Personalized care for your dog or cat - Cottage City
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Cottage City
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“Tasha was very communicative, shared daily feedback and photos, knew how to handle dogs, etc. Bean seems to have had a perfectly peaceful Thanksgiving week with her family!”
“Beanie and I loved working with Rita. She is very kind, attentive and communicative. When I picked Beanie up, he did not want to leave. He had a great time! We will definitely be repeat clients.”
“At this point, there is no one else I would trust with my dog Ruth! Holly is incredibly responsive, with videos and updates through Ruth’s stay. She also clearly loves dogs and shows my fairly anxious pup all the love she needs when I’m gone. Ruth got sick while she was staying with Holly and Holly kept me informed, actively tried to make her better (instead of just waiting it out), and comforted both me and my dog through it! She’s the best!!!”
“A+ experience. Pics/updates were plentiful, and it was clear that Sarah and her husband were thoughtful and keenly attentive in their caretaking. Their dog Cooper also made for a great canine companion.”
“As always Malvi and Andrej provided the best care for our Ronan. We always travel relaxed knowing our boy will get the love and attention from them. So glad we found them!”
“Diego was great (and Coco too ☺️)! He encouraged a meet and greet, was very patient and asked questions to understand my dog’s habits and needs. It was the first time leaving her with anyone and went smoothly. Diego also sent regular updates and pictures, so I felt informed of how things were going. Definitely recommend and already booking the next stay!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! Thomasena is absolutely amazing, and her daughter Robin is just as wonderful. They took such loving care of our fur baby while we were away, and it truly felt like he was part of their family. When we picked him up, he was so relaxed and happy—it was clear he had been in great hands. It gave us such peace of mind knowing he was being cared for with so much affection. Definitely will book Thomasena every time we go away. Highly, highly recommend!”
“Whitney is an incredible sitter. She took excellent care of Mia while I was away for 16 days! She sent me lots of photos and videos, and Mia and her dog Stella were instant friends. She also watched Mia during July 4 and administers anxiety medication to keep her comfortable during the holiday. She assured me Mia did well and sent many photos and videos. Mia will definitely be staying here in the future!”
“I’ve been taking my puppy Moose to Geneen for almost 4 months and I can’t say enough good things about her. She’s taken Moose in like family and is great about keeping me updated (with awesome photos) during his stays. She provides a safe, fun environment for the dogs she watches. 5 stars!”
“Candice watched my 60-pound pitty with no issues on multiple occasion. She's a great for dog-boarding and had great communication. She's always my first option when trying to board my dog Gargamelle! Highly recommended!”
“My dog stayed with Valeria for 3 nights, we had no issues. I felt comfortable with his stay, never felt worried or concerned, and was able to enjoy our weekend away. She took excellant care of him.”
“Sarah genuinely gives me the most peace of mind when I am away because I know my Pookie is being loved on, taken care of, and kept safe always!! As usual, I am so appreciative of all of the pictures and updates she sends, and cannot thank her enough for the love she gives my pup.”
“Nicolle did an excellent job caring for shadow. She provided photos throughout shadows stay and was flexible with scheduling when we had a family illness. We will continue to use Nicolle for future sitting needs!”
“Toni and Buddy were great companions for my black lab mix Stella Mae. Buddy has tons of energy and they have a fenced in yard that Stella spent lots of time chasing him around, haha. Toni was very flexible for drop off and pick up and sent several updates, and Buddy was excellent at keeping Stella company - they even cuddled together on the last night for bed time <3. ”
“Abigal was very kind with Chiquita, responsive and very communicative with pictures and daily updates on how she was doing. She accommodated a late arrival and a last minute change in pickup, and her care for my pup was visible. Great sitter and would gladly book again!”
“Max is the best pet sitter I’ve ever hired. He took amazing care of Penny. He monitored her food intake, asked if he could try different methods to get her to eat (mixing pumpkin, etc), and kept me updated on how she was doing and told great stories about her day. I was really impressed that Max had a list of questions to ask me when I dropped her off. He was also ready to play with her when I dropped her off, which eased her anxiety tremendously. I can tell that my puppy enjoyed her time because she wasn’t overly excited to come back to me as she has been with other pet sitters/boarding locations. 😊😅. I will definitely use Max again!”
“Precious was wonderful! She was very communicative throughout Orlando’s 5-day and kept us updated with plenty of great pictures. We could tell through the pictures and consistent communication that our pup was comfortable and being well taken care of. We had a great experience and will definitely be using Precious again”
“My dog was extremely well cared for at June’s! Banks had a blast with a new friend and looked totally at home! June is great with communication and sends great updates. Will book again for our next need!”
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Cat caregivers near you - Cottage City
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“Cannot say enough good things about Keaton. They looked after our 3 cats for two weeks. They capably handled multiple different kinds of meds for each cat, made sure each had their different needs for playtime and feeding met, and did it all with so much care for each. They sent multiple updates every day throughout the 2 weeks, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away, knowing the cats were in such good hands.”
“Lisa has been a great sitter for our three cats! She is very intuitive when it comes to cats - you can tell that she knows a lot about their behavior and can read the body language. After leaving our three kitties in her care for 9 days, we came home to happy cats, who we could tell were well taken care of. Lisa also responds quickly to Rover messages.”
“Amy is absolutely wonderful, not only has she taken great care of our special needs cats but also went above and beyond in dealing with a minor disaster while we were gone. 12 stars.”
“Megan is the best sitter I've found on Rover. She is reliable, flexible, and a good communicator. She is also great with my cat, who rarely likes anyone. I will always hire Megan in the future. Thanks again!”
“Sharmily is amazing!! I've been having her cat sit my anxious pandemic furbaby and he just loves her. She is so good at following directions and giving detailed reports! Have been using her for a year will continue!”
“Thank you so much for taking such good care of our three cats in a complex setting with the medical needs of one of them. We felt so much trust that everything would be OK while we were away thank you thank you.”
“Camila is the best! Not only is she an amazing and thoughtful pet sitter, but she also takes the time to do extra things like grab packages and clean around pet areas!”
“Gregg was fantastic. He’s knowledgeable about animal care, he’s super nice, and worked well with all of the instructions we left. We were just grateful to find someone to help us when our regular sitter was out, but Gregg turned out to be 10x better than we could’ve hoped for.”
“I couldn’t say enough good things! I wouldn’t hesitate to use Gregory again or refer him to anyone. You’ll never worry about your pet if he’s your sitter.”
“Highly recommend booking Nicholas. With our last minute travel plans he was extremely flexible and sweet to our cat Plum. Every time I received a check in photo I was rest assured with how happy she looked to see him.”
“Linda did such a great job of taking care of our cats. My one cat receives medicine and he's very difficult to medicate but Linda was able to medicate him properly and provided great updates to keep me informed. I will definitely be reaching out to Linda again and I highly recommend her!”
“Kyndall was great, very responsive and responsible. She did everything as I had asked her, including sending the before and after photos, diligently following the instructions I had left to take care of my cat while I was out of town. Best cat sitter, I highly recommend!”
“Lilla did an amazing job taking care of my cats. she sent lots of photos and detailed visit summaries, and even replaced my feeder ball that had broken while I was out of town. I definitely recommend her!”
“Tandy was amazing! we couldn't have asked for a better first experience with Rover. We had to leave for a week long trip and Tandy made sure we were comfortable with our pets being in the best care! She followed our instructions to the detail and went above and beyond to make our cats comfortable. One of them was scared (he is a scared kitty) and she made sure to take the time to friend him and approach him and learn about him. We are so thankful for her help and will definitely will be rebooking her! Thank you Tandy!”
“Delina went above and beyond caring for our two cats! We needed a trusted sitter for the holidays and Delina was the perfect person for the job. She did drop in visits for us. She played with the cats, brushed them, cuddled them, even gave them Christmas treats to celebrate the holidays. She communicated with us very well and sent pictures everyday. I would definitely book Delina again.”
“Absolutely amazing sitter. She left detailed notes after every visit, sent pictures, and clearly put a lot of care and attention into checking on my cat. I really appreciated how communicative and thoughtful she was, it made being away so much less stressful. You can tell she genuinely cares about the pets she’s watching. Would absolutely book again!”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Cottage City
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“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!”
“Thank you for taking care of our baby! Nicole was great - patient with Ethel, who was a little anxious. If we are ever looking for a sitter near DC again, we will absolutely reach out again!”
“Wonderful experience! This is my first time leaving my fur baby with June and she didnt disappoint. She gave my senior pup, Snapple, plenty of cuddles and attention all day. And I absolutely love the amount of pics and videos June sent during her stay to make me feel comfortable as a dogmom :-). I highly recommend!”
“Theresa was amazing! Rosie had a great stay with her and T'Challa. Everything went perfectly, I'm so grateful that Theresa took such good care of Rosie while I visited the National Mall.”
About: I am a pet lover. I grew up in a home with many pets including dogs and cats and have always had a special connection to animals. I love going on long walks and heading to the dog park when the weather is nice. I am here to help you care for your pet the best way possible. I'll always listen to special instructions and will show your pet the love and attention as if they were my own. I have a flexible schedule and am able to do "drop-in visits" and "rover now" walks during most week days when many walkers are unavailable. I am in the office two days a week, Tuesdays and a flex day. I can't wait to meet your fur baby! **I cannot accept pets that get into plants as I have a few not pet safe plants at home** **For house sitting you must be ok with my dog Buddy coming with me and staying at your house as well.** I work from home 3 days a week and am home most weekends! I too Iove middle of the day walks and all day hangs! I am in a pet friendly building that is super close to Rock Creek for longer walks. My home is child free, and smoke free. I do have a senior beagle mix I adopted from a family member who could not bring him with for an overseas move who is a full time pet at the home.
“Precious and Devin were absolutely great hosts!! They kept me informed and made sure to communicate with me throughout the day! I really appreciate how warm and welcoming they were and the excitement that had in hanging with Bernard for the day! I could tell he enjoyed himself!! Highly recommend booking with them and will continue to do for future stays!”
“Rita was absolutely amazing with my dog, Natalie! Natalie can be reactive and typically needs time to adjust to new environments and people, but Rita went above and beyond to make sure she felt comfortable and supported. She took the time to really understand Natalie’s needs, triggers, and what makes her happy, which made such a difference. I really appreciated the regular photo updates and how communicative she was throughout—checking in, asking thoughtful questions, and keeping me reassured the entire time. It’s clear Rita genuinely cares and puts in the extra effort, and because of that, Natalie had a great experience. I’m so grateful and would absolutely book with her again. Thank you, Rita!”
“Melanie was so wonderful with my foster dog Betty! Melanie was attentive to her needs, really responsive, and able to work with me at short notice. Betty will definitely be coming back to hang until she finds her furever home!”
“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!”
“Matthew was great watching my pup Willa for a last minute doggy day care! He was kind and welcoming during the meet and greet and during her stay, and sent pictures throughout the day to keep me updated. Willa snuggled right up to them for some naps, which is always a sign she feels comfortable, safe, and happy. Will definitely be reaching out again in the future!”
“Chanelle has been walking my beagle since February. She is dependable, personable and Poppy looks forward to their walks. I have since engaged her for daycare and this summer she will be boarding for 10 days. I am so happy that I have found Chanelle to help care for my dog. I highly recommend her.”
About: I’ve owned and cared for animals for most of my adult life. I’m the Go-to person whenever anyone I know needs a pet sitter/walker. I’ve personally owned and cared for senior pets with special needs and have a great reputation as a reliable and responsible person. I’m currently unemployed and I have ample time to make your pets happy and feel loved while you are away or working. Most of my friends say that their pets ignore them when I’m around because of all the love and affection I show them. I live in a large apartment and I have many places close by where I can walk your dog and make sure they are safe and sound while getting their daily exercise. Cats have lots of space to chill out or cuddle up with me whenever they want to.
“Finley had a total blast with Supon. She played, she sunbathed, she hung out at his feet while he worked. We moved to the suburbs recently and Finley isn’t as used to going to dog sitters’ as she was, so she was skittish when she arrived. But very quickly it was clear from photos and videos that she was having the best day ever with new dog friends, Supon, and his expansive outdoor deck. I also appreciated how much Supon kept me updated throughout the day. Finley can’t wait to go back.”
“Josefa took special care of Indy and treated him with lots of love! She was very quick at responding to me and sent lots of pictures. I would definitely book again with her!”
“Thank you so much again for watching my baby 🐶. I will definitely book him again. My baby was very tired, which was a good thing. She got home and ate and went right to sleep.”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Cottage City
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“Megan is absolutely wonderful! She takes great care of our dog and always keeps us informed of how the visits go. Its so reassuring knowing that our dog is well cared for!”
“Gabrielle was very responsive and they were accommodating of my wanting an initial meet/greet introduction. They let me know when they arrived and again when wrapped up the walk; gGreat service. Thank you!”
“Nick was a great buddy to our dog Toby while we were out of town for several days, doing drop-in visits and morning and evening walks. He stopped by to meet Toby before we left and kept in touch throughout our trip. Would happily recommend and use again!”
“Alexander is wonderful! My dog Peppermint loves her and is excited to see her whenever she sees her. Alexander is caring and flexible! I can’t say enough about how amazing she is with Peppermint!”
“Izcali was wonderful! She walked our boy through the snow, sent adorable photos, and spent a bit playing with him before leaving. 🤗 He looks so happy and we're so grateful to have a kind and trustworthy dogwalker nearby!”
“Delina was fantastic! Communicative throughout, which I especially appreciated for my pup’s first rover experience, with a photo and thoughtful notes. Will definitely book again!”
About: I’ve had two wonderful dogs since they were 10 weeks old. We’ve completed dog training classes together and I’ve learned all about pet care through them. Im currently working from home and never travel because I have a toddler son and 2 dogs, so im often available on weekends for pet care and during the week for walks I have two friendly dogs to keep your dog company and a large house for plenty of play space. I’m also experienced with picky eating dogs.
“Gregg took excellent care of my cat and my dog while I was away. He was prompt and thorough with everything and kept me well informed. I came home to two very happy animals! I highly recommend Gregg!”
“Chase has been prompt, responsive, thorough, and SO kind with Betty. Betty is regaining some confidence with walkers, and I couldn't ask for someone more patient and gentle than Chase!”
“Nicole is amazing! She treated Diesel like he was apart of her family. He went on atleast 30 minute walks which is needed for my dog. If you have dogs that are interested in other animals, Nicole knows how to regain attention from your dog and complete the walk. I will definitely be using Nicole again.”
“Landy is great! Excellent communication and truly cares about my pups. She’s comfortable giving meds and asked great questions that shows she’s on top of it. Also she sent adorable photos of them on the walk! 🐾🦴”
“Lilla was fantastic!! Often going above and beyond to make sure our puppy had an amazing experience with her. She was very communicative and took plenty of pictures and/or video to let us know our puppy was doing well. Highly recommend and will definitely book her again whenever we need someone to walk Molly!”
“Michael was great with Lucky! Felt great leaving my dog in his care. Michael took Lucky on longs walks, fed him, gave him treats, and was extremely responsive throughout the whole process. 10/10 would recommend!!!”
“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.”
“Lila was amazing at taking care of my puppies. My sitter cancelled last minute and she was willing to come in last minute to take care of my dogs. She was extremely communicative and kept me in the loop about the dogs throughout the entire trip. I will be booking again with her.”
“Will be using Luisa again! What a great experience from start to finish with our first walk. Great communication as well and helped ease of first time anxiousness with a dog walker.”
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Large dog specialists near you - Cottage City
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“Tasha was very communicative, shared daily feedback and photos, knew how to handle dogs, etc. Bean seems to have had a perfectly peaceful Thanksgiving week with her family!”
“Beanie and I loved working with Rita. She is very kind, attentive and communicative. When I picked Beanie up, he did not want to leave. He had a great time! We will definitely be repeat clients.”
“At this point, there is no one else I would trust with my dog Ruth! Holly is incredibly responsive, with videos and updates through Ruth’s stay. She also clearly loves dogs and shows my fairly anxious pup all the love she needs when I’m gone. Ruth got sick while she was staying with Holly and Holly kept me informed, actively tried to make her better (instead of just waiting it out), and comforted both me and my dog through it! She’s the best!!!”
“A+ experience. Pics/updates were plentiful, and it was clear that Sarah and her husband were thoughtful and keenly attentive in their caretaking. Their dog Cooper also made for a great canine companion.”
“As always Malvi and Andrej provided the best care for our Ronan. We always travel relaxed knowing our boy will get the love and attention from them. So glad we found them!”
“I’ve been taking my puppy Moose to Geneen for almost 4 months and I can’t say enough good things about her. She’s taken Moose in like family and is great about keeping me updated (with awesome photos) during his stays. She provides a safe, fun environment for the dogs she watches. 5 stars!”
“Candice watched my 60-pound pitty with no issues on multiple occasion. She's a great for dog-boarding and had great communication. She's always my first option when trying to board my dog Gargamelle! Highly recommended!”
“Nicolle did an excellent job caring for shadow. She provided photos throughout shadows stay and was flexible with scheduling when we had a family illness. We will continue to use Nicolle for future sitting needs!”
“Toni and Buddy were great companions for my black lab mix Stella Mae. Buddy has tons of energy and they have a fenced in yard that Stella spent lots of time chasing him around, haha. Toni was very flexible for drop off and pick up and sent several updates, and Buddy was excellent at keeping Stella company - they even cuddled together on the last night for bed time <3. ”
“Max is the best pet sitter I’ve ever hired. He took amazing care of Penny. He monitored her food intake, asked if he could try different methods to get her to eat (mixing pumpkin, etc), and kept me updated on how she was doing and told great stories about her day. I was really impressed that Max had a list of questions to ask me when I dropped her off. He was also ready to play with her when I dropped her off, which eased her anxiety tremendously. I can tell that my puppy enjoyed her time because she wasn’t overly excited to come back to me as she has been with other pet sitters/boarding locations. 😊😅. I will definitely use Max again!”
“Precious was wonderful! She was very communicative throughout Orlando’s 5-day and kept us updated with plenty of great pictures. We could tell through the pictures and consistent communication that our pup was comfortable and being well taken care of. We had a great experience and will definitely be using Precious again”
“Tommy was amazing! The communication was great and he sent pictures. Our dogs seemed super happy and comfortable as soon as they arrived to his home. I’d highly recommend booking with him.”
“Lucy had a great stay with Sam and Tracy! They spoiled her with Rock Creek Park walks and lots of love. I would definitely recommend these two and hope they'll have us again soon.”
“Fabian was amazing and so flexible with our needs. He went above and beyond and we never once worried about our pets while under his care! Highly recommend”
“Meredith has watched our dog Toby twice now and both times she has sent great updates and taken really wonderful care of him. She makes everything very easy and we know Toby is well taken care of.”
“Cal and Kelly were beyond excellent! They were always quick to respond and sent tons of pictures and videos! We never had any worries about our pup, and it seemed like she had a great time. 10/10 recommendCal and Kelly!”
“Daniel was great with Hudson! He sent pictures and kept me up to date with how the stay was going. Hudson came home happy and well taken care of. Would recommend Daniel!”
“Marc was absolutely fantastic with Jace! From the beginning, he made the entire boarding experience easy and stress-free. Jace was well cared for, and it was clear he was in great hands while I was away. What really stood out was Marc’s flexibility. My travel plans changed unexpectedly, and I needed to extend Jace’s stay at the last minute. Marc was incredibly accommodating and didn’t hesitate to help, which took a huge weight off my shoulders during an already stressful travel situation. He communicated well, was reliable, and treated Jace like one of his own. It’s not always easy leaving your dog with someone new, but I felt completely comfortable knowing Jace was with Marc. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and dependable sitter!”
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