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Ilana W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Ilana W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $63 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Lifelong Animal Lover and Pet Owner

Growing up it was my dream to be a vet, but since that isn't where my career took me, I love to spend my spare time surrounded by animals! I worked as a vet technician in high school and college, grew up with a family dog and cats, and now live in the Maryland suburbs with my husband, two young kids and our fluffy sweet and loving black cat Zinnia. I dog sit for my friends often, and my husband and I mostly work from home with flexible schedules. My family and I love to spend our spare time caring for neighborhood pets! I had a wonderful experience finding care for our cat when we were new to the area, and I would love to give back and care for your cats and dogs!

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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45 ratings
Ria R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Ilana and her family did a great job with our dog. Thank you!

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Adam G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 14, 2026

Ilana was fantastic.Ilana took excellent care of my dog Duke while I was out of town for three days. She was reliable, professional, and clearly cared about Duke’s well-being. She handled feeding and walking him twice a day, and giving his daily medication without any issues. It gave me real peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I would absolutely recommend Ilana to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.

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Alyssia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 28, 2026

Ilana was great with our two cats! She visited our house twice a day while we were away and made sure our cats were well taken care of. She followed all of our care directions and was flexible when needed. We appreciated her help and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others!

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Leah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 24, 2026

Always the best experience! We feel very grateful for her care!

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Laura E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 27, 2025

Ilana was terrific with our elderly kitties! She was communicative and responsible, and managed their insulin shots and oral meds like a pro. We would hire her again anytime!

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Leah E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 23, 2025

June had a great time at her daycare visit with Ilana and her family!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely much of the time, and if I accept a request me and/or my husband would be home with your pup for daily exercise, walks and bathroom breaks! Our kids adore having dogs around to play with in the evenings and on weekends, and they are very good with animals.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced in backyard with lots of space for frolicking and play, and a walkable neighborhood close to rock creek and other parks for dogs who like longer walks.

Pets

A typical day

We make sure there is plenty of outdoor play for those who want it (both in the backyard and walks around neighborhood), and lots of cuddle time with pups on the couch with the whole family.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Ilana can host up to 1 pet per night
We love all animals, but I always communicate with owners ahead of time to make sure pets are comfortable with cats and my young kids.
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.