House Sitting in Riva

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth B.
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Elizabeth B.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Elizabeth was awesome with our two gigantic love bugs!! Communication was consistent and loved getting plenty of pictures! She is a rockstar for the care shown to our dogs and our house while we were away! :)

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Karen R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Karen was great with our four animals (dogs and cats)! Karen was communicative, provided great updates, and let us know when one of our cats was having a minor potential health issue. Would recommend and I know our pets are already looking towards when Karen will be back to see them again!

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Leigh Ann E.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Leigh Ann was amazing taking care of our dogs and cat while we were on vacation. She sent us regular updates of time spent with our pets. Her attention and care was as if they were her own dogs.

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Jerad B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Jerad did an awesome job with Samson. Followed the instructions perfectly and was a great friend to our little guy. Took him on walks and sent lots of updates. Would definitely recommend!

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Ava M.
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$90
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4.9 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
33 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Ava is always great with our pup Haze! He's a handful and she is a pro. She also handled a household emergency for us while we were away and we couldn't be more grateful!

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Liza M.
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Leticia S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Leticia was wonderful with our two large dogs! She was punctual, communicative, followed all directions, and took good care of the house too. We’re looking forward to having her watch our dogs more in the future!

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Courtney A.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Courtney was great! We felt very comfortable being away knowing that our pets were getting so much love and attention. We had clear and frequent communications and a plenty of pictures confirming all the good things happening. We'd (and our critters) would be very happy to see Courtney again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Marley D.
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Marley D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Marley is so sweet and reliable with my dog. Highly recommend!

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Jamie P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
48 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

We are so grateful for the care and attention Jamie gave to our 2 dogs. One of which is senior with special needs. She shared photos every day with updates. Jamie is highly recommended and will book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amelia G.
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Amelia G.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Amazing all around (communication, timeliness, attention to detail, etc.), thank you for taking such good care of our pup!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexia M.
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Alexia M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21409

Alexis took care of my fur babies and helped me out with a last minute trip to take care of a sick family member.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia S.
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Olivia S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
10 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Our dogs loved having Olivia over to watch them for an extended weekend. They are normally very shy but warmed up to her quickly. She gave them lots of love and attention. She was a great house guest and left our home in spotless condition.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan H.
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Megan H.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Crownsville, MD, 21032

Megan was wonderful. She took great care of our pup and was excellent with her communication with us. We highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha C.
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Samantha C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Samantha was wonderful with my 2 elderly and high maintenance dogs. She sent pictures and checked in just enough while my family was away for a week. We came home to happy dogs and the house looks like we just left it. We look forward to using her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sylvie L.
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Sylvie L.
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$30
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22 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

About: I've recently graduated college and now have a lot of free time on my hands. I love animals so much(perhaps more than people...). I have experience in taking care of dogs of various sizes and temperaments. Growing up I've had a puggle, boxer, and now two german shepherd mixes who were adopted from shelters. I've volunteered at animal shelters where I walked, cleaned, brushed, and fed dogs. Furthermore, I've pet sat for neighbors and family members. My dogs live with my parents in Cascade, so I don't live with dogs nor other humans at my house in Annapolis. I would love to take care of your pets! I will be starting a program that runs from M-F 9-3:30 soon, but am available after 3:30 M-F and all day on Saturdays/Sundays. I could walk, feed, or let out your pets before 9 as well. The M-F schedule will change come the end of July which would give me more availability on those days. When I'm at my parent's house, I let my dogs out in the mornings, feed them breakfast and dinner, give them medicine, go on walks/hikes, practice tricks and obedience tasks with them, and play with them. I'm more than happy to provide these services in my client's home too!

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Ellie H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Ellie did a wonderful job of watching our dog, Camden! She was incredibly communicative and kind and treated him just like we would have if we were there. It is clear that Ellie has a passion for animals and that her responsible nature and kind disposition will make her a staple for watching our sweet boy in the future. Ellie really did go above and beyond in caring for Camden and watching our home while we were away, she really has a way with pets, even large and very playful dogs like ours. We are so glad we've found a great option for care for future needs with Ellie.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan T.
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Megan T.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

About: Hi! I'm a lifelong dog lover who grew up with 3 dogs, and regularly pet sit for friends and family before deciding to make it official. Friends often call me an animal whisperer because even shy or nervous pets tend to warm up to me quickly. I work remotely, and am very active, so I have a flexible schedule and can give your pet plenty of attention (and activity)! I work remotely and have very flexible hours, so your pet will have plenty of time, walking, snuggling, and being active. I also attend run clubs where pets are allowed, so if your fur baby is social, I’ll happily take them! I have a backyard, and live in a community with plenty areas to walk and sniff. Pets are welcome to be on furniture and in bed! I’m an excellent communicator, and will work collaboratively with you to determine the best care plan for your pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica B.
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Jessica B.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Jess is wonderful. She was so patient and gentle with our dog, Ellie. She is officially our “go-to”! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Neri O.
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Neri O.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21108

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Neri was incredible! My dog is not the easiest, but she was so patient with him. He was also on a ton of meds and she handled all of them perfectly. We got multiple updates a day from Neri and she was so flexible when our travel plans changed at the last minute. After staying in my home with the dog for a week, the house was spotless. I even heard from my neighbors how wonderful she was. Neri will be my #1 dog sitter going forward. I can’t recommend her enough. She provided an absolutely amazing experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Stella N.
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Stella N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

About: I'm the kind of person who stops to pet every single dog I see on my walks—I simply can't resist their precious, furry faces. I've been obsessed with animals for as long as I can remember, and that love naturally led me to start pet sitting as soon as anyone would let me. Over the years, I've cared for animals belonging to friends, family, neighbors—just about anyone who asked! I truly love giving pets the care and attention they deserve, because to me, they are one of the greatest gifts in the world. I promise to care for your animals as if they were my own and can't wait to spend some time with them! I'm a part-time worker, so I have plenty of time. I love getting out and taking walks, but my dog is getting old and doesn't like to walk as much, so I'm looking for more pups to give her a break and walk with. I have a fenced-in yard in a neighborhood with lots of trails to walk on. I have a very friendly and old dog at home, but she loves company. I love spending time with animals, playing fetch, petting them, and especially going on walks. I can feed and entertain the animals.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leticia was wonderful with our two large dogs! She was punctual, communicative, followed all directions, and took good care of the house too. We’re looking forward to having her watch our dogs more in the future!

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Sarah L.
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Ugh Maggie was awesome! Love love loved her! So chill, communicative and was just amazing with our dog!

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Sarah T.
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Very calm and relaxed, she’s very patient and easy to work with. My little pups look forward to seeing Marley for their walks.

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Roxane M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lacy is amazing. We trust her implicitly! She takes care of our “babies” as if they are her own. This last time, Camden wasn’t doing well. She immediately called me and worked with me to get a plan in place should things worsen. I love this sweet girl so much! She laid on the floor with Camden and gave him so much extra love.

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Katie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lena & Shea were AMAZING with our little guy Oscar. For six days they stayed with him at our place and kept everything perfectly clean, sent lots of updates & pictures too! Highly highly recommend!

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Maddy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sheii is such a great house and pet sitter! Kind, communicative, and left our home spotless. Our pets are always happy hanging with Sheii!

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Maggie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog Ivy is a reactive cattle dog who takes a while to warm up with people. Ashley did great with her and let Ivy lead the way. They became friends! She also loved on my cat!! Thank you for all the pictures and check ins.

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Erin L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My pets - especially my dog - loved having Terri as a caregiver. Our first meet-and-greet was thorough, and her attention to detail was evident upon my return from my trip. I will definitely use Terri again in the future.

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Kristi M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddi did a terrific job staying at our house to take care of our Princess Penny 🐶☺️ She went above and beyond by not only coming to meet Penny, us and get a tour of the house, prior to reservation, she came a second time to understand Penny’s usual walking routine. Over the weekend, Maddi sent numerous updates and pics about how Penny was doing. Maddi is compassionate, good with animals, responsive, prompt and easy to get ahold of. When we returned, Penny was happy, calm and our house was exactly the way we left it! You won’t regret choosing Maddi for your fur family’s care. I know we’ll be definitely be reserving Maddi in the future

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Wende P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Baylie did a wonderful job taking care of Sadie! She kept me updated with how she was doing, and I knew that Sadie was being well cared for. I will definitely be asking Baylie to look after Sadie again for me in the future!

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Matthew G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

truly is the best, she was super communicative with me, attentive and caring with my dog. she’s gonna be who I go to going forward, that’s for sure, 100% recommend

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Ryan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Pam is great! Pam sends pics everyday (and sometimes video). She is consistently in touch, and takes great care of Harper. And Harper loves her!

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Dean B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna-grace did an excellent job taking care of my puppies. She kept in touch and sent me photos. She’s someone I will be happy to use again

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June B.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Riva on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 9,524 house sitters in Riva. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Riva house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Riva have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Riva.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Riva house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.