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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774

About: With 15 years of dedicated pet care under my belt, I've honed a deep understanding of both canine and feline needs. From playful puppies to senior sweethearts—and from curious kittens to laid-back lap cats—I’ve cared for dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, and personalities. As a dog and cat owner myself, I’ve also supported a pup with aggression issues through his stressful times, giving me valuable experience in patience, awareness, and calm handling. My background includes administering medications, maintaining clean and comfortable litter boxes, and providing specialized care to ensure every pet feels safe, loved, and understood. Trust me to bring expertise and genuine affection to every walk, cuddle, and visit with your furry family members. Pet care seamlessly fits into my daily routine, with availability after my 8-4 job Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends. I'm dedicated to providing consistent, reliable care that complements your schedule and ensures your pets are happy and well-looked after. When caring for pets in their home, I prioritize creating a safe, comfortable, and stress-free environment. I follow your specific instructions for feeding, medication, and exercise, ensuring consistency with their regular routine. I also provide plenty of love, attention, and playtime, maintaining open communication with you to keep you updated on your pet's well-being.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda S.
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Amanda S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Definitely took great care of my dog Rocco. Would definitely rebook!

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Milanni B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20716

Goldie Loves Milanni! Milanni is someone I can count on for drop-ins or boarding when I’m traveling around the world. I appreciate how easy it is to communicate with her and she confidently takes care of business without any worry. Goldie appreciates Milanni being part of her caregiving community when I am away. I recommend Milanni for your pet and caregiving needs.

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Mary A.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
186 reviews
47 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

We are so happy to have found Mary to care for our two cats when we're out of town. She is so kind and treats them like they're family. It's such a relief to not have to worry about things at home while you're away. I can see now why others have given her rave reviews. Would highly recommend her!

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$12
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3 years of experience
Lothian, MD, 20711

About: I provide dependable, attentive care for both dogs and cats, making sure each pet feels safe and comfortable while you’re away. I’m experienced with different personalities, from energetic and playful to calm or shy, and I adjust my care to fit their needs. I handle feeding, walks, litter cleaning, and playtime while sticking closely to your pet’s routine. I’m responsible, observant, and genuinely enjoy caring for animals, which helps me build trust quickly with every pet I meet. I’m available every day from 10am to 5pm, which allows me to provide consistent and reliable care for your pets. I can easily fit into your pet’s routine for walks, feeding, playtime, and check-ins during the day. I’m dependable, flexible within those hours, and focused on making sure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away. priorities. I make sure to follow your instructions closely and keep your pet in a secure, clean, and calm environment. I pay attention to behavior, routines, and any specific needs to reduce stress and keep them happy. In your home, I respect your space while providing attentive, reliable care. I’m patient, responsible, and focused on building trust with both you and your pet.

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Zaynah B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20716

Zaynah is wonderful! Enzo loved her and really took to her, she did so well with him. She kept us updated and showed up on time every day. Will def be using Zaynah in the future and I recommend her 100%!!!

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Courtney A.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

My cats love Courtney! Especially my super shy boy comes out of shell when he sees her. I’m super happy with her taking care of my two little ones, she spends quality time with them and doesn’t cut her visits short. I also really appreciate the detailed write up and the cute photos. Thank you, Courtney!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee H.
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Kaylee H.
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$16
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4 years of experience
Lothian, MD, 20711

About: I have over 3 years of professional pet care experience through my roles at PetSmart, where I cared for pets, assisted pet parents, monitored animal health and behavior, and maintained high standards of safety and cleanliness. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments and understand the importance of providing reliable, loving care. Whether your pet needs walks, playtime, feeding, medication reminders, or companionship, I will treat them like my own and keep you updated while you’re away. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I have a flexible schedule and can provide consistent care, whether that’s feeding, playtime, walks, litter box cleaning, medication reminders, or simply keeping your pet company. I understand that every pet has different needs and will do my best to follow their normal routine to help them feel comfortable and stress-free while you’re away. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. With over 3 years of experience working at PetSmart, I’m familiar with a variety of pet personalities and behaviors. I carefully follow all care instructions, provide regular updates, and take the time to build trust with each pet. Whether caring for your pet in your home or during drop-in visits, I’ll treat them with the same love, patience, and attention that I give my own cat, Luna.

Sitter Profile Image: Anill M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

Very communicative and understanding of the dogs needs! Highly recommended!

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle B.
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Danielle B.
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$16
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10 years of experience
Harwood, MD, 20776

About: For over 10 years, I’ve lovingly cared for pets of neighbors, friends, and family, treating each one like my own with patience, attention, and genuine care. I build pet care into my daily routine with feeding, walks, play, and cleaning. I’m available full time and provide consistent, reliable care every day. In my home, I provide a calm, safe space where pets get constant supervision, regular feeding, playtime, walks, and lots of attention and affection throughout the day.

Sitter Profile Image: Ev L.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Shady Side, MD, 20764

About: I've taken care of pets my entire life, I currently have 3 senior cats and 1 senior dog. I have 2 years of experience working in pet care facilities so I'm more than capable of handling all types of dogs and cats, including reactive/possessive dogs. I've been trained in cleaning, playing, monitoring play groups, feeding, and giving medication to all different sizes, breeds, and reactivity of dogs. I believe every pet deserve love and patience and I enjoy providing them with that. I also worked specifically with reactive/aggressive dogs for a year so feel free to reach out if you're dog needs a little more effort than most. :) I don't currently have a set schedule so feel free to reach out and we can figure out what works best for myself and your pets. I can walk, play with, feed, let out to potty, clean up after, and give meds to your wonderful pets depending on your needs. :)

Sitter Profile Image: Diana V.
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Diana V.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
88 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riva, MD, 21140

Diana was absolutely wonderful with our dog and cat! Our dog is older, very anxious with new people, and takes several medications. Diana put her at ease, and handled her so well that we had no worries while we were away. Our cat is a super chill boy, who loved his time with Diana. Diana sent many great pictures and updates so that we could rest easy during our trip. It is so rare that we find someone to care for our pup who she can actually relax around, and we are so happy to have found Diana. We will definitely be using her services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Antavia G.
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Antavia G.
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$15
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6 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

About: I have always had a deep love for animals and understand how important it is to find someone you can truly trust with your pet. As a pet parent myself, I know that pets are family, and they deserve care that feels safe, loving, and personalized. My experience includes caring for dogs in a home environment, supporting daily routines, providing walks, feeding, playtime, potty breaks, companionship, and giving pets the patience and attention they need while their owners are away. I pay close attention to each pet’s personality, comfort level, habits, and care instructions so their routine feels as familiar and stress-free as possible. I am also the founder of Lovebugs & Co. Pet Care, a boutique pet care service created for pet parents who want reliable, thoughtful, and loving care. My approach is calm, attentive, and detail-oriented. I believe in clear communication, regular updates, and treating every pet with the same care and affection I would want for my own. Pet care fits very well into my daily routine. I currently work from home in a flexible remote environment, which allows me to be present, attentive, and available throughout the day. This makes it easy for me to provide regular potty breaks, walks, meals, playtime, companionship, and a calm home environment. Because my schedule is flexible, I can build pet care around each pet’s normal routine and make sure they receive consistent attention and care while their family is away. Safety, trust, and comfort are very important to me. For pets cared for in my home, I provide a calm, cozy, and supervised environment where they can feel comfortable and loved. I follow each pet’s routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, playtime, rest time, medication instructions if needed, and any special care notes provided by the pet parent. Before boarding, I like to learn about each pet’s personality, behavior, comfort level, triggers, and routine so I can make sure my home is a good fit. I keep the environment clean, peaceful, and secure, and I provide regular updates and photos so pet parents feel confident while they are away. For walks and drop-in visits in a client’s home, I treat the home with care and respect. I make sure pets have fresh water, food if requested, potty breaks, litter box care if needed, playtime, companionship, and a quick check of their overall comfort and behavior. I also make sure doors, gates, crates, and leashes are secure before leaving. My goal is always to provide dependable, loving care while keeping pets safe, comfortable, and on a routine that feels familiar to them.

Sitter Profile Image: Jake S.
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Jake S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
277 reviews
7 repeat clients
4 years of experience
North beach, MD, 20714

We had a wonderful experience with Jake, who stopped by twice to care for our three cats and did an amazing job! Communication was excellent throughout, and he was reliable, attentive, and clearly genuinely cared about our cats’ well-being. We would absolutely trust Jake again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for dependable and trustworthy pet care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ally V.
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$25
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4.5 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Edgewater, MD, 21037

About: I have taken care of family and friends dogs most of my life. Love both dogs and cats! Always looking to make new furry friends I work from home so I am very flexible with my schedule and weekly routine. Reliable for last minute requests as well as long term ones Very flexible with different environments. I have a lot of experience with animals of different temperaments and always respect the owners wishes concerning how they would like their animals taken care of

Sitter Profile Image: Brianna P.
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Brianna P.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
West River, MD, 20778

Brianna went above and beyond, playing with my cat and sending a picture each day and even watering my plants! I hope to book her again!

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Paula W.
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$15
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30 years of experience
Bowie, MD, 20721

About: I have been caring for pets my whole life and truly enjoy being around animals. I currently have two dogs of my own and help care for my four grand dogs regular. Over the years I’ve also provided pet sitting for coworkers, friends and family given me experience with feeds and walking, playtime and making sure pets feel safe, comfortable and loved while their owners are away. Pet care fits well into my daily and weekly routine, especially since I recently ended my full-time job now have a flexible schedule being available allow me to provide reliable care when needed included, feeding walk-in playtime and companionship. I enjoy having routine that keeps me active and give me opportunity to help pet owners feel comfortable knowing their pets are safe, cared for and receiving attention throughout the day or a week. I also follow owners instruction carefully, keep the environment, clean and watch for any signs of stress or illnesses to ensure the pets feel safe, comfortable and well care for at all times

Sitter Profile Image: Emily L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
Galesville, MD, 20765

About: Hi guys! My name is Emily, I’m a 27 year old who loves animals. I really like to read, go to concerts with my friends, and spend time with my family. I’ve been house sitting and pup sitting for over 10 years now. My availability is very open at the moment considering I’m doing school virtually. Please feel free to contact me anytime for all of your dog, cat, fish, bird, turtle, hamster, cow, horse, etc needs! I also have a huge vegetable/flower garden so have plenty of experience with that if necessary. Look forward to hearing from you! I currently am working part time and doing school virtually so I have a very flexible schedule that would allow me plenty of time to help care for your babies! I’ve had 10 plus years experience with pet sitting so have had to handle many different situations that have made me a better sitter. I’m prepared for anything and love these pets as my own!

Sitter Profile Image: Marley D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Marley was absolutely fantastic with our 5-month-old puppy, Goose! He’s definitely a handful, but everything went incredibly smoothly. Her quick and consistent communication before, during, and after her visit gave me complete confidence that he was in great hands. I also loved the pictures she shared and appreciated the updates throughout her time with him. I would happily have Marley watch Goose again and highly recommend her!

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$25
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20 years of experience
Deale, MD, 20751

About: I've had dogs since I was a kid an have pet sit for people since I was about 13 years old. In my own life I have had and trained 3 puppies of my own (Tootsie is still currently in the training works). The most dogs I've watched in one household was four, one golden retriever rescue, one Labrador rescue, and two beagle mix rescues. I've worked with several different breeds of dogs over the years including pit bull mixes, pugs, labs, retrievers, beagles, great danes, etc. I currently am taking some time off from working as a Senior Accountant so have availability all day everyday for the most part, when im not spending time with my pets and hubby that is. 🥰 When I do drop in visits I follow what is requested for dogs regarding feeding time/walking habits. I normally talk to them because well idk, I talk to my pets because thats what you do as a pet person. 😂

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As of July 2026, there are 6,993 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across West River. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

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A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in West River. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
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You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

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