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Claire B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients
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Claire B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients
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Washington, DC

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $32 per visit

Highlights

Claire has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience

Pet care experience

A gentle friend to every cat!

I have been pet sitting for 10 years, and have two rescue cats of my own, Ruth and Otter! I began on Rover while I was getting my bachelor’s degree at Georgetown, and love it so much that I have continued to cat sit after graduating! In college, I volunteered with the adoptable cats at Lucky Dog Rescue, and I currently am a kitty foster parent. I am a cat lady to my core! I’m always timely, reliable, and I will go above and beyond to make sure your pet is taken care of. Being a pet parent myself, I know how important it is to have someone you trust take care of your pets. My two cats have very different personalities- one is outgoing and playful, while the other is more reserved. I feel my experience with Ruth and Otter equips me to care for cats with varying needs and personalities. Ruth has some special health needs that require extra attention, so I am no stranger to cats that may require extra care. I have experience giving insulin injections to cats, as well as administering oral medication and inhalers.

Qualifications

35 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I’m extremely responsible, and having been on the other end of things, I know what it’s like to have a pet sitter. I’ll do everything I can to make you feel at ease knowing that your pet is well taken care of and loved! I’ve done many FaceTime calls with pet owners so that they can see their pet while they’re away! What’s important to me is that you feel comfortable leaving your cat(s) in my care😊 Typically, I’ll sit on the couch with treats and wait for your cat to approach me when they feel comfortable. I never want to make a cat feel uncomfortable, so if they need more time to warm up that is a-ok!

Ratings and reviews

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Peter C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2026

Exceptional communication and consistency. Lots of great photos of my girls. Will definitely rebook!

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Sarah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

Claire did a great job watching our two kitties over a holiday weekend. She was responsive, communicative, professional, and took great photos! Our kitties clearly felt very comfortable with her right away. We'd ask her to watch over them again in a heart beat!

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Logan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026

Claire is always so attentive and takes such great photos of each visit!

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Natalie & Galen W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026

Claire was fantastic! She took great care of our two cats, including administering new medication to one of them. She kept us updated, and we came home to two happy cats and a clean house. We’d happily book her again and highly recommend her!

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Lucille Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 15, 2026

Highly recommend!

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Lucille Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026

Claire is the best!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work a hybrid schedule throughout the week, so I am around to spend time with your kitty before/after work on my in-office days. I will tend to set up camp and work from home for a few hours if I’m watching your kitty on a work from home day!

Cats
Claire can host up to 1 drop-in per day
Please let me know if you pet has any special needs, likes, rituals, etc so I can accommodate them to the best of my ability! If your kitty is an escape artist, please let me know! No information is too much 😊
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.