Pet Sitting in Riva

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Sitter Profile Image: Pam J.
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Pam J.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
172 reviews
49 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Pam has such good fur-mom energy, my kids and I loved her at first sight! It’s very reassuring to know that her work ethic is even better than first impressions: she was meticulously on time, diligent about starting and ending the Rover tools that help me stay on top of my fur-babies when I’m away from home, she was spot-on attentive to my care instructions and went FAR above-and-beyond to picking up a hairball that turned up unwelcome and unannounced (don’t they all?!). Can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you, Pam!

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Barbara R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Riva, MD, 21140

Barbara is wonderful! We came home from a 5 day stay with our pup so relaxed and happy, like we never left! Barbara brings such a cheerfulness and loving approach to her care and is a delight to work with. Her updates were fun and she was always quick to respond. We can't recommend her enough!

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Heather B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
49 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Heather did well to follow instructions for access and care. Had no issues and got to see daily pics of my pet enjoying himself! Was convenient and flexible. Thanks!

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Diana V.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
197 reviews
82 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riva, MD, 21140

Diana was absolutely wonderful with our dog and cat! Our dog is older, very anxious with new people, and takes several medications. Diana put her at ease, and handled her so well that we had no worries while we were away. Our cat is a super chill boy, who loved his time with Diana. Diana sent many great pictures and updates so that we could rest easy during our trip. It is so rare that we find someone to care for our pup who she can actually relax around, and we are so happy to have found Diana. We will definitely be using her services again!

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Kelsey C.
Sitter Profile Image: Marley D.
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Marley D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Great communication and kept my Velcro cat company during Christmas! Thank you for helping with the food bowls and the “presents” and meds!

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Hilari K.
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Beth W.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

My pups loved Beth W. They looked forward to her coming everyday. She was attentive and caring. I look forward to having her back the next time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew P.
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Andrew P.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Andrew is the best. We’ve been fortunate enough to be able to book him on several occasions. He is great with communication, fabulous with our pets and al trustworthy. We feel so blessed to have him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellie H.
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Ellie H.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Ellie did a great job with our dog Piggy! She was able to accept the booking last minute, showed up as scheduled and sent us photos and updates that showed us how happy Piggy was with her care. We would definitely book her again! Thanks Ellie!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ava M.
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Ava M.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
32 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

I'm so thankful to Ava for watching and attending to our Maine Coon. She's extremely dependable and trustworthy. Knowing that our Niki is in good hands while we're on travel is invaluable.

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Sitter Profile Image: judith n.
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judith n.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
20 years of experience
Parole, MD, 21401

About: Ive always naturally nurtured and taken care of others. I wasnt able to have dogs of my own growing up, which makes me especially grateful to care and spend time with yours. I have lived with my daughters boxer and labrodoodle and I currently have a cat. I find animals provide a calmness and companionship that is priceless. Im currently working from home in Crownsville and would be available 24/7 with reliable internet. My schedule is very flexible and quiet. I am a single empty nester and do not have family responsibilities or schedules others may have. It is just me, I am 62 years old. Full background checked and reliable. I only want to care for pets outside my home. I love walks and live near the south shore trail. I have a large vehicle that can easily fit any size dog. While sitting in your home, I can easily manage special feeding or care instructions while giving plenty companionship throughout the day.

Sitter Profile Image: Katie F.
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Katie F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
35 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Katie, accommodated me with one days notice. She sent Pictures of My Jack Russell having a relaxing time in her home and was very easy to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Sitter Profile Image: Leticia S.
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Leticia S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Leticia did a great job taking care of my cat Madison. Madison is a loner and doesn't warm up to people but he trusted Leticia from the start. I loved the photos and videos that she forwarded to me. It gave me peace of mind to know that he was well cared for. I hope that Leticia will be available the next time I need to be away from home for an extended period of time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maddi S.
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Maddi S.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Riva, MD, 21140

This was our first experience leaving our two large breed dogs at home, and we couldn’t have asked for a more loving and attentive sitter for our boys! Maddie was excellent at communicating and updating us while we were away and we will not hesitate to reach out to her in the future because we know our fur babes are in the best hands!

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Janelle S.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexia M.
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Alexia M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21409

Alexia is a Great Pet Sitter, she helped Rako out for 9 days, with our return He was Given Food and Water, and there was no mess. I love how she took care of his pads. Great Young Lady to hire.

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Sitter Profile Image: Julia M.
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Julia M.
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$18
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4.5 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Julie was a great first experience with Rover! She was very nice, professional, and even took the time to meet our dog before our trip. She arrived right on schedule and made sure our pup was fed and given her medication exactly as instructed. She was incredibly sweet and patient with our nervous dog, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away.

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Angela G.
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Caleb C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Crofton, MD, 21114

Caleb was awesome! Our pup Krosby had a great time with Caleb. He was very caring and attentive. We’re looking forward to having him watch Krosby again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Caitlyn D.
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Caitlyn D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

We were very happy with Caitlyn’s drop in visits. She got the dogs outside and spent some time giving them company. I highly recommend Caitlyn!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ezekiel P.
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Ezekiel P.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

Ezekiel did a great job with my two cats. I arrived home last night and they seemed calm and well taken care of. He also followed up on other instructions. He was prompt and definitely a cat person. Thank you...

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Sitter Profile Image: Dejah P.
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Dejah P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Dejah looked after my senior cat for a couple of days, and everything went well! I booked on the late side, but she was very responsive and quick to schedule a meet-and-greet. Would book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Haley G.
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Haley G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

About: I love animals and have hands-on experience walking, feeding, and caring for dogs. I’m dependable, gentle, and treat every pup like my very own ! I’m currently a student, and on the days I don’t have classes—Tuesday’s, Thursday’s ,and Sundays—I have full flexibility to spend quality time with your pup. Whether it’s going for walks, playing, or giving them some extra love and attention, I’m happy to help on the days I’m class-free. Your dog’s happiness and well-being are always my top priority! As a dedicated pet caregiver, I prioritize both safety and comfort while caring for your pets in their home. I ensure the environment is safe by keeping hazardous items out of reach and securing gates or doors to prevent escapes. I stick to your pet’s routine, providing regular meals, walks, playtime, and companionship to maintain a sense of normalcy. Whether it’s administering medication, offering extra love, or just being there for your pet, I strive to create a calm and secure atmosphere. I also keep you updated with regular check-ins, photos, and messages to ensure peace of mind while you’re away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Pam took such great care of my two crazy cats! She’s very attentive and sends lots of pics! Allowed me to have a stress free week away!!

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J D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was incredible throughout our trip. She sent frequent updates and pictures and made sure we knew our boy Meatball was well taken care of. We look forward to working with her again on future trips :)

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Kyle W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis did a great job taking care of my fish and home while I was away! Appreciated her flexibility and kindness!

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Heather Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is the best of the best! You are missing out if you don’t book with her! She is so sweet and follows all the details we leave her. :)

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Jordan S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jolie is wonderful and went above and beyond to take great care of our cats and fish. She sent many pictures and detailed updates with each visit. This was our second time having her pet sit for us, and we will definitely hire her again.

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Molly H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anill was super responsive on very short notice and really helped us in a time of need. Very reliable and will use again!

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Sara M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

During our second round of visits, Bird showed some signs of stress. Chrissie worked diligently with me to accommodate Bird and do whatever she could to make her comfortable. I really appreciated that! She also did some extra things for us like bring up the trash cans and bring in packages. Lovely to work with her!!

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Elizabeth B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication and kept my Velcro cat company during Christmas! Thank you for helping with the food bowls and the “presents” and meds!

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Hilari K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Corinne was GREAT! Great communication and checked in with Jaxx in a timely manner. 10/10 would recommend!

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Brandon B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Calli was great taking take of my two cats, especially as they were adjusting to a new home (and having some behavioral challenges). She was lovey to communicate with and gave my guys lots of love while I was away. I came home to a clean house & happy cats! Will definitely book again!

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J D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana was available last minute to stop by and take care of our two large dogs. She was friendly, punctual, and communicative, and she did great with our dogs! Would absolutely book her again in the future.

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Sarah L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leticia did a great job taking care of my cat Madison. Madison is a loner and doesn't warm up to people but he trusted Leticia from the start. I loved the photos and videos that she forwarded to me. It gave me peace of mind to know that he was well cared for. I hope that Leticia will be available the next time I need to be away from home for an extended period of time.

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Carolyn T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is the best she took such great care of our cat while we were away. She gave her medicine and lots of attention each day and we couldn't be more grateful for her help while we were traveling!

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Donna C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily is amazing. I never have to worry about the dogs- she is very reliable! Thank you Emily! My go-to for drop in care!

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Lisa U.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was absolutely amazing!! She is kind, great with the animals, communicative, proactive, and just super helpful! It was so nice knowing she was looking after our babies while we were away.

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Krista C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Snowden could not have been better for us! She has amazing energy and our dog took right to her. Incredibly respectful of our home & managing while we were away. We'll become regulars :)

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Abigail C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel has been great with our dog Fizz. Taking care of an older dog who has medical issues is always added effort that needs an empathic heart. Thank you.

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Randy G.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Riva on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $21 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Apr 2026, there are 1,537 pet sitters in Riva. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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

Pet sitters in Riva have an average of 12 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Riva.

Rover makes it easy to find Riva pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 1,537 pet sitters in Riva on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Riva, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.