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Cynthia J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat pet owners
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Cynthia J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat pet owners

Contact for Boarding

from US$50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
37 years of experience
Has a fenced garden
Home full-time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

CAN I PET THAT DAWG? PLEASEEE

Recently married and paying off bills! If you have animal needs, I'm your girl! I've had cats and dogs my whole life. All kinds of breeds-mostly huge ones🤣 husky, chow, labs. I currently swap pet care with a neighbor, so I figured why not sign up for Rover! She said she used to do it, and she enjoyed Rover. It gives me a dopamine boost every time I get to see the fur babies. I'll treat them just as my own.

Cat care experience

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I want all the kitty snuggles!

Cynthia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet owners
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
37 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Kerry N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • 13 Aug 2026

Cynthia is wonderful! She takes excellent care of my dog and cat and always goes above and beyond to make sure they’re happy, comfortable, and well cared for. She’s reliable, attentive, and genuinely loves animals. She’s also one of the very few people my cat actually likes—which says a lot! Highly recommend her!

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Alyssa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 07 Aug 2026

We had such a great experience! She took amazing care of Mischa and kept us updated with pictures and messages throughout her stay. She was so attentive to Mischa’s allergies and itching and made sure she was always comfortable and happy. You could tell she genuinely loved having her, and Mischa clearly felt right at home! We felt completely at ease knowing she was in such good hands and would absolutely book with her again! ❤️

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Faye A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • 02 Aug 2026

Cynthia is reliable and thoughtful. She’s great at communication and sends photos and updates each visit. I don’t have to worry when I leave my cats in her care.

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Faye A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • 09 Jul 2026

Cynthia was an amazing support for me! I had never left my two 1 year old cats alone before, and she made me feel so comfortable. Not only did she walk me through everything I needed to sort out before I left, she checked in throughout the week and sent lots of pictures of the boys doing their favorite activities. Will definitely use her again!

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Shawn H.
07 Jan 2024

Cynthia has done a great job taking care of my large dogs when I'm away. I have used her for drop in visits for atleast 3 years. Trips very from a weekend to two weeks that she has cared for them. She previously helped with my senior Alaskan Malamute when he was a teenager (85lbs). She LOVES my Newfoundland (130 lbs). She has followed the instructions my trainer providers for my Sheepdog (80 lbs). She is constantly sending photos and videos of them playing at my house / in the yard. By request, she has also took them on walks. For medications, I have always preportioned thier food and medicine in labeled ziplock baggies to make it easier on her. My dogs have always been happy when I returned home without any signs of neglect or abuse.

April G.
24 Dec 2023

I would trust Cynthia with my dog, Frank(greyhound) more than anyone!! She is amazing with any animal and definitely treats them with all the love in the world! She’s a pet mom herself, and would do anything to make your pet feel comfortable and safe and loved!

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Schedule

I work from home, so with enough notice, I can make time to make runs out to care of your pets! I am in Temple Hills - very nearby is easiest.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I usually immediately let out the dogs or walk the dogs. Then I feed them. While they are eating, I will do whatever needs to be done such as filling water bowls, cleaning up messes, etc. Then once they are done, I give lots of hugs or play depending on the doggie needs. Some dogs just want to sit under my feet and sleep while I'm at the counter or some dogs have all the energy in the world. Cats tend to just be cats 🤣 I had a cat that requires injections, so long as the dog or cat tolerates, I can do shots, oral or topical meds.

Pets

A typical day

I'm that friend that friends tell "don't rile them up" then I rile them up. I love getting dogs happy. They get so much joy out of it, and I get laughs. If you have commands or training you're working on, I can run the dog through them. Fetch is a fun past time if the client has a fenced and safe backyard. When the weather is nice, I'll sit outside with the dogs. I make myself at home with them.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only one pet owner at a time
Cynthia can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know what I might need to do or not do depending on the animal. I.e. no sudden moves/getting them riled up because they don't like it. One dog I pet sat didn't like sudden motions towards them to pet them...it startled them. Or if there is an injury that needs to be managed with low energy or no running, medications, if there are treats and how to feed treats....really anything you'd like me to know to help care for them. As for dry food and any pills you give the dog, please make Tupperware (or sandwich bag) meals for the doggie with measured food in each and their medicine. It's extremely helpful, and it makes sure that your doggie gets exactly what they need when they need it. This works extremely well for one client whose 2 dogs take all kind of vitamins and meds with their measured food. It guarantees no issues whatsoever. Also-heads up if the doggie is a counter surfer so I can make sure everything is locked away!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.