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Gilbert H.

Star Sitter

Reston, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Gilbert can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time

Gilbert can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Wife works only a couple days a week for 1-2hrs at a time and husband works from home 50%. We are available just about any day except on the rare occasion we’re out of town on a family trip.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Gilbert H.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a blended family with older children ready and willing to engage and play with your pets. Care in the home is usually a family effort when we care for friends pets as the kids love to be involved. Any walking services will be done by me or my husband.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Gilbert H. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog can be aggressive and what tends to trigger the aggression. Also let us know what sort of activity and play your dog enjoys so we can engage accordingly.

A typical day

We are very active and our neighborhood has miles of trails and a pond. Your dog will be walked regularly every couple hours and for longer walks or runs if requested. We also have 24 hr access to a spacious gym where we often take our pet clients for exercise and making new friends

Location

Reston, VA

Gilbert H.'s Neighborhood

Gilbert H. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Experienced care for your fur baby

Pet care experience

Husband and wife who have had pets most of our lives. Wife was a vet tech for over 10 yrs. We currently only have a lizard and snake and miss having dogs and cats to care for. Wife works about 5 hrs a week and has plenty of time to devote to your pets. We also have a household of several responsible pet loving teenagers to play with your pets and take them for walks.

Reviews

Sara A.
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026
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Took great care of my golden, provided me frequent updates and pictures. He left there a happy pup

Cynthia F.
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026
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This was our second time booking with Gilbert, and we couldn’t be happier! He and his family take such great care of Oz, and we love the personal attention he gets — plus the bonus trips to the gym. Gilbert will always be our first choice for pet sitting, and it should be yours too!

Nikki M.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026
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I really warmed to Gilbert and Robin when I met them and felt confident having them provide drop in care for my cats. Everything went well and I received photo updates. Will certainly use them again.

Andrea D.
Boarding • May 19, 2026
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Excellent communication, a lit of patience and caring for Koda. I would highly recommend.

About Gilbert H.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a blended family with older children ready and willing to engage and play with your pets. Care in the home is usually a family effort when we care for friends pets as the kids love to be involved. Any walking services will be done by me or my husband.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Gilbert H. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog can be aggressive and what tends to trigger the aggression. Also let us know what sort of activity and play your dog enjoys so we can engage accordingly.

A typical day

We are very active and our neighborhood has miles of trails and a pond. Your dog will be walked regularly every couple hours and for longer walks or runs if requested. We also have 24 hr access to a spacious gym where we often take our pet clients for exercise and making new friends

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.
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Gilbert H.

Star Sitter

Reston, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews