Personalized care for your dog or cat - Shaw
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Shaw
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Lia was responsive and sent detailed updates throughout each day. Lia was also very flexible with some last minute changes I needed to make to the booking. Foxy had a great time staying with her!”
“Joseph was very communicative and shared pictures of our pups with us daily. He followed all directions we gave him and made sure our pups feel at home under his care. I would recommend Joseph as a pet sitter and would entrust him with watching our pups again in the future. Thanks for taking care of our babies!”
“Christian was so great with Itty! She sent me pictures everyday of them out on walks and Itty curled up in the house. I would definitely recommend booking with her!”
“Stephanie and Luis are the absolute best! They provided fantastic care for Toto. The communication was outstanding and frequent. The reassuring updates made my time away completely stress-free. Toto came home incredibly happy and well-cared for. Highly, highly recommend!”
“Incredible! From the first moment, I knew my pup was safe and loved on. Abigail consistently communicated how he was doing and sent pictures that made my day every day! I highly recommend her services. I have booked with Rover before, but this was by far the best experience.”
“Rodrigo is the best. He is considerate, accommodating, and sends great pictures and updates. My dog Curtis loves visiting for doggy daycare and extended stays.”
“Megan was an incredible sitter, I truly only have positive things to say about my experience. She was genuinely eager to spend time with my dog and take care of her. That alone told me everything I needed to know. She was extremely thorough with communication, planning, and following care instructions. Megan sent me regular updates with photos/videos and I felt so happy to know my dog was also happy. I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future!”
“Jasmine and Stormi were great with Roxy. Roxy was transitioning between dog foods during her stay and Jasmine handled it like a pro. I would highly recommend Jasmine for your next trip.”
“Chloe came back in such great spirits and as if we were never gone! Jena took great care of her and was super attentive to my older dogs little quirks! Would definitely reach out again if needed!”
“As always, Rut and her husband took excellent care of Memphis. They are kind, reliable, and truly attentive, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care. We had complete peace of mind knowing Memphis was in such loving and capable hands. We are so thankful for them and highly recommend their care to anyone looking for someone they can fully trust.”
About: I am a true Capitol Hill dog lover and I have always had a strong passion for animals, mostly for dogs. I have been caring for dogs since I was child, taking care of my mother’s beloved shitzu. Taking care of her helped me acquire basic canine behavior and taught me the responsibility of taking care of a pet. Most recently I raised my own best friend, Gelato an English Bulldog. I gained my breeder experience with Gelato and cared for her and her 6 puppies, until they were rehomed at 8 months. I enjoy taking long walks, which I consider the ultimate stress reliever and best way to exercise. I have no problem getting my hands dirty. I have 20 years of experience in the customer service field and enjoy striving to provide the best experience to my clients. In my personal time I am spending time with my 2 little girls teaching them how to play sports, and of course how to be loving pet owners. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page! I’m currently working part time and will be available to walk most pets during early mornings hours during the week and mid day and evenings during the weekend. I definitely would like to know your pets temperament, and what might scare them. I know they will feel most comfortable at home but if they are with me, I’d like to keep a calm, pet friendly setting for them to be comfortable in.
“We had a really good experience with Rachel! She was incredibly sweet and patient with Luna. I always get anxious (when boarding), but Rachel provided constant updates and pictures that eased my nerves. We will definitely be booking her again!”
“Sabrina was wonderful with our timid 4yo pup. Her calm demeanor put him (and us) at ease as he’s not accustomed to being away from us very often. We’re so glad to have been matched with her and would definitely entrust our pup with her again.”
“Simon (and I) had a great experience with Caitlin and would book with her again. She paid close attention to his care details and shared updates that gave me peace of mind that he was settling in nicely and having a good time.”
“Lara is the absolute best! Our dog, Bam, gets so excited when he sees her! She takes great care of him, and she’s super easy to coordinate with. This is our go-to sitter in DC!”
“Vania was really great and accommodating. The dogs were happy and they made it really easy on us with updates and keeping the dogs longer with our late flight. Would definitely use them again”
“Katie was very accommodating. Since this was my first time using the service, I did not know what to expect. She kept in touch throughout my fur babies stay and sent pictures. She asked questions and gave me an opportunity to ask questions as well.”
“Beth was fantastic! Our pup clearly had a great time, got lots of walks and attention, and absolutely loved her. She kept us updated with plenty of pictures and quick check-ins, which was perfect for an anxious pet parent like me. I would have my dog stay with her again in a heartbeat!”
“Maryjo and Jon were such caring and attentive dog sitters for our Carlton. They have tons of experience with dogs, and it shows! Thanks for loving our boy for a weekend!”
“Haydenn was super responsive and wonderful with our 10 year old dog, Fern. We had to make a change in our plans at the last minute, and he was very accommodating. We would definitely use him again in the future!”
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Cat caregivers near you - Shaw
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
About: I’ve taken care of cats since I was 8 years old. I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by cats whether they were mine, my grandparents, or friends. I started taking care of my own cats when I was 8. They had health issues so I’m experienced in giving oral medications. When I was 10 I saved 2 brothers who I’ve taken care of since. I’ve taken care of their litter box, food, and health issues. I have experience working with affectionate, shy, anxious, and energetic cats. I have so much love for cats and lots of experience from my own to others.
“I highly recommend Brendan. He took care of our cat while we erected away. He was on time for every visit. Provided daily updates and was very courteous during our initial meet and greet. I would definitely use Brendan again.”
“Emily was fantastic looking after my cat while I was away for a few days. Highly communicative, followed the rather specific feeding instructions I left, and spent a long time playing with her twice a day. I would recommend her and rebook her again.”
“Jenna is the absolute best with my kitties - making them feel so comfortable and safe! I also really appreciate always coming home to exactly how I left it, even after a really long time - which is above and beyond for her to do so! You’d be lucky to have her watch your fur babies.”
“Maria has been fantastic! From our very first meeting, she was incredibly responsive and professional. During every visit, she provided thorough updates that kept us at ease. Luxe, who usually sticks to the bed, actually spent his time waiting on the couch to greet Maria the moment she walked in. It was so heartening to hear how Luxe followed her around and how much they bonded on the couch together. We are so pleased with the care Maria provided!”
“Lia did a great job taking care of our cats for two weeks! She was communicative and reliable and even my cat that hates everyone seemed to love her! Would definitely recommend her to anyone and would hire her again.”
“Eric took excellent care of our cats while we were away! He spent quite a bit of time with them and made sure our cat who needed medicine took it again after she had a bad tummy and threw it up the first time. Definitely a sweetheart, would have him look after them again. <3”
“Victoria was an amazing sitter!! She sent wonderful pictures and descriptions of her drop-ins, which made me feel so at ease while I was on my trip. I could tell my cat Blackjack really adored her and loved the time he spent with Victoria. Would absolutely recommend her.”
“Michael was great with Max the cat and the house! He sent regular pics of our fur baby curled up on his legs, which let us know that all was good and helped us relax more on our vacation!”
“Sydni is so great with our cats! We’ve booked multiple times now and we always know our kitties are well cared for. She sends detailed updates and pictures and always plays with them. She is a great communicator! Highly recommend!”
“Kara was great! I will definitely be booking her again. She sent so many lovely photos and ensured that they had a full 30 minutes of interaction and play time and gave updates on their behaviors as well.”
“Adrienne has checked in on our Cat Prim many times while we travel! She’s always incredibly responsive, professional and kind. Thank you, Adrienne for always taking such good care of Primmy and sending the best pictures! :)”
“Fatu was a great communicator and very responsive. She truly went above and beyond for my sweet kitty and we appreciate her help very much. She even set up a pet camera I ordered last minute, huge shoutout to her!”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Shaw
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“McKinley was amazing. Our dog had a wonderful time, and was well taken care of. She communicated throughout the day, provided photos and gave our dog the attention he needed throughout the day.”
“Once again, Christian knocked it out of the park! Jo Jo and Corduroy were thrilled to learn they were going back to their friend’s house today and they can’t wait to go back. Thank you for your excellent care today, Christian!”
“I am genuinely so thankful I booked with Gil. I got so many updates throughout the day which was so appreciated and I always felt my Clyde was in good hands. My baby boy has such a wonderful time and was upset when I picked him up because he didn’t wanna leave his friends! I will absolutely be booking again.”
“Emily is such a great sitter she is accomidating and understadning. Winston loves going there and once he realizes where he is doing he tries pulling me to her building. Safe to say he likes his day care time with Emily”
“Aroa was fantastic. Great communications throughout the entire process, sent many wonderful photos over the day, and the puppy loved her & her place! Very happy with my choice.”
“Linde was fantastic. Our normally anxious pup was calm and happy when we picked him up. He seemed to have had a great time hanging out with his new friend. We appreciated the photos Linde took too!”
“Izzy and Brian are fantastic sitters. Very accommodating with drop off and pick up times, which is great for day trips (esp if we hit bad traffic or end up leaving later than originally planned). They send photos and videos regularly! Dzov LOVES his friend Jax and Ziggy and is always pooped out from playing so hard with those two all day. They're always my first go-to for day care/overnight stays because they're reliable, friendly, and can handle my big doggo!”
“Rodrigo and Luna were wonderful partners for my dog Cooper when we needed help with day care! We really appreciated Rodrigo’s flexibility in scheduling and look forward to sending Cooper to visit again soon.”
“Vernon took lovely care of our boy! He was communicative, timely and flexible. He took our request at the last minute and adjusted to our schedule. He is efficient and I could tell that our boy had a good time. This was our first time using Rover and he gave us the peace of mind. We will definitely be using him again!”
“Daniel was great with Oscar! He was very communicative and Oscar came home happy and tired from day care. We feel very comfortable leaving our dog with Daniel.”
“Criza is amazing! Very attentive and kind, my pup seems to always have a great time with her. She’s really responsive to requests, and always seems to be on time (even when I’m not haha). 12/10 she’s great!”
“They were absolutely amazing with Whiskey! They would send me pictures throughout the day and give me updates which really helped with feeling at ease. I would highly recommend them to dogsit for you!”
About: We've had our pup since 3 months old so I have experience with puppies and adult dogs. I jog with our dog so if your pup is energetic that's my jam. My kids are 9 and 12 and would love nothing more than to snuggle your pup (our dog is not much for snuggling) and I stay home so have plenty of time to care for your fluffy companion. Before we got our dog we dog sat for every friend in town - my kids spent a few years asking for a dog :) I stayed home with my kids but now they're 9 and 12 so I have plenty of time during the day. My schedule is 100% flexible weekdays 8AM - 4PM and my kids are begging for a second dog so your pup will be well loved. Our dog (a 45lb mutt) doesn't go upstairs or in our basement apartment so everyone has plenty of room to spread out. We have a fenced in back yard and plenty of space in the house (three floors and our pup doesn't go in the basement apartment or on the second floor).
“Paula was phenomenal with our 4 month old puppy—she maintained her at-home schedule / routine with care and our pup was excited to see her for day 2. Paula is attentive, responsive, and cares for pups as if they are her own. Cannot recommend her enough—we hope she’s available next time we need someone to watch our floofer.”
“Marta took great care of Uni, who was understandably anxious as this was his first doggy day care experience! She’s very accommodating of my schedule change and responded promptly to my messages. Thanks Marta :)”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Shaw
Prices are estimates per walk. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Ciera was amazing with our cat and 100 black lab! She played with and took Charlie on walks. AND I hade to unexpectedly stay overnight and she worked me to make sure my lovable babies were tended to. Modified her schedule to care for them. I was at peace with her there. I’ll be using her again!”
About: I cared for a dog for three years. Also, I run at least six miles each morning, and so I have the physical stamina to keep up with any dog. I’m available at almost all times throughout the day to give your pet the care and the walk they need. Even if it’s early in the morning. I’m an attorney who has cared for a dog before. This was from 2018 until 2022. I’m compassionate, fit, healthy, and ready to work with your dog.
“Brendan was an awesome addition to our busy schedules. The communication between Brendan and myself was top tier. Always on time and making our Moni feel extra cared for. Thank you so much for helping our family.”
“Sam was a great dog walker for our sweet girl. He provided some very cute photos of her as well as some action shots. And our girl, Napa, enjoyed her time with him as well. We would definitely ask Sam to walk Napa again!”
“We had such a great experience with Melanie! She took great care of our pup, played with him, and made sure all his needs were taken care of. We will be rebooking again!”
About: I grew up around large dogs and I am comfortable and enjoy around all kinds of dogs, I love to go on runs and walks of all lengths! I am currently job searching and hoping to fill some free time with dog walking. My availability is very flexible especially during the typical work week. Has past experience walking large and jumpy dogs, and lives in very walkable area. Also comfortable playing with dogs to get some extra energy out!
“Victoria was great walking Teddy and Carl! We found ourselves in need of last minute help and we are so glad we found her - she was communicative, friendly, and flexible for last minute changes. Would absolutely recommend for anyone in need of dog walking!”
“I am so grateful for Thomas the incredible care he takes of my 3.5yo Great Dane! Thomas is a consummate professional, from diligence with all my requests to even thinking proactively about the weather. He is truly a wizard at capturing action shots, too! His detailed descriptions of the walk and fun pictures are such a ray of sunshine to receive in the middle of my work day. My Dane has some dog reactivity and I am grateful for Thomas’s ability to work around his needs. Thomas has been walking him for two weeks now and I will happily keep booking him for as long as I can.”
“Jamie is great with my pup Pico! He is adjusting to my work in office schedule and Jamie was flexible to check in on him twice just to make sure he was doing ok. Highly recommend her for your dog!”
“Eric is absolutely amazing. My dog is a rescue, and he’s very strong, but Eric is patient, loving, and understanding with him. We truly could not have asked for a better dog walker, and we’re lucky to have Eric.”
“Kyle is AMAZING! My Naomi is a 1 year old rescue and has a ton of puppy energy. Her daily walks with Kyle are the highlight of her day, and mine too...he sends the best pictures and is so kind. Highly recommended!”
“Pamela did an excellent job walking Maeve and Freyja for the first time. She carefully followed all of my instructions, kept me updated with great communication, and made me feel confident they were in good hands. My dogs took to her right away, and it's clear she has a natural way with animals—I would happily book her again! She even took the time to clean their toe beans after walking them.”
“James was incredible with my two golden retrievers. It was a last minute request for a full week of walking them. He was patient with them even when the dogs were stubborn and not wanting to walk (as Goldens tend to do). He was always on time and gave me a full report. I highly recommend James to take care of your pups. I certainly plan too!”
“Jefferson takes great care of my big guy. He jumped in for a last minute need and now is our weekly walker. During our first meeting he took diligent notes which showed me his high level of care. Definitely will use again.”
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Large dog specialists near you - Shaw
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Joseph was very communicative and shared pictures of our pups with us daily. He followed all directions we gave him and made sure our pups feel at home under his care. I would recommend Joseph as a pet sitter and would entrust him with watching our pups again in the future. Thanks for taking care of our babies!”
“Christian was so great with Itty! She sent me pictures everyday of them out on walks and Itty curled up in the house. I would definitely recommend booking with her!”
“Rodrigo is the best. He is considerate, accommodating, and sends great pictures and updates. My dog Curtis loves visiting for doggy daycare and extended stays.”
“Chloe came back in such great spirits and as if we were never gone! Jena took great care of her and was super attentive to my older dogs little quirks! Would definitely reach out again if needed!”
About: I am a true Capitol Hill dog lover and I have always had a strong passion for animals, mostly for dogs. I have been caring for dogs since I was child, taking care of my mother’s beloved shitzu. Taking care of her helped me acquire basic canine behavior and taught me the responsibility of taking care of a pet. Most recently I raised my own best friend, Gelato an English Bulldog. I gained my breeder experience with Gelato and cared for her and her 6 puppies, until they were rehomed at 8 months. I enjoy taking long walks, which I consider the ultimate stress reliever and best way to exercise. I have no problem getting my hands dirty. I have 20 years of experience in the customer service field and enjoy striving to provide the best experience to my clients. In my personal time I am spending time with my 2 little girls teaching them how to play sports, and of course how to be loving pet owners. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page! I’m currently working part time and will be available to walk most pets during early mornings hours during the week and mid day and evenings during the weekend. I definitely would like to know your pets temperament, and what might scare them. I know they will feel most comfortable at home but if they are with me, I’d like to keep a calm, pet friendly setting for them to be comfortable in.
“We had a really good experience with Rachel! She was incredibly sweet and patient with Luna. I always get anxious (when boarding), but Rachel provided constant updates and pictures that eased my nerves. We will definitely be booking her again!”
“Simon (and I) had a great experience with Caitlin and would book with her again. She paid close attention to his care details and shared updates that gave me peace of mind that he was settling in nicely and having a good time.”
“Lara is the absolute best! Our dog, Bam, gets so excited when he sees her! She takes great care of him, and she’s super easy to coordinate with. This is our go-to sitter in DC!”
“Vania was really great and accommodating. The dogs were happy and they made it really easy on us with updates and keeping the dogs longer with our late flight. Would definitely use them again”
“Katie was very accommodating. Since this was my first time using the service, I did not know what to expect. She kept in touch throughout my fur babies stay and sent pictures. She asked questions and gave me an opportunity to ask questions as well.”
“Maryjo and Jon were such caring and attentive dog sitters for our Carlton. They have tons of experience with dogs, and it shows! Thanks for loving our boy for a weekend!”
“Haydenn was super responsive and wonderful with our 10 year old dog, Fern. We had to make a change in our plans at the last minute, and he was very accommodating. We would definitely use him again in the future!”
“Krista and Kira are WONDERFUL! Clearly great dog lovers and were so sweet with our senior tripod. He was clearly so happy and relaxed with them and that made being away stress free! Thank you SO MUCH!”
“Donna is the best! My girl Finny is almost 17 years old and Donna is so patient and kind with her. I always know Finny will be safe and treated like family when I’m away.”
“Reese absolutely loves Erin! He’s so excited to see her for dog walks and sitting. Erin understands his Reese-isms and takes the best care of him. I get lots of updates and photos, which I love!”
“Callie is an incredible sitter! She followed his care instructions and kept us updated about our doggie. Her communication was perfect. We had peace of mind and felt like our anxious boy was in great hands!”
“Morgan was great! Very prompt and responsive, asked thoughtful questions, and was very careful to get our girl settled in and safely introduced to Winnie. She agreed to pick up and drop off our dog and that went super smoothly; she sent lots of pictures and our pup had a great time hanging out with her & Winnie and was clearly comfortable and happy.”
“Caleb was a perfect sitter. He was flexible and communicative and made sure my dog was comfortable and happy throughout his stay. Already booked for another stay, highly recommend.”
“Anne Marie took such great care of Danny, she was patient and kind to him as a senior dog and just loved on him! I will definitely be asking Anne Marie to care for him again when I need it.”
“Gil took excellent care of our dog, would highly recommend! And he was reliable, communicated well, and made all of the logistics super easy for us. I will definitely use him again!”
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