House Sitting in Ellicott City
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“om Katherine was a great sitter. She stayed at our house for the weekend and gave us updates on our dog Penny on a regular basis. She was great and we will definitely be calling her again. Thanks Katherine!”
“Keira has always taken excellent care of our two kitties, and after we lost one of them earlier this year, this is the first time we’ve asked her to house sit and stay over (we worry our one will now get lonely) and per usual she was amazing and took amazing care of our boy.”
About: Hello! My name is Xin. I live in Ellicott City, Maryland, and hope to care for your fur-babies! I am newly-reactivated, but for the past 6 years I have fostered with the rescues Friends of Rabbits in MD and Penny and Wild in FL, so I have been active in the pet care and rescue community! I'd say I'm fairly active, going to the gym 4 days a week for strength training and running 4 times a week, so I have gotten strong enough to handle bigger dogs. I also love dogs that can run alongside me so I'm for you if you have an over-active dog! I've grown up with a dog, walked countless dogs of various ages, shapes, and sizes, have one house bunny and a former feral tuxedo cat of my own, and worked with caring for up to 14 cats at a time in a Petco! I'm also a rabbit foster and regularly foster and volunteer with local rabbit rescues and shelters - I have fostered at least 10 rabbits now and it's rare for my place to not have more than one enclosure at a time. My services include dog walking, day care, cat boarding and day care. I even have experience with rabbits with special needs, guinea pigs, and reptiles. If you need any proof of credentials, I would love to provide resumes, photos, references, and other proof of experience. To set up a meet & greet with me, send me a booking request! We can do either face-to-face or over video call! Planning ahead? I'm available for any holiday bookings this year. Contact me! I work from home teaching an online music studio and will have my entire day free until at least the coming school year, during which I will be teaching at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids program as a Teaching Artist. I also spend some time at the gym and also run a lot; if your dog loves to run he or she is welcome to come along! I have a camera set up at all times for when I am away and use the app Alfred to track how my pets are doing, which you may access as well. I believe in open communication and constant vigilance when it comes to pet care- I see too often people being honestly audacious and trifling when it comes to pet care which is why I decided to reactivate my account after having taken an extended break from the platform (but not from pet care in general). I will send as many photos and videos as you require (within reason) and every request will be accommodated for to the best of my ability. All pets except dogs will be indoors only.
“Abby is calm and Bailey is very comfortable with her. She gives him rest time and playtime, and he was sad when she left. He was very excited when she arrived and barked like crazy, but soon settled down. I’m very happy that I can leave the house knowing Bailey is in good hands with Abby.”
“Thanks Brent for doing such a great job caring for the pups and taking care of the house! After all the holiday travel, it was so reassuring to come home to happy pups. We’ll be in touch when we need Rover services. Lula is still looking forward you around every corner. 👏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾”
“Keira was great with our old pup Toby while we were out of town. She was knowledgeable about care and Toby was in great hands. She gave updates and photos throughout the stay.”
“Aryanna took wonderful care of our two kitty boys for a week! They were very happy when we arrived home and we know they were happy while we were gone with the pictures that were taken! Also Aryanna checked in daily with us to let us know everything was going well. The apartment looks the same as we left it, the trash was taken out, and packages were brought up without even asking! If you need a pet sitter Aryanna is the way to go!”
“Destinée was incredible with our kitties! Even our shy girl loved her right away. She was very kind and responsive and sent lots of photos. We will definitely be booking with her again soon. Definitely recommend!”
“Tabitha is WONDERFUL! My dog is very emotionally needy (has anxiety), and I needed a sitter very last minute. Tabitha came to the rescue and was so attentive with Franny and did such a good job with her! I really trust her and i can’t wait to use her again 🙂”
“We had a wonderful, stress-free experience with Samantha during her week-long stay in our home. She took great care of our dog and he was completely himself when we returned. Our home was also well cared for and very clean when we returned. She kept us updated regularly with photos and messages, and we had peace of mind while traveling. Samantha is reliable, trustworthy, friendly, and professional. We would absolutely book her again!”
About: I do not own a dog personally, however I have had experience caring for dogs. I have dogsitted for as long as I can remember, feeding, walking dogs and genuinely caring for them. I love all dogs alike and at the end of the day I just want to see your dog happy. I am very active, patient and gentle with pets and understand a dog/cats needs from experience and teachings from pet trainer friends and friends that own pets. I am meticulous and detailed when it comes to care, especially understanding that when dogsitting I am dealing with another persons pet, but most importantly an animal that deserves care and respect. I would love to walk or play with your dog, and have committed the time to this work despite also working from home in another profession. Services will include -Meet and Greet. -Convenient/flexible drop off and pick up times. -Excercise/walks at least 3 times a day or whatever is preferred by the owner. -Sanitized rooms, vacuumed daily, and house will never be shared with other pets. -Around the clock attention for overnight boarding, I am able to be work from home every day when I have a dog in my care. I work from home in Ellicott city with time dedicated to care for pets. I am pretty flexible and willing to go out of my way for pet care work. I live in a very walkable and safe neighborhood community in Ellicott City. While not gated, it is a closed community and offers numerous paths for dog walkers, including a dog park nearby as well. There is a shared backyard where I have seen dogs play and ample space in my townhome. I have had cats/ dogs in my home in the past with no problem.
About: Dogs have been a part of my life for many years. While growing up, I lived with my aunt, who had a Maltese that I helped care for daily. Through that experience, I learned the importance of maintaining routines, providing companionship, and understanding a dog's unique personality and needs. Although I currently own a cat due to my full-time work schedule, I have always enjoyed being around dogs and helping care for them. I am comfortable with feeding, walks, playtime, administering basic care, and making sure pets feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. I understand how important it is to trust someone with a beloved family member, and I will treat your dog with the same kindness, patience, and attention that I would give my own pet. Pet care fits well into my daily and weekly routine. I work full-time from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but I have successfully cared for pets during my lunch breaks by stopping in for feeding, potty breaks, walks, and companionship. After 5:00 PM, I am available for walks, drop-in visits, feeding, playtime as needed. On weekends, I have much more flexibility and am available throughout the day to provide attentive care and spend quality time with pets. I understand the importance of maintaining a pet's routine, and I strive to ensure they feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for while their owners are away. When caring for pets in a client's home, I focus on maintaining their normal routine so they feel comfortable and secure while their owner is away. This includes feeding according to instructions, providing fresh water, walks, playtime, potty breaks, administering basic care, and giving them attention and companionship. I also keep owners updated with messages and photos so they know their pets are doing well. Although I primarily offer care in my clients' homes, I treat every pet as if they were my own. I pay close attention to their behavior, energy levels, and any special instructions to ensure they remain happy, safe, and comfortable. My goal is to provide reliable, loving care while respecting both the pet's routine and the client's home.
“Lisa was amazing with our dog Roscoe!! We appreciated that she kept us updated with pictures and messages, it was so nice to be able to take a weight off our shoulders and know she was doing such a stellar job! Roscoe loves her and her daughter, and we were thankful that Lisa also took the time to water our plants and herbs. We’ll definitely be a repeat client, I’d recommend Lisa without any hesitation!”
“Our animals were all so happy when we returned. After an unexpected vet visit the day before we left and additional meds and care, Shania didn’t miss a bit. She texted to confirm instructions and for guidance to be sure she got things right. We will definitely have her stay with our group again!”
“Grace watched Bentley over the weekend and did a fantastic job! She did everything on my checklist! If I called or texted, she responded right away. She sent photos. She took good care of my dog and my house too!”
“Madison did a great job with our dog! She was very quick to respond to messages and provided many updates throughout the week. We returned from our trip to a clean house!”
Over 557 pet parents in Ellicott City have booked house sitting
Ellicott City pet parents share their Rover experiences
Aryanna was great with our 2 Doodles. They are not used to us being away and having a Petsitter stay with them. Aryanna was very diligent with all of the instructions about the dogs and communicated a lot with us while we were away. We would recommend her to other pet parents!
Aaliyah was the absolute best! She was so patient with our rescue pitbull pup, letting him get acquainted with her and come to her when he was ready (the string cheese snacks helped too). We felt very comfortable leaving our pup in her care, and wouldn’t hesitate to book again!!
We had to go out of town on very short notice and Clara was available. After meeting Clara we felt very comfortable leaving Rocky & Addie in her care. She stayed in our home and kept us updated with texts and photos. We highly recommend Clara and hope to have her care for Rocky and Addie in the future.
Cameron is such an amazing dog sitter/walker/handler! His interactions with my skittish dog has left her feeling loved and secure while in his care. Cameron is prompt with communication and very professional in all his interactions. He was flexible when we had to change our departure time due to longer TSA check in time. He followed instructions in caring for Storm and left the house immaculate. I was impressed he put the sheets and towels down the laundry shoot, I definitely didn't expect him to do that. He even remembered to leave the light on in the living room because I was returning late. If you're looking for a dog walker or sitter, don't hesitate to hire Cameron.
Kaitlin is not only a natural animal lover, but also a very kind and responsible person. She stayed at our home and cared for our dogs during a snow storm that brought almost a foot of snow with it. She is an excellent communicator. I felt very comfortable traveling out of town knowing that she was taking great care of our dogs and home in our absence. 100% recommend her! 😊
Cristen took care of one dog and one cat for a week. This was my first experience with a house sitter, and it worked out great. Previously I've boarded the dog and had a local teen take care of the cat, but this was much better for the critters, since they are both are very social and used to me being around most of the time. Cristen gave the Border Collie the nice long walks that she absolutely needs, and I could see from photos how relaxed they both were. All instructions/guidelines followed, and the house was in fine shape upon return. Definitely will be rebooking with Cristen in the future.
Mona was great! She came to our house and stayed there with our two dogs. She sent us wonderful pictures and kept us updated on how things were going. It made me feel comfortable that I left them in good hands and I would definitely book with her again. Thank you, Mona!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ellicott City is $50
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Sitters in Ellicott City average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ellicott City on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 6,826 house sitters in Ellicott City. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Ellicott City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ellicott City have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Ellicott City.
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. Ellicott City 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.
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