Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Dover Crystal, Arlington, VA
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1. Aimee P.
“Aimee took great care of our shy kitty while we were out of town, giving him his space and plenty of treats. She even met with us before we left to review necessary details. We would 100% use her again!”


2. Mya G.

“Mya was a great sitter for my two cats! It was clear even from the meet & greet that she likes cats, and mine loved her right back! One of them is on a special diet and Mya followed all my food instructions perfectly. She was also able to get my other pickier cat to eat wet food which can sometimes be a struggle. I highly recommend her and would definitely use her again. Thanks, Mya!”


3. Simone D.

“Simone was great! She was right on time, did all the little things we asked of her, and most importantly, played a lot with our very energetic pup! She also provided lots of fun pics and videos.”


4. Iryna K.


“Fabulous! Iryna is so kind, thoughtful and detailed. She took the best care of my kitties on such a last minute trip. I am so grateful she was there to step in and help. Iryna is truly such a pleasure!”


5. Maria T.

“Maria took wonderful care of my cats. She was very flexible with her availability as I was waiting for a family member to be released from the hospital. I am thankful for her help.”


6. Sarah U.

“Sarah was sweet and helpful - she was patient and kind with our anxious pup. Will definitely book again!”


7. Melissa S.

“I can’t rave enough about how AMAZING Melissa is! As a very devout cat mom, I tend to find myself stressing about my Berkley🐈⬛ while vacationing! Not only is this the first time I was able to detach myself from those ever so common stress paths, but I also was able to fully indulge in my entire trip without even questioning his wellbeing. Melissa went ABOVE & BEYOND ensuring she formed a trusting Bond with Berkley and it showed. I can count on one hand how many people Berkley has trusted enough to not only play, but hand feed him, Melissa has made that list and he is 7 years old! Impressive is an understatement. I know exactly who I will contact next time we need a sitter and if Melissa isn’t available, I will likely resechedule my trip to a time she is! Thank you, Melissa. You have gained a permanent place on the top of the sitter list and I really can’t thank you enough!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻”


8. Aly S.

“Aly is great! She dropped in to care for my cat for several days during the holidays. She took great care of her during that time, following all the instructions we discussed, and providing thoughtful details and wonderful pictures of the visits. Definitely recommended.”


9. Olga B.

“I've hired Olga several times now and she has been great to work with. She's very responsive, and was willing to go above and beyond to accommodate my prolonged time away from this recent period. She was also very flexible in light of some last-minute flight delays and cancellations which took a lot of stress off my mind. Highly recommended!”


10. Erin H.

“Erin did a wonderful job of taking care of our two kitties while we were away, spending time with them and making sure our one cat got his medicine. She also went above and beyond by cleaning up an unexpected mess, so I didn’t have to worry about returning home to it.”


11. Catie N.

“Catie had to make a change to the reservation due to a personal situation but she was super communicative to make sure I had time to find a sitter for the rest of the time and worked to get the key to the person as well. Vinnie loves her and would definitely hire her again when I need someone to watch her.”


12. Casey A.

“Casey is just the best. I can always rely on her and she goes above and beyond for my two cats. She keeps me informed and I never have to worry about leaving my fur babies, other than missing them!”


13. Patricia S.

“Patricia is the BEST! She was my first ever Rover experience and she was amazing. She communicated with me everytime she visited my dog, took her on walks, and spent time to play with her each time. She also sent pictures of my dog for each check-in which was really appreciated. Patricia went above and beyond my expectations and I absolutely recommend her to any other dog owners who want the peace of mind that their pup is in good hands.”




14. Heather R.


“Heather did home visits with my cat for nearly a week and she did an excellent job! I previously hired a local professional service for pet sitting and she was much more easy to contact and responsive than the service. She even sent pictures of my cat each day during her visit. I was a bit skeptical of Rover when I signed up but I would definitely book with Heather again.”


15. Emily P.


“Emily was so wonderful! She was super flexible and showed attention and care towards our fur babies when we were gone. She took time throughout the day to play with our kittens and tired them out! Emily was truly an amazing sitter!!”


16. McKenna D.
“McKenna was amazing with Goose and Roo! We came back to tired, content puppies. McKenna was great with sending regular updates and pictures. We definitely plan to have her watch the dogs again next time we’re out of town!”


17. Nina C.


“Nina was wonderful! She is reliable and we will definitely be booking her again.”


18. Mira K.

“One of the best sitters I’ve had. Mira is so loving to my cat and was extremely reliable. Very lucky to have her will book again!”


19. Michael O.
“Michael has watched my dogs and cat a number of times and has done a wonderful job of following my instructions, but she has also taken the initiative to work with the dogs to make sure they learn tricks when I am gone. I think they enjoy having her here more than me! I know they are in good hands when she is here, which means I enjoy my trips as I do not have to worry about the animals or the house. Although she usually stays at my house, she has taken my dog to stay with her a couple of times and that went well, too.”


20. Thomas H.
“Thomas Horner is a loving and compassionate person. Thomas grew up with having dogs in the family and he was always responsible taking care of them. Additionally he has taken care of several neighbors dogs over the years. Thomas also volunteered during his junior year of high school to care of service horses. These horses were used to work with autistic children. He loves animals, he knows how to care for them and he is smart and strong and he is not affraid to take on challenging dogs. He will keep them safe and and well exercised and well engaged. He will make a perfect dog walker because he will be giving each and every dog special attention .”
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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 Dover Crystal on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,982 pet sitters in Dover Crystal. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Dover Crystal pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Dover Crystal have an average of 12 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Dover Crystal.
Rover makes it easy to find Dover Crystal 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
There are 1,982 pet sitters in Dover Crystal on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Dover Crystal, 92% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
