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Lakshmi M.

Star Sitter

Woodley Park, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
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Services

Lakshmi can care for

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

Availability

I’m a very structured and detail-oriented person, so caring for pets fits smoothly into my day, and I make sure they stay on the schedule they’re used to.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lakshmi M.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

House-sitting I would bring an overnight bag and sleep at your home. My intention would be to continue your pet’s schedule as you do. I am completely okay with pets sleeping next to me. I will never have anyone else over without prior permission. I stay within privacy boundaries. I can take care of small tasks such as watering plants, bringing mail/packages inside etc Dog walks This is when a dog requires JUST a walk and no other care. If other tasks are needed - please book a drop-in visit. Otherwise, the duration of the walk will be shortened accordingly in order to complete other requested care DROP-IN VISITS Dogs: This is when a dog doesn’t need a full walk, but just needs to be let out briefly to potty, fed/watered, spend some time playing with them, etc. A 60 min visit will include a full walk. Cats: Feeding/watering, litter box cleaning, playtime Pocket pets and exotics: I also have some experience with birds and exotic pets such as rabbits, ferrets, fish and birds. Visits will include feeding, watering, and any habitat refreshing needed. I am happy to give them some time to stretch their legs or wings if they are accustomed to play time outside their enclosure and trained to easily go back inside their enclosure.

Home

Has 1 dog, 1 cat

Information Lakshmi M. would like to know about your pet

Detailed written instructions are super helpful to me- either on the app or a hard copy that you leave at your home. The important things for me to know are: -medical or behavior issues: including if the pet is a destructive chewer, escape artist or needs special handling or care -feeding routine and location of food: including quantity, frequency and info about where/how to clean bowls etc if needed -potty routine and location of leash/collar and poop bags, including how often they need walks and how often they pee or poop -litter box location including litter, scoop, disposal method (bags, trash can etc) -entry/key access info: I strongly prefer if you use a lockbox that I can access outside the residence. Issues or delays accessing keys, as well as if you need me to pick up and drop off keys will incur a 20$ fee. -duration of care and fees - I will be manually adding on fees as applicable since Rover doesn't let me customize charges to my liking. Please let me know if you have any questions about my pricing.

A typical day

I pay attention to your pet’s personality and adapt accordingly. Do they like meeting other dogs or strictly lone wolf? Do they prefer running/hiking/power walks or leisurely strolling and sniffing? Would they rather play fetch in the yard or gambol around in a dog park? Are they a total cuddle bug or prefer to be left alone? I can cater to their whims and your preferences.

Location

Washington, DC

Lakshmi M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lakshmi M. 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.

Vet tech to take care of your pets

Pet care experience

My goal is to make sure your dog (or cat) has the best time possible while you’re away so that you can have a worry-free, guilt-free trip while enjoying frequent and detailed updates, photos and videos. My summary of services and rates are at the end of this section - your final charge may be different from the initial Rover estimate. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with several years of experience working in emergency, shelter, specialty and primary care settings. I have fostered dogs for the rescue Stray Animal Adoption Program. I have been pet-sitting for friends, family, coworkers and Rover clients for over a decade. I treat each pet as if it were my own and go above & beyond to give them the best care possible. I am transitioning to a different career so I have tons of flexibility while I am in school (mostly online), so am back to petsitting full-time to have more time to study. I am very comfortable with routine pet sitting (feeding, walking, brushing, playing) as well as more involved care including administering medications, caring for special needs animals (geriatric, paraplegic, deaf/blind, behavior issues etc) and for pets recovering from surgery or illness. SERVICES AND RATES Drop-in visits and dog walks: 30 mins: $35, Additional pet: $5 60 mins: $60, Additional pet: $10 House-sits: $100 per night (see further details below) Walks and visits are scheduled within a two-hour window and that window can be determined by you. Windows are as follows: Morning 9:00 am to 11:00 am Mid-day 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Afternoon 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Evening 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm *Please note that I do everything in my power to stick to the designated windows, but sometimes life interferes and delays may occur. I will keep you updated if this happens. Thank you in advance for your patience during these situations* DROP-IN VISITS Dogs: This is when a dog doesn’t need a full walk, but just needs to be let out briefly to potty, fed/watered, spend some time playing with them, etc. A 60 min visit will include a full walk. Cats: Feeding/watering, litter box cleaning, playtime Pocket pets and exotics: I also have some experience with birds and exotic pets such as rabbits, ferrets, fish and birds. Visits will include feeding, watering, and any habitat refreshing needed. I am happy to give them some time to stretch their legs or wings if they are accustomed to play time outside their enclosure and trained to easily go back inside their enclosure. DOG WALKS This is when a dog requires JUST a walk and no other care. If other tasks are needed - please book a drop-in visit. Otherwise, the duration of the walk will be shortened accordingly in order to complete other requested care OVERNIGHT HOUSE-SITTING I would bring an overnight bag and sleep at your home. My intention would be to continue your pet’s schedule as you do. I am completely okay with pets sleeping next to me. I will never have anyone else over without prior permission. I stay within privacy boundaries. I can take care of small tasks such as watering plants, bringing mail/packages inside etc -Overnight house-sitting is $100 per night - that counts as ~5pm to ~9AM the next morning - so includes dinner, an evening walk, staying overnight, breakfast, and a morning walk. -I can return for one 30 minute mid-day check-in, feeding if needed, and walk for an additional $20. -If you require me to stay there for an extended time (upto two hrs prior to 5 pm or after 9 AM), it will cost an additional $30 per extension. -If you require me to stay there the whole time that you’re away, aside from a few brief periods not longer than 2-3 hrs, the cost is $200 per 24 hrs. In this case, the mid-day walk(s) etc is included. These rates are for a maximum of two pets. Additional pets will be charged extra.

Reviews

Amanda S.
House Sitting • jul. 18, 2026
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Lakshmi was AWESOME. She was terrific with our pup. She even enticed her to eat dog food she normally avoids. And the dog was obviously super happy, not just in the (many!) pics Lakshmi sent but also when we got home. She was super flexible, communicative, caring — all around great. We will definitely ask her to sit again!

Amanda H.
Drop-In Visits • jul. 13, 2026
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Lakshmi is a great pet sitter! She left detailed notes about her visits every day including photos and details about our cat's temperament and behavior. She was very responsive to messages. Our cat seemed very comfortable with her! Would definitely book again.

Isabel W.
Drop-In Visits • jul. 12, 2026
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Lakshmi is lovely!! She was able to accommodate my last-min request. She had met Maui before, so it was easy. Very responsive and caring towards our cat!! Recommend to anyone!!

Noel M.
House Sitting • jul. 07, 2026
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Lakshmi was wonderful with Rafa over the 4th of July weekend! We met before the stay, and Rafa was so excited to meet her. Like many dogs, when we left for our trip, he was a little cautious at first when we weren’t home, but it didn’t take long for Lakshmi to earn his trust. They quickly became buddies. Communication was excellent from the moment she got to our home. We received an update and photo right away, followed by plenty of pictures throughout the stay of Rafa walking, playing, relaxing, and just being his goofy self. She even renamed our group chat with my husband in the cutest way, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our home was also well cared for. Everything was neat when we returned, the trash was taken out, we were told exactly where the keys were left, and we received one last photo and update before departure. As a vet tech, Lakshmi is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring. We felt completely at ease knowing Rafa was in good hands and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, communicative, and compassionate sitter.

About Lakshmi M.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

House-sitting I would bring an overnight bag and sleep at your home. My intention would be to continue your pet’s schedule as you do. I am completely okay with pets sleeping next to me. I will never have anyone else over without prior permission. I stay within privacy boundaries. I can take care of small tasks such as watering plants, bringing mail/packages inside etc Dog walks This is when a dog requires JUST a walk and no other care. If other tasks are needed - please book a drop-in visit. Otherwise, the duration of the walk will be shortened accordingly in order to complete other requested care DROP-IN VISITS Dogs: This is when a dog doesn’t need a full walk, but just needs to be let out briefly to potty, fed/watered, spend some time playing with them, etc. A 60 min visit will include a full walk. Cats: Feeding/watering, litter box cleaning, playtime Pocket pets and exotics: I also have some experience with birds and exotic pets such as rabbits, ferrets, fish and birds. Visits will include feeding, watering, and any habitat refreshing needed. I am happy to give them some time to stretch their legs or wings if they are accustomed to play time outside their enclosure and trained to easily go back inside their enclosure.

Home

Has 1 dog, 1 cat

Information Lakshmi M. would like to know about your pet

Detailed written instructions are super helpful to me- either on the app or a hard copy that you leave at your home. The important things for me to know are: -medical or behavior issues: including if the pet is a destructive chewer, escape artist or needs special handling or care -feeding routine and location of food: including quantity, frequency and info about where/how to clean bowls etc if needed -potty routine and location of leash/collar and poop bags, including how often they need walks and how often they pee or poop -litter box location including litter, scoop, disposal method (bags, trash can etc) -entry/key access info: I strongly prefer if you use a lockbox that I can access outside the residence. Issues or delays accessing keys, as well as if you need me to pick up and drop off keys will incur a 20$ fee. -duration of care and fees - I will be manually adding on fees as applicable since Rover doesn't let me customize charges to my liking. Please let me know if you have any questions about my pricing.

A typical day

I pay attention to your pet’s personality and adapt accordingly. Do they like meeting other dogs or strictly lone wolf? Do they prefer running/hiking/power walks or leisurely strolling and sniffing? Would they rather play fetch in the yard or gambol around in a dog park? Are they a total cuddle bug or prefer to be left alone? I can cater to their whims and your preferences.

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Lakshmi M.

Star Sitter

Woodley Park, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews