House Sitting Upper Northwood

“Maria is a great sitter! She’s so attentive to our high energy dog and he loves to play and hang out with her. We will continue to utilize her services!”

Reyna L.

“The dogs loved her. Easy communication, sent updates throughout the weekend. The house was jjust as clean as it was when I left. Highly recommended.”

Robbe S.

About: Thanks for checking out my profile! I am a registered veterinary technician with over 15 years of experience. I offer dog sitting in my home in north Baltimore City, and I really love what I do! I enjoy having my doggie guests, and I enjoy being able to provide a service for pet owners. I take pride in providing personal, individual care for all the pets that I watch. I treat my petsitting dogs just like I'd want my own pets to be treated! I am a registered vet tech (although not working in a vet office right now) and have also been petsitting for almost 20 years. I take my responsibilities as a pet sitter seriously, as I know that I am being entrusted with the care of your beloved family member. Safety really is a number one priority with me, and I'm a stickler about fences being shut or keeping dogs on leashes outside. I actually go outside with any guest doggies, whether they're in the fenced yard or I'm walking them on a leash, rest assured they'll be supervised. I usually only watch one dog at a time unless they're a pair from one family (although there are times when there's a little overlap, say at the beginningor end of a stay, but ill let owners know if this is the case) My yard is fully fenced in. Good for a game of fetch, and a convenient potty break, but for some more excersize, Chinquapin Park is very close by. Pets are welcome on furniture, and there's a comfy dog bed on every level. And I know it is hard to leave your dog behind, so I send updates, texts, pictures so you know how everything is going! As far as my pets, I only have one personal pet left, my big fat scaredy cat named Meow. We had to put my beloved dog Buddy to sleep a few years ago, but I was blessed to have him for over 16 years. So now it's just me, the cat, and my husband, Jarett, who is also a huge animal lover and great with dogs. We have a 6 year old daughter, Josie, as well, although she is only here on weekends right now because she is going to school near my parents house, in the county, and she stays with them during the week. Josie isn't your typical loud, hyper 6 year old, however - she is pretty quiet, quite laid back, and always extremely respectful of my client's dogs. I started teaching her young how to act around animals :) I do ask that your dog be house-trained and free of fleas, and up to date on basic vaccinations. I want to make sure I maintain a safe and clean environment for your pet and any others that I watch :) I provide a laid back, very loving, and safe home-away-from-home while you're away. Thanks for looking, and I hope to hear from you! About this sitter: I am a 40 year old registered veterinary technician, although not currently working at a vet's office. I have a lot of experience in the veterinary field, mostly dogs and cats, but I've worked with exotics and horses as well. I've been a veterinary technician virtually my whole adult life and have a degree in this field. I've run dog training classes, and have experience grooming as well. I have been petsitting for nearly 20 years, and have a number of clients, both through work and through Rover, that I've had for years. I take pride in getting to know each dog so that I can provide personal, loving care to your pet. Why I love dog sitting I think pet-sitting is a win-win scenario! I love what I do, I love the dogs that come to stay with me. I'm happy to provide what I think is a valuable service - giving your dog a safe, loving, knowledgeable home as opposed to a loud and uncomfortable kennel. I've been doing this for years, and recently Rover.com has put me in touch with even more Baltimore dog owners that want loving and trustworthy care for their furry family members while away. About my yard Chain link fence, standard height (somewhere between 3 1/2 and 4 feet) Grass yard that I keep clean. Yard is secure and I'm always outside with the dogs, so everyone should be contained and safe, but if your dog is a jumper or a real houdini then someone with a six-foot fence is probably better. My experience administering medication Because of the work that I do, I have ample experience in medicating pets. I am certified in pet CPR, I can administer insulin as well as monitor diabetic animals. I'm experienced and very comfortable with injections, oral medications, sub-q fluids, eye and ear medications, and topical meds. I am currently working only part time and often from home, so I am available virtually all the time to provide not only love and companionship, but the best possible care for your pet. I have a warm and cozy, clean household to relax in, a fenced yard for playing and potty breaks, and live close to Chinquapin Park for walks and runs.

“We couldn’t be happier with the care Ivan provided for our pups and cat! He was absolutely outstanding—thoughtful, reliable, and clearly loves animals. He kept us fully up to date throughout our time away, sending lots of pictures and regular updates that gave us total peace of mind. Our pets were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for when we returned. We will definitely use Ivan’s services again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional pet sitting.”

Larry H.

“Michael house sitted for our dog who suffers from severe stomach issues, and he took care of him wonderfully! My partner and I are so extremely grateful for Michael. He went above and beyond to take care of our dog, was very communicative throughout the week and he sent us beautiful pictures of our boy every day! He also left our house in better conditions that we left it in! I highly recommend Michael for dogsitting, especially if you need someone who is knowledgeable of taking care of sick dogs. So grateful and we will definitely be contacting Michael again in the future!”

Junellie P.

“Zana was great! We booked her for overnight pet sitting for our 2 dogs. She made sure they were never alone for long, spent lots of time playing with our very energetic pup and sent lots of cute photos during her stay. Our pups loved her and when we got home they acted like we'd never been gone. We have already rebooked Zana for a future trip.”

Amy Q.

“Jasmine was able to housesit and take care of my dog and cat on relatively short notice and did a tremendous job! She asked all the relevant questions I hadn't necessarily thought about during the meet and greet and made sure I was fully aware of any of her other obligations during the stay and made sure my pets were completely taken care of. She sent lots of photos, videos, and updates which provided me solid peace of mind. She even brought up small things I hadn't thought about such as checking the mail and making sure the trash was taken out, and even took the time to feed some of the stray cats that like to come around to hang out and ask for food. I came home to two very happy and healthy animals and can't recommend Jasmine enough.”

Zane S.

“Sierra did a great job dogsitting my senior dog and housesitting while I was out of town for a long weekend! She sent updates and pictures, which was very reassuring!”

Leigh Z.

“Jeffrey was an outstanding sitter. We got to meet him ahead of time and also he came with great recommendations - including from a neighbor. Jeff was always responsive in communications and set us photos of Archie while we were away. Highly recommend him.”

John C.

“Asia took care of our dog Luna over a long weekend trip. Lu is ~10 years old and has various quirks that go along with that, Asia was patient and caring with her. She administered her medication, followed our instructions, and sent us several updates. Asia was also very responsive and respectful of our home. I would recommend Asia as a pet sitter for anyone.”

Courtney M.

“Cassie was wonderful to work with. She responding quickly to questions, was friendly and professional, and was a genuinely nice person to work with. She stayed with our pup for over a week, left our home clean, and our dog was well cared for. We will use Cassie's help again in the future when we travel.”

Thomas R.

“I had a great experience with Sun! I really appreciated that they asked to do a meet and greet beforehand, which made me feel comfortable and confident leaving my dog in their care. I booked extremely last minute, and he was very accommodating and worked with me to make everything happen. They kept me updated throughout the entire process and did a wonderful job taking care of my dog. I would definitely book with him again!”

Marais M.

“Kija was excellent! She sent us pictures and in everyone he looked very happy. Very respectful of our house and just an overall nice person. Will definitely recommend her!”

Sharday M.

“We left our year old dog in the capable hands of Dan for nine days. He stayed in our house and took such a good care of our dog and our home. We will definitely book Dan for any future trips!”

Alaura M.

“Sean was great with our animals and very responsive. Easy communication when booking with Sean. Great service all around will book with Sean again.”

Brent S.

“Amanda was awesome! She took great care of my senior dogs and left my home cleaner than it was when I left for vacation. Amanda communicated with me during my trip to let me know the pups were ok and even picked up a few toys for my sweet boy. Will definitely work with Amanda again!”

Amanda H.

“Great care for our little rescue guy. My dog instantly took to her. Eileen house sat and dog sat and was beyond responsible for both. We would 100 % call her when needed. She went out of hr way and I knew my guy was safe and happy.”

Jack B.

“Absolutely wonderful! For starters, my three dogs loved her! Even the one who is a little grumpy. She stayed in our house for three nights and looked after our dogs while there. She was very communicative, prompt, and respectful of our home! It looked like no one had even stayed there. Would love to book her services again (if our diaper dog didn't scare her off)!”

Rachel R.

“Gervon in a tremendous Dogsitter. He was communicative, kind, and attentive. He accommodated the medical needs of our pets, too. He even cleaned the sheets before he left! We highly recommend Gervon.”

Spencer P.

About: I have taken care of cats since I was 7. I also had my first dog at the age of 9. I’ve spent my whole life taking care of animals as if they’re my siblings. As of right now, I am a taking a gap year from full-time university, so my schedule is flexible. I play water games with the dogs and keep them company during their stay. I love to spend time with animals like best friends would. I enjoy cleaning food dishes and feeding the pets. I’m currently a university student studying for a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and planning. I also work part time in the summer, but I can always work around my schedule to accommodate your pets :) I have a fenced backyard as well as cameras that overlook the front, back, and garage. I ensure safety by locking doors and keeping a constant eye on them. I also like to be in the room with the pet my entire visit.