Pet Sitting in Ellicott City

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Sitter Profile Image: Brent A.
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Brent A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 128 reviews
28 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“Came home to happy pups, not frantic or nervous. Brent obviously followed my instruction/requests to the letter. Note that one of my dogs was only 3 mos. old and needed specific on time breaks and play. Would feel absolutely confident having Brent back again!”

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Madison B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 117 reviews
40 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“Madison was an excellent Rover! She took great care of my two cats and followed my instructions for feeding, watering, and caring for their litter. Getting pictures of the boys and knowing they were in great hands while I was on vacation was a great feeling. Thanks a ton!”

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Menkaure A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“Menkaure takes such great care of my dogs!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Harrison B.
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Harrison B.
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$15
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

“Harrison was great with Luna! He went above and beyond - will be using again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophia E.
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Sophia E.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

About: I grew up with dogs from when I was a little kid. As I got older, I would always help out by taking our dog on walks, playing in the backyard, feeding her, and grooming her. I am very patient person and I am able to give my undivided attention to the dog(s) I am watching. I am a student at HCC and my major is diagnostic medical sonography. I am currently working part-time as a nanny for one family and I am taking a break from school for a few semesters so I have a lot of free time on my hands all throughout the week to accommodate and help. I have 3 cats at home, one of which I have to give liquid medicine for. I am able to give them the amount of attention they want or need. Always make sure they have all the necessities and a clean litter box.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda W.
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Amanda W.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
10 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“We were so happy with the care our dog received! From the very beginning, she was kind, professional, and attentive to every detail. She kept us updated with photos and messages, which gave us great peace of mind. We would absolutely book with her again.”

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Yanira P.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla V.
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Kayla V.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

“This is first time that we had her watching our pets. Our previous sitter had relocated to another city. All our pets were well-taken of while we were away. Kayla was easy to communicate before and during her visits. Pets had no signs of distress and she provided photos during each of her visits. We will be using her to help us again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Susan M.
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Susan M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
8 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“Susan did a great job taking care of our two dogs while we were away. We felt totally confident in her ability to care for our pets. I highly recommend Susan for your pet care needs!”

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Jennifer M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
14 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“Jennifer took great care of our three kitties, and went above and beyond when it came to our senior diabetic cat having a litterbox issue. She provided us with photos and written updates for each visit. During our whole trip I never doubted that they were in good hands. We came back to happy, healthy cats!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara W.
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Sara W.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

“Sara was AMAZING with our puppy, Cooper! She made sure he didn’t eat anything on his walks because that’s been a big issue with him. She always made sure he was taken care of and administered his medicine since he recently was discharged from the animal hospital. We can’t wait to use Sara again!”

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Keira J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Windsor mill, MD, 21244

“Thank you for watching my boys!”

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Brittany S.
Sitter Profile Image: Shania H.
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Shania H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
BALTIMORE, MD, 21207

“Shania was very communicative and on time. Shania took great care of my Oscar and I could tell he felt comfortable being his goofy self with her from the start. He can sometimes be shy. He was also well fed and had a clean restroom space, which was great.”

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Rainah A.
Sitter Profile Image: Tabitha S.
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Tabitha S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 56 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Halethorpe, MD, 21227

“Grateful to Tabitha for taking care of Luna and Oliver while we were out of town! Luna was happy for the company and both cats were well taken care of during the visit.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela E.
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Angela E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“I recently started using Angela for drop-in visits with my puppy, Melo, and I couldn’t be happier! She has already completed two visits, and I can tell Melo really likes her—he’s relaxed and happy when I get home. The photos she sends during each visit truly put my heart at ease and let me know he’s in good hands. It’s such a relief to find someone caring, reliable, and attentive. I’m so grateful for the peace of mind she provides, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.”

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Julie V.
Sitter Profile Image: Susan W.
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Susan W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
6 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“Susan was great! She took excellent care of our dogs while we were away.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jerry Z.
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Jerry Z.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Brittanie & Ryan C.
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Brittanie & Ryan C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 103 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“Ryan and Brittanie are fantastic! I knew as soon as they met my girl she was in good hands!! Both of them have great communication… and photos! I could tell my pup was having a fantastic time with their drop-in visits. We’ll definitely book in the future and recommend to anyone local.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Odessa C.
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Odessa C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
4 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

“Odessa took excellent care of our dog! She was responsive and attentive, sending us pictures and updates throughout our time away. We were very pleased, and will definitely be using her again! Highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yeji S.
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Yeji S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Catonsville, MD, 21228

About: I have a lifelong passion for pets, having grown up with both dogs and cats. I treat every pet with the same love and care that I give my own children. I usually understand what a pet wants, whether it's a walk, playtime, or just a bit of affection. I have also currently been an overnight dogsitter past few years for same customer! I'm currently a college student, I have a flexible schedule so I can also work around the schedule you will need. I try to work my best and I tend to match the requirements. I provide comprehensive pet care tailored to each pet's needs. Whether in my home or yours, I ensure a safe, comfortable environment, maintaining routines for feeding, exercise, and play. I have lifelong experience with pets, offering specialized care for puppies (potty and walking training) and senior pets (gentle, attentive care).

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

“Jessica is great, my husband and I really love her! I could immediately feel the connection between her and my pets. She always sends us updates about Miley’s walks and potty breaks and we trust her in our home.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jasmine was wonderful! She came and shoveled her way in during our resent snowfall! Took immaculate care of our 2 kittens and always sent pictures and a note with her daily activities! Thank you Jasmine!!

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Joanne B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda did a great job taking care of our four cats. She asked good questions and took her time to give them all some attention during her visits. Amanda always kept us in the loop about how everyone was doing, and even brought in the mail for us. We would definitely book her again!

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Kevin F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Odessa was absolutely wonderful for our cat Frisk! She was great to work with, communicative, and flexible when needed for scheduling.

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AJ C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlin dropped in on our cat daily while we were away. She communicated frequently to let us know when she would be coming and sent photos. She even went back to see our cat a second time on the first day because she didn’t realize there was a check in feature. We will definitely be using Kaitlin next time!

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Kelsey B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent experience with Jennifer. During the visit, several unexpected issues came up, and she handled everything calmly, professionally, and with great judgment. Communication was outstanding—she kept us informed, sent pictures of our dog looking very happy, and even followed up afterward to make sure everything was okay. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our dog was in such capable and caring hands. We would absolutely recommend Jennifer and will definitely use her again!

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Shira L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was so worried about leaving my cat for a week for a necessary trip. I took her in as stray and I had never left her alone before. However, Angela is a "cat whisperer" and after a few day melted my little kitty's heart. Normally my cat will have absolutely nothing to do with strangers, hides, and may even hiss a little if a stranger tries to pet her. The videos I received let me relax and enjoy my trip without worrying that my cat was stressed out or panicked when I didn't come home. Angela was also very diligent in following directions for my fur baby as well and also watered plants so I didn't have to come home to brown plants!

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Pamela S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you SO much, Samantha! We appreciated how you sent photos and updates about food and water breaks and how you went the extra mile to bring our packages inside when they were delivered! We’ll definitely reach out the next time we need care for our kitty!

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Amy F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I had such a wonderful experience with Esther! She came for a drop-in visit to take care of my senior little cat, and I couldn’t be happier. She followed all of my instructions carefully, feeding, medication, fresh water, and even brushing, and did everything with so much care and patience. My cat, who can sometimes be shy, absolutely loved her and looked very comfortable around her. Esther also kept me updated with messages and plenty of photos, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. Everything went so smoothly, and I could really tell she put her heart into caring for my cat as if he were her own. I trust her completely and will definitely book her again.

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Jingru X.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brayden communicated with us well and respected our property. The kitties were fans, too -- he spent much longer with them than required to empty the litterbox and refresh their food/water. We were also super grateful that he was available on very short notice.

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Sarah H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I cannot thank Olivia enough! She is truly a Godsend! I reached out last minute, halfway in a panic and halfway in a prayer, and she showed up cool as a cucumber with that sweet, calming spirit like, “Don’t worry, I got it.” She had never met me or my precious Mittens before (and Mittens is particular, okay?), but you would’ve thought they grew up together! I was so flustered I even forgot to send instructions…no notes, no schedule, not even a “Mittens likes her treats warmed up” but Olivia didn’t miss a beat! She cared for my baby girl like she was her own…with patience, kindness, and that quiet “I’ve-got-this” grace that only the Lord can give. Honestly, I believe she might have prayed over Mittens when I wasn’t looking. lol That’s the kind of care she gave. I had total peace while I was away…and y’all, that’s rare! If you’re looking for someone who won’t just pet-sit but will intercede and babysit your fur baby like family, Olivia is the one! She’s truly walking in her calling! 💛🐾🙏🏽

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Evelyn M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolyn was so kind and nurturing with my dog, who I needed to know would be ok post surgery while I had an event after school.

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Crista D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is great, my husband and I really love her! I could immediately feel the connection between her and my pets. She always sends us updates about Miley’s walks and potty breaks and we trust her in our home.

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Jenele G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison communicated often and took great care of our two cats. She also picked up extra food for us when we ran out. Many thanks Alison.

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Erin L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We used Katie for the first time for some drop in visits. When we returned home, the house was in good order and our cat seemed very content. We will definitely book with Katie again!

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Prue D.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Ellicott City on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $21 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.

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As of Feb 2026, there are 2,508 pet sitters in Ellicott City. 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, 87% of Ellicott City pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Ellicott City have an average of 13 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 Ellicott City.

Rover makes it easy to find Ellicott City 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:

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There are 2,508 pet sitters in Ellicott City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Ellicott City, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 97% 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.

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