Pet Sitters in East Riverdale, MD

Brandi

Pros: Brandi was a very nice person. I came home to my kitty and she was all good. She was flexible with her dates. Cons: Brandi stated she left August 11th but the video shows her leaving on the 10th, so she was dishonest. She mention my cat food having bugs in them so she threw out a whole half bag of hard food. My apartment is kept very tidy, theee only reason flies come out is if fruit is left out and she must have left food or something out that attracted the bugs. We originally discussed her only house sitting a month so she could allow client's from peer space in the apartment and sell off or receive furniture. I was lucky enough that she agreed to sit for meadow as well. My gut told me to hold off on peer space because I was getting good cell service at my silent retreat. I'm so so so so glad I did after seeing how she left my apartment floors and bathroom. She would of had to clean up after each peer space and I feel clients would have not been happy with the cleanliness. I don't even have living room furniture yet, just boxes so it should have been a breeze to sweep, vacuum, mop. There's plenty of cleaning rags and cleaners. I have white floors and she must have used dirty mop water all throughout the floor. Dirty streaks and foot prints all over the floor. She left the dirty mop water with the mop in it right in the living room. When mopping a bug place like mine you at least need to change the water four to six times. There was cereal left out and open. Cat food was left open on the counter. Water bowl didn't look clean, full of fur on top. Cereal crumbs on the floor. Coffee bean sprinkles on the cabinets. I usually leave my dishwasher cracked. She must have closed it shut and never opened it ever....because four wooden pieces inside molded over. It was full of clean dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. Her hair products on the sink. Empty raw sugar box left in cabinet. Bathroom: sink was sticky, toilet had poop stains (smh I had to clean), and my precious bath tub was filthy. There was black specks in it and I had to wash it four times at least before soaking. I looked forward to coming home and relaxing but I cleaned 3-4 hours. I didn't except her to leave it immaculate however this was more than just touching up for me. There were multiple finger and hand prints on the walls from make up and whatever else was on her hands. This was in my hallway, bedroom, and bathroom. Bedroom: bedroom was ok, some cereal crumbs on the bed and under but nothing major. The bedding was left in the dryer, which was ok but it smelled odd so I re washed it. Two weeks in and she sent a few photos but definitely not daily. Also, two weeks in I became pretty sick and needed to come home to go to the doctor for a few days. I offered to sleep in the living room but her dad lived close by so I guess she said shed make other arrangements so she would have gone there possibly. A day later she requested to end the stay early, which was fine yet very inconvenient. I ended up going to emergency room upstate. She was patient with me and I decided not to travel back home while sick so we agreed on the 11th. She kept mentioning that I could come back earlier if I wanted to. I guess maybe the train sound got to her. I had a feeling she left early, but the video confirmed it. Not sure why she would think that I wouldn't verify. The cameras are visible outside my door.

Jessica

This was our first sit we posted to zeewoi and we felt completely happy and comfortable trusting Jess to look after our crew for two weeks. She was a great communicator, warm, calm and friendly with our pets, sent sweet and funny photos of happy dog on walks and cats sprawled in the sun. We could not have asked for a better match and hope in the future we might be lucky enough to have her housesit again! She is a stellar pet sitter and all-around great human being.

Brittany

If you are looking for peace of mind that your pet is being well taken care of while you are way, look no further than Brittany and Zane. We had a great pre-sit meeting at which Brittany took notes and made sure all her questions were answered. While away, we got daily pictures and assurances that all was well. We would definitely turn to Brittany and Zane with our future sitting needs.

Nicole & Mark

Very reliable, friendly, organized house sitters!

Cecelia

Cece was great! Pets were happy and healthy when I returned home. They looked great, too. So did the house. It was very clean. I'd be happy for Cece to stay in my home and take care of our animals again.

Pranav

Pranav was great! He was in town for a conference but always made sure that the dogs were walked, fed and taken care of no matter the time of day. He had great communication with us when necessary, sent some photos, and when we returned the house was clean and tidy. Would highly recommend him.

Anna

Anna and her two kids were amazing with our home and took incredible care of our pets. Our (sometimes cranky) dog loved them immediately, which gave me such a sense of relief! I'm so grateful to them for a great week where I didn't have to worry about anything back at home.

Aspen

Aspen was an excellent pet sitter while we were out of town. She took care of our medium (55 lb) and small (25lb) dog. She fed and walked then daily, was very clean and tidy around the house, and generally handled everything exceptionally well. She was very kind and communicated often with us. Would absolutely have her visit again. Thank you!

Tina

Tina and Lillian were wonderful to have stay in our home and care for Ziggy. They were very communicative and shared great photos of their adventures with Ziggy. They took exceptional care of our home and we came back to a house that was just as clean and tidy as it was when we left for our trip. Ziggy was happy and at ease. Thank you!!

Martin

Martin and Lili were very loving sitters for our two cats. They showed deep and genuine care for them. Both cats clearly felt comfortable around them as they showed their bellies in no time! We appreciated the regular pictures and updates. We also appreciated their flexibility with kids who needed to grab things for college and timing with end of stay. Would have them back any time!

Michael

Mike and Caroline were very well organized and took amazing care of both our house and dogs.

Samantha

I honestly wish I could give more stars. Our pups were so happy with Sam for 2 weeks! She left our home spotless and a note next to a bouquet of flowers. She was great to talk with and put me at ease since this was our first time having someone we didn’t know stay in our home and care for our pups. Easy to communicate with and we are incredibly grateful that she stayed with our pups!

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4.96 Organised 4.96 Reliable 4.95 Clean and tidy 4.97 Self-sufficient 4.91 Pet care

Nicolette

Sadie and Ophelia are the sweetest. They both would follow me quietly around the apartment to hang out. And the apartment is a sanctuary. Nicolette was kind enough to set up food and water for the pets so that everything would be as easy as possible for me. I felt lucky to petsit for her!

Siri

Jon and Siri invited us over prior to their departure to meet their neighbors - a wonderful welcome to staying in their lovely home. Siri left detailed notes, so we had all the info we needed to make sure all went well during their time away. Viking, Yogo, and Blackie were fun to be around, each with their unique personalities - letting us know when it was time to be fed, play frisbee, or give attention to! We enjoyed our stay and look forward to housesitting for them again.

Dan

Peter and Dan Dan were delightful homeowners, and staying in the village of Bathford was really great. There are lots of places to walk, and there's a couple of good pubs nearby. It was our first time in the west of England. Being without a car was no problem, with bus service to Bath close by. 

The home is comfortable and the dogs and cats are easy to manage. We strongly recommend this house sit.

Andrea

Taking care of Chewy was a relaxing and lovely time. He is a shy, easy going cat, and so I wouldnt see him too often as he liked to hide. At times, he would come out and say hi. :) Esepcially for the cat nip toys!

The location of Andrea's place is the perfect Toronto spot. Walkable to the beaches, and the awesome Leslieville Market on Sunday.

Communication with Andrea leading up to the sit was helpful and informative for learning about Chewy and the needs of the place. We stayed in touch over the sit for brief check-ins which was nice.

I had such a great time on this long weekend sit, would recommend!

Leslie

A delightful stay in a woodland idyll.

The house: everything you need to be relaxed and comfortable. Life on the patio feels like a stay in the forest. The many birdfeeders ensure that your time will be punctuated by sightings of cardinals, hummingbirds, and lots of stuff I couldn’t identify.

The pets: engaging, easy to care for, and predictable in their routines. A few loose comments about Lucy have been made by prior House Sitters. What you should know is this: Peaches is the ambassador for the pair. It is only after you have passed her rigorous vetting that Lucy will make her approach. You will then have the satisfaction of receiving the affection you have earned.

The people: imagine staying in the home of good friends without them around to annoy you. For those of you without good friends it goes like this: before you arrive you may receive private concierge services alerting you to important festivals, musical events and cultural opportunities. When you get there you will find the place shining like the top of the Chrysler Building. A gracious and thorough orientation to the pets, house and local area follows. You may be offered prize chicken pies and open season on the household provisions. Perhaps they could be more welcoming and generous but I can’t imagine how.

The town: seafood. Best fried oysters: Osprey Point. Best raw oysters: Blue Heron. Best take away/take back home crab/crabcakes: Chester River Seafood. Free oysters were available at the intermission of the Saturday night show at the Mainstay. This is apparently the custom for Rock Hall music venues as no one seemed too surprised about this except us.

Highly recommended in all respects.

Dorathea

We had a lovely stay!  Dorathea and Duval were welcoming.  Our room was comfortable.  The view was amazing.  The pets were adorable and easy to care for.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in East Riverdale, Maryland?

From $35/week to $115/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in East Riverdale, Maryland ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.