House Sitting in Ellicott City
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About: I am passionate about animals. I have 20+ yrs experience with pet sitting and pet care. I attended Pat Miller's Peaceable Paws dog training Academy in October 2022. Prior to that I was a dog walker at Small Miracles in Ellicott City, Md. I am available to pet sit at your home all day on weekends. I am available Mon, Tues, and Fri. 6:00 PM and after and Tues and Wed 5:00 PM and after. I live in Ellicott City, Md and will travel within 25 miles on weekends and 10 miles during the week. On weekends I am available to house sit as well.
“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!”
“Katie is a fantastic sitter, and that's why she's my first choice to look after my two Bostons, Jax and Max. Always reliable and responsive. Your fur babies will be in good hands.”
“Destinee was amazing, she took care of my two dogs for a full day, and i can confirm they were great took care, meals and walks on time, always asking how she can help, it was a great experience for me and my dogs, if i ever need someone to take care of my dogs any other day I’ll absolutely go with her with no hesitation!!”
“Madison took the time to get to know our dogs are their quirks, and took excellent care of them and our house. Super responsive and knows how to work with “difficult personalities” and definitely won our dogs over. Will definitely rehire. Thanks Madison.”
“Shania has helped me out and taken great care of Gizmo, but none so much as this week. I was on vacation and we received an epic amount of snow and freezing temperatures. She encouraged Gizmo to eat when he was refusing, had to deal with Inside accidents because he refused to go outside, and walked him in many short bursts so he didn’t get dangerously cold. What a freaking rock star. If you’re not booking her then what are you even doing?”
About: I work as an assistant manager at Preston’s Country Club for Pets, supporting daily kennel operations. What sets me apart is the experienced, attentive care I give every pet. I take time to learn their personality, routines, and comfort needs, with hands-on experience caring for puppies, senior pets, and providing gentle medication support. I am currently attending University of Maryland, however I only have class for few hours a day. My schedule for classes are Monday,Wednesday, Friday 9am to 1pm and Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-4:45pm. I care for pets in my client’s home by following their established routines to keep pets comfortable and stress free. This includes feeding according to instructions, providing fresh water, walks or exercise, playtime, medication if needed, and plenty of attention and affection. I also maintain the home by cleaning up after pets, keeping food and litter areas tidy, and sending regular updates and photos so owners feel confident their pets are well cared for while they’re away.
“Kayla is amazing! She took such good care of Bealey! She was flexible and worked with me too since I had a change in travel plans! I appreciate her so much and will definitely ask for her in the future!”
“Hands-down best petsitter we've ever had! Aaliyah (and Lexi 😍) were so attentive to our two dogs and one cat, provided frequent updates and pics, and asked all the right questions to make us feel 100% comfortable having them house-sit and take care of our babies. We came home to a clean house and happy animals - absolutely will book again. Fantastic!”
“Cashae was just great with my dog Buddha. She is patient and aims to do her best all the time. There was so much happening with my older dog during the time she was scheduled to watch him and he remained flexible and communicated. She asked questions and was willing to learn, and worked with me while i was away to find solutions. i can’t thank her enough for her service! she will most definitely be utilized in the future.”
“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.”
“Morgan went above and beyond to make sure our elderly dog got lots of extra walks! She sent pictures and updates reassuring us that both the dog and the kitty were doing well and were happy! I felt confident knowing the house and the “babies” were in excellent hands. Can’t wait to use Morgan again!”
“Samantha stayed in our home with our two girls. She updated me everyday and was a very respectful house guest! Everything was tidy and just where we had left it. The girls were happy and I doubt they missed us at all 😂. I would definitely recommend Sam!”
“Dorothy was great with my dogs, and sent me pictures each day I was away. They loved her! I was comfortable and had little worry about how they well they would be taken care of. She may have spoiled them more then me. Would recommend her and will be using her services again.”
“This was our second house sitting booking with Marissa, and everything was perfect. She gave us updates and pictures daily, and was very responsive. When we got home, we could tell our babies had so much fun while we were away, and were well taken care of.”
“I really appreciate the excellent care Steve provided to my cat Gabby and dog Sprite. All the pictures were wonderful. Sprite loved walkies and hang out time. Steve definitely went above and beyond to make sure my fur babies were happy and healthy. Thank you so much!”
Over 532 pet parents in Ellicott City have booked house sitting
Ellicott City pet parents share their Rover experiences
This was my first time using Rover and Aryanna was an absolute SUPERSTAR! She stayed with our cat Dill for a full week who requires oral medication twice a day and was truly phenomenal. She communicated everything so well and really helped us feel confident and comfortable leaving Dill for the first time since she started taking meds. I would recommend Aryanna to anyone who is a pet parent:)
We loooove Aaliyah!! She’s literally become a part of our family. Our furbabies absolutely love her. When she’s with them I knoow they are being loved on, get belly rubs and hugs, being spoiled, have play time, they’re safe, wonderful outside time and overall well taken care of. She sends pictures and Im just at total peace while Im away from home and my babies. She keeps our babies on schedule and really goes above and beyond. Our home and our babies are safe and secure and we couldn’t have found a better sitter! Aaliyah is 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️PLUS!
Addy’s first time house sitting our two Labs was a fantastic experience from start to finish. From the initial meet and greet, she was professional, kind, and immediately connected with our dogs — they took to her right away. While we were away, she kept us at ease by sending photos and updates, which we truly appreciated. She took excellent care of our home, cleaned up the yard, and even went above and beyond to handle a few unexpected needs that came up during our trip. We absolutely recommend Addy for any house or pet sitting needs and hope she’s available for our upcoming trips!
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.
Incredible, caring person! We were so nervous to have a stranger taking care of Argo and the house. After the interview and our dogs reaction to him, we felt Jason could be trusted. He taught our dog to play catch! With his regular updates/fotos, we felt even more comfortable. Jason even got our dog a birthday present when he saw it marked on the calendar. The house was swept, bed linens/towels washed, and trash/recycles taken out when we got home. Argo is super high energy, he’s a 100 pound 12 month old puppy. It takes a confident, and committed dog lover to take him on. Jason, thank you, thank you!
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!
We had a great experience with Ruya! She took incredible care of our crew including a high-energy puppy, an elderly miniature pinscher with anxiety, and a very shy cat. All of them were calm, content, and clearly well-loved when we returned. We really appreciated the regular updates and photos, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. You can truly tell how much love and dedication Ruya puts into her work. On top of that, the house was clean when we got back. We’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter. I have already booked her for a future sitting
Like others have mentioned, Parker was fantastic! He stayed in our house to take care of our two dogs for five days while we were away. He was extremely communicative during pre-booking and while taking care of the pups. I will definitely call upon him again and highly recommend him!
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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
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Mar 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 Mar 2026, there are 6,908 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, 86% 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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