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Bianca T.
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$37
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 146 reviews
85 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sunderland, MD, 20689

“Bianca was wonderful with our fur baby. She was proactive in keeping us informed on how Heaven was doing and sent us plenty of pictures. Heaven definitely enjoyed herself. We will definitely use her again.”

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Sabrina L.
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Onayda P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 565 reviews
311 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Owings, MD, 20736

“Onayda was fantastic with our dog during an extended stay and sent lots of pictures showing he was having a great time. She is very kind and flexible and has a great back yard. Thank you so much!”

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Lauren D.
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Lynette & Vincent H.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 817 reviews
194 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

“Thank you for keeping my Jojo. She always looked happy in the pictures which made me feel very comfortable. I especially enjoyed having the constant updates throughout the day. We will definitely return.”

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Andy & Lydia M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
17 repeat clients
41 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

“Andy was so great with Pepper and made communication and updates a breeze. She had a great time and came home exhausted. Loved receiving pictures of my pup enjoying her stay throughout the weekend!”

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Christie B.
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Tanner B.
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$70
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7 years of experience
shady side, MD, 20764

About: I have many years of hands on experience caring for dogs, cats, and other animals of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities. I’ve worked in animal shelters and have been working at Beechnut Kennels for the past 3 years, caring for pets daily through feeding, exercise, playgroups, cleaning, and monitoring their health and behavior. I also foster cats and kittens and have experience with shy, fearful, reactive, and feral animals. I’m comfortable administering medications and using Fear Free handling techniques to keep pets as comfortable and stress-free as possible. I truly love animals and treat every pet in my care like they’re my own! I currently work part-time at Beechnut Kennels, which gives me flexibility to provide dependable pet care throughout the week. I offer drop-in visits, walks, and overnight care, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your pet’s routine. I understand the importance of consistency and will always keep you updated with photos and messages while you’re away. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. With years of experience working in shelters and at Beechnut Kennels, I’m comfortable caring for pets of all ages, sizes, temperaments, and medical needs. I have experience using Fear Free handling techniques, administering oral medications, and caring for shy, fearful, and senior pets. I’ll always follow your pet’s routine and instructions closely to help them feel safe, relaxed, and loved while you’re away. Communication is important to me, so you can expect regular updates and pictures during every visit.

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Chris G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Dunkirk, MD, 20754

“They took care of our 13 year old cat for two weeks. He didn’t want to come home! He got along perfectly with their cats. I’d highly recommend to other cat parents.”

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Mary A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 189 reviews
48 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

“We had a wonderful experience with Mary. My dog struggles with separation anxiety, so leaving her can be stressful, but she was in incredibly capable and compassionate hands. From the start, it was clear that she genuinely cares about the dogs she boards and takes the time to understand their individual needs. She was patient, attentive, and proactive in making sure my dog felt comfortable and secure. I received updates that gave me peace of mind, and it was obvious my dog was being well cared for. When I picked her up, she was calm, happy, and clearly had been treated with kindness. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. We will definitely be booking with her again.”

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Iyonna N.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
16 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

“As far as I can tell, Sky was well cared for. Iyonna took her in with just a few days notice and was kind and attentive. Would recommend.”

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Yukia G.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Crofton, MD, 21114

“Fantastic - Amazing - Wonderful! Yukia was a great communicator from the start. We talked before we brought our rascal over. We even did a meet and greet just to make sure he would take to her - and he sure did! During our trip she sent daily photos and updates, and our kids could not wait to get them every day. I could tell when I went to pick him up that he was very happy to be with her. For a quick moment he could not decide if he wanted to stay with her or come back home. It was his first time with someone else and she obviously took great care of him. There is no doubt that we have found our pet sitter for good!”

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Crystal S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
47 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Lanham, MD, 20706

“Crystal is wonderful she sends you pictures and updates!! Believe me my pup is always happy this has been the best experience with boarding! Book book with her!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alicia D.
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Alicia D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 93 reviews
30 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20716

“This was my first experience with a dog sitter. I could not have left my dog in better hands! Lots of updates, pictures and even a video were sent to me. While I expected my dog to be a bit depressed in my absence, Alicia filled my shoes perfectly. My dog took to her and her family right away. She took my dog on lots of walks and gave her lots of cuddles ...honestly - she did more than I do. Alicia has a nice backyard in which dogs can play. I definitely will use Alicia again if I need a dog sitter.”

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Karen M.
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Katelyn M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 90 reviews
27 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Arnold, MD, 21012

“Amazing experience! Kate took such good care of our dog Buddy. She sent tons of pictures and videos the whole time. Would definitely recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda M.
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Amanda M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lothian, MD, 21107

“Amanda was wonderful with my dog! He had so much fun and she was so good at sending lots of pictures! He was so worn out from playing when he got home!”

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Carlie H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Severna Park, MD, 21146

“Carlie was amazing with our puppy Sadie. It was our first time leaving her with anyone and it went so well. Lots of love to our sweet puppy and she was happy all day. Carly shared lots of pics as well. Highly recommend!”

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Emily S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21403

“Emily was there in a pinch! I was able to leave town for work knowing that Maverick was safe and have a blast with other four-legged friends. Thank you!”

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Bianca M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Owings, MD, 20736

“Bianca was fantastic!! From the get go she made Bailey feel welcome, comfortable and loved! She is a genuine pet lover! Bianca was accommodating to our asks re Baileys rules, super communicative kept us updated during his stay and we could tell he was happy. Bianca has a great space and set up for the doggies. I would totally recommend and would def book again. Thank you Bianca and Family!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Renea W.
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Renea W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20716

“I had a wonderful experience with Renea boarding my dog, Gucci! Renea made Gucci feel right at home and kept me updated with adorable pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind. Gucci has a very particular diet, and Renea followed it carefully and attentively. I could tell Gucci was happy and well cared for the entire time. I highly recommend Renea to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving dog boarder!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Marta F.
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Marta F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
23 repeat clients
17 years of experience
bowie, MD, 20715

“I hate to let you in on this secret - Marta is wonderful! Lincoln had the best time staying at her house and playing with her dogs. She is thoughtful, very caring, and ensured he had the best time away from us. I can’t wait to book with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsay H.
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Lindsay H.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

“Lindsay was great, as well as her family. She provided pictures and responded quickly with any questions. I would definitely recommend and use her in the future! You can leave your pet without worry!”

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Mya P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732

“Mya cared for our dog (Harley) like she was her own! Harley has anxiety when we leave her but she was clean, calm and relaxed when we picked her back up. Mya sent us photos and communicated with us consistently while we were away so we felt at ease that our girl was well cared for in our absence. We will be booking with Mya again soon!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is seriously the BEST dog sitter ever\! 🥹 She has been taking care of my Yoshi girl for over a year now, and I couldn’t be happier with her\. Yoshi absolutely loves her, and I always feel completely comfortable knowing she’s in Hannah’s care\. Hannah is reliable, caring, communicative, and treats Yoshi like her own\. We will definitely continue booking with her\! Highly recommend Hannah to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust with their fur baby! ❤️

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Fatimah S.
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Sharon is an excellent communicator and very accommodating to my many changes (the weather wasn’t my friend). We had a great meet and greet. She sent sweet pics and took awesome care of my pup. Thank you!

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Renee R.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Shady Side on Rover is $33.3 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 6,172 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Shady Side. About 91% of Shady Side sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in MD ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.

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