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Syd B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Syd B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Silver Spring, MD

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

A Loving & Dedicated Pet-Sitter

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I pet sat and walked dogs full time providing care to puppies, elderly, and special needs pups. I have cared for many different dog breeds and am skilled at meeting their energy level and curating visits individualized to each pup! I have experience administering medications, and working with pups who are vision/hearing impaired.

Cat care experience

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Always Happy to Meet More Cats!

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will be diligent and follow instructions given by pet parents! I prefer to walk dogs on a harness as it is safer when walking, as it’s hard to break or slip out of.

Ratings and reviews

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Stephanie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 03, 2026

Syd was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly trustworthy, diligent, and conscientious, and I felt completely comfortable knowing my dogs were in her care. She followed their instructions carefully, was attentive to the little details, and was consistently reliable and communicative. It gave me such peace of mind to know I could count on her, especially with one of my dogs needing a little extra care. I’m so grateful for how thoughtfully she looked after them and would recommend her without hesitation.

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Amber P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 21, 2026

Syd was amazing with my two furbabies while we were on our vacation. She cared for one very active and high energy dog along with a senior dog that isn’t getting around much. Both have very different care needs and Syd was able to accommodate both. All updates and pictures were timely and she even highlighted changes she noticed in my senior dog for my awareness. I absolutely recommend Syd for your

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Molly O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 05, 2026

If I could give Syd 10 stars, I would!! Syd watched our 9 year old pittie mix while we were out of town for 5 days. She came over for 3 visits a day including one walk. She came over to meet our pup and he loved her right away. She sent us detailed visit notes and pictures with every single visit which made us feel so at ease. She went above and beyond even giving him an extra walk when he had some energy and cleaning up his accident in the house. We would definitely recommend Syd for anyone looking for a pet caretaker!

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Stephanie K.
Jul 09, 2026

Syd is a passionate and dedicated dog and cat sitter. I’ve used her for several vacations and dog walkings and have never had an issue. My dog Toby has grass allergies and takes medicine, and Syd was able to bathe him after every walk and give him his medication in my absence. She also somehow befriended my very timid cat who I was confident would hide the whole visit. She also kept the house clean and sent us sweet photos and updates. I would definitely recommend Syd, we miss her and would still be using her had she not moved.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am currently working a split schedule, so I have availability for visits early in the morning, midday, and evenings that I would love to fill with some animal bonding time! I just recently moved to the area, and miss my old pet care clients! So I would like to rebuild pet care back into my schedule!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Syd can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pet has any special needs, allergies, or behaviors that may pop up during a visit! I have experience with reactive pups, and also have experience leash training. If you’re a cat parent, I have experience with timid and territorial kitties!
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.