Pet Sitters in Mitchellville, MD

Jane & David

Jane and David were great sitters. Our home was clean and tidy when we returned and our dogs were happy and well cared for. We would be happy to have them sit for us again sometime.

Tristen

Tristen looked after both our cat and our apartment (including the plants!) very well. We found her reliable and trustworthy and would happily welcome her back in the future.

Susan

Susan was a charming self sufficient American it was a pleasure to have looking after Coco and our house. She really enjoyed exploring our area as well as being around for Coco

Kiva & Gail

Kiva and Gail were awesome house and pet sitters! They took great care of my home and my dog, and sent me daily updates. They were organized, timely, and thorough in their communication before the house sit. I would definitely hire them again, and recommend them to others!

sylvia

Sylvia was an A+ cat and and house sitter. She took care of Iris so well and gave me daily updates. The house was very clean when I got back and the cat was exactly as if I’d never left. I highly recommend Sylvia for any sit and would welcome her back with open arms. Thank you, Sylvia!

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.

Miles

Miles was an excellent guest during my long trip away from home. He took excellent care of my two elderly cats, including administering eye drops and a medication to my eldest. He was always prompt in communicating and making sure I had peace of mind. The house was clean at my return and he helped storing food items I purchased remotely so I'd had food when I got home. I highly recommend.

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.

Kumari

Kumari took excellent care of our dog and home for almost 3 weeks. Sent us pictures with updates and reached out when ever there was an issue. It was wonderful coming home to a clean house and very happy boy. We would recommend Mari to house and pet sit.

Emily & Nate

Emily was attentive to our house, animals and especially our senior dog! Our house was left clean and tidy. Emily was a good communicator and was willing to try different ways to get our senior dog to take her medicine (no easy feat). I would have Emily back, again!

Maura

Maura and Douglas were wonderful from the beginning! They were so communicative, thoughtful, and our cats really felt at ease with them during the three nights we were away. We received daily updates and photos of our cats, and we knew wholeheartedly that they were in great hands. We came home to the cleanest apartment, and lovely flowers that brightened up our day. Would be so happy to have them back in the future, and so would our fur kids. Amazing experience, thank you Maura and Douglas.

Frank & Sharon

After a great phone interview we knew Frank & Sharon were the perfect couple for our Mia & Ty pet sit. Communication was pristine. Frank & Sharon are engaging to talk with and understood our particulars regarding our furr babies & home. While away Frank & Sharon did have to utilize our vet and quickly managed the care & new medication. We received daily text with photos of fun outings and home engagement. The care Mia & Ty received was superior and our home well respected. We enjoyed our vacation knowing all was taken care of. No hesitation in recommending Frank & Sharon to take care of every detail.

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Kristian

Janet did a phenomenal job taking care of our two cats and our home while we were away for five days.   I would highly recommend her!  She contacted us immediately after accepting the sit to make sure she understood the days we were going to be gone, as well if we had any special needs of our cats, and any assistance she needed to access our home. She is very happy, pleasant, dependable, and intelligent person who loves animals and is looking for different and unique ways to travel.  She is thorough and took care of our home and pets without any issues.  Our cats genuienly liked to be with her.  She would respond to our texts with updates on our cats, followed all home and pet care requests, and left our home super clean when she left.  In summary , Janet is great dependable pet sitter that loves animals, I hope to have her sit again someday in the future.  Highly recommended, Janet is a perfect choice to take care of your animals and home when you are gone for vacation!

Mitul

Mitul, his family and his pets were absolutely fantastic! At the end of the sit I got so attached to Zavi! He’s so precious and will meow to say good morning once you wake up and head downstairs. The fishes were so sweet too! The house is unbelievably gorgeous, and the whole sit was completing relaxing. The high street and station is only a 15 min walk and the bus stop is 5 min walk away. Super convenient.  Nothing bad to say! Thanks Mitul :))

Barbara

There are not good enough things to say about Barbara and Peter's home and their sweet girl Polly! Located exactly bang smack in the middle of both Clapham Common and Battersea Park, the flat offers amazing places to walk (or run) with Polly and also is close to buses to get into Central London. We found the flat very comfortable and loved opening the french doors to get extra air and light inside. If like us you work remotely, don't fret as the wifi signal is fantastic!

While the flat and location were amazing, the true star of this sit was Polly. You will not find a happier, more clever, more cuddly dog than Polly! We really did fall in love with her, and when we introduced her to our friends and family, they too couldn't help but fall in love. Polly sleeps well, is amazing to travel with, and is overall just a pure joy to be around. We cannot overstate how amazing this dog is! 

Last but not least, Barbara and Peter's daughter picked Polly up from us just over halfway through our originally agreed sit dates, but the family allowed us to continue to live in their home, no strings attached. 

We can't recommend Barbara, Peter, Polly and their flat in London enough! We can't wait to sit. for them in August :)

-Max and Nina

jim

Jim and Janis made me very welcome in their beautiful home. It's immaculately clean and all mod con's. The garden is pretty and backs onto the river. Pershore itself is a very English, sweet village.
Last but certainly not least Pixie is just adorable and loveable.
I have been a sitter here twice and felt thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed my stay from beginning to end; I'm always happy to return.

Christine

We had a great time at Christine’s place in Trebes looking after Lucky. He loves company and follows your around. He’s a real character. There is so much to do here, exploring the Aude Region. Thank you Christine for having us. We will be back on October to see Lucky again.

Lisa

We had a wonderful sit with Nani Bear and CooCoo Kitty.  Lisa was very communicative and accommodating.  She lives in an area that is both great for walking Nani and for all the restaurants nearby.  We even got to take Nani on a couple of hikes at Powell Butte and she loved it.  Both of her pets were very sweet, loving and very good.  CooCoo likes to cuddle and she comes in and out very easy.  Nani is playful, but also likes her snuggle time.  Our two weeks went fast and we were really sad to say goodbye at the end.

Tamsen

It was a real pleasure to stay at Nanine and Tamsen’s home, two wonderful and very kind and accommodating people! We grew attached to Iggy and Oliver and will gladly come back to look after them if needed! Thanks again :) Estelle et Floriane

Pet Sitting FAQs

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

From $25/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 Mitchellville, 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.