Personalized care for your dog or cat - Ilchester
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Ilchester
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“Thanks Felice. At first I was worried about coco being lonely, and not fitting in with the other, but you made it very comfortable, friendly for coco which helped to calm my anxiety of being away from her”
“Such great pictures and comments the whole time our dog was being watched by Brittanie and Ryan. My dog seemed so relaxed and absolutely loved the yard that he could run around in, along with having some other dogs to play with. Highly recommend and we will definitely be using them again!”
“Theresa and her daughter took such good care of our dog, Lily! They really loved her like their own and sent plenty of daily updates and pictures. We enjoyed ourselves on vacation knowing that our pup was in good hands.”
“Alex took great care of my Mini Aussie Tango these last several days, including timely communication and updates! His place with the large enclosed grass yard was perfect for Tango to get her energy out. She really enjoyed her time with Alex’s dog Reese and came home happy and exhausted!”
“Esther and Yi did a fantastic job of boarding Leo for me while I was out of country. I could tell from the photos and videos they shared that he was having a blast. I highly recommend them if you need someone to care for your dog while you are away.”
“Lingli was so sweet and attentive the entire stay and was great about sending videos and pictures. My cat was taken care of so well and she's a really great communicator.”
“Taylor took great care of Coco while we went on vacation. She sent pics throughout Coco’s stay and Coco seemed to be right at home. Thank you Taylor for caring for our pup! We will definitely use Taylor again.”
“Priscilla treated my Dog Rourou as her own. She is so loving, patient and understanding! If you are stressed out (as I was) because you can’t seem to trust anyone to take care of your dog while you are away, then I would highly recommend Priscilla!”
“Thx, Robin & family for lovingly caring for Haiku :-) Never-bored, she enjoyed play times & fun with exciting new friends ... an all-around thriving "vacation" experience we're most grateful for ... truly a "home-away-from-home"!”
“Morgan was great with answering all my questions and communication. She provided updates and was very accommodating with schedule changes. My puppy looks forward to seeing her again!”
“My buzz was very happy and Francine did take good care of buzz and his allergy and anxiety.. buzz has not stayed away from us and he felt like home there.. he enjoyed there”
“Virgina watched my retired guide dog Harry in her home while I was traveling for business. She made sure everyone would get along beforehand and took time to meet and talk with me. This was the first time Harry was staying with someone he didn't know and I was worried he'd be anxious. He had a good time with her senior dog Chip. I'll likely book with her again.”
“Nikki was great! She was flexible and seemed to understand what our reserved, sometimes anxious girl needed to feel comfortable. We appreciated knowing she was in good hands.”
“Excellent! We absolutely loved Elisha and her family — Mia and even Dado (her sweet dog) 🐶. They were incredible with our new puppy and made us feel completely comfortable leaving him in their care. We truly feel confident booking longer stays in the future. Elisha also shared so many beautiful photos from just one night of boarding, which meant a lot to us. We’re so grateful for the updates and the care. 💛”
“As always, Kelly and her family were amazing. They took care of our Leo as their own and updated us several times a day with photos and notes. We were so thankful that Leo was in good hands during our out of country trip.”
“Alonni was timely, responsive, and very good with our silver lab! She sends several pictures a day and it was such a relief to see our girl having fun and in such good hands. We will definitely be using Alonni again in the future!”
“Virginia and Steven took great care of my dog Chewey while I was away for a long weekend. I was very appreciative of the time and attention provided, and was pleasantly surprised to see that Chewey made himself right at home in their nurturing environment. I will most certainly reach out to this wonderful couple when I am in need of a dog sitter again! :)”
“This is the second time we have left our pup with Katie & her husband. They were extremely accommodating and trustworthy, agreeing to get our dog from our house while we were away. I looked forward to my detailed daily updates from Katie, complete with pictures. We will definitely trust them with our dog again & again!”
Over 4.1 million dogs curled up for a sleepover in a sitter's home on Rover1
Cat caregivers near you - Ilchester
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“Amanda was reliable, trustworthy, and responsive. She asked great questions to make sure our furries would be well taken care of. And went above and beyond the call of duty when a bird flew in our house. I am so grateful for her service and will be asking her to sit again.”
“Madison took excellent care of our cat while we were away. Our cat is not always friendly, but he seemed to love Madison, who played with him in addition to feeding him and cleaning up after him. Would certainly hire Madison again.”
“Jessica was very professional and communication was easy. I felt very comfortable to leave my four cats in her care. Will definitely use Jessica again in the near future!”
“Anneli is always my first choice for cat sitter when we go out of town. Not only are they so incredibly good with the cats, but I always get a detailed description of how the visit went, what the cats were up to, and several fantastic photos every day. I cannot recommend Anneli highly enough. Thank you!”
“Keira's dedication to her role as a cat sitter has truly left me impressed. She demonstrated exceptional reliability and showed a genuine commitment to ensuring my cat's well-being. She followed diligently all the instructions I left, including feeding schedules, play routines, and maintaining a clean living environment, Furthermore, her everyday updates and daily pictures of my cat were a delightful surprise. They instantly made me feel more connected and reassured, knowing that my cat was receiving the love and care. I recommend her to anyone seeking a responsible and caring pet sitter!”
“Did a meet/greet with Sophia before her drop in visit with my pups and she was great! During the drop in visit she did all the things we asked as well as updating us during her time with my pups. So glad we found Sophia and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter for their fur babies.”
“Tabitha took great care of my needy and noisy older cat with separation anxiety. It’s great to know I can leave her in experienced hands. Would love to book again if she’ll have us!”
“Susan is our go to. She’s basically our pets’ god mother 🤣. Not only is she a phenomenal pet sitter with cute pics and updates.. But her knowledge of animal behavior is impeccable. 100/10 recommend her to pet sit as well as training sessions. She’s been with us since we first brought our puppy home and has made such a positive impact on her behavior. I always tell my friends/family about her!❤️”
“what a great sitter! qwerty is a shy cat, but lingli was able to coax her out of her hiding spots and take great care of her while i was away 10/10 recommend”
“Samantha was a great repeat walker for us! AlaHs responsive, and she followed my pedantic neighborhood dog rules to a T (again lol I'm so sorry but great work), avoiding the houses she had to avoid, etc. I would trust her again!”
“Sam is the only person that we trust to watch our dogs and he does such an excellent job each time. We've been using Sam for years and plan to continue to use him in the future.”
“Here’s another option with a slightly different tone: Emma did a wonderful job taking care of my pet. Communication was quick and consistent, and she was always very responsive whenever I had a question or update. I felt confident leaving my pet in her care and appreciated the updates while I was away. I would absolutely book with her again and recommend her to others!!!”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Ilchester
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Ken & Felice were absolutely a breath of fresh air. They clearly love dogs and are excellent hosts. I could tell from their photos, and Charlie’s demeanor at pick up time that he was well cared for and in loving, capable hands. Looking forward to his return and many new furry friendships!”
“Brittanie and Ryan were super welcoming and their house is set up amazingly well for dogs. I love how they made sure my dog was a good fit for their family so that everyone is happy!”
“Arly has been going to Francine's for 2 weeks now and its been Great, she seems very happy and we're very satisfied with her quick transition there. Thanks Francine for your TLC of our baby girl :)”
“Esther and Yi took great care of Eevee. Eevee was a picky and slow eater but Esther ans Yi was very patient and accompanied her to finish her food. Eevee had a great time with their puppies Milk and Peanut! She can’t wait to have her next vacation in Esther and Yi’s house!”
“Lingli came through for our last minute doggy daycare needs and we are grateful! She was consistently responsive over messages, and was very sweet to our small dog, Gary, during their meet and greet, gently letting him get used to her. He was excited to see her again when we returned for drop off a couple days later. We appreciated the photos of his stay and know he was well looked after.”
“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.”
“This was Teddy’s 3rd time with Susan. It gives me peace of mind to know he is well cared for by her. She is great with communication, and I can tell Teddy is comfortable with her.”
“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!”
“As always Kiki had a super fun day at Lynn’s house! A lot of playing, snuggling and nap time with loving attention. We are looking forward to seeing them more frequently starting next month! Thank you 🙏”
“Liz and Jeffrey were so wonderful with Lola and Daisy! It was fairly last minute and they were incredibly understanding. They provided a lot of information about their home and care that made me feel so much better about dropping my girls off with them. They even got to attend the eclipse viewing party with some fabulous kids!! They provided lots of updates and videos which helped me enjoy a long day at work. One of the best Rover experiences I've ever had, if not the very best!!”
“We had such a great experience with this daycare! They were absolutely amazing—so kind, attentive, and clearly loves what they do. Saint had the best time and really bonded with their dog, Kai. They went on walks, played together, and even had time to rest and nap, which I really appreciated. I felt completely at ease knowing Saint was in such good hands. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!”
About: I do not own a dog personally, however I have had experience caring for dogs. I have dogsitted for as long as I can remember, feeding, walking dogs and genuinely caring for them. I love all dogs alike and at the end of the day I just want to see your dog happy. I am very active, patient and gentle with pets and understand a dog/cats needs from experience and teachings from pet trainer friends and friends that own pets. I am meticulous and detailed when it comes to care, especially understanding that when dogsitting I am dealing with another persons pet, but most importantly an animal that deserves care and respect. I would love to walk or play with your dog, and have committed the time to this work despite also working from home in another profession. Services will include -Meet and Greet. -Convenient/flexible drop off and pick up times. -Excercise/walks at least 3 times a day or whatever is preferred by the owner. -Sanitized rooms, vacuumed daily, and house will never be shared with other pets. -Around the clock attention for overnight boarding, I am able to be work from home every day when I have a dog in my care. I work from home in Ellicott city with time dedicated to care for pets. I am pretty flexible and willing to go out of my way for pet care work. I live in a very walkable and safe neighborhood community in Ellicott City. While not gated, it is a closed community and offers numerous paths for dog walkers, including a dog park nearby as well. There is a shared backyard where I have seen dogs play and ample space in my townhome. I have had cats/ dogs in my home in the past with no problem.
About: Hi there! I’m Abby, and my husband Chris and I are a dedicated pet-sitting duo who love providing the best care for your furry family members. Together, we make sure your pets feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away. We both work remotely. Our flexible schedules allow us to spend time doing something we both love: caring for pets and making sure they feel happy and at home. When caring for pets in your home, we prioritize maintaining their daily routines to help them feel comfortable and secure in familiar surroundings. We’ll ensure they follow their usual feeding schedule, get plenty of playtime and outdoor breaks, and we’re happy to provide any special care they may need. Your pets will receive plenty of attention and affection to help them stay happy and stress-free while you’re away.
“Nick is absolutely wonderful with my puppy Raven, he gets a lot of play time, walks, rest and attention and comes home tired from a fun filled day. Definitely bringing my doggy back!!”
“Brandi took great care of our beagle boys. You can tell she loves animals. The yard and the home are great for hosting our dogs. She was very responsive and kept us updated with pictures. I’m so glad we met Brandi!”
“My pup didn’t want to leave when i came to pick him up!! My puppy Sulley clearly received such great care and attention from both Carly and her family. Their dog Oliver was also sweet and playful with Sulley as well! I already plan to book with Carly again!”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Ilchester
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About: I have grown up with dogs and currently help take care of my family’s Corgi and German Shepherd mutt. I love dogs of all sizes and can’t wait to help take care of yours I will be able to take care of animals in the morning and evenings. I am not able to get away from work for mid day care. I will go outside with the dogs on walks and in their yards making sure they are properly watched and safe. I always make sure the animal is comfortable in their environment.
“Priscilla has been watching Jake for almost a month now and she is great. Jake adores her, he loves walking and playing with her, and she takes great care of him. Priscilla communicates very well with me before and after she walks Jake, and she sends several pictures and video. She also asks a lot of questions about any special care or needs Jake might need. I can tell she really cares about Jake, and animals in general, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog walker/sitter”
“Victoria has been excellent to work with and Has great customer service. She goes the extra mile to ensure the provided service is completed. We plan on continuing to utilizing her services.”
“Madison is excellent and she does excellent work! I highly recommend her. She is timely, thoughtful, considerate and takes very good care of Lilly. I am very happy with Madison's service!”
“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.”
About: I’ve been taking care of animals for over 10 years. I have grown up with both cats and dogs, and I currently have a 3 year old cat of my own. I also volunteer with BARCS for their dogs day out program, so I have a lot of experience with big dogs. I currently work full time in logistics, and I work from home 3 days a week. I have free time throughout the day on my remote days and on the weekends as well. I always like to take care of animals as if they are my own. Your animals will always be safe and secure and I always go the extra mile to make sure they are as comfortable and safe as possible.
“Natasha is a dog whisperer! She’s fantastic with Keiko. I’ve been working with her for months now and she’s very reliable. She’s timely, great at communicating, and you can tell she really loves doggos. I’ve recommended Natasha to a few friends already and will continue to recommend her to anyone needing a reliable dog walker!”
“Always on time, even when it was pouring rain! Very responsive to text! Super grateful for his flexibility and understanding when my flights got changed at the last minute!”
“Susan was a BLESSING for me and my dog when we needed a last minute check-in. She was so incredibly thorough and took great care to make sure she fit our routine and connected with Birdy. I recommend Susan to absolutely anyone who’s looking for competent care, a bubbly personality, and patience with an energetic and home-defending fuzz butt!!! We loved her!”
About: I love going on long walks and love having a fur covered, tail wagging friend join me on those little adventures. I am fairly flexible with being able to do lunchtime walks during weekdays as well. We all know how important it is for our four legged friends (and us) to stretch their legs! If you're going away and your dog like hikes or trail adventures to get their zoomies out, I am happy to take them on those adventures as well. I currently go on camping and hiking trips with a larger sized dog, hang out regularly with a big German Shepard, and grew up loving and caring for small dogs like Westies. From the tiny guard dogs to the the large cuddle bugs we all adore, I am comfortable with a range of dog sizes and energy levels. I can't wait to meet yours! I am currently working full time, but remotely Wednesday through Friday and can take care of your pet around lunchtime as my daily schedule is flexible. If not lunch time, I am off work at 4pm m-f and can care for your pet at 4pm or after. On weekends I am usually around and can work your pet care schedule around my own. I can usually be flexible with walking your dogs throughout the day. I am also capable of taking them on long walks if needed. I can follow whichever precise directions you need me to follow and if you are training your pet can do my best to follow those training tips you have been working so hard to enforce.
“Yeji came three time a day to walk Eilidh while I was recovering from surgery. She was friendly, communicative, and arrived on time. Most importantly, she treated my fur baby well, giving her affection and some much needed exercise/potty time. I will definitely reach out to Yeji if I ever need help again.”
“He is wonderful! My dog loves him. He does a great job of being friendly and sweet with my animals but also keeps him in-line! He doesn't let him pull or run all over the place! He's also very respectful of my house and towards myself.”
“Samantha hooked me up last minute when we started an unexpected event and needed immediate recurring care. She's polite and responsive, and knows how to handle a weird finicky dog. My dog seems to love her!”
“Ryan has been such a huge blessing. We walk our neighbor's dog regularly but since I was traveling for two weeks, we asked our neighbor if we could hire a dog walker for that time. Ryan not only managed a big strong dog but willingly accepted the dog's owner walking with him. She has some medical challenges that make it hard for her to walk her dog but she still wants the exercise. He was always early as well as patient, kind and respectful. We will definitely use him again.”
About: I’ve been working with animals all my life! I’ve worked in animal shelters and pet stores all around, and I’ve always had pets of my own. First thing I do every morning is walk, and feed the dogs. I make sure they’ve peed, pooped, and eaten breakfast, a walk midday, dinner and a walk afterwards. I work about 2 hour shifts very close to home so I won’t be gone for too long I will take pay close attention to your pets and carefully follow the instructions given to me to ensure their safety and happiness while you’re gone
About: My family and friends have entrusted me to take care of their pets many times these last few years. The last 3 summers I have been lucky enough to do long-term stays with my friend's 4 dogs and cat to help build my experience with pets. Additionally, my family has 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks of our own, so I am no stranger to larger dogs! I am a student at UMBC, but I am looking forward to utilizing some of my free time towards walking and house visits for pets! I am taking 4 classes this semester along with still ha ing some commitments at home. I am totally open to talking about availability and what works best for your pets! I will treat your pets as if they were my own and make them as comfortable as possible while you are away. I know it can be a stressful time for them while your gone, so I hope to be a calming presence where they can relax and have fun!
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Large dog specialists near you - Ilchester
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“Theresa and her daughter took such good care of our dog, Lily! They really loved her like their own and sent plenty of daily updates and pictures. We enjoyed ourselves on vacation knowing that our pup was in good hands.”
“Alex took great care of my Mini Aussie Tango these last several days, including timely communication and updates! His place with the large enclosed grass yard was perfect for Tango to get her energy out. She really enjoyed her time with Alex’s dog Reese and came home happy and exhausted!”
“Esther and Yi did a fantastic job of boarding Leo for me while I was out of country. I could tell from the photos and videos they shared that he was having a blast. I highly recommend them if you need someone to care for your dog while you are away.”
“Morgan was great with answering all my questions and communication. She provided updates and was very accommodating with schedule changes. My puppy looks forward to seeing her again!”
“Virgina watched my retired guide dog Harry in her home while I was traveling for business. She made sure everyone would get along beforehand and took time to meet and talk with me. This was the first time Harry was staying with someone he didn't know and I was worried he'd be anxious. He had a good time with her senior dog Chip. I'll likely book with her again.”
“Nikki was great! She was flexible and seemed to understand what our reserved, sometimes anxious girl needed to feel comfortable. We appreciated knowing she was in good hands.”
“Excellent! We absolutely loved Elisha and her family — Mia and even Dado (her sweet dog) 🐶. They were incredible with our new puppy and made us feel completely comfortable leaving him in their care. We truly feel confident booking longer stays in the future. Elisha also shared so many beautiful photos from just one night of boarding, which meant a lot to us. We’re so grateful for the updates and the care. 💛”
“Alonni was timely, responsive, and very good with our silver lab! She sends several pictures a day and it was such a relief to see our girl having fun and in such good hands. We will definitely be using Alonni again in the future!”
“Virginia and Steven took great care of my dog Chewey while I was away for a long weekend. I was very appreciative of the time and attention provided, and was pleasantly surprised to see that Chewey made himself right at home in their nurturing environment. I will most certainly reach out to this wonderful couple when I am in need of a dog sitter again! :)”
“Karla did an awesome job boarding our 2 cats for the weekend. She was responsive and provided frequent updates and we could tell our cats were getting lots of love and attention from the photos she provided. Highly recommend for boarding!”
“My Paisley had an amazing time and was well exercised and fed. She loved being with this family. She didn't even have time to miss me. I'm happy there's somewhere she'll be happy and well cared for, for future trips.”
“Claudia was great! We left our beagle with her for 3 days and she provided recurring updates throughout the stay! It was our dog’s first time being boarded but Claudia made it a smooth process. Highly recommend all owners in the Baltimore area to book with Claudia.”
“Good communication. It sure seemed like our doggo enjoyed herself and came home tired from all the play time! Will be at the top of my list next time I need a sitter. Thankyou so much Shane and Brittany”
“My dog had so much fun while I was on vacation. It is like he was on a vacation of his own. They cared for my dog like he was their dog and even sent me updates. This was the longest I left my dog with someone and I was comfortable the whole time. I highly recommend Rodney and Marissa and will return in the future. Thank you again!”
“Zaylani was great with my dog, Kobe. They connected very well, she sent me cute picture updates. And was very reliable with my unexpected changes. Kobe was very happy when I returned. I will definitely book Zaylani again. Thank you so much.”
“We left our pug with Jasmine for 4 days. She sent daily updates and photos. My pug looked good when I picked him up. Will surely leave him with her in the future, if needed.”
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