House Sitting in Washington, DC
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1. Gabi B.
“Gabi was amazing! Chase loved her! She kept me updated with pictures throughout the booking. Highly recommend Gabi for all your pets needs! They will be very well taken care of!”
2. Katelyn C.
“Katelyn was super flexible in watching my pup Ran’na last minute. Ran’na takes time to warm up to strangers but loved Katelyn immediately! I will definitely be rebooking Katelyn next time I need someone to keep Ran’na company.”
3. John D.
“John was so great with my two small dogs. He was very communicative and flexible when my flight was delayed and travel plans subsequently changed. He made sure to send several updates throughout the weekend, and I knew my girls were in safe hands!”
4. Kiera W.
“Kiera is amazing and did great with Sandy. Reliable and communicative, and went above and beyond to keep our apartment clean. I highly recommend her.”
5. Nicholas & Larissa A.
“Nicholas & Larissa were absolutely amazing! So attentive and took great care of our 2 dogs and our cat. Our dogs are not easy and they were taken care of swingingly and were super happy when we got home. Highly recommend!”
6. Mark N.
“Mark was great with our dogs! Took them all around town, and spent some time to win over our nervous younger dog. He took fine pup pictures as well. He took good care of the house.”
7. Sarah K.
“Sarah was fantastic with Cadbury and very communicative. I highly recommend her to care for your dog!!”
8. Laura F.
“Laura is amazing! She has been walking our dog for a while now, and for the first time, she stayed overnight to take care of him, and everything went perfectly. Absolutely recommend her!”
9. Dylan B.
“We recently had the pleasure of hiring Dylan to take care of our beloved cats, Luna and Tiger, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very first meeting, Dylan displayed a genuine love for animals and a professional attitude that put us at ease. Throughout the entire duration of our two weeks away, Dylan provided regular updates, including photos and detailed messages about Luna and Tiger's activities and well-being. It was clear that she took the time to get to know their individual personalities and needs. Luna, who is our resident diva, quickly warmed up to Dylan, and Tiger, the shy fraidy cat, came out of his shell for scratches and study sessions across from her. We came home to two very happy and well-cared-for cats. The litter box was clean, their food and water bowls were full, and the house was exactly as we left it. Dylan even went above and beyond by watering our plants and bringing in the mail. Many days Dylan hung out for quite a while with the cats, and they got to help her study and maybe provide some distraction as well! She also texted about miscellaneous household issues, checking in and letting us know key info at critical times… She was truly fantastic. We highly recommend Dylan to anyone in need of a trustworthy and compassionate cat and house sitter. She made our time away stress-free, knowing Luna and Tiger were in such good hands. We will definitely be booking Dylan again for our future trips!”
10. Mark R.
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
11. Jenna & Matthew H.
“Jenna is great! I had her for the first time for our dog and cat and she stayed for in house sitting. She sent many photos and even kept track of meal times and walks (without us asking). I would absolutely book again!”
12. Monique B.
“Another great experience when Monique comes to take care of Cece and house sit for me! Will definitely be contacting her again for dog/house sitting!”
13. Audrey-Anne N.
“Audrey is the best dog sitter! She is so sweet and caring to my pet:) I would recommend her to anyone looking for drop in sitting or overnight sitting. Can’t wait to have her watch my dog the next time I travel.”
14. Carol F.
“Carol was communicative and took great care of my cat!”
15. Daniela B.
“Daniela was great house-sitting for our 2 big dogs and 2 bunnies.”
16. Stephanie A.
“As always, Stephanie was very thoughtful and took good care of our Dobie. The fireworks while we were away caused Rue to be anxious, but Stephanie being with Rue brought some calmness to us and Rue! Consistently thankful for Stephanie’s care and expertise. Highly recommend.”
17. Maria K.
“Maria was great and sent lots of pictures to update me on my pup while I was gone. My pup seemed happy and well taken care of. Everything was super clean when I returned home which is always a nice bonus.”
18. Erin H.
“Erin is amazing! She went above and beyond and you can tell just loves animals! I am so happy I found someone who I feel loves my dog as much as I do. I would 11/10 recommend her if you need an amazing sitter to watch your fur baby!”
19. Samantha H.
“Samantha was so kind to my lovely girl Poppy! She sent plenty of pictures and was so communicative. Even when Poppy was showing signs of anxiety, Samantha knew what to do and was so patient.”
20. Mallory J.
“Mallory took great care of my apartment, fish, and cat. Percy is slow to warm up to new people, but she treated him to his favorite hobby of balcony time and I knew he was in wonderful hands! Would definitely book again!!”
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House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Washington, D.C. on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Apr 2025, there are 9,340 house sitters in Washington, D.C.. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Washington, D.C. house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Washington, D.C. have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Washington, D.C..
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Washington, D.C. house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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