Pet Sitting in Gaithersburg

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Sitter Profile Image: Brianne C.
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Brianne C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 77 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

“Brianne was amazing!! She was timely and so helpful and took amazing care of our kittens. Her rover cards were thorough and she sent lots of pictures. Our boys were so happy when we came home it was evident she did a fantastic job!”

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Molly C.
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Dymond F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

“She took care of my Kitties last minute, and one of them I adopted a week ago and they weren't quite on hospitable terms yet. She allowed them to interact gently while being ready to separate in case of throwing paws. She also followed special feeding directions for my elderly cat who needs stuff mixed in and her pate in an extra soupy mash.”

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Mary R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 220 reviews
39 repeat clients
54 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Mary is awesome! First of all, for navigating the Rover app and making appointments, as a first-time Rover user, I was completely lost and Mary has been with me every step of the way. And comes to the most important part — taking care of my very anxious and grumpy cat Pumpkin, Mary completely won him over! Mary is very detail-oriented and focuses on how best to take care of Pumpkin, which includes not only the daily chores of feeding and cleaning, but also what to do to make Pumpkin less anxious during our time away. Mary’s detailed reports were a joy to read and put me at ease when I was traveling. As luck would have it, our flight coming back got delayed, and Mary graciously picked up another day to take care of Pumpkin! Safe to say, we found the one!”

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Kasey R.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

“Kasey did a fantastic job taking care of our cat Smores while we were away on vacation! She was very communicative, gave detailed reports, and sent great photos and videos. It was clear that she is knowledgeable about cats and really cares about doing right by them. Most impressively, Smores is a very shy cat, but got into a routine with Kasey where she would come out for pets and treats each day. We have never seen Smores connect with anyone outside of us consistently in this way. We would highly recommend Kasey to anyone who needs a companion for your pet while you are away. She is excellent at giving the care they need and giving you much needed peace of mind.”

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Catherine H.
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$17
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 170 reviews
68 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Catherine was wonderful! I hired her for drop-in visits for my 4 cats, including a diabetic cat who she gave insulin. She was very kind, sweet with the kitties, and even took the bags of litter out to the trash even though I told her she didn’t need to do that (it’s a bit of a walk to the dumpster.) I’m very happy I hired her for my trip :)”

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Catherine R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 139 reviews
40 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Washington Grove, MD, 20880

“I went on my trip with peace of mind knowing that Catherine was caring for my cat Skipper. Skipper takes a long time to warm up to people but took to Catherine quickly.”

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Melissa W.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 92 reviews
11 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Montgomery Village, MD, 20886

“Melissa was awesome, she remained professional and made sure my dog Maggie got some human interaction throughout the day. Melissa was very flexible and was willing to do any last minute requests I needed (changing out water, waking up the TV out of sleep mode) Thanks!”

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Laura T.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I can remember. From house sitting, to walking them, to even taking care of my own dog. I’ve worked with different breeds and ages, and I love them all! I stay at home mostly throughout the week, and I’ve been wanting to get out a couple of times, and this would be the perfect opportunity to take care of your dogs in walking, or dropping by to play! I live in an apartment complex, so I would have to go to where you are to walk/play with your dog, or I could take them to a dog park!

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Collin T.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

About: Based in Germantown, MD. I have had lived and helped raise dogs since a child. Experienced with all dogs sizes. Current owner of large floofy doodle. All breeds welcome. This is my main gig, so playing and taking care of your pups will be top priority. Available for same day booking or extended stays as needed. I have a fenced yard and a big friendly Saint Berdoodle to have tons of fun with. There are plenty of walking paths in my neighborhood that are safe for paws and great for walkies

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Jessica k.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

“Jessica was a wonderful walker of our three dogs, of varying sizes and temperments I might add. She was responsive, adapatable, warm, and funny. I would highly recommend her.”

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Cecelia G.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
28 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

About: From puppies and kittens to senior pets, they all need special attention and plenty of love! I've owned and helped care for pets from all walks of life from nervous strays, to the friendliest fur babies. Having been involved with both dog and cat rescue groups, I'm comfortable with pets of all sizes, shapes, and care levels. I can handle medical needs with compassion and high attention to detail, making sure that medication is given on schedule and no messes are left behind. My days are made better by time with pets! Day or night, I can be available with just a little notice. Midday or midnight walks, I'm here to help. My goal is to make sure that your pets are comfortable, cared for, and safe and that you come home to a clean space! I strive to match your pets energy, whether they're slow to make friends or are up for high energy play.

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Beth W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 82 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Montgomery Village, MD, 20886

“Beth is super reliable and takes good care of our dog each every time. We appreciate her for being flexible and having excellent communication”

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Jennifer Z.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 95 reviews
31 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“I’ve booked with Jennifer twice and she was always been easy to work with and my senior cat enjoys when she comes to visit. She sends lots of pictures with each check in and is very considerate.”

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Carolina M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 132 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Carolina is an excellent dog walker! She’s been amazing with my new puppy, Lola—patient, caring, and always dependable. Lola absolutely adores her walks with her, and it’s clear she truly loves what she does. I couldn’t ask for a better person to trust with my pup!”

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Sara P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 100 reviews
26 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Sara had to deal with a particularly feisty and difficult cat, but she handled it all with care and aplomb. I will definitely want to ask her to visit with Maisie again.”

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Andrew N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
11 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Andrew did a great job taking care of our our two cats! He followed our instructions and contacted me to let me know the litter robot looked like it was having an issue. He was very helpful and we will definitely ask him to watch our pets again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Don B.
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Don B.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
32 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“We were very satisfied with Don. He dropped in everyday to feed our doggies and let them out to do their business. He was very reliable and would send pictures. We highly recommend him.”

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Monika K.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Monika was so flexible and very responsive. She took great care of our pups and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mona G.
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Mona G.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Montgomery Village, MD, 20879

“Mona is so nice! Very caring and detailed in her care for pets. She took excellent care of our older cat. Our little old lady is quite picky about the people she enjoys so we were lucky to find someone so good with cats! Very easy to talk to and sent tons of amazing pictures! Thank you Mona.”

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Heather C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 196 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Derwood, MD, 20855

“Heather took wonderful care of our kitties once again and we cannot recommend her enough! She is so reliable and communicative, and the cats are always so comfortable with her. We’re so grateful to her for being the BEST pet sitter!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Monika was so flexible and very responsive. She took great care of our pups and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter!

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Kyle V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kasey went above and beyond in caring for our shy cat! On top of dealing with a snowstorm and fixing a door, Kasey was able to coax Tibby from hiding as soon as the door opened to eagerly running out to play 😊 Truly so lucky to have her!

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

Catherine has watched out kitties twice now and she does such a fantastic job making sure they are fed and have everything they need. She is very fast to respond with any questions and always makes sure to take pictures of the pets during the visit. She even went out of her way to visit during a winter storm when conditions made it difficult to access the home. Would highly reccomend her services to anyone looking for a pet sitter.

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Kyle A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dee Dee was so helpful while we were stranded out of town due to the winter storm and was willing to make extra trips to check in on our fur babies!

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

Lynnette was amazing with my cat Yeager during New Year! She kept me updated, followed instructions perfectly, and treated Yeager with so much care and patience. Coming home to a calm, happy cat was the best feeling. I felt totally at ease knowing Yeager was in such good hands. Highly recommend Lynnette and would book her again in a heartbeat!

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Zoey T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Candace provided exceptional care of my cat while I was gone. I always feel confident in her taking take of my cat. I look forward to seeing her visit cards n pics!

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

Mona is our go-to cat sitter. She is very kind, accommodating, and it’s very clear the cats are comfortable around her and love her.

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Taylor R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were traveling with our dog Moose and unexpectedly needed a sitter to stay with him at our hotel. Briannne was able to help us out on just a few hours notice. We felt immediately comfortable with her, and she was wonderful with Moose, who quickly got attached to her. We’d highly recommend Brianne!

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

Lijing was so great with my cats and super communicative. She sent me lots of pictures for every visit and I felt so comfortable leaving her with my babies! I highly recommend her as a cat sitter

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Alexandra U.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We're so happy to have Theresa as our sitter when we are traveling. We don't worry when we are away, because she is so dependable and takes good care of our kitties.

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John & Lois J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I’ve hired Catherine 3 times now. She’s reliable and kind and has been able to accommodate last minute bookings! She also gives my diabetic cat insulin!

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Rachel O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer did an excellent job providing good care for our two cats while we were away. She was able to give our one cat her oral meds and inhaler. Our cats like her when she visits.

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Christina V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole was wonderful! She was friendly and reliable. I was happy to get updates about Roro while I was away and returned to a happy cat!

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Carey R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

It’s so nice to have someone experienced to look after your fur babies. Especially mine, who are anxious and timid when we are not around.

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

Leticia is the best! So reliable and takes such great care of our dog. She’s a real life saver when it comes to helping us during our travels.

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Diana T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Vini! We booked her last minute for holiday travels to work with our cat, Callie. Vini was responsive and well liked by Callie!

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Kenny V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Second time booking she’s great and likes to follow the crazy feeding instructions I leave for my picky cats.

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

Brittany was fantastic! We requested daily drop-ins to take care of our two cats and she was very communicative and asked questions prior to the booking. She was also very punctual on when she would drop in. Overall my cats seemed to like her and I’ll definitely be reaching out again.

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

Jessica was an excellent cat sitter! My two cats quickly took a liking to her, despite sometimes being people shy. She gives great updates, sends back the best pictures, and is willing to go the extra mile for myself and the cats. Will 100% book again.

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

Beth is always on time and responds quickly - always able to take good care of our dog when we need her.

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Jason E.
Drop-In Visits
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As of Feb 2026, there are 3,556 pet sitters in Gaithersburg. 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 Gaithersburg pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Gaithersburg have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Gaithersburg.

Rover makes it easy to find Gaithersburg 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 3,556 pet sitters in Gaithersburg on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Gaithersburg, 91% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% 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.

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