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Sandi D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients
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Sandi D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Sandi has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Full Time Professional Petcare

I'm a full time caregiver for your furry friends! Why settle for less? live in downtown Silver Spring where it's very convenient to drop off your pets with me. My building has two dog parks for fun playtime and exercise for your pets. You can trust me with your precious pets. I do this full time and have years of experience. Also trained as a vet assistant, trainer and groomer. I'm an experienced dog owner and sitter. I'm pet first aid certified and know all the local vets. Dog training seminars and pet care industry trade shows allow me to offer advice and referrals if desired. Why settle for someone with another job when your dog will have my undivided attention? Due to space limitations I can only board small and toy breeds, dogs under 30 lbs., sorry. For larger dogs I'm available for pet sits in your home, where your dog is most comfortable anyway. I can offer basic grooming, bath and trim, small dogs only at this time. I'm a college grad, reliable and responsible. Your best friend is safe with me. They'll also have fun and lots of cuddles as I'm retired and able to spend all day with them.

Cat care experience

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Trained as Vet Assistant

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

Qualifications

39 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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83 ratings
Sarah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juli 12, 2026

Charlie had an excellent time with Sandi. A real pleasure!

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Ani S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 20, 2026

Sandi is a gem. 10/10 recommend her.

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Sarah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 13, 2026

Sandi was a wonderful sitter for our Charlie. Very attentive and responsive and Charlie had the best time and will be returning soon.

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Morgan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mai 22, 2026

Sandi has always taken such good care of Sadie. I would definitely recommend her to watch any dog!

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Alex David S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr. 19, 2026

Sandi was lovely, and took great care of our Boston Terrier, Harvey! She was really responsive, and sent us regular updates on their adventures. He came back super happy, and we'd definitely recommend her to friends (and use her again)!

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Kathy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • März 13, 2026

Sandi was great She was very attentive to Maya and was easy to work with. We loved the pics she sent, assuring us all was good. She clearly has a great love for dogs We would definitely hire her again for Maya's care!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a full time animal lover with lots of time to spend with furry friends! My life revolves around their schedule of feeding, playtime and of course walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My complex has two dog parks for fun and exercise. I have crates and an ex pen for time outs and naps so dogs so don't get over-excited. I strive to deserve your trust and that of your precious pets with responsible and loving care. The kindness we show our little charges is usually repaid tenfold and that's the fun of working with animals.

A typical day

Lots of open space, trees and grass at my complex for sniffy walks. In addition to potty breaks dogs get daily playtime and exercise in a small dog park where we're usually the only ones there, or in a bigger one if that suits them. They'll also cuddle on the bed for evening TV viewing and nighty night.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sandi can host up to 2 pets per night
No need to bring bulky items like beds and crates, I have them. No large bags of food please as they can be heavy. An old shirt w/your scent and a fave toy may make your dog more comfortable. It's best if leaving written instructions to put them in the app for easy reference. Please include vet and emergency contact info if available and if traveling out of country or to a different time zone it's good to let me know how best to contact you, i.e. email or phone. It's extremely helpful if you leave out your pet's vet records for housesit petsits for reference, so I can watch out for any medical issues. Pets are sometimes stressed by your absence and behave differently. Oftentimes they aren't interested in food for a day or two. Let me know if they can have fresh food, table scrapes, etc. to encourage them to eat. High value treats are helpful if there are any behavior issues. I look forward to caring for your pet!
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