Cat Sitters in Howard County, MD
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Hannah
Toby and Chloe were amazing pet sitters. It wasn’t the easiest sit - a nervous dog and 3 cats with various ailments and medication to have, but they took it all in their stride and cared for them so well without any issues. Our nervous dog Zelda warmed to them in just 2 days which is a record for house sitters so far! I also really enjoyed getting to know them over dinner the night before I left, they’re very easygoing and positive people. They also left the house spotless for when I came back. I would love to have them sit for us again. You can rest assured your house and animals are in safe hands with this lovely pair!
Mike
Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
Lisa
I'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
Steven
Our review is written by Steven (house owner, host + my father) + also by Kim (the daughter). Written by Kim: This was our first house sit since the passing of my mother in late Dec 2023. I was helping my father Steven (whose profile it is) manage all the emails + try + find a great house sitter + came along Gretchen’s profile! Not only is she a cool cat + someone you might want to get to know, I found myself quickly talking to her. I shortly found out her profile is just a glimpse of how interesting she is but talking to her was so much better! She is a world traveler with many experiences + stories to share. We quickly became conversationalists who could talk forever + probably will continue to do so! Thank you TH! She is easy to communicate with + continued the consistent communication all along our journey of having her as our *first* guest after my mom’s passing. It was clearly a time filled with anxiety + sensitivity so there were some sensitive topics to go over + Gretchen got it right away. A few of our rooms in the house were off-limits (as they housed my mom’s things) but we reassured her the house has ample space for her to enjoy + there are many lovely outdoor spaces to boot! When she arrived she felt she was in paradise + really relished in the outdoor beauty + the indoor coziness. We were happy to share it with someone who appreciated it so much! She also was very understanding with the fact that both my dad + I would both be involved as we both handled different parts of the stay. Me, writing + setting up the Welcome Guide + would go over the situation but then upon her arrival my dad would take over + answer any questions mostly during her sit. The good part of having 2 people is she had accessibility to us both, in the case she needed it + sometimes it came up! She juggled all the communication oh so well. My mom usually handled most of the logistics so this being our first time we were nervous something would come up we might not know but it didn’t! It was new territory for us + we wanted to make sure she had everything. Gretchen handled it all with such ease, seamlessly, really respecting our wishes/desires + taking all the information into her hands + making it seem easy on her end to do so. She was easy to coordinate schedules with! There was a gap in her 1st + 2nd sit but everything went seamlessly even when my flight had a day long delay. She was able to coordinate schedules with me arriving in between, then leaving, my dad arriving different days + us extending the trip too. It all worked out! We were all a good team! She absolutely loved our older cat, Benny + he fast + furiously fell in love with her oh so easily. When I saw him, he looked oh so loved + after saying hi to me went over to ‘her’ bed + slept there waiting for her to come back. She sent many pictures, videos + even cute creations + toys she made for our Benny + it was obvious the house + our Benny were her first priority. She even asked us if she could help prune our flowers/shrubs, something my mom used to do + honestly it was an honor to hear her ask that. She was welcome to set up her art studio + play away. She was very communicative when our house cleaner, landscape gardener + house manager showered up for different reasons. When I arrived back for a short stint before she came back the 2nd time our mail was so well organized it was an assembly line! She also offered to take down our xmas tree (as we were a bit behind in taking down our xmas decorations) + she was sensitive to the fact that we were adjusting to a new normal. Thank you so much Gretchen! You made our first sit in a long time so seamless + such a relief that we are ready now to host again. We only wish we could have more Gretchen’s! (She’s also a super talented artist!) Written by Steven: Overall, Gretchen has been an absolute treasure. She has fulfilled our goals for a house sitter perfectly - she took good care of the house, great care of our treasured pet, Mr. Benny + took care of the grounds such as watering a few plants + trees. She excelled in all the above + is welcome back anytime I will be out of town in the future.
Anne
Wow, what a find Justin is! I feel as though I won a lottery. As I was revelling in the communication we were having during his stay, I looked over his profile and realized either that he had updated it during his stay OR I never even read it. I was so impressed with his initial application that described multiple stays taking care of cats in Turkey that I knew he was going to be a great choice. So I'm not sure that I even read his profile or reviews. Turned out...he was more than I could have EVER hoped for. Justin is VERY organized and clear with his communication. Just as--or maybe more--important, he is a poster child for what zeewoi can be: more than just an economical way to get a pet sitter or a place to stay. Justin embraces the barter economy and the opportunity it presents to get to know people. Although we only met the day that I turned the house and my 2 cats over to his care, we had delightful communication throughout his stay. He wanted to be sure he was providing the right care to all living and non-living elements of my home as well as just chat beyond what we'd had an opportunity to cover when we were face to face on the handoff day. Bottom line: I'd have Justin back even if I wasn't going anywhere! I've met a friend. And my neighbors did as well! Oh yes, and my two cats were well looked after, the house was in ship shape, and Justin was able to brief the next sitter in person (I'd had to extend my time away and Justin already had another commitment). To say I felt confident leaving my pets and home in Justin's care is an understatement. Justin is a real adventurer and believer in the power of both human and animal connection. Without a doubt, I would recommend him as a sitter...and a friend! Thank you, Justin for a great example of how to wrestle so much more meaning out of zeewoi.
Carrie
Oh wow! Everyone should be so lucky to have Nicholas and Veerle watch their house and pets. These lovely people are pros! They communicated early and often, were super accommodating to some last minute changes (it was originally going to be only our cats to watch but we decided to keep the dog home as well so that added to the schedule and care needs) and they left the house spotless and all set up for another sitter who came in after them. We didn’t get the chance to meet because my departure and arrival times but I dearly hope I get to in the future because they were just great! I even heard how nice they were from My neighbors who say them out walking our dog. :-) They also sent regular pictures of the pets which look like pro-photography! Cannot recommend this couple enough! Your pets and house will be in good hands!
Bridget
Lindsey watched our cat and dog for a long weekend when we went out of town. She was a very communicative sitter sending frequent pictures and voice notes with updates. She did a great job of following their schedules and giving them attention. The animals seemed to be happy and relaxed when we returned home and I believe Lindsey enjoyed getting to discover all of the eateries our town has to offer. A win-win for everyone!
Jim
Heidi was an outstanding cat sitter for my Luna! She was very communicable via calls or texts. She followed all my guidelines for feeding and care of Luna. Luna was very content when I arrived home thanks to Heidi! My home was immaculate when I arrived and she did some snow shoveling. She even pulled a large broken tree branch off my roof following a windstorm. I hope Heidi is available for my next trip because she is awesome. Jim
Paola
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
danica and ajit
Super nice sitters and extremely flexible. Really enjoyed their company and I only regret that I was too frazzled to chat with them more and get to know them! Kept the house super clean, pets loved them. Dog especially. Had a little problem with my new kitten not meshing well with the older cats (which was not too surprising since cats can be territorial). Pennee was very patient and gave me constant updates and tips. And the older cat was much more calm when I came home. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime!
Cat Sitting FAQs
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 20$ per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Nearby Paid Pet Services in Howard County
Dogtopia of Clarksville
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4.7
(173 reviews)
12212 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029
Recent Reviews:
We’ve been taking our dog to Dogtopia for daycare and grooming for the last 5 years. They have been wonderful with him from his early days as a “wild man” puppy. They provide a safe environment with a balanced schedule of active time and rest time. We’ve always appreciated the way the staff share information about how the day went. It’s so reassuring leaving him with such caring folks.
We have been going to dogtopia for a year now and it is such a great organization. The staff is friendly, accommodating and provides so much love to our boy. Our pup has boarded there and it was an excellent experience. He has a complicated diet and they follow the instructions carefully and he gets lots of play time, rest time and outside time. He goes weekly for daycare and on days when he doesn't get to go he pouts and is noticeably sad. He gets baths from Laurie and her team on the regular and overall loves dogtopia. I feel so lucky that we found them because they take such good care of our fluff boy! They are lower priced then competition around and it feels like a true small business where they want to provide good service. Highly recommend.
Excellent Excellent treatment of my fur baby. He is treated like one of their own. They know his personality and make adjustments to make him comfortable. l will always bring Mikie to Dogtopia Clarksville to stay.
The staff is friendly and informative, and our dog always seems to enjoy her time there, which helps keep our minds at ease while we are away. We're confident she is in good, capable, and loving hands.
My dogs have been going to Dogtopia since 2009. For the past 15 years, the Dogtopia management and staff have consistently provided outstanding daycare and boarding services, including maintaining a clean facility and providing loving care to my beloved dogs.
🏣 Very clean and hygiene place, friendly and welcoming staff, a perfect and safe location in my neighborhood to leave my pet Ms.Eleven 🐶 🐾🐾🐾🐾 when I have to attend to my other family needs. She too loves it . I recommend this place for your furry family members. 🙋🏻♀️💞🐶 …
Friendly, flexible, knowledgeable. They know my dog well. Jerry even lets the groomer cut his nails. Wonderful staff.
My dog loves being at Dogtopia. She is well cared for and enjoys the company of the other dogs.
Matt and his staff are so caring and professional ! They really treat each pet as if it’s their own. Awesome 🤩 …
The owner is kind and knowledgeable. We feel lucky to have found a such a wonderful place to call home away from home for our dog. And, we like to support local and are proud to be a part of the Clarksville Dogtopia family.
Pinkie's Play Place
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4.6
(114 reviews)
12451 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029
Recent Reviews:
Working with Grace as our dog trainer was a fantastic experience. Her expertise and genuine love for dogs were evident from the start. Grace personalized training sessions, making them effective and enjoyable. Her clear communication, patience, and ongoing support made a significant impact. Thanks to Grace, our dog is not only better behaved but also happier. I highly recommend her as an outstanding dog trainer.
We’ve been going to Pinkie’s Play Place for grooming for about half a year now. Choco is a long-haired chihuahua and we only do outline/sanitary trim with bath/brush. They always accommodate our needs and wants. Their price is very reasonable and we’re happy with the result every time. Choco often shows fear aggression to strangers and other dogs but apparently he’s been a complete angel with everyone at Pinkie’s, which clearly shows they take real good care of him and he enjoys his time there. Everyone shows so much loved every time we visit and I’m so grateful!
Heather! The staff and everyone. I am so glad I found you guys you guys are amazing! You have taken such good care of Coco. More or less I’m so thankful for each and everyone of you for taking care of Coco and as well as being so amazing the customer service the hospitality for the dogs! Fabulous I have no complaints! Thank you so much for all you do❤️ Heather is also an entrepreneur like me. She’s been so supportive of my business understanding and empowering In general. I appreciate you.
Heather is talented, very knowledgeable and amazing person with a passion for animals! Absolutely blown out of the water what she did with our golden retriever! Sophie an older pup a Docile we call her lol. Took very good care of her. Years we were going to pet smart not knowing how she would come back different every time. Consistency none. Money spent wasted. Finally pulled the trigger after doing business with Heather and we are super happy. Would not trust anyone else with our dog. Wonderful business great team. Absolutely fair price and for your money she does care more about the pet than your wallet.
We’ve been using Pinkie’s for boarding and doggie daycare for 2 years and have been so pleased with how they take care of our pup. They take care of her as she was their own. She comes home happy and tired. Our pup loves Pinkie’s!
Wow! We have been using Pinkies for boarding for a while now. This last visit we had Rudy groomed. They did an amazing job...price was very reasonable for a large dog.
This is my dog's favorite place in the world. He goes every Thursday for day care and I better not forget. If he thinks I'm leaving the house without him he grabs his lead and brings it to me. As for grooming she does a wonderful job. He is a bouvier des flanders and he always looks wonderful after the groom. He is also so relaxed on the table that he has actually laid down and gone to sleep while being groomed
Best boarding we have ever used. The employees are very professional and they clearly cared about our dog. Not to mention they are the ONLY boarding facility that has ever offered us a tour of the entire facility. Boarding costs more than the average but the facilities were very nice and they had cameras for us to watch our dog everywhere! So it was worth the price. Our dog has never returned home from a boarding stay with this little stress! We will definitely make this our regular boarding place!
if u don't love Pinkie's something is deeply wrong with you <3 my dogs love it here and that's all because of the fun-loving, caring staff. the owner of this facility is top notch in the dog industry and no one does it better than her.
My Golden Doodle was there for grooming. I recently moved and was very nervous because that dog is my bff. Heather did a wonderful job. The cut far exceeded my hopes. The pup left happy, so he must have gotten wonderful care.
Barking Trails
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5.0
(14 reviews)
Recent Reviews:
Barking Trails takes great care of my four-footed family member. My Cairo is a big goofball, and all of our walkers have worked wonderfully with him. I went with a service rather than paying an individual to ensure consistency in service. Barking Trails has always come through for us, even when we've unexpectedly needed additional service. They're wonderful.
Caring staff, love animals and my dogs loved them. Will use their service again. My dogs are so spoiled they don’t take to anyone. But this team of animal lovers, my dogs couldn’t get enough of them. Thank you and I will be seeing you and using your service again soon.
Barking trails has been very easy to deal with. We have had some companies in the past that have caused some headaches, very relieved to have found Barking Trails.
Awesome company! Extremely caring and very professional. I would strongly recommend.
Amazing company! Extremely caring and super professional. I really recommend them!
Easy to schedule and pay invoices
Very nice company Good on communication and treat your pet like your own
I would highly recommend breaking Trail services to my family and friends.
Fantastic service!
Happy Dog Care
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4.6
(51 reviews)
10246 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tiki's Playhouse
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4.6
(38 reviews)
3830 Ten Oaks Rd, Glenelg, MD 21737
Recent Reviews:
I can't rave enough about Tiki's Playhouse! I've had 2 generations of dogs go to Tiki's and they love it. And with a full-time job, it's a saving grace for me and gives my best pal something to do everyday! 🫶 🐶 Much Love, Brian, Newton (and Merlin RIP)
Tiki’s playhouse is amazing! I’ve been bringing my dog here since he was a puppy and he absolutely LOVES it. The place is definitely deceiving as it’s a small home, but don’t let that fool you. There’s tons of fun and love for all animals. The owner Kelvin is great and very accommodating. Five stars!
Our dog has extreme separation anxiety....but when we leave her with Dana and Kelvin for daycare, she doesn't miss us at all. We know we're leaving her in very loving hands! She always has a great time and sleeps quite well that night!
My dog loves Tiki’s. Kelvin always finds good staff that care about the dogs. The group of dogs that they screen are there all play really well together.
Our Vizsla loves how much room there is to run in Tiki’s outdoor yards. The manager (Jamie in the picture) and owner are super friendly! When you stop by, make sure to grab a drink in their coffee shop when you stop by. My favorite is the Vanilla Latte!
I love Tiki’s Playhouse! I am happy that my little puppy gets an outside space with grass and he loves all his friends there ( humans and dogs!)
We have been taking our whippet for daycare to Tiki's for about a year and could not be happier! Kelvin, Jamie and the entire staff is super dog loving and make the process simple and low key. Our beloved guy is always happy to get the playtime with his friends during his visits. We also recently had a great experience boarding him for a few days when we had to fly. The lattes next door are also top notch, highly recommended all around!
We have been taking our golden retriever to Tiki's for 3 years now, since he was a puppy. We looked at several day care places until we found one where we knew our dog would get love, exercise, and socialization in a safe and caring environment. We did not want to drop him off somewhere where he would be crated and ignored all day. We are so happy with Tiki's and we know he is too - we can tell by the way he drags us in the door. We feel comfortable boarding him there too - we initially had someone come to the house and stay with him whenever we went on vacation, but we started taking him to board there once we saw how happy he was at daycare. There are closer daycare places to us, but we driver further to Tiki's because is it such quality care. And we can tell the staff and the owner really love the dogs and take good of them. I recommend this place without any reservations or qualms (and I am really picky).
Tiki's is the best! Everyone is kind, professional, and GREAT with all the dogs! The staff interacts with the dogs all day and they come home happy and tired. I also love that they are outside often, running and playing on real grass. It is wonderful to know my dog is in great hands whether he is just there to play for the day, or if I am away for a few days. Tiki's really is a home away from home for all the dogs :)
When we got our dogs, we knew we would need to have them walked or put them in daycare so they could get enough exercise. Tiki's was local to us so we tried them out. Fast forward 5 years and our now adult dogs still go to daycare at Tiki's. They absolutely love going, so much so that when we went on vacation last year, we boarded our dogs at Tiki's instead of having family stay with them (a first for us!). I can't say enough about the care my dogs get when they're at Tiki's and I recommend them to everyone I know!
Wagging Lounge Dog Resort
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4.7
(348 reviews)
9315 Snowden River Pkwy M, Columbia, MD 21046
Recent Reviews:
My senior pup, Kaylee (9 years old), REALLY loved her first day of daycare at the Wagging Lounge! She was keen to explore and meet everyone from the minute we walked in, and she loved everyone on staff (including the men, which was pleasantly surprising given her history of meeting some other men). She’s quite independent, so she apparently spent the day dog watching and hanging out with all of the humans. The spaces are clean, the staff are friendly, and the prices are a good value. Kaylee will be coming back for a week-long stay later this year, and I know she and I are both excited about that! For now, she’s a bit tuckered from her adventure.
Our dogs, Fresca and Sydney, love Wagging Lounge! The girls howl with excitement when we turn the corner knowing where they are going. Every staff member has been very helpful and we are so thankful they take care of our girls so well. We don't have to worry about anything during the day or when we go on vacation. My husband and I love seeing the daily photos and videos showing all the pups having fun.
We love WL and have recommended it to every friend in the area that was looking for boarding or daycare! They have taken care of our doodle Tonks so well, she absolutely loves heading in for daycare and she’s always so worn out after a long day of playing with the other dogs. You absolutely can’t beat the Wagging Lounge!
Even after moving 30 minutes away, Wagging Lounge is STILL the only place we board our dogs. We love the trusted staff and dog savviness they have. They know Bear and Lily by name and are always so happy to have them boarding. Wagging Lounge deeply cares for the dogs that come and know all the ins and outs of them.
Our dog Luna loves coming here! We tried a few days of daycare prior to boarding her. We liked that the dogs are evaluated to make sure they are having an okay time before being kept and we loved her report card on her first day. When we drop her off she doesn’t even look back to us she is so excited to go play with her friends. While Luna was boarded it was also great to know her schedule and see daily photos to let us know she was doing well!
Our dog Hobbes always has a great time at Wagging Lounge! They take great care of him and he gets some socializing and exercise during the day. The boarding options are also very convenient for us. The staff are always very friendly, recognize him, and very communicative. He’s always excited to walk in the door!
I can't say enough good things about the wonderful people that work at Wagging Dog and the Kim's who own and operate it. My dogs have been coming since they were puppies and they always love a day with their friends. They always come home safe and tired and well loved and cared for. Thanks Wagging Dog team, Kelly dogs love you!
We started sending our dog, Duncan to wagging lounge when he was just a puppy! I was so nervous dropping him off because he was such an anxious pup. He absolutely loved it! We love the daily pictures and the staff take such good care of our fur baby. Our usually skittish dog has the best time! The staff at wagging lounge are extremely personable and accommodating. When my husband and I were expecting our baby in the summer they immediately made room for Duncan in their boarding schedule, as we had to quickly rush to the hospital. We love wagging lounge!!
Our dog Lizzie loves it here at Wagging Lounge. She’s very well taken care of, and you can tell that everyone at Wagging Lounge really cares about the pups they take care of. Whenever our dog walks through the door, we’re greeted by a chorus of people saying “Lizzie!!” and it always puts a smile on my face. You can definitely trust your pup to the fine folks at Wagging Lounge
We love sending our pup, Lisa, to the Wagging Lounge Dog Resort Of particular pawesomeness is that they post pics of her having a blast! They also make me feel like she is the coolest pup they've ever met and that they truly love her and care for her. She overcame her longstanding fear of cars after just a few trips to Wagging Dog-- I think because she started to associate the car with going to daycare! We are truly grateful for the care they take of our pup. I'm a mom of 3 human kiddos who have been in daycare, too-- and i really appreciate the special love and affection -- it is invaluable.
Howard County, Maryland
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