House Sitting in Dover Crystal, Arlington, VA
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“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


“Renee was wonderful with my pup and cat. She adapted without a problem when Truffle got an injury right before we left and suddenly had to take medications that he usually doesn’t have to use. Renee was able to get him to take the meds without a problem and keep him comfortable. It was obvious that our pets were well taken care of and Renee stayed well beyond the scheduled time to be present when we arrived.”


“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”


“Mark always goes above and beyond, leaving your pup (and place) better than he found it. He’s a natural when it comes to dogs. Not only does he provide ample care for your pup, he encourages good behaviors and reinforces training. He will always be my go-to man for dog sitting, as both my dog and I adore him. Thanks for all you do Mark!”


“Ariel was great! We did a one-night stay and Ariel was timely and communicative. Came home to a happy pup and clean home, which was great after a trip! Thank you Ariel 😊”


“Caroline was amazing! She came over twice to meet our dog before staying for a weekend since our dog can be slow to warm up to people. Our dog and cat both LOVED her and we felt totally comfortable leaving them in her care and would absolutely ask her to pet sit again. She also sent lots of pictures and updates which was great!”


“Mya did a great job taking care of my dog Winnie. She was communicative and sent lots of fun pictures. I would absolutely trust her to watch Winnie again!”


“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”


“Julia took wonderful care of my energetic cat while I was away. I could tell Clover had lots of playtime and attention and was happy and calm when I returned. Julia was super responsive throughout and provided lots of photos. Would definitely book her again!”


“Vanessa was great with our three big dogs while we were in Europe. She was with this almost all the time and would send the best updates with videos and pictures. She also cleaned up the day she left and kept the house nice. I would definitely have her help with our pups again!”


“Jennifer was amazing! She sent lots of updates and pictures and was super flexible with availability. Thanks for taking such good care of our doggy!”


“Whitney was great with my girls and very communicative! She left the the place very tidy and the girls were very happy on my return. Thanks for everything, Whitney!”


“Addie was great! Our dog can be very anxious, especially with new people and in new places, but she seemed to trust Addie very quickly and we felt much more comfortable leaving her with someone while we went out.”


“I had Shereen watch tippy for the entire week and there was no issues whatsoever just goes to show her professionalism and dedication to your pet. Thanks for taking care of him again!!”


“She exceeded my expectations. She was very careful and affectionate with my cat, and throughout the time, I received videos and photos in which the kitty looked very comfortable and happy. It is clear that she loves animals and knows exactly how to take care of them and make them feel comfortable and safe. She is very organized and responsible. In my case, she took care of my pet for eight consecutive days, and when I arrived, everything was perfect. I highly recommend her 100%.”


“Kylee did an amazing job with our anxious pup! She couldn’t have been more patient or inventive, and our house was in great condition upon our return. We’ll definitely use her again!”


“Michael was an excellent sitter. She really took care to follow all the needs of the pups, checked in if she had a doubt and left the house clean and tidy. I would highly recommend her.”


“Zoe was absolutely wonderful! Immediately when our pups did a meet and greet with her, they felt comfortable and at ease with her. Both of our pups can be a bit nervous around new people so this was impressive! She communicated and sent photos often during the trip and it was clear our pups were enjoying their time with her. The house was left clean and she even brought our packages inside for us. We look forward to booking with Zoe again!”


“Aly did an overnight with our pup and was great. She is a fabulous communicator and is very responsible. Our dog was having tummy problems when we left him so we had to change up some of his food and she jumped right in and helped make things super easy!”


“Craig was awesome! This was our first time leaving our dog since the pandemic. Craig was reliable, responsive and so good with our dog. He made us feel totally at ease and left the house better than you found it.”

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Nicole J.Star Sitter

“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


Renee W.Star Sitter

“Renee was wonderful with my pup and cat. She adapted without a problem when Truffle got an injury right before we left and suddenly had to take medications that he usually doesn’t have to use. Renee was able to get him to take the meds without a problem and keep him comfortable. It was obvious that our pets were well taken care of and Renee stayed well beyond the scheduled time to be present when we arrived.”


Mark R.

“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”


Mark N.

“Mark always goes above and beyond, leaving your pup (and place) better than he found it. He’s a natural when it comes to dogs. Not only does he provide ample care for your pup, he encourages good behaviors and reinforces training. He will always be my go-to man for dog sitting, as both my dog and I adore him. Thanks for all you do Mark!”


Ariel R.Star Sitter

“Ariel was great! We did a one-night stay and Ariel was timely and communicative. Came home to a happy pup and clean home, which was great after a trip! Thank you Ariel 😊”


Caroline W.


“Caroline was amazing! She came over twice to meet our dog before staying for a weekend since our dog can be slow to warm up to people. Our dog and cat both LOVED her and we felt totally comfortable leaving them in her care and would absolutely ask her to pet sit again. She also sent lots of pictures and updates which was great!”


Mya G.Star Sitter

“Mya did a great job taking care of my dog Winnie. She was communicative and sent lots of fun pictures. I would absolutely trust her to watch Winnie again!”


Daniel N.Star Sitter

“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”


Julia N.Star Sitter

“Julia took wonderful care of my energetic cat while I was away. I could tell Clover had lots of playtime and attention and was happy and calm when I returned. Julia was super responsive throughout and provided lots of photos. Would definitely book her again!”


Vanessa K.Star Sitter

“Vanessa was great with our three big dogs while we were in Europe. She was with this almost all the time and would send the best updates with videos and pictures. She also cleaned up the day she left and kept the house nice. I would definitely have her help with our pups again!”


Jennifer P.

“Jennifer was amazing! She sent lots of updates and pictures and was super flexible with availability. Thanks for taking such good care of our doggy!”


Whitney H.

“Whitney was great with my girls and very communicative! She left the the place very tidy and the girls were very happy on my return. Thanks for everything, Whitney!”


Addie C.

“Addie was great! Our dog can be very anxious, especially with new people and in new places, but she seemed to trust Addie very quickly and we felt much more comfortable leaving her with someone while we went out.”


Shereen i.
Star Sitter


“I had Shereen watch tippy for the entire week and there was no issues whatsoever just goes to show her professionalism and dedication to your pet. Thanks for taking care of him again!!”


Liudmyla H.

“She exceeded my expectations. She was very careful and affectionate with my cat, and throughout the time, I received videos and photos in which the kitty looked very comfortable and happy. It is clear that she loves animals and knows exactly how to take care of them and make them feel comfortable and safe. She is very organized and responsible. In my case, she took care of my pet for eight consecutive days, and when I arrived, everything was perfect. I highly recommend her 100%.”


Kylee P.Star Sitter

“Kylee did an amazing job with our anxious pup! She couldn’t have been more patient or inventive, and our house was in great condition upon our return. We’ll definitely use her again!”


Michael O.Star Sitter

“Michael was an excellent sitter. She really took care to follow all the needs of the pups, checked in if she had a doubt and left the house clean and tidy. I would highly recommend her.”


Zoe F.
Star Sitter


“Zoe was absolutely wonderful! Immediately when our pups did a meet and greet with her, they felt comfortable and at ease with her. Both of our pups can be a bit nervous around new people so this was impressive! She communicated and sent photos often during the trip and it was clear our pups were enjoying their time with her. The house was left clean and she even brought our packages inside for us. We look forward to booking with Zoe again!”


Aly S.Star Sitter

“Aly did an overnight with our pup and was great. She is a fabulous communicator and is very responsible. Our dog was having tummy problems when we left him so we had to change up some of his food and she jumped right in and helped make things super easy!”


Craig S.


“Craig was awesome! This was our first time leaving our dog since the pandemic. Craig was reliable, responsive and so good with our dog. He made us feel totally at ease and left the house better than you found it.”
Dover Crystal pet parents share their Rover experiences
Molly was fantastic house sitting with our dog over the weekend. She was easy to communicate with, followed all instructions, and sent us photo updates on the walks. Absolutely recommend Molly! Thank you!!

Lauren did a terrific job caring for our dog. She was super responsive, responsible and I would absolutely hire her again in a second.

Kay is a wonderful sitter whom we totally trust to stay in our home, and take care of our precious pup and cat. Shes communicative, extremely clean and very dependable. We love having Kay!!

Grace was such a wonderful sitter. She put our nervous dog at ease, and was so flexible in the midst of cancelled flights and fluctuating travel.

Vanessa did a great job of dog sitting our two anxious dogs while on vacation. She sent regular updates including photos and videos. I felt comforted knowing our fur babies were in her caring and attentive hands.

Yiting was the most attentive and thoughtful I’ve found in my area! She was very communicative throughout the entire time and I gave her specific instructions which she followed to the letter. Even more important, my dog seemed comfortable and had all the playtime he needed while I was gone. Highly recommend

Kate is a lovely and reliable sitter who really cares. She stayed at my place with my little bichon for several days. She kept me posted in a daily basis and sent pictures, she even find a way to keep my bichon’s furry impecable!

Julia did an absolutely amazing job with my senior dog. She was very kind and sweet to my baby. I would definitely use her as a sitter again.

Patrick took good care of my boy. My dog can be a handful with strangers but it sounds like everything went well. Patrick is very communicative, thorough, and experienced. I will definitely be asking him to watch my dog next time I’m out of the area!

Shannon was great with our older and fickle rescue dog. Shannon was very understanding with our dog’s quirks and patiently built up a rapport with our dog. Shannon was reliable and communicative. I would highly recommend her to watch your dog!

Truffle had a blast yet again! We really appreciated the videos of our pup’s adventures. Titi also got some cuddle time during the stay. The house was very clean when we got home and Renee even mowed the grass. Thank you for taking great care of our furry friends

Laura was fantastic, she was extremely flexible and took amazing care of my young kitten. She also provided helpful tips since I am a super new cat owner! Will definitely book with her again since my kitten loved her!

Danny took care of my dog and home for a week while I was on vacation, and did a wonderful job with both. He's a great communicator and a kind, conscientious pet buddy. He even vacuumed and washed the sheets before he left! I highly recommend this sitter.

Elena was so great and took such great care of my pups (And fish). She went above and beyond and I would highly recommend her and use her again. Thank you!!

Our girls love Raquel! She is responsible and communicative, sending updates during her stay. We highly recommend!

Hana cat sit our three cats for two weeks while we were at the beach. She updated us regularly and went above and beyond to take great care of them. We highly recommend her!

Sabrina did a good job with our two dogs, Gracie and Millie! Millie has a semi complicated medicine schedule, and Sabrina followed it perfectly. She provided an update every morning and night without me asking, and there were plenty of pictures along the way! We returned to two happy pups and a clean home. Can’t thank Sabrina enough for taking care of our girls while we were gone. Hope she can watch them again in the future!

Charlotte is great. This is our third time using her when we are away on trips. She’s so great with the dogs and always leaves them happy and house in tip top order

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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Dover Crystal.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Dover Crystal house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
