pups for walks - or just to check-in or feed them. I’ve noticed dogs are naturally drawn to me, so the level of trust and excitement is innate to them!
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Samantha R.Star Sitter
“Samantha was amazing with my dogs! She bonded with them instantly, quickly got to know their different personalities, and showed so much care during her checkup visits. I felt at ease being away, knowing my pups were in her good hands. The photos and updates much appreciated and made me feel even more connected while I was away. Thank you again, Samantha!”


Corinne N.Star Sitter

“Corinne was fantastic. She was communicative and followed our guidance on care and feeding. We will definitely be working with her again if she’s available on the dates we request.”




Serah K.

“I highly recommend Serah as a dog walker! She has taken exceptional care of my dog, Pablo, and I always feel secure and confident knowing he is in her hands. Serah is reliable, attentive, and genuinely loves dogs. She goes above and beyond to ensure that Pablo has a great time on their walks. Thank you, Serah, for your outstanding service and for giving me peace of mind when I'm away.”


Michael F.Star Sitter

“Mike was amazing with Scooby! He watched him for a couple of weeks and took great care of him the whole time. He was very helpful, easy to communicate with, and made sure we stayed updated every day by sending videos. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Scooby was in good hands. Highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring Rover 🙌🏽”


Nicole R.Star Sitter

“Nicole was absolutely amazing. So kind, thoughtful and attentive. We had to worry about nothing while she was caring for our babies. I would highly recommend to anyone and we will definitely be booking in the future”


Maria K.Star Sitter

“Maria again makes leaving our furry friend at home a viable option. Thank you for being professional and fluid to what’s going when you arrive. No shortage of care to the details and generous with photos and descriptions of the visit. One of the best! Thank you Maria!”


Megan & Kirby V.Star Sitter

“We are return customers for the kind, considerate, trustworthy and patient caretakers that are Megan and Kirby - THANK YOU! Their abilities to follow instructions, be consistent and caring and even better, their efforts to actually try and "bond" with our cats - especially the skittish one - are SO very much appreciated and we're so comfortable with them taking care of our kitties when we're away! We plan to continue requesting their services again in the future, if they're willing and available! Thanks again!”




Gina B.Star Sitter

“Gina is amazing! She goes above and beyond. She made being away on travel worry free. She thought of things I hadn't and took care of them. She is caring, thoughtful, and loving to my cat. . I'm so greatful I connected with her.”


Chris M.

“Amazing job! Will use again!”


Jayla S.Star Sitter

“Jayla has a very nice vibe about her. She followed my instructions and was always on time. I was out of the country for a week and I didn’t worry about my little kitty once. I plan to call on Jayla every time I’m away in the future. She’s EXCELLENT. I highly recommend her.”


Ciara G.
“Ciara have been a pet lover since birth. She was raised with her big brother (brindle Pet Bull Razor) for 8-9 years until he passed away. She has always wanted me to get another dog but I couldn't because of pain. So now she has a cat at which I'm allergic to (go figure). So Ciara is a passionate and responsible pet lover and have an abundance of love to share with every cat and dog she pass in her travels.”


Rebecca H.Star Sitter

“Rebecca is awesome. we had very complicated instructions on how to take care of our cats and she did a wonderful job. Will absolutely ask her to come back if she's available next time we leave town”


Kordell H.Star Sitter

“Kordell did a great hob of taking care of our cat for a full week while we were out of town. He even brought in the mail and a random package for us. He was prompt with communication and our cat seemed content when we returned home. Thanks, Kordell!”


Austin T.
“Austin is amazing! He took care of Jasper (my dog) twice for almost a week each time and Jasper loved the time with him. Austin is very kind and easy with dogs. He is responsible and he sends updated every day. I highly recommend him!”


Leshawn J.
“I am Lashon‘s grandmother. I have seen her take care of her two dogs since she had them one came from the shelter and another one came from a dog shop online and she had them since babies. Sometimes I ask myself. Why does she treat these dogs like her kids But she loves and care for them like if they were human and she tends to their every need even sometimes when I know she doesn’t wanna get up she gets up and make sure that they get walk fed and they enjoy the time they have here on this earth. I think she is great for this job. Very great for this job”


Aliyah M.Star Sitter

“Aliyah was Great! Super responsive went the extra mile beyond just what I asked her to do. Sent pictures and definitely seems like she has a great love for animals. Will definitely book her in the future.”


Brieana B.


“I was soooo nervous to leave my dog, Chance, to go on a birthday trip (so much that I considered canceling the trip). I knew I preferred the drop in visits for Chance so I gave Rover a shot. From the moment I sent the request, Brieana’s communication was amazing. We met her prior to my trip, and Chance immediately loved her. She made me feel so at ease with consistent communication, and she treated Chance like her own. I will definitely be requesting her again.”


Bethany & Siddhartha W.

“Bethany and Siddhartha took great care of our cat Waylon while we were away. Waylon was in great shape and clearly well cared for when we got back. Thank you so much! Would hire again.”


Desonni T.
“Dessoni is a responsible and caring pet sitter who I have personally let watch my previous pets numerous times without any hiccups or reported issues and who I trust to watch my animals while on vacation or while I went to work.”


Kelle G.
“Sure! Here's a warm and thoughtful testimonial you could use: --- I had the pleasure of living in the same apartment building as Kelle, and I can confidently say she is one of the kindest and most attentive neighbors—especially when it comes to our beloved fur babies! Kelle has a natural warmth that animals instantly respond to, and she treats every pet she meets with genuine care and affection. Whether offering a friendly smile during dog walks or pausing to greet pups and their parents with thoughtful attention, she truly stands out. Kelle is incredibly trustworthy, both in the home and on walks. Her calm demeanor and nurturing presence make her an ideal caregiver for any pet. If you're looking for someone who will love and care for your pet like family, Kelle is the one. Her heart, reliability, and attentiveness are unmatched.”
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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 Deanwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Deanwood 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.
