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Sitter Profile Image: Brenna G.
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Brenna G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
15 repeat clients
8 years of experience
LaPlata, MD, 20646

Brenna was super sweet and responsive to any messages. She helped us with out new puppy, Ruger! 1st full day being in crate - much appreciated!

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Erica Q.
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Kylie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
La Plata, MD, 20646

Our booking with Kylie went great. The communication was excellent, we received plenty of great photos and our dogs genuinely looked comfortable and happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Valerie H.
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Valerie H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
La Plata, MD, 20646

Valerie, you were awesome with Jesse today!! I so appreciate your continued communication with both visits, it really calmed my heart that you were here for him. I will definitely continue to call on you as long as you're available!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel F.
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Rachel F.
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$18
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4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
La Plata, MD, 20646

Rachel was so kind to both of our dogs and a great communicator! She took great care of our fish by cleaning the water when my Beta needed it and trimmed my dogs nails even! Will certainly ask for her help again on our next trip!

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Maryiha L.
Sitter Profile Image: Aleyah M.
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Aleyah M.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
54 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20602

As always, we (and our girls) are always so thankful Aleyah comes and spends time with them while we are away! She is always so thorough, spends time with them, and they are comfortable with her now! We know our little babes are in great hands when she comes on by. Thank you, Aleyah!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kady C.
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Kady C.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
13 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Pomfret, MD, 20675

Wonderful to have Kady in our home taking such great care of our valued pets! Reliable and gracious, Kady kept us well informed and set our minds at ease. Let's do it again.

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Daisy R.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Bel Alton, MD, 20611

Daisy was WONDERFUL! I definitely recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan B.
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Morgan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
146 reviews
33 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20602

Morgan was FANTASTIC! I had never left my cat with anyone except my best friend and was extremely nervous about traveling for the holidays after she moved away. Morgan's expertise and care made it possible for my girl to stay in her comfort zone, and for me to be with family without severe anxiety. He communicated clearly and often, gave me great updates (and photos!), and was the perfect mix of professional and personable. He took plenty of time with her even when he came out on Christmas Day. He clearly understood cat psychology and Cleo adored him for it (I'm a little shocked because she does not typically warm up to people that quickly at all!). All in all I could not be more thrilled to have found a trustworthy source of care for my baby girl, and will definitely be using Morgan again in the future! 🧡

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Sitter Profile Image: Helena C.
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Helena C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20602

About: My family and I have boarded dogs for the last year. We done much house sitting for families, boarded dogs, and have done drop in visits over the holidays and summer vacation. Taking good care of our animals is what we do. It is a big responsibility and we offer the best service! With updating you daily about how your fur babies are doing as well as sending many pictures and videos of them! Right now my schedule is pretty free during the weekdays and weekends with being a college student on summer break! I will be able to provide much attention to our animals. We have a fenced in yard but we will no longer board dogs. House sitting and drop in visits are preferred for our services. With these visits, we make sure that the animals are fed, played with, and taken out. When we leave your home, we will make sure the house is locked and your animals are safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Christina H.
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Christina H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
7 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20602

Christina, thank you for taking good care of Kiko. When I got home he was so happy and I can see he had fun with you. I will definitely reach out to you again when we need to travel. Excellent care ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Tia B.
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$22
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4.1 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
District Heights, MD, 20747

Tia is an excellent person to care for my dog. She always on time and she comes 3 times a week to care for my dog.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lashelle C.
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Lashelle C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
8 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20601

About: We treat your pup like family—just like our own! We understand how important it is to know your dog is in the best hands. With a safe, comfortable home and a fully fenced yard with plenty of shade, your dog will have space to play, relax, and feel right at home. Our love for dogs means we provide personalized care, ensuring a happy, stress-free experience for both you and your furry friend! Pet care is at the heart of our daily routine! Our family of dedicated dog carers includes full-time and part-time workers, ensuring that someone is always home to give your pup the attention and care they deserve. Whether it’s playtime in our fenced yard, cozy relaxation indoors, or supervised socialization, your dog will always have loving companionship and a safe, comfortable environment throughout the day. In our home, we follow a loving and consistent routine to ensure every pup feels safe, happy, and well-cared for. Each day includes morning walks—rain or shine—followed by feeding and plenty of outdoor playtime in our fenced yard. If it’s raining, we bring the fun inside with an assortment of safe dog toys and interactive play. In the afternoon, we head out for another walk, and if applicable, a trip to the doggy park for extra social time. Treat time is always a highlight, and in the evening, we wind down with a final walk before tucking your pup into bed with soothing music for a peaceful night’s sleep. If your dog is more of a lounger and loves to relax while watching TV, we’re happy to accommodate their favorite pastimes, too! Your dog becomes part of our routine—and part of our family.

Sitter Profile Image: Amy M.
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Amy M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
La Plata, MD, 20646

Amy was absolutely amazing with our 3 fur babies!! She took wonderful care of them while we were away! I would definitely recommend her and will use her services again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aliyah W.
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Aliyah W.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Brandywine, MD, 20613

Aliyah was a treasure. She was ready to go from booking. Blue adapted well to her and enjoyed her special cuddles!! She had great communication and was very accommodating!! We will definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley M.
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Ashley M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Charlotte Hall, MD, 20622

She took excellent care of our chickens while we were away. She was always prompt and on time, and it was clear that she was experienced with chicken care. Our chickens can be easily startled, but she handled them well and everything went smoothly. She did a great job cleaning the coop and kept us updated throughout our trip. She was also quick to respond to any questions we had and communicated very well. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for reliable chicken care, and I will definitely book her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole Y.
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Nicole Y.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Indian Head, MD, 20640

Nicole was an amazing cat sitter! She was incredibly loving, mindful, and attentive while caring for our cat. Knowing our cat was in such caring hands gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Nicole was also very flexible and easy to work with, which we truly appreciated. We came home to a happy, well-cared-for cat, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a caring and dependable pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn R.
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Kaitlyn R.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
La Plata, MD, 20646

About: I’m the kind of sitter who makes pets feel like they’ve known me forever, safe, seen, and ready for a good time. I bring a mix of high energy, real experience, and a genuine love for all kinds of pets. I’m great with puppies who need structure, rescues who need patience, and seniors who need comfort and consistency. I read body language well, keep pets active and engaged, and tailor everything to their personality so they feel safe, confident, and cared for, and at the end of the day, pets get someone who’s fully present, tuned in, and committed to making their time feel good and stress free( since they have so much responsibility). 🤗 Use my promo code for your first visit: KAITLM75162 Profile link: https://www.rover.com/sit/kaitlm75162 I structure my days around walks, feeding, playtime, and check ins, so caring for pets naturally fits into my morning and evening rhythm. I’m active and outside often, which makes daily walks and enrichment easy to build in. Weekly, I plan extra time for longer walks, yard play, and any overnight care that’s needed. I stay attentive to each pet’s needs, whether that’s extra exercise, slow introductions, or a calm environment for seniors or rescues. I follow the owner’s routines closely so pets stay in their familiar rhythm. Walks, feeding, medication, and enrichment are done exactly as instructed. I keep the home tidy, respect boundaries, and make sure pets get the same level of attention, affection, and structure they’re used to.

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Dèzshia A.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20602

Dèzshia made sure I knew everything that was going on the entire time. She was extremely efficient and professional. Would definitely book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Port Tobacco, MD, 20677

About: With two dogs of my own and five years of professional animal care under my belt, I’ve found that taking care of animals is my passion. I’ve earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a focus in preprofessional animal medicine. Through my education, I’ve gained knowledge on animal nutrition, handling, anatomy, and behavior. Professionally, I’ve been working with small domestic animals for five years. Starting as a cat volunteer at the humane society, I learned to socialize, feed, clean litter boxes, and handle cats. I then proceeded to learn basic handling of rodents, rabbits, and reptiles as an undergrad. For my two most recent positions, I worked as a kennel attendant and dog handler. As a kennel attendant, I worked with rescue dogs and learned to properly sanitize crates and kennels, feed and handle medicine, and dog socializing. As a dog handler, I worked in a large and small dog boarding facility and strengthened my knowledge of feeding and handling meds. I became proficient in understanding dog behavior and maintaining a peaceful environment for large groups of dogs. As your pet sitter, I can promise I will put in my best effort to provide the same level of care for your furry family as you do. I look forward to becoming your pet’s temporary best friend! I have a loose schedule and am willing to care for your pets weekdays or weekends. Whatever you need, I am happy to work with! It’s your home, your rules. Whatever you’re comfortable with me doing, I will do! With proper instructions and effective communication, I am there to work for you and your pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Steven C.
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Steven C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
55 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Clinton, MD, 20735

Steven checked in on our cat. He was very communicative and on time. He is thoughtful and offered to clean up the litter box when I forgot to mention it. He took pictures and my cat was so happy around him! Thank you for giving us the peace of mind when we were away!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was so kind to both of our dogs and a great communicator! She took great care of our fish by cleaning the water when my Beta needed it and trimmed my dogs nails even! Will certainly ask for her help again on our next trip!

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Maryiha L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our booking with Kylie went great. The communication was excellent, we received plenty of great photos and our dogs genuinely looked comfortable and happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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

Valerie provided excellent care for our dogs under extremely difficult conditions. Our vet had prescribed trazadone to help relieve Bubba's separation anxiety. Unfortunately, the trazadone caused him to have diarrhea. That caused him to develop a bad rash and infection despite Valerie's best efforts to keep him clean and comfortable. The demands on her time became too much, since she has a full-time job and several other pets to care for. None of us could have seen this coming, but eventually we had to bring on a new Rover sitter who could spend the time and effort to take care of Bubba. Of course we also had her discontinue the trazadone. Again none of the problem was Valerie's fault. She did all she could and more. We would certainly hire her again.

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

Mikayla is fabulous with pets. She provides good status updates and pictures so that you have peace of mind while away. This is the second time I have has her take care of my kittens. I will definitely be using her in the future.

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The average cost for Pet Sitting in La Plata on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 12,333 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across La Plata. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a La Plata stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in La Plata. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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