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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley W.
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Ashley W.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brookeville, MD, 20833

“Ashley was amazing with our cat sitting needs. Taking time to check food and water as well as changing out the litter box. She even took care of the plants that were in need of some water love during the heat!”

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Jeannie R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 117 reviews
16 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Brookeville, MD, 20833

“Jeannie R. Is a great dog walker, sitter, drop in person. She always texts to ask questions and lets me know how my dogs are doing. I so appreciate her professionalism. Will book her again!”

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Alex K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 206 reviews
51 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Olney, MD, 20832

“Both of my dogs seemed quite happy with the visit. Alex was right on time and made sure that everyone was taken care of. The pictures from the visit were great. Such happy smiles on my boys!”

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Julia S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ashton, MD, 20861

“Julia is amazing!! She is quick to respond and takes the most adorable pictures!! I also love the notes she leaves with each drop in. I would HIGHLY recommend her!! My dog absolutely loves her.”

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Hazel H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Olney, MD, 20832

“Hazel has been great help for our busy family and taking care of Max our fur baby. Super punctual and flexible and communicative. Max sure enjoys his walks with her. Thank you Hazel 🙏🏻”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie H.
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Stephanie H.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 236 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20882

“My kitties adore having Stephanie care for them while we’re on vacation! She’s extremely communicative, trustworthy, and really goes the extra mile for her clients. She’s the best!!”

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Melissa F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
32 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Olney, MD, 20832

“Melissa was wonderful in every way. She went above and beyond with every visit. Thank you, Melissa, for taking great care of my baby and for all the extras.”

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Alena v.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
6 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Highland, MD, 20777

“Alena is very attentive to all special request and handled my large dogs excellently! It is clear she loves dogs and I would highly recommend her for care for any of your furry friends!”

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Jeannine B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
46 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Highland, MD, 20777

“Can’t thank you enough for your help. The moment you met my dogs I knew I wasn’t not going to have to worry about them while I was gone. Look forward to having you over again soon.”

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Julia G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20886

“Julia has been wonderful! Really great with my young pup who can be difficult to handle at times, but he loves her! Julia is super responsive, always on time, and more than willing to assist us even if an issue arises last second. I highly recommend her services!”

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Emma L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20882

“When we returned for vacation, I noticed that my dog was well-trained. It seems that I not only hired a pet sitter but also a pat trainer. My neighbor informed me of her exceptional skills with my dog. Now they like to have her as pat sitter as well. She was very responsive and on time every time”

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Tanyi M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
brookeville, MD, 20833

“Tanyi was very patient with my three dogs, my dogs can be very hard to handle and super loud. He was patient and had clear communication with me. He followed my instructions clearly!”

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Andrea O.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
4 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Andrea is great with my boys. They love seeing her and getting the extra attention when she is here. Thank you.”

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Dymond F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
23 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

“Dymond took absolutely fantastic care of Justin. She is thorough, asks great questions, and you can tell she genuinely cares. I received a detailed Rover Card each day with the cutest pics, which put my mind at ease while leaving my kitty at home for a week. We will be rebooking the next time we are away and cannot recommend Dymond enough!”

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Christian R.
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$12
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5 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

About: I have taken care of my family and friend’s dogs throughout my whole life. 2 years ago I finally was able to get my own dog who isa German shepherd mix that I take care of full time! I have experience with both small and big dogs and also am able to deal with reactive dogs as well. I’m currently employed part time and available almost any day throughout the week. My schedule is extremely flexible so I have amble time to take care of your dog’s needs. Over the years I have really been able to develop a special care of dogs. I always make sure that they are fed on time, have amble water, are walked, and make sure that I provide amble entertainment such as playing with them and their toys.

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Marion G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
19 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Silver spring, MD, 20906

“Marion is absolutely wonderful. She is always quick to respond, takes amazing care of my Luna Tuna, and clearly has a genuine love for what she does. As a bonus, she even loves plants. I could not recommend her more.”

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Sarah F.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Olney, MD, 20832

About: Hello, I started to care for dogs other than mine when I started babysitting for children years ago. I really enjoy it. I am available during the day until 5pm most days. If you need later just request or ask and ill let you know if i can on the days you need. I am excited to meet new dogs, and be able to help fellow owners who need a hand making sure their dogs are taken care of. I really love dogs and hope to be a good fit in this community. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I know these dogs are precious to you and I will my best to keep them on their schedule. I work nights so I’m usually available during the day. This fits for me because I want to be more active during the day. I cant wait to meet your dog! Depends on the pet parents. Some pet parents leave their dogs out. I try to make sure they have some water on warmer days. If they are crated, then I crate them before I leave. I make sure the home is closed when I leave for a walk and when I leave for the day.

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Emily M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
20 years of experience
Brookeville, MD, 20833

About: I have had a dog almost my entire life. We had dogs in our family growing up and I’d always be the go to person for pet care. I love all animals and actually used to want to be a vet. We recently lost our dog due to an abrupt illness. My heart was shattered and I miss having a dog in my life. She was such an important part of my life! I am a nurse and work weekends and nights as we also have 3 kids. I am home and able to care for your dog weekdays. My kids and new pup love to go for walks also and be with dogs. I’m available for drop ins or walks during the week, maybe some weekends also. I am an active person and love dogs so I’m always looking for a reason to go for a long walk! I often bring my kids but he loves dogs and being outside and sits great in a stroller on walks. I am a firm believer in using leashes on walks and only using fenced areas outside. I am also comfortable with harnesses. We also respect if dogs are allowed on furniture or not.

Sitter Profile Image: Delante B.
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Delante B.
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$10
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10 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

About: Ive taken care of pets from working at boarding big companies to sitting in my home for about 10 years and would love make your pet feel as close to home from my home My schedule is open to your pet 24/7 i only leave home for pick ups and drop off for kids and grocery runs but someone is always home and your pet will never be left alone! I have a fenced big yard your dog can let all there engery out and enjoy the scenic views when I walk them in my neighborhood

Sitter Profile Image: lin z.
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lin z.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20886

About: I love animals very much. I can always establish a good interactive relationship with pets and help them adapt to the new environment quickly. By observing and perceiving their needs, I can provide timely help and let them spend a relaxing and happy time. I have also taken care of many older dogs and know how to feed them medicine and care for them. I work from home so I am able to take care of the pet throughout the day, I take dog for walks in the morning and evening and take him out to play in the backyard every two to three hours. I have a fenced backyard and I have a six year old very well behaved and friendly little dachshund at home to play with your dog. Because I take care of my own dog every day and have taken care of different kinds of dogs, so I can take good care of your dog too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was amazing with our cat sitting needs. Taking time to check food and water as well as changing out the litter box. She even took care of the plants that were in need of some water love during the heat!

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

Tanyi was very patient with my three dogs, my dogs can be very hard to handle and super loud. He was patient and had clear communication with me. He followed my instructions clearly!

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

Addy did a great job taking care of our 3 cats. She followed the directions to ensure their medications were given and that they had plenty of food and water.

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Robert F.
Drop-In Visits
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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