Pet Sitters in Potomac, MD

Karen

10 stars for Karen! A delightful person who took the MOST EXCELLENT CARE of our horses and kitties - including some unexpected meds one of the horses needed in his feed. The kitties miss you!

Emily & Julia

Emily and Julia were wonderful! Very pleasant, responsible and very easy to coordinate with. I could tell they love pets and really enjoy taking care of animals. And they left the house spotless.

Danae

We are so grateful that Danae agreed to housesit for us and care for our dog, Fiona. From the very first time we met a few months ago (Danae has been regularly housesitting for our neighbors, whom we introduced to zeewoi), Danae was extremely warm, communicative, and flexible. She went out of her way to ensure that we felt as though our puppy would be in great hands. And she was! Throughout her stay, Danae sent us daily updates on Fiona. She clearly gave plenty of love and attention to Fiona. Plus our many plants were all happy upon our return. We would without a doubt recommend Danae to other pet owners, and we and Fiona would be thrilled to host her again in the future!

Lisa

Lisa and her friend Sara were amazing pet and house sitters! We can't say enough great things about them - our pets were so calm when we returned from our trip and so happy... Lisa and Sara kept in touch with us regularly and sent us beautiful photos of the pets as well. We returned to a spotless home, fresh flowers and a note with polaroids of Soy, Calvin and Chickie! We absolutely loved hosting Lisa and Sara and highly recommend them, they are some of the best sitters we have ever had and they're welcome back anytime!!

Ivan

Ivan and Gloria were wonderful sitters. They were communicative, organized, and clean. They took really good care of our kitties. We would love to have them again.

Linda

Linda was absolutely amazing at caring for Kea and I would have her do so again in a heartbeat. Kea went into her first heat before Linda arrived and Kea was in heat the entire time Linda was here. That meant that Linda needed to take out Kea more than usual, change the mini pads and diapers that we used on Kea to keep things, and Kea, clean, and ensure that Kea did not encounter any male dogs on walks, etc. Linda also was very attentive to Kea in addition to this - snuggling with her and keeping her comfortable. Linda came a day early to help everyone settle in (and it helped us too so we could pack!) and stayed a day later since our unexpected flight change got us in in the evening vs afternoon. The house was neat and tidy and well maintained. If you have an opportunity for Linda to sit for you - do it!

Bobby & Janet

I could not recommend Bobby enough to you he looked after my home and my babies to the highest standard one of my babies is very nervous and Bobby was patient with him and connected with him. You can be guaranteed your home and pets are looked after. Thanks again guys.

Magdalena

Magda was organized, quick to reply to messages, and accommodating with plans. She arrived early so that we could spend time providing details of the sit and so that our dog Myers could see us with her. She was very self-sufficient during the stay and left the house neat and tidy. I'd recommend Magda and would use her to sit Myers again.

Philip

Philip took good care of Rosy while we were away. He arrived to meet Rosy and get the lay of the land just before we left. He unfortunately had a wet weekend that included a brief power outage, but he handled everything well with no issues. He gave us a summary of the weekend and some great tips to improve our welcome guide and sitter experience.

Melva A

Melva was terrific. She took excellent care of our cat and did it all while going to work and dealing with a death in her family. When we returned from our four-day trip, our place was spotless.

Diane

Diane and Natalia were incredible! They left the home immaculate, were great with our pets and very proactive and strong communicators. Highly recommend!

Katie

Katie took great care of Cooper while I was gone, was very communicative, and left my apartment clean and tidy!

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June and David

June and David were very communicative and helpful with any concerns I had about Bodhi and Bijoux. Their property is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the island. I was able to finish a book and enjoyed my time with their fur babies. Thank you for choosing me and allowing me to spend time in your haven.

Jon

Jon is very generous, kind and considerate!  Knuckles the dog is a sweet soul!  I had a great time!  The family neighbours were nice company, too!  Sawtell’s beaches are beautiful and breathtaking!

Carole

We loved our stay! We already miss Midas and Merlin the cats, who are complete cuties, Carole's lovely townhouse, and the immediate neighborhood in Reston, which has lakeside and wooded walking trails. The home is also within easy walking distance of the metro and a Safeway supermarket. Carole was a kind and welcoming host. Many, many thanks for making our trip so special!

Prudence

I sat for Prudence twice in February 2023, and it couldn't have been a better experience! Her pup Lucy was a delight and Prudence was amazing in making sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable. Would certainly recommend!

Rachel

I had a super fun time with Rachel's sweet ratty crew and exploring Edinburgh. Rachel is a great host and she's a very cool person!  Honestly, looking after the cute ratties was a smash hit.

Aletia-Sophia

We had a wonderful experience caring for Dodger and Daisy and would highly recommend this housesit. Nick and Aletia were wonderful hosts and made a real effort to ensure we were comfortable throughout our stay.  Their home is beautiful, well organized and clean. The log burner was an added perk for those snowy nights snuggling with sweet Dodger and Daisy. We were able to explore lots of gorgeous local areas as the dogs are very well behaved and love any excuse to play fetch outside, rain or shine. Thank you Nick and Aletia for trusting us with your wonderful furry family. We miss them already and hope to see you all again!

Pet Sitting FAQs

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

From $40/week to $150/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 Potomac, 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.