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Brianne C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
47 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter! We had an excellent experience! Brianne was most responsive and kept us updated throughout the visits. They showed great care and attention to our dog, and everything was handled perfectly. and professionally.

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Armaz A.
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Jessica k.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Jessica was a wonderful walker of our three dogs, of varying sizes and temperments I might add. She was responsive, adapatable, warm, and funny. I would highly recommend her.

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Anne G.
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Heather C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Derwood, MD, 20855

Heather is our go-to cat sitter for a reason. She treats our kitties like she would treat her own and goes above and beyond to make sure they’re comfortable! The constant communication and photo updates leave us rest assured during our time away from home. We will always go back to Heather!

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Kathleen M.
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Anna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
41 repeat clients
5 years of experience
POTOMAC, MD, 20854

This was my first time hiring a sitter, and Anna came through with flying colors! She came right on time, took extra care with my diabetic kitty, and kept me up to date. I'm so grateful!

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Jennifer S.
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Catherine R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
165 reviews
49 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Washington Grove, MD, 20880

It’s the 2nd time Cathy took care of our cats and she’s been great! Even our scared-of-her-own-shadow cat accepted her and stopped hiding! Definitely recommended!

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Marta S.
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Jennifer G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Jenna is very kind and patient with my pack. Her communication is excellent, she is always on time and my fur babies enjoy seeing her!! It gives me me peace of mind to put them in her care.

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Andrew N.
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24 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Andrew is a cat owner who understands senior cats. My cat is almost 16 and rather persnickety, which didn’t faze Andrew one bit. He was reliable, thoughtful and trustworthy in the care of my kitty and I would absolutely hire him again.

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Nicole F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Nicole always does such a wonderful job caring for our dog. I especially like her comments to us on Rover that truly shows she understands the personality of our stubborn, quirky yet lovable dog. It makes me feel secure knowing Nicole is looking after her while we travel.

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Laura T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I can remember. From house sitting, to walking them, to even taking care of my own dog. I’ve worked with different breeds and ages, and I love them all! I stay at home mostly throughout the week, and I’ve been wanting to get out a couple of times, and this would be the perfect opportunity to take care of your dogs in walking, or dropping by to play! I live in an apartment complex, so I would have to go to where you are to walk/play with your dog, or I could take them to a dog park!

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Lingshan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Potomac, MD, 20854

Lingshan was a great sitter for our kitten! She was very reliable, caring, and friendly. She took very good care of our cat. We would definitely use her services again.

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Bianca G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I offer more than basic pet sitting—I bring experience, intuition, and a calm, knowledgeable approach to every visit. From everyday care to more complex medical needs, including medication administration, I’m confident handling a wide range of situations while keeping your pet comfortable and stress-free. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to accommodate a variety of pet care needs, with a preference for early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings. These times are ideal for walks, feedings, and quality time, especially for pets who thrive on consistent routines or need care outside of standard work hours. I’m happy to work with your schedule to ensure your pet receives dependable, timely care when they need it most. My apartment is located in a safe, pet-friendly community that’s ideal for in-home sitting. The environment is calm, clean, and welcoming, with plenty of space for pets to relax comfortably. Being in a dog-friendly area also means easy access to safe walking paths and a neighborhood where pets are part of everyday life. I make sure every pet in my care feels secure, supervised, and right at home.

Sitter Profile Image: Dymond F.
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Dymond F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
22 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Dymond was wonderful with my cat! Very responsive, caring, and easy to communicate with. This was my first time leaving my cat since adopting her and I felt very comfortable doing so knowing Dymond would be checking in on her!

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Ildiko J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
ROCKVILLE, MD, 20855

Ildiko was amazing! I went away for a week and she came by to check on my cat Juju. Juju usually hides from strangers but Ildiko was very patient and eventually got lots of affection from Juju! I will definitely try to use Ildiko again in the future!!

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Xin D.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
36 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20852

We’ve had Xin sit for our cats twice now and she’s been super excellent! Lots of pictures and she’s managed to make friends with our super shy cats! I would recommend her to everyone 😼

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Sitter Profile Image: Don B.
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Don B.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
35 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

We were very satisfied with Don. He dropped in everyday to feed our doggies and let them out to do their business. He was very reliable and would send pictures. We highly recommend him.

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Mark Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
16 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Mark was patient and great with Toby!

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Amy H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20855

Amy did a great job taking care of our fur babies! She was very communicative with updates and pictures. I loved seeing how much our cats warmed up to her. It made it easier to be away knowing they were well cared for!

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Jill S.
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Ivan L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

I highly recommend Ivan as someone who will take great care of your pet. He has been doing a great job looking after my dog (1h drop in visits daily). There was a recent minor medical emergency and he handled it extremely well. He is thoughtful and conscientious of the pet’s individual needs. Very grateful to have him!

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Bryan B.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

Bryan has watched my kitty a few times and has been great when I travel on short notice. Very responsive and flexible and my kitty enjoys the company :)

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Brittany P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Britney is absolutely wonderful she walked my dog many times and he was always very happy to see her she talked to him and greeted him with a gentle smile he always looks forward sure coming over Britney also took wonderful care of my cats getting them to eat even though they they they didn't want to because they were upset I was gone I hardly recommend her she is prompt and reliable an extremely trustworthy

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much Erika! Thank you for taking such good care of Chonk and making sure he got his daily medications. I appreciate it!😊🐈

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Nancie K.
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Jessica is always extremely communicative and helps me feel better about having to leave my cat at home. Highly recommend!

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Jonathan C.
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Brianne did a great job looking after my cat. I did not have any worries while on vacation. Thank you Brianne!

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Donna Z.
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Xin did a fantastic job coming by twice a day to take care of our two cats! She fed them, refreshed their water, cleaned the litter box, played, and pet them. We also loved all the great pictures!

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Eetu E.
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Nicole is the absolute best! She always goes above and beyond. She is kind and loving to my 3 dogs, two of which are special needs. She makes it a point to know what each dog’s personality is, individual needs are and adapts as needed. There is nothing better than peace of mind when I leave my dogs which I have when Nicole is watching them.

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Ruth D.
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She did an amazing job with the animals and taking care of all of them for us. She kept me well informed on anything and I plus tell from how she spoke of them that they liked her a lot.

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Brad R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel took amazing care of our cat, Blue, while we were away. She followed all of our feeding instructions, spent time playing with her, and sent regular updates and pictures that gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear that she genuinely cared about Blue and made sure she was happy and well cared for. We are so grateful to have found Rachel and will absolutely continue using her services in the future. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive pet sitter!

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Laura B.
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Reliable and took time to socialize with my cats. Thank you, Anna! We would definitely have Anna look after our cats again in the future.

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David T.
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Bryan has watched my kitty a few times and has been great when I travel on short notice. Very responsive and flexible and my kitty enjoys the company :)

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Camille P.
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Nicole is highly professional as well as caring and trusted with your pets. Highly recommend for great service

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Karen W.
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Heather always exceeds our expectations and gives our cats the best care imaginable. We couldn’t fathom booking any other petsitter!

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Kathleen M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks so much for taking care of my fur baby! I appreciate you going above and beyond to make sure she had enough food and clean water!

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jmuth3791@verizon.net
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kasey took great care of out cat while we were gone. I could tell she really liked Kasey and we felt much better knowing she would be in good hands on this trip, as well as any trips in the future.

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Michael S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

One of the best pet sitters I have ever encountered! She is incredibly kind, so attentive, whenever I need someone to help watch my dog she’s the first person I think of.

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Valerie C.
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Mark was great with our dog Oliver. He was attentive, responsive and provided updates throughout the week.

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Steve R.
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Kate accepted our last minute request to drop by to check on our cat while we were out. Our cat is elderly, shy and not very friendly, but Kate managed to get her out of her shell and play/pet her. She sent many pictures and details about how she was doing and it was great peace of mind. We came home to a happy, well fed and well taken care of kitty. Thanks Kate! Happy to recommend if you need her to take care of your kitty.

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Ale B.
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Another great experience with Annika! She was able to jump in last minute to take care of my cats when I was dealing with an emergency.

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Ebony B.
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Nina arrived on time and was warm and attentive to our pups. It was wonderful to see how comfortable they were with her and she did a great job! Thank you!

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Marc I.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended! Hanah is very reliable, trustworthy, and easy to work with. She is clearly knowledgeable and experienced with dogs, and she takes the time to understand both your needs and your dog’s needs. Her expertise and genuine care gave me complete peace of mind. I was very pleased with the service she provided and would not hesitate to use her again in the future. I highly recommend Hanah to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter or dog walker.

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Rommel V.
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We used Leticia recently to watch our 3 dogs. She did an excellent job. She was communicative, flexible, warm, and friendly. She came out ahead of time to meet our pets and asked appropriate questions. She also sent lots of pictures of our pets so that we knew they were happy and well cared for. We will absolutely be looking for her again in the future.

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Jennifer T.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Derwood on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 17,717 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Derwood. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Derwood stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Derwood. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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