Pet sitters in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

Get dedicated in-home pet care while you travel. Just create a listing and our pet sitters will reach out to you.

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Pet sitters searching near Washington

We have 1213 pet and dog sitters looking for sits near Washington. They’re rated, reviewed and verified - and exchange pet care for new places to stay while traveling.

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See how pet sitting in Washington works

  1. 1. Choose your plan

    Enjoy unlimited access to in-home pet care with an annual plan. Sitters don't charge extra.

  2. 2. Create your listing

    Describe your home and pets, and add the dates you'll be away.

  3. 3. Review sitter applications

    See who applied to your listing and vet sitters before you commit.

Looking for house sits in Washington?

Keeping your home and pets safe

  • Money Back Promise

    If you can't find a sitter, we'll refund you*.

  • Home and Contents Plan

    Get cover against damage, theft and accidents*.

  • Sit Cancellation Plan

    Claim compensation if sitters cancel last minute*.

  • 24/7 Vet Advice Line

    Round-the-clock support for sitters while they're pet sitting.

  • Vet-approved pet care

    Pets are happier at home, surrounded by sights and smells they know.
*Terms apply. Only available on Standard and/or Premium plans.
Why we sit

Why our sitters love to pet sit

Every pet sitter in Washington and beyond has their own story. But they all have two things in common: they love pets and travel.

98% of our sits result in a five-star review

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    Jess

    I can get my work done, explore new places and, best of all, spend lots of time with animals.

  • Chris and Meg
  • David
  • Ali and Matt

Unlimited access to pet care, one annual plan

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Questions about pet and dog sitting

No, unlike other platforms, our sitters sit for love, not money. After paying an annual membership, no money changes hands between our members.

It’s a win-win situation. Sitters exchange their love and care for a stay in your home and the chance to make new furry friends. While pet parents can travel with peace of mind, knowing their pets are loved and cared for.
Our sitters love all kinds of homes and locations. For them, it’s less about grand accommodation and more about staying in real homes and living like a local.

They prefer cosy homes where they can embed themselves in the local community, spend time with adorable pets and make special travel memories.

So as long as your home is clean, tidy and welcoming, our sitters would love to stay.
The first thing to do is to register for free. Once you’re registered, you can explore our platform and decide which membership plan is right for you. We offer three annual memberships – Basic, Standard and Premium.

After you’ve chosen and paid for your membership, you can create your listing. This is your chance to describe your home and pets, and add the dates you’ll be away.

As soon as your listing is live, pet sitters can apply. You can browse their applications and shortlist the ones you think are right. You also have the option to invite sitters directly.

We recommend meeting face-to-face or via video call before confirming the sit to make sure it’s a good match for your home and pets.
Most pet parents confirm a sitter within a day. But this can vary depending on your location and the level of detail you’ve shared in your listing.

For extra peace of mind, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
We know arranging to have a pet sitter in your home for the first time may seem daunting. But we do everything in our power to keep all our members safe:

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We do background and/or ID checks, ask for external references and verify email addresses and phone numbers.

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After a sit, our pet parents rate and review their sitter and give honest feedback.

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You can screen sitters before you commit by meeting them face-to-face or via a video call.
Our Home and Contents Plan covers you for up to $1 million against property damage, theft and sitter accidents. This is included in our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships.

Premium Pet Parent members also benefit from our Sit Cancellation Plan that protects you in case your sitter cancels.

And lastly, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
The average cost of pet sitting in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. is $2.08 per hour, $83.33 per week for 40 hours or $270.83 per month for 130 hours.

With an annual TrustedHousesitters membership plan, you can connect with a community of verified pet sitters from near and far, who exchange loving pet care for a place to stay on their travels.

Our pet sitters don’t charge for their services, and no money changes hands between our members. They do it because they love pets and travel, so, in exchange for a place to stay, they’ll look after your pets and take care of your home while you’re away.

The average nightly rate for kennels in Washington D.C. is $41.25 on average - this could add up to almost $600 for just a two-week vacation. Instead, why not consider welcoming an in-home pet sitter with TrustedHousesitters? All of our membership plans give owners access to welcome as many sitters as needed, all year round. That’s peace of mind for pet parents, and loving pet care for furry families.

The pros of welcoming a trusted pet sitter in Washington D.C. include personalized pet care, a maintained daily routine, 1:1 TLC, and in-home care which keeps pups in the familiar surroundings of home. 

Some dog sitting services can be expensive, but at TrustedHousesitters, all of our membership plans give owners access to welcome as many sitters as needed, all year round. Our members pet sitting in Washington D.C. also happen to be hobby pet sitters, caring for pets for love, not money.

The pros of sending your dog to a boarding facility include basic needs being met such as feeding, watering and daily exercise. Cons include having to uproot your pet from their home, the number of other dogs they’re surrounded by, sometimes limited exercise and play, and the new routine they have to adjust to.

We advise pet parents to let sitters know what to do in a pet emergency, and to provide an emergency contact number. Each furry family and pet parent is different, so it always makes sense for pet parents to make the call on what they’d like sitters to do should they find themselves in an emergency situation. 

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