Personalized care for your dog or cat - Downtown
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Downtown
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Steve and Ginnie were excellent hosts. During Badru's stay, they shared plenty of updates and treated him like a member of the family. He so enjoyed his stay, he did not want to return home: that's great!”
“Amazing! So accommodating and kind as I kept changing the drop off and pick up times due to driving from New York. Got great pictures and my pup was so happy when I picked her up! 10/10 would recommend again!”
“LC had a WONDERFUL time with Erin & her pup!!! We will definitely be hitting Erin up again when we need a dogsitter. She is the nicest person EVER! She is just WONDERFUL!”
“Hersh always enjoys his time with Rey. I love the daily pics to check in on my baby. Rey is awesome and was so understanding when my flight was changed TWICE!”
“Steven's tagline couldn't be more true, because he DOES care. He took care of Rosie like she was his own. Steven is professional, thorough, responsive and willing to give much-appreciated advice. All of which is all too rare these days, in my opinion.”
“We felt so comfortable leaving Remi with Julia! Remi is under a year old and it was his first time away from us. Julia helped make that experience easy for him and us by being timely, organized, and responsive. She sent texts with beautiful pictures to let us know how he was doing— which made us feel confident in our decision to leave for the holidays. Thank you Julia! We are looking forward to the next time we need to board him.”
“Shannon kept us updated every day with how our girl was doing. It really put us at ease to know she was being cared for with such consideration.”
“Liz and Jeff C provided outstanding and caring support and boarding for my senior Samoyed Sooki. There is not enough space here to describe everything they did to support Sooki and our family. Sooki has substantial and sometimes unpredictable health challenges. Liz, Jeff , and their sons provided EVERYTHING Sooki needed and more.”
“ore loves loves loves chip, jake, and ms virginia. she always perk up/get excited when she hear their names. hands down! a wonderful fur baby sitter and highly/definitely recommended . 💕”
“You are so AMAZING Veronica! My Murfy truly enjoyed his time with you and your beautiful babies. Thank you so much for taking great care of him for me while I was away. Due to my horrific experienced, I was hesitated to drop him off with a dog-sitter, but you have made me feel at ease and build that trust again. In addition, you provided me numerous photos and videos of my baby daily, and that was very helpful as you understand my past experienced. You are truly God send, and I can't thank enough.”
“Lia was AMAZING. If I could give her 10 stars I would. She made my fur baby feel like he was at home. She communicated with me his entire stay she even sent videos. I definitely will be using Lia again and I recommend anyone with fur babies to book with her as well”
“Foxy had a great stay and I am so grateful for the care he received during this longer stay. Ken, Tyler, and family gave him needed boundaries and socialization--I hope he can stay with them again to keep growing into the less anxious soul he can be :). I looked forward to receiving photos every day and knew Foxy was in excellent hands. THANK YOU!”
“Jill was available to accommodate us last minute and we appreciated that. Buckeye was so happy making new friends and we loved all the pictures”
“This was Faye’s first pet sitting experience that wasn’t with a family member, and she has separation anxiety, so I was nervous about how she would do. However, after our initial communications and meet and greet, we felt very confident in leaving Faye with Meagan. Meagan was very easy to communicate with and sent some great pictures! Faye also got along very well with her dogs. I would highly recommend!!!”
“We truly value the care and love Linda provides our buddy Biscuit. We know he loves his walks in the woods with her! Great communication throughout his stays, too.”
“Gina was amazing! We had so much anxiety about leaving our girl for our wedding and Gina eased that worry x10! She sent us pictures, videos, and feedback about how arty was doing the whole stay! We will absolutely use Gina again!”
“Madison took great care of our dog! We appreciated the updates/photos and you can tell she really loves dogs. Madison was also flexible when our flight was delayed which was very helpful!”
“Ms Olga was so nice. She sent videos/pics often. Bruno had a good time she even let him stay an extra day when my travel plans got disrupted. Can’t wait to have Bruno there again.”
“Robin accepted my Khloe and Kai with last min notice. She sent pics of my fur babies having a good ole time. She has great space and a lot of love.”
“Nicole was very kind and attentive to Shirley. Shirley requires a lot of human company, and Nicole and her family provided that in spades! I received regular updates regarding Shirley’s activities, as well as photos. Book Nicole and your furry friend will be in good hands.”
Over 4.1 million dogs curled up for a sleepover in a sitter's home on Rover1
Cat caregivers near you - Downtown
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Nataly did an amazing job taking care of our pets! My cat clearly loved her, and was very comfortable around her. They were so calm and content when I returned, and I got tons of wonderful photos and detailed updates during my time away. Thank you, Nataly!”
“Autumn was amazing! She was so attentive to my cats, you can tell she loves animals. My cats gravitated to her, even my shy boy! She was also very great with communication. Wish she wasn’t leaving so I can keep her forever!😭”
“Emma was absolutely incredible with my two cats, going above and beyond what I had asked. Super communicative and shared some great photos, will absolutely be booking her again!!”
“Rachel was great! Took excellent care of our somewhat shy and nervous kitties while we were away, and they clearly took to her really well. Would absolutely get in touch with her again in the future!”
“Grace was communicative and responsive, she sent photos and detailed updates daily during her visits. It was obvious from the photos that she bonded well with our shy cat! Highly recommend. We will definitely be calling on Grace again for future visits!”
“There is a reason James is so highly rated! He was very prompt and professional and certainly has a way with animals. Our cats are generally very skittish around strangers, but they instantly took too him and trusted him.”
“Nancy was awesome with our two kitties! She was friendly with them, followed our care instructions and gave nice updates. Very happy knowing our kitties were taken care of during our trip. Thanks!”
“Gabrielle was a fantastic cat sitter! She was responsible, communicative, and so loving with Kiwi. I could tell he felt comfortable around her from day 1! My partner and I could fully enjoy our vacation knowing that Kiwi was in such good hands, and we loved waking up every morning to all the photos and updates Gabrielle sent. I would book with her again in a heartbeat!”
“Nina was awesome. She was very prompt in responding to messages. She voluntarily came to our apartment to meet our kitten and learn how to feed her, etc. She checked in with us at each drop in and sent several photos. It was clear that truly cared about our kitten and giving her good play sessions. Very highly recommended.”
“Christina did a great job! She was really sweet with my cat. She had really positive energy and clear communication. I'll definitely try to book her again the next time I'm out of town.”
“Jasmine is so fabulous! She is extremely smart, so she was thoughtful about how to introduce our dog to another dog she was taking care of (which worked out great). She loves animals and our Tucker really enjoyed staying with her! We appreciated the videos and photos. Jasmine was easy to work with, easy to connect to, and an overall kind and wonderful dog sitter! We look forward to seeing her again, and we know Tucker will too!”
“Arianna took absolutely wonderful care of my home and pet cat, Coco, over the holiday break. Coco has particular medical needs that require knowledge about animal behavior and medication administration, which always makes me nervous when leaving for any amount of time. Arianna was an extremely capable and reliable caregiver for all of Coco's medical/physical needs, which was a huge burden off of my shoulders while I traveled. She sent me regular photos and updates throughout her stay, and you could tell that she really loves animals and that Coco in turn really loved her. I would 1000% recommend Arianna to anyone and am hoping to work with her again in the future.”
“Sarah did an amazing job looking after my ~9 month old cat while I was gone! She sent lots of photo updates to let me know that things were okay, and the my baby seemed very well taken care of. She cleaned the litter box and gave her lots of fresh water, just like I asked. I would definitely use her services again!”
“Nicole took excellent care of Meeko & Remi while I was gone. She went the extra mile when issues came up. I would definitely have Nicole take care of my cats again! Thank you Nicole!!”
About: I have been passionate about animals, particularly dogs, since I was a young girl. As I grew up, I have had several dogs (and cats!) of my own, and in my free time, I love to take care of family and friends' dogs. I have dog/cat sit for all ages, from puppies to senior dogs, kittens to elderly cats, big to small, reactive to docile; I love them all! I am currently between jobs, so any time that works for you and your pet works for me! Also happy to brave any weather if your pet is. I like to get acquainted with the pet through their human first: likes, dislikes, triggers (particularly sounds or things), health history (in case of any major surgeries or recoveries), diet, allergies, training, and, most importantly, favorite toys/treats.
“Vita was amazing and had great communication with drop-in visits! She updated me with pictures and I could tell my cat felt very comfortable with her, I would love to have her cat-sit again in the future!”
“Kyra did a fantastic job watching my three meow meows while I was traveling. I have battery operated food bowls (long story) and she even replaced them when needed! (Of course I forgot to leave replacements, so above and beyond to replace them.) Would definitely hire again.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Downtown
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Being a travel nurse is sometimes a little more difficult with a dog, finding new dog sitters for George in a new city can be hard since I work 12 hour days. Veronica and Caleb have been extremely understanding and flexible with drop off and pick up times. They are great with communication and send updates/pictures of George frequently. I couldn’t have found better people to take care of him in Baltimore while I work. Extremely grateful for all they do!”
“Shannon is such a sweet person as well as she is very flexible and communicative. She has been available for us in a pinch, takes good care of our pup and sends photos and updates even during short stays. I’m so grateful to have found her!”
About: This young adult is filled with energy, patience and love! I have owned a dog since I was a child and tried to open a mini petting rescue zoo in my moms barn . It worked until I had to actually adult and pay my own bills . I love giving one in one attention and healthy treats . My availability is flexible due to working around my human patients . I value bedside mannerisms and do believe they don’t just apply to two legged friends. I have been known for my cautious and preventative decision making skills ! My temperament is easy going but firm because if not, all paws will break loose! Seriously , I would have 100 dogs at home if possible. I am currently working part time and from home . I have plenty of time to give your fur baby the attention and love deserving ! I have a mini fenced in area in my back yard that my own pup adores. It is just enough space to get the job done and provide leg room. I live in walking distance to three huge parks, and on leash we will have a wonderful time.
“Jasmine is great!! This is my first time using Rover, and I am glad I found her. She is super responsible - asking me about daily routine; taking my dog outside for walk etc. Easy to communicate as well! Highly recommend 🥰🥰”
“Robin made it really easy to drop my dog off and pick him up. He had a great playdate while we were going out for lunch. Robin sent lots of cute pictures and videos.”
“Our boy was so happy to see Anna and Christian! He yelped his yelp reserved for family members. We always feel fine leaving him there. Lots of pictures and updates, too.”
“Elizabeth was absolutely fantastic with our dog Lupin. She picked him and dropped him off every day which was such a help. He also adored playing with her puppy!”
“Lexi-Saige took to Jessica immediately. She slept with her and hung-out by her side all day. I'm glad my precious girl felt comfortable and enjoyed her day while I was out of town. Thanks Jessica!”
“Jeremy was great! We had to make changes to the reservation, and he was very responsive and made changes quickly. He also did a fantastic job watching Indi, and he provided a lot of picture updates. Thanks for doing such a great job with our dog!”
“Kelly took amazing care of our puppy Murphy!! She sent me many photos and videos throughout the day, she took the dogs on long walks and gave them lots of playtime, she made sure my puppy had time to take a nap, and she was very responsive. Kelly and her dog Callie are incredibly sweet and I give them my highest recommendation!! We hope that Murphy will return to play soon!”
“Daniel was wonderful with my puppy, Lestat! Lestat came home happy and tired from all the playing, which tells me he had an amazing time. This was his first time socializing up close with other animals, and Daniel made the experience awesome and comfortable for him. I truly appreciate Daniel and his wonderful fur babies for helping Lestat feel safe and welcome. I highly recommend him!”
About: I’ve been around all animals since I was a young child. I will treat your babies like they are my own. I have alot of experience with puppies and senior dogs. Fur babies are always prioritized. I am available to take the dogs out 2-3 times a day as needed. Most of the time if I’m in the house the dogs with be relaxing and cuddling with me or playing with each other. If I leave or go to work the dogs are crated. I have several parks nearby so that your baby can get out, stretch, and get fresh air. I can crate your baby as well. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your fur baby.
“Poppy gets excited to get to Crissy's house and enjoys her time with Dublin. Crissy is flexible on timing when I've bumped into conflicts, and adjusting recurring days.”
“I love Tiara! She was amazing with Queso. She was flexible with my times and very communicative and gave updates throughout the day with Queso. I would definitely use her help again and suggest Tiara for services to others. Thank you so much!”
“Susan took great care of my pup, Gus! She makes sure to understand your pets needs ahead of time so she can deliver the best care. She’s very communicative and provided me with plenty of updates and photos. Highly recommended!”
“Mei regularly cares for my older dog Bear and she does a fantastic job. She takes him on walks and I feel confident that he will have a wonderful day in her care. I highly recommend Mei!”
“Leaf was great! It was my dog’s first time in daycare with someone on Rover and she did great to keep him calm and was very communicative throughout the day!”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Downtown
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“Taylor is amazing! She is super patient with my pups and goes above and beyond her job. She definitely is experienced in handling timid dogs and high energy dogs and knows how to read them room with each pup. She has great communication is very prompt for every walk. I really recommend her!”
About: I have been passionate about animals, particularly dogs, since I was a young girl. As I grew up, I have had several dogs (and cats!) of my own, and in my free time, I love to take care of family and friends' dogs. I have dog/cat sit for all ages, from puppies to senior dogs, kittens to elderly cats, big to small, reactive to docile; I love them all! I am currently between jobs, so any time that works for you and your pet works for me! Also happy to brave any weather if your pet is. I like to get acquainted with the pet through their human first: likes, dislikes, triggers (particularly sounds or things), health history (in case of any major surgeries or recoveries), diet, allergies, training, and, most importantly, favorite toys/treats.
About: I have loved and cared for animals for most of my life. I grew up with a large dog who was deeply loved and considered part of the family. Caring for him taught me how to recognize an animal’s needs, understand body language, and approach pets with patience, respect, and compassion through all stages of their lives. Since then, I have cared for dogs and cats belonging to friends and family through regular check-ins, weekend visits, week-long house-sitting stays, and week-long dog-sitting stays in my own home. I understand that every pet has a unique personality and may need time to feel comfortable with someone new or in a new environment. I am patient during that adjustment period and always do my best to maintain their normal routine and help them feel safe, relaxed, and cared for. I hold a bachelor’s degree in biology with a focus in ecology and marine biology. I also recently completed an internship with Zoo Miami in animal care, training, and husbandry. This experience strengthened my ability to observe animal behavior, respond appropriately to their needs, and communicate with animals using clear, consistent, and positive methods. I am new to the city and currently have full availability including last minute scheduling, and I am excited to build trusted relationships with local pet owners and their animals. Animal welfare is extremely important to me, and I would treat your pets with the same care, attention, and respect I would want for my own. I recently moved to the city and currently have a very flexible schedule. I am available throughout the day, seven days a week, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. This flexibility allows me to accommodate check-ins, walks, overnight stays, and last-minute requests whenever possible. I care for every pet according to their usual routine, personality, and individual needs. I carefully follow all feeding, walking, medication, and care instructions provided by the owner, and I take time to help each pet feel safe and comfortable with me. In a client’s home, I am respectful of both the pet’s space and the home itself. I make sure doors, windows, gates, leashes, and carriers are secure, keep food and potentially harmful items out of reach, and leave the home clean and orderly. I also provide regular updates and photos so owners can feel confident that their pets are happy and well cared for. When caring for pets in my home, I provide a calm, clean, and welcoming environment. I supervise pets closely, give them plenty of attention, and help them adjust patiently to the new surroundings. I understand that some animals need more time and space than others, so I always pay attention to their body language and comfort level.
“Emma is such a pro! Our dear pooch took an immediate liking to her. She is calm, confident, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Emma gave Shakti her daily medications with no problems, gave detailed reports on their walks, and texted us when anything came up. We will gladly rebook her the next time we are in town, and highly recommend you give Emma a try!”
“Amazing job taking care of my little buddy! I am Definitely going to use his services again even the time to give my dog some extra water when his bowl was empty. I came home and my dog was happy..”
“Sun has been great to work with, and I hope to continue to work with them this year. Fitz responds really well to them, and I can tell they care about taking care of my dog. Thank you so much for all that you do!”
“Lady was excellent - she has trouble entering our apartment due to a front desk error but she was in contact with me and so patient. I'm looking forward to her meeting Lexie in the future for a walk!”
“Jenna was great- she had availability at the last minute, was super quick to respond to messages, and the peace of mind that came from her text updates about picking up the pup and their hangout together was so worth it. I'd definitely use her services again!”
“Tabitha was great with Riley.. I knew from the first meeting and Riley’s response to her she was a good choice. She took the time to care for her as well as play. She even added a day last minute which I really appreciated! I would definitely book with her again anytime I need a dogsitter.”
“Christina did great with our anxious pup! Very responsive and sends great updates / photos. She helped put our rescue dog at ease. Will be booking again in the future”
“Bob and his son Bobby were the best! Completely reliable and capable. My dog, that I have trouble managing, was easily handled them. I am very impressed with the quality of this service and they are first on my list for the next time.”
“Dominique made our trip to DC so much better. She sent a card summarizing the walk and where they went, how far and the doggy business. We really appreciated Dominique!”
“Naya did a great job taking care of my dog Levi. I was so grateful to her for flexibility with the schedule during the holidays. She was easy to work with and super patient with my dog. I'll definitely be requesting her again as a sitter.”
Over 980,000 dogs traded couch time for play time with Doggy Day Care on Rover1
Large dog specialists near you - Downtown
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Steve and Ginnie were excellent hosts. During Badru's stay, they shared plenty of updates and treated him like a member of the family. He so enjoyed his stay, he did not want to return home: that's great!”
“Hersh always enjoys his time with Rey. I love the daily pics to check in on my baby. Rey is awesome and was so understanding when my flight was changed TWICE!”
“Steven's tagline couldn't be more true, because he DOES care. He took care of Rosie like she was his own. Steven is professional, thorough, responsive and willing to give much-appreciated advice. All of which is all too rare these days, in my opinion.”
“We felt so comfortable leaving Remi with Julia! Remi is under a year old and it was his first time away from us. Julia helped make that experience easy for him and us by being timely, organized, and responsive. She sent texts with beautiful pictures to let us know how he was doing— which made us feel confident in our decision to leave for the holidays. Thank you Julia! We are looking forward to the next time we need to board him.”
“Shannon kept us updated every day with how our girl was doing. It really put us at ease to know she was being cared for with such consideration.”
“Liz and Jeff C provided outstanding and caring support and boarding for my senior Samoyed Sooki. There is not enough space here to describe everything they did to support Sooki and our family. Sooki has substantial and sometimes unpredictable health challenges. Liz, Jeff , and their sons provided EVERYTHING Sooki needed and more.”
“ore loves loves loves chip, jake, and ms virginia. she always perk up/get excited when she hear their names. hands down! a wonderful fur baby sitter and highly/definitely recommended . 💕”
“Jill was available to accommodate us last minute and we appreciated that. Buckeye was so happy making new friends and we loved all the pictures”
“Ahhhmazing!!! Michelle will absolutely be our go to dog sitter! Oliver is still a puppy so he is high energy and still working on his potty training. This was our first time using rover and his first time away from us. Michelle took care of him above and beyond our expectations! She sent us model pictures of him daily (much better than he lets us take of him, so we have new profile pics of him, lol!) She provided daily updates with the pics too, all of which gave us complete peace of mind! We couldn’t have had a better experience and that made our vacation that much more relaxing. We are extremely thankful to Michelle for treating Oliver like her own! 😊”
“Gina was amazing! We had so much anxiety about leaving our girl for our wedding and Gina eased that worry x10! She sent us pictures, videos, and feedback about how arty was doing the whole stay! We will absolutely use Gina again!”
“Yukia was awesome! My dog left her house very happy. She took him on walks and he got to play with other dogs. She also worked with me and added an extra day when I realized I messed up the schedule. I highly recommend Yukia.”
“When I picked up my furkids, they went straight to sleep. I guess that is a good indication that they had way too much fun at Tarina’s doggie playhouse. Will definitely be coming back. Tarina agreed to have a meet and greet prior reservation. Thank you, Tarina and Tony.”
“Nicole was very kind and attentive to Shirley. Shirley requires a lot of human company, and Nicole and her family provided that in spades! I received regular updates regarding Shirley’s activities, as well as photos. Book Nicole and your furry friend will be in good hands.”
“Melissa was wonderful! We received great pictures and updates during our stay. Drop off and pick up was very easy. She was able to manage our large dog and small dog with ease! Our dogs enjoyed Melissa, their stay and playing with her two girls. We will definitely use Melissa again!”
“Molly was an amazing sitter! Vienna is elderly with multiple medical problems, and Molly couldn’t have been more patient, understanding, and attentive regarding her needs. I felt so relaxed having her with Molly for her overnight stay and Vienna was so happy and comfortable with her stay. Thank you Molly!”
“My dog and I love Kyra! She was responsive, kind and eager to meet all of my dog’s needs! He came home tired and happier than ever! Can’t wait to book her again!”
“Elizabeth took such great care of my dog while I was away. This is the longest I’ve ever had to leave my dog and I didn’t want to have to board her as she likes a lot of one on one attention. Elizabeth is very responsive, provides updates during the stay and is very accommodating to your dogs needs. I highly recommend her services!”
“Cinco was well looked after and cared for! Donnell sent photos and communicated well, letting us know of Cinco’s well being. We have just found our new Rover for our senior pup :) thanks Donnell!!”
“Nikki seemed very knowledgeable sweetheart how to take care of our dog's anxiousness and energy from the get go. It helped a lot that she had a fully fenced yard and no pets of her own when we booked her. From meet and greet to pick up, she made it easy for everyone. We specially appreciated her updates and our dog truly enjoyed staying at her place. We also appreciated the tips and other feedback she gave us, as we are first time pet owners and our dog has some unique needs. Definitely will use her services again.”
“Highly recommend Karla! Dodger was right at home! We loved Karla’s updates and photos, showing him having fun on neighborhood walks, eating his meal, and snuggling. Karla asked so many helpful questions to make sure that Dodger and she had everything they needed.”
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