House Sitting Downtown
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Over 81 pet parents in Downtown have booked house sitting
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“Mirren was a dream. During our meet and greet, she was attentive to our directions and sweet to our pooches. She communicates well and often and wasn't afraid to ask questions. I really appreciated her easy going manner and ability to deal with unexpected hiccups. We would definitely use her again!”

“Virginia was absolutely amazing with my stubborn-but-sweet old lady pitbull. So amazing, in fact, that I handed Virginia a dog that was hopped up on anti-anxiety with an upset stomach, and received in return a happy, chunky, well-rested pup. Clearly, Virginia’s patience and kindness won over even the grumpiest of dogs, and for that, I am very grateful. Thank you, Virginia!”

“Amazing! Kai took such great care of my dog; gave him a ton of attention and took him out to meet his family which was very sweet. Rio seemed to have a blast with him, I will absolutely be using Kai again in the future. Thank you!”

“Mark went above and beyond, not just walking and caring for my dog, but taking him for road trips around the area during a weeklong stay. Watching him and my dog interact, it’s clear that my dog really liked him and that Mark combined gentle caring with firm direction in an optimal way. Mark also left my house cleaner than he found it, which was a nice bonus. Would wholly recommend Mark if you need a safe set of hands to dog/house sit.”

“Marshe was great! She sent updates about my cats each day and was very good at recognizing what they each needed while I was away. My place was nice and clean upon my return as well. I would definitely use Marshe again!”

“Dylan is my go-to sitter for my cat, Sesame. She is beyond reliable, considerate, and communicative and I always return back to an incredibly clean home and happy Sesame!”


“We hired Karima to pet sit/house sit while we went away for a few days. It was our first time leaving our two dogs at home because traveling and leaving them at someone else’s house causes them stress in their older age, and we are so happy we found Karima! She followed their schedule perfectly and administered medication to our older guy. She provided videos and updates which put us at ease. She also left the house spotless and the dogs were happily exhausted by the time we got home. We will be hiring her again in the future!”

“Shannon was great and took really good care of Lady! She sent pictures and was very communicative the whole time. I could tell she really cared for Lady while she watched her.”

“Alayza was very attentive and patient with my pup! Updates and communication were quick and constant. My flight home was delayed but she accommodated the unexpected schedule change. Will definitely be asking for her expertise again! My pup absolutely loved her.”

“Russell took such great care of our dog while we were out of town, and was by far the most communicative pup sitter we’ve had. He kept us updated on everything they were up to which made it easy to not have to worry about how she was doing. Would definitely recommend to others and book him again next time we’re going out of town.”

“John was so very courteous and kind to help out our family at the last minute due to my mom's hospitalization. He was very understanding of our need to be with my mom, and did a wonderful job of caring for Sherlock, our English Setter, who is such a total couch potato. Turned a stressful experience into an much appreciated family time with my mom.”

“Jayme is a great house and cat sitter for us. He’s very communicative and conscientious. We love getting multiple photo updates of our beloved pet, who has completely accepted Jayme into his life haha. And we appreciate Jayme’s tidiness in the house.”


“Molly was fantastic! She gave regular updates and handled our dogs with professionalism and care, including reaching out whenever she had a question. Will be booking again!”


“Gabz was awesome to work with. From our first meet and greet to the last message after we are back home from a weekend away Gabz was easy to talk to and very friendly. The pups loved their walks and chill out time with Gabz. Thank you, Gabz for cleaning up Balto’s vomit. Five stars for that!”

“Kymberlee did an amazing job taking care of our dogs. She even won over our anxious dog very quickly. Kymberlee was extremely communicative before and during her stay. We will absolutely use her again.”

“Katelyn was perfect, she was super communicative throughout the visit and sent a bunch of updates and photos. My animals were well cared for and I’ll definitely book again!”

“Nicholas & Larissa were absolutely amazing! So attentive and took great care of our 2 dogs and our cat. Our dogs are not easy and they were taken care of swingingly and were super happy when we got home. Highly recommend!”

“Nikki and Keiran did a great job looking after our dogs in our home while we were away for a long weekend! They provided multiple updates and photos each day we were gone. It was clear to us that our dogs, who both have different needs due to their age, were comfortable with them. And, they were very attentive to our older dog’s health and well being which is important to us. We would highly recommend them and would definitely use them again.”

“We had such a wonderful experience! He stayed at our house over the holiday weekend and cared for our dog, our cat, and even our foster cat. From the start, he put all of our worries at ease with regular updates and pictures, and it was clear how much he genuinely loves animals. All of our pets were happy and well cared for when we got home. On top of that, he was respectful of our home and left everything in great shape. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for reliable, caring help!”

The median cost per night for house sitting in Downtown is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Downtown
Brooke was a great cat sitter - very professional, communicative and friendly. She set up a meet and greet beforehand and also came to pick up the keys the day before we left which was easy and convenient for us! She seemed very relaxed and friendly with the cats and also sent very cute updates ☺️ Brooke was wonderful with our cats but a lifesaver for us when we were unexpectedly stranded across the country and needed to coordinate with my sister to pick up the cats. It was such a relief to be able to count on her when it came to an emergency need. We'll definitely seek her out again and recommend her service if you're looking for a sitter!

Anne has been my go-to for watching my senior citizen pup for the last several years - I am moving outside of the DC area and am devastated to lose her as a part of my support team! My pup is 18 and has some special needs, and I have always trusted her to provide excellent care to my boy. My home is well cared for when I am gone, and I return to a happy pup. Grateful for years of ease while I have been out of town!

Jini watched my our dogs for a week and totally put us at ease while we were away! Our dogs are both a little shy/awkward with new people, but they loved Jini and seemed to really enjoy their time with her. Jini provided us with updates and followed instructions we provided. Additionally, she left our apartment in great condition! Would highly recommend her for sitting needs!

Grateful for Jayne’s help with a short sit on relatively short notice. I really appreciated that she spent quality time with my pup and stayed until close to my return, especially given my dog’s nervousness about lingering fireworks. She also sent helpful updates. Thanks, Jayne!

Jeffrey was fantastic. This was our first time using a dog/house sitter and I felt totally comfortable leaving our nervous pup with him. He watered the outdoor plants and kept them alive during a ridiculously hot long weekend. And he was really flexible when thunderstorms delayed our flight and we thought we might not get back that evening. We're so grateful for his work!

Jordan was great with my pup! This was her first time sitting for my dog & I was admittedly nervous to leave for such a long trip. She sent updates a couple times a day with pictures which helped ease some of my anxiety. She was also super attentive and followed the care instructions very well. I'll definitely book with her in the future!

Flor was incredible with Mila! She sent us so many pictures/updates and it was clear how much she bonded with Mila. We were so grateful for the quality of care and had complete trust in her, especially while we were without service for several days. Flor also came back to walk Mila in a last-minute request when one of our flights was delayed. We can’t recommend her enough!
Lakshmi was wonderful with Rafa over the 4th of July weekend! We met before the stay, and Rafa was so excited to meet her. Like many dogs, when we left for our trip, he was a little cautious at first when we weren’t home, but it didn’t take long for Lakshmi to earn his trust. They quickly became buddies. Communication was excellent from the moment she got to our home. We received an update and photo right away, followed by plenty of pictures throughout the stay of Rafa walking, playing, relaxing, and just being his goofy self. She even renamed our group chat with my husband in the cutest way, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our home was also well cared for. Everything was neat when we returned, the trash was taken out, we were told exactly where the keys were left, and we received one last photo and update before departure. As a vet tech, Lakshmi is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring. We felt completely at ease knowing Rafa was in good hands and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, communicative, and compassionate sitter.

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