The nation's largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers

Why settle for just part time care from providers with other jobs?
I do pet care full time!

MIDDAY WALKS
TRAINED VET ASSISTANT
FIRST AID CERTIFIED
BASIC GROOMING AVAILABLE
Come home to a clean & trimmed pet.

IN EMAILING PLS. STATE WHAT AREA YOU'RE IN & WHAT DATES YOU HAVE IN MIND.

Last minute okay - I will p/u!

I'm home days running a dog walking service, walking dogs at midday and providing playtime for my dogs & yours. Why rely on sitters who work during the day when your pet can have full time attention? I'm just a few blocks from the new dog park in Silver Spring and take mine on weekends. (I know how to handle and supervise.)

Two parks are nearby so your pet will get plenty of exercise. Located in downtown Silver Spring for easy p/u and dropoff. Near the beltway Georgia Ave. or Colesville Rd. exits. if you're coming from the airport to p/u your pet it's very convenient.

My car has crates in the back, a sunroof & pop-up rear window for safe and convenient transport of your pet. (Pets should be restrained in the back seat of cars, or crated, for safe transport, according to experts.)

I have several years' experience and great references.

I trained as a vet's assistant, interned w/a couple of vets & am pet first aid certified by the Red Cross. I'm a former legal assistant (BS in legal studies) who understands the responsibilities of pet ownership & care. Your pet is safe with me.

Serving Silver Spring, Takoma Pk, NW DC, Bethesda. Rates may vary by distance. Free pickup for boarding & available until 10:00 p.m. at end of stay for your convenience. See your pet the same day you return, unlike at kennels and daycares. (Which typically charge much more & aren't as safe for your beloved pet.)

I can accommodate those living farther out (e.g. Rockville, Germantown, or downtown DC) for boarding of three days or longer.

In discussing rates please be aware dogvacay gets 15%. For example, for a one week petsit their referral fee might be $50. Therefore sitters have to set rates that make it worthwhile to supervise & care for your pet 24/7.

It's still a great deal compared with the alternative of high priced, crowded and potentially unsafe doggie daycares. I have worked with three dogs that became ill after a stay at a doggie daycare. Your vet will tell you they're safer at a private home than in a group facility where they're exposed to many germs and possibly parasites.

A few tips:

Please do a Meet 'n Greet request instead of just emailing as it speeds up the process. Leaving out your pet's vet records at the beginning of a petsit just in case of emergencies is a good idea.

Please let me know if your pet(s) have any housebreaking issues so I can take precautions such as more frequent walks, pee pads, gates, whatever.

Also please inform me if your pet has separation anxiety or becomes carsick when traveling. It's also essential to know if pet has resource guarding issues i.e. food, toys etc. so I can supervise them more closely.

I have plenty of dog beds and crates so no need to provide them. Please make sure flea/tick meds are up to date and if not use at least 24 hrs. before drop-off. It helps to know what brand of food your pet eats in case we run out.

If your dog needs a bath & trim I can have him looking spiffy when you return.("Puppy cuts" only, i.e. fluffy, no show trims.)

Have a good vacay!

**About me**
Hi! I'm Melissa. I'm very outdoorsy and love animals. I cannot currently have a dog in my home, so I'm looking for opportunities to spend some time with pets. I grew up with dogs and have often pet sat for friends over the years.

**About my home/services**
I do not offer services in my home but will come to yours.

**What to expect**
Dogs in my car will enjoy walks or hikes, as appropriate. I also love fetch and tug of war.

My wife and I are here to take care and love your pets while you're gone! We live in a one bedroom pet-friendly apartment with a concierge (w/ a large stocked bowl of dog treats!!), so your pets are welcome and safe. There is a small park right next to our apartment building, and a much larger park a few blocks away- great for longer walks.

I am a third-year law student with only one or two classes a day so I have a lot of time to spend with your pet. I’ve grown up with dogs and have taken care many types of dogs. I have a terrier mix (rescued) back home in Central Florida.

My wife and I would be thrilled to take care of your pets while you're gone! We'll send you a picture/video update of your pet each day so you know they're enjoying their vacation while you enjoy yours.

You are free to bring any crates or beds that your dog feels comfortable with.

We offer flexible pickup/dropoff times!

Thank you for stopping by! I have been a lover of animals for as long as I can remember. I currently live with 2 dogs and 3 cats. I have experience with 8-week-old puppies all the way up to 17-year-old puppies! I volunteered at the Montgomery County Humane Society walking and playing with dogs. As your drop in dog walker, I am at your service. Whether it is to walk your dog, throw a ball, take your furry baby to the local dog park or vet visits, I'm game. Your dog will be my dog for the time you request. I am also available for multiple drop in visits throughout the day or overnight stays in your home. I can also do short errands for you and your household. My certification in Pet First Aid through Pet Health Academy allows you to rest easy knowing your fur babies are in good hands with me. I am also Bonded and Insured.

***For our our D.C. clients that require in-home sitting, we are limited to weekends only***

*** We can accept 80+lbs (extra large) pups for in-home sitting only***

***For the safety of our pets and yours, please request a meet-n-greet!***

Daphne is a Military Spouse, former Biologist and a full-time Registered Nurse and Pia is a former active duty U.S. Army Soldier. We call Miami, FL our hometown, but have grown to love the DMV. We have 3 pooches : Neptune the Great Dane, Sox the Lab Mutt and Polo the Min-Pin Mutt. We are avid hikers, kayakers, bird watchers and DogVacay users ourselves. We understand what it is like to leave your family member with someone else while you are away. We provide lots of love, attention, safety and most importantly FUN! Our boys are very socialized and welcome all pups into our home.

If your pup is shy around other dogs, it is no problem. We have a an upstairs level and can easily keep your dog on the main level with us and keep the others away or vice-versa. Just let us know! There is plenty of space to keep everyone happy and safe. We can only offer 24/7 supervision during most (if not all) weekends if requested