House Sitting In South West Washington, D. C.
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1. Sarah K.
“Sarah was fantastic with Cadbury and very communicative. I highly recommend her to care for your dog!!”
2. Mark N.
“Mark did a great job with taking care of my high-energy dog, Atlas! He took him on long walks and hikes to help burn his energy. He clearly loves what he does, and I would trust him to take care of Atlas again!”
3. Marshe P.
“She did so good with our babies. She was punctual and kept in touch even though we were far away on vacation. She made sure to clean after she left and was super sweet! I will definitely be booking again!! We had no issues at all! I recommend booking!”
4. Carol K.
“Carol was INCREDIBLE! She took such wonderful care of my dog Harper, and was great (and creative!) with her updates. She was also an incredible houseguest, leaving my place better than she found it. I would recommend her care to anyone and look forward to her taking care of Harper again soon!”
5. Nicole J.
“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”
6. Dahlya P.
“Dee did a fantastic job house sitting with our cat and dog! She left the house better than when she came and sent lots of pictures. Our pets were clearly well taken care of.”
7. Stephanie A.
“Stephanie was amazing! She was great with my reactive dog, and my shy cat warmed up to her right away. She even gave my dog a massage, which he absolutely loved. I would recommend her to anyone!”
8. Katelyn C.
“Katelyn did a wonderful job sitting for our senior dog with significant mobility related special needs. She followed our detailed instructions, checked in regularly, and sent lots of updates. We felt very comfortable leaving our dog in her care and would definitely recommend her and book her again.”
9. Karina C.
“Karina did a great job caring for my dog and cat while I was away. She was very communicative and provided me with updates during my trip. I could tell my pets were really comfortable with her!”
10. Nicole & Keiran D.
“A Huge thank you to Nicole & Keiran for the 5 day house stay for Ember and me! We had outstanding comms and pics throughout. I was grateful for their dedication to my doggo and I will def request their service in the future. Thanks guys!”
11. Jenna & Matthew H.
“Jenna is great! I had her for the first time for our dog and cat and she stayed for in house sitting. She sent many photos and even kept track of meal times and walks (without us asking). I would absolutely book again!”
12. Mallory J.
“Lola was very happy with Mallory, as were we! Mallory was responsive before and during her stay and sent photos throughout. She bonded with Lola quickly and we came back to a happy, calm, and well fed cat.”
13. Maria K.
“Maria was fantastic with my 11 month old Shepard puppy mix. She was super flexible when plans changed. Followed instructions of wiping his paws after going outside and making sure he had water. I will definitely be requesting her help again!”
14. Gabi B.
“Gabi was amazing! Chase loved her! She kept me updated with pictures throughout the booking. Highly recommend Gabi for all your pets needs! They will be very well taken care of!”
15. Tameria B.
“She was very communicative and was a relief to have take care of my cat. Would recommend!”
16. Diego Fernando R.
“Diego did a great job taking care of my dog while I was out of town. He was communicative, sent pics and updates, and left the apartment in great condition when he left. I will definitely use him again and I highly recommend him for others!”
17. Nicholas & Larissa A.
“Nicholas was great with our 3 high spirited boxers. They can be a bit much with new people but they took to Nicholas and Larissa right away. Nicholas was clearly at ease with them and they had a good evening hanging together. Highly recommend!”
18. Alona T.
“Alona was great watching my dog over a long weekend! She was communicative and took adorable pictures. She asked all the right questions, and you could tell she really cared about making sure my dog was as happy as possible.”
19. Mark R.
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
20. Omayma B.
“I recently had the pleasure of having Omayma take care of my mini Golden Doodle while I was away, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the moment we met, it was clear that Omayma has a genuine affection for pets and a high level of dedication to her work. She ensured that my furry friend was well taken care of, from daily walks and playtime to making sure he was always comfortable and happy. Omayma's attentiveness and care put my mind at ease, knowing that my pet was in loving and capable hands. The regular updates and photos Omayma provided were a wonderful bonus, keeping me connected and reassured that my dog was thriving under her care. It's evident that she treats every pet as if they were her own, which truly sets her apart. I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service Omayma provided and will definitely be reaching out to her for any future pet-sitting needs. Highly recommended!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in South West.
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. South West 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.
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