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Cynthia J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Cynthia J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
37 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
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

1 repeat pet parent
91% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
37 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Faye A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jul 09, 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.
jan 07, 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.
dec 24, 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!

Carmen A.
dec 23, 2023

Cynthia used to live above me, and she always interacted and loved on all my animals. Between bearded dragons, ferrets and cats, Cynthia loves all animals. She has had her own cats over the years, and she is best the fur mom a pet could have. She would and has done everything possible for them. She's protective, fun and caring. I always trusted Cynthia to care for my animals.

Michelle J.
dec 23, 2023

Cynthia grew up with animals and has always been passionate about their welfare. As an adult she had a cat that moved with her from college to adult life. She had always had to have an animal in her home, and has done an excellent job of taking care of them. She makes a wonderful pet parent and would take just as good care of your beloved pets.

Brian V.
dec 22, 2023

Cynthia is a fantastic owner. She is loving, caring and truly enjoys being around animals. She takes amazing care of her fur-babies and volunteers to pet sit for friends all the time. She treats other people's animals as her own!

Calendar and availability

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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 yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty 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 1 client 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 a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.