Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
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Top rated Takoma Park pet sitters
“Olivia is amazing! She is so attentive with Solé. She always provides detailed reviews, and amazing pictures. She has also been very flexible with us, and professional throughout. We cannot recommend her enough!”
“Holland was such a great sitter! She was very communicative and helpful and took great care of my kitty. Holland sent pictures and updates that made me feel less anxious about leaving my cat alone. I would definitely use her again and I can’t recommend her enough!”
“I will be having Steve take care of my girls whenever I can. Steve has a deep love for animals and my girls immediately took to him. It was so heartwarming during the meet and greet. And today, I know they are loved and cared for💗 I got adorable pictures and the best update about their time together. I am so grateful 🥹💗”
“Miranda took great care of our puppy Rue during regular drop-in visits. She was communicative and shared regular updates. We will definitely have her back!”
“Thomas took great care of our kitties. Made sure they had everything they needed and was very good with them. Sent great pictures of them playing, too. Will definitely use him again.”
“I’d give Sarah 10 stars if I could! She’s incredibly kind, conscientious, and generous. Most importantly, she made my anxious older cat feel more comfortable than I’ve seen him be with any other sitter. Highly recommend!”
“Zach was a strong communicator and attentive to learning our cat’s needs and quirks. When we returned from time away, she was clearly in good spirits because of his care.”
“Linda is a really great Pet Sitter. She’s very reliable and quite kind. I love the wonderful pictures. She sends me of my beautiful kitty when I am far away.”
“Josh was taking care of our senior cat, who has arthritis and needed meds. Josh followed every instruction and was easy to communicate. Our cat was very happy to see his new friend every day!”
About: I’ve been professionally pet sitting for 4 years, and I love giving my attention to dogs and cats! I’m easy-going and would love to chat with you about how to best meet your pet’s needs. I will ensure your pet’s happiness and safety above all else. I understand our pets are just like our children so they should be treated with the same love & care. I can give them medicine as needed or watch out for any concerns you might have. If I watch your animal for an extended period of time, I will send you pictures and updates too! I work in person from 8-4pm daily but I’m more than happy to take care of your pets before and after though. On weekends, I like to explore the DMV area as much as possible, but I will always make sure your pet’s needs are taken care of first. I always take care of the pets I’m watching before I start work for the day. Every pet is different so there’s not a one size fits all description, but I will make sure your pet is well-loved in your absence.
“Megan was great! She was very flexible when we asked if she could let our pup out a bit earlier than expected and had great communication throughout the weekend. Our pup was taken care of well!”
“Karrah was GREAT! She went above and beyond with my kitty. I’ve never left her home alone for this long (2 weeks), but Karrah reassured me and let me know my fur-baby was doing ok and quickly became kitty’s spare human. I’ve always said “choose your people by how quickly your animals accept them.” Kitty took to her right away. Thank you Karrah! You will be my first go-to in the future!”
About: I have taken care of dogs and cats for as long as I can remember, ranging from puppies and kittens to elderly pets with health issues. I am a full-time graduate student with classes at night so fitting pet care in during the day is something I am looking forward to! I always try to assess whatever the pets and owners needs are. This may mean shorter visits if the pet is a bit shy or longer visits if the pet wants to play.
“Emily is always great with Khari and it’s so comforting knowing my cat is with the most capable sitter. I highly recommend Emily if your pet is shy or skittish around others. Around Emily, Khari is basically a social butterfly.”
About: I've watched my friends cats for years and now have a cat of my own. I have the most experience watching and checking in on cats, but I've also recently watched my friend's dog (my sweet nephew) for several days. I have experience walking and picking up after dogs, and administering medication for dogs and cats (eye drops/gel, oral medication) I am working full time, which makes weekends my most accessible days, but I also work remotely, and I have a lot of free time during the week as well. Because of this I'm able to have most days and evenings available, it just depends on specific weeks' schedules. If you have specific date needs that aren't reflected in my schedule, let me know and we can see if we can make something work! On my visits I am able and ready to put out food, scoop/clean litter boxes, clean food bowls, check on and put out water, play with cats, sit with cats and give pets, or just sit in your home for a while so your cat knows someone is there.
“Wonderful experience. Sung bonded quickly with our cats, offering them a lot of attention, and was super responsive in our messaging.”
“Mikayla was a great help watching our girls! She was very thorough and communicative and made sure our kitties were well taken care of. Would recommend Mikayla for all pet sitting needs!!”
“Brelynn saved my trip! It couldn’t have been more last minute and Brelynn responded promptly and took amazing care of my kitties. Communication was perfect and the reports put me at ease. So grateful for Brelynn, I’d recommend highly!”
About: I’ve lived with five dogs and two cats of my own over the last 15 years, and they’ve all been family. More recently, I've fostered many dogs with different needs and temperaments in my home during the last year. I’ve cared for everything from zoomy puppies to sweet old-timers who needed help with stairs, meds, and the occasional mess. I’m calm, gentle, and totally happy spending hours just hanging out with animals. Whether your pet wants playtime, walks, or snuggles, I'm game. I'm self-employed with a flexible, hybrid schedule. With a little notice, I can tighten my away from home work hours to 4 or less most days. As both a sitter and an owner, I know that communication is key and details matter. Just let me know your pets needs and quirks and I will treat them as you would.
About: I have always loved animals. I treat all animals just like a family members. I enjoyed witnessing their personalities and making sure they are comfortable. I am currently a nursing student and have a somewhat busy schedule however I am always open to finding extra time to give amazing care to your pets I always look for signs of when pets need a bathroom break, I have the energy to play and give them all the attention they require
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Olivia B.Star Sitter
“Olivia is amazing! She is so attentive with Solé. She always provides detailed reviews, and amazing pictures. She has also been very flexible with us, and professional throughout. We cannot recommend her enough!”
Holland S.Star Sitter
“Holland was such a great sitter! She was very communicative and helpful and took great care of my kitty. Holland sent pictures and updates that made me feel less anxious about leaving my cat alone. I would definitely use her again and I can’t recommend her enough!”
Steve S.Star Sitter
“I will be having Steve take care of my girls whenever I can. Steve has a deep love for animals and my girls immediately took to him. It was so heartwarming during the meet and greet. And today, I know they are loved and cared for💗 I got adorable pictures and the best update about their time together. I am so grateful 🥹💗”
Miranda B.
“Miranda took great care of our puppy Rue during regular drop-in visits. She was communicative and shared regular updates. We will definitely have her back!”
Thomas Riis H.Star Sitter
“Thomas took great care of our kitties. Made sure they had everything they needed and was very good with them. Sent great pictures of them playing, too. Will definitely use him again.”
Sarah L.
“I’d give Sarah 10 stars if I could! She’s incredibly kind, conscientious, and generous. Most importantly, she made my anxious older cat feel more comfortable than I’ve seen him be with any other sitter. Highly recommend!”
Zachary S.
“Zach was a strong communicator and attentive to learning our cat’s needs and quirks. When we returned from time away, she was clearly in good spirits because of his care.”
Linda K.Star Sitter
“Linda is a really great Pet Sitter. She’s very reliable and quite kind. I love the wonderful pictures. She sends me of my beautiful kitty when I am far away.”
Joshgun A.
“Josh was taking care of our senior cat, who has arthritis and needed meds. Josh followed every instruction and was easy to communicate. Our cat was very happy to see his new friend every day!”
Gabby M.Star Sitter
About: I’ve been professionally pet sitting for 4 years, and I love giving my attention to dogs and cats! I’m easy-going and would love to chat with you about how to best meet your pet’s needs. I will ensure your pet’s happiness and safety above all else. I understand our pets are just like our children so they should be treated with the same love & care. I can give them medicine as needed or watch out for any concerns you might have. If I watch your animal for an extended period of time, I will send you pictures and updates too! I work in person from 8-4pm daily but I’m more than happy to take care of your pets before and after though. On weekends, I like to explore the DMV area as much as possible, but I will always make sure your pet’s needs are taken care of first. I always take care of the pets I’m watching before I start work for the day. Every pet is different so there’s not a one size fits all description, but I will make sure your pet is well-loved in your absence.
Megan D.
“Megan was great! She was very flexible when we asked if she could let our pup out a bit earlier than expected and had great communication throughout the weekend. Our pup was taken care of well!”
Karrah D.Star Sitter
“Karrah was GREAT! She went above and beyond with my kitty. I’ve never left her home alone for this long (2 weeks), but Karrah reassured me and let me know my fur-baby was doing ok and quickly became kitty’s spare human. I’ve always said “choose your people by how quickly your animals accept them.” Kitty took to her right away. Thank you Karrah! You will be my first go-to in the future!”
Tess H.
About: I have taken care of dogs and cats for as long as I can remember, ranging from puppies and kittens to elderly pets with health issues. I am a full-time graduate student with classes at night so fitting pet care in during the day is something I am looking forward to! I always try to assess whatever the pets and owners needs are. This may mean shorter visits if the pet is a bit shy or longer visits if the pet wants to play.
Emily A.Star Sitter
“Emily is always great with Khari and it’s so comforting knowing my cat is with the most capable sitter. I highly recommend Emily if your pet is shy or skittish around others. Around Emily, Khari is basically a social butterfly.”
Chloe I.
“Chloe is an amazing and considerate dog-sitter. My dog takes medication and I never once had to worry. She sent me updates and was quick to check in with any questions which was reassuring while I was away from my pup! There’s no one else I would ask to stay with my dog when I’m traveling!”
Sung C.
“Wonderful experience. Sung bonded quickly with our cats, offering them a lot of attention, and was super responsive in our messaging.”
Mikayla C.Star Sitter
“Mikayla was a great help watching our girls! She was very thorough and communicative and made sure our kitties were well taken care of. Would recommend Mikayla for all pet sitting needs!!”
Brelynn T.
“Brelynn saved my trip! It couldn’t have been more last minute and Brelynn responded promptly and took amazing care of my kitties. Communication was perfect and the reports put me at ease. So grateful for Brelynn, I’d recommend highly!”
Jason B.Star Sitter
“Jason is wonderful with all breeds of dogs. I've seen him care for Pugs, to Chihuahuas, to German Shepards, to Pit bull mixes. He has been a foster dog parent many times over and adopted his own, as well as regularly volunteers at the Pet Adoption Center. His caring and spirit makes him a natural!”
Kayla I.
“Kayla recently pet sat my dog River. During their time together river and Kayla spent time going for walks and playing fetch. River looks forward to when Kayla can sit with her!!”
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Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Takoma Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Takoma Park 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
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