Sit-A-Pet

I can’t recommend this company enough. After calling multiple pet sitting services around DC and hearing nothing back, I was so happy to connect with this wonderful company. Everything has been very professional and consistent. When I first contacted them they came out and did a home visit to learn about my cat, apartment, and any information they might need for an emergency. Usually the same person takes care of my cat which I like, because I know she knows about his little quirks now. It is easy to coordinate with sit a pet and they have worked with me on a few last minute requests for sitting. Whenever I leave my cat I feel very comfortable knowing he is in good hands.

I’ve used this service several times now and have yet to be disappointed. My cat takes medicine twice a day and I’ve never been concerned about leaving him with my pet sitter. My cat has had the same pet sitter every time — they’ve even become friends now! I always get a nice note at the end which is comforting. In short: great service, I refuse to go anywhere else.

I can’t believe I haven’t yet left a Sit-​A-​Pet review! I used SAP for years when I lived on Capitol Hill before I moved in 2011. When I returned to DC, I went right back to using them. They are reliable, responsible, and, best of all, genuine pet lovers! They always come through, even with last minute visits.
I’m lucky: my usual sitter lives just a few houses away and seems to have a flexible schedule. The good thing, also, is that I always have the same sitter and Joelle is great about giving medication to the cats, which many pet sitters don’t do. I’m pretty sure Dollie is also happy with SAP!

I used Sit-​a-​Pet for the first time last month when I went out of town. I was pretty nervous to leave my cats with someone I didn’t know for the first time, but Sit-​a-​Pet was so great! It was easy to get in touch with someone on the phone and very easy to set up and meet and greet with the pet sitter, Holly. I got updates and photos every other day from my pet sitter, and I felt that my cats were in great hands. When I came home, they seemed happy and very well taken care of. I will definitely use Sit-​a-​Pet the next time I am away.

I’m about to use S-​A-​P for the third time, over Thanksgiving, and I can’t recommend them more highly. The care giver who has come for my cat, Vick, is terrific. The company seems to be very well run, and I couldn’t be happier with their service, both from Vick and the managers.

I’ve been using Sit-​a-​Pet in the last month to take care of my cat while I am away from home on business. They are extremely professional, and their flexibility is a godsend for my erratic travel schedule.
Kathy, the DC manager, has been great to work with to arrange the schedule, and Stephanie has been an amazing cat-​sitter. They are attentive to all the details, including what toys and food my cat likes, and the little touches mean a lot. Stephanie even went out of her way to buy a can of wet food for my cat when my stock ran out. I could not ask for a better pet-​sitter and pet-​sitting company!

I was new in town and didn’t know anyone who could watch my cat while I went out of town. I researched pet sitters and was looking for a reliable, trustworthy, caregiver. I was really impressed with Sit-A-Pet’s professionalism, reliability, flexibility, honesty, knowledge, and affordability. The sitter is always the same so she is familiar with my cat’s routine, she has a background as a vet assistant so I feel like my cat is in safe care, Sit A Pet checks in to ensure that you arrive home on time so there is a safety check that my cat is taken care of, personally tailored service, there is dedicate time for play and affection. The alternative was to take my cat to a kennel facility service. An environment that was cold, unfamiliar, with other cats, crammed in a kennel for way more money. If the kennel was full then he may not even get the opportunity to roam free in a play room for the half hour playtime daily. This was not an ideal situation. I didn’t want to do this to my baby. He is comfortable in his own environment and gets the personal lovin’ he deserves and that Sit-​A-​Pet offers. Other pet services were charging a daily fee and al carte duties that were ridiculous as they should be covered as part of the daily fee like changing the kitty litter. I have used their services many times now and will continue too. All around wonderful experience, highly recommended!!!

Best pet sitters I’ve ever used. I’m lucky enough to get the same sitter every time I go away and she takes great care of my two cats. When I missed a flight and was stuck abroad an extra day, they were so accommodating and not worried at all about when they’d get payment for the extra day. They knew I was good for it and their only concern was that the little beasts got their food and water. It is such a relief to know they’re taking care of things while I’m out of town.

This is an absolutely first class, professional, and reliable pet sitting service. Not only did they do a thorough intake with me and my dog, they matched a perfect person to take care of my dog who is very shy and sensitive. And, they were available in an emergency situation to take my dog out when my dog walkers flaked! These guys saved the day!!!

I have been using Sit-​A-​Pet for the last year with my 18 year old cat and I couldn’t be happier. They are very professional and accommodating. Claire watched my cat, and I know he could not have been in better hands. Every time I’ve returned home from a trip, no matter how long or short, I’d have a report about anything peculiar and just general notes about the visit.
I’m moving to another city and hope that I’ll be so lucky as to find such a great pet sitter again.

There’s a good reason that Sit a Pet is consistently rated the highest among area pet sitters. They are the best! Our dog absolutely adores the sitter, because she plays with her, gives her lots of attention, and takes excellent care of her every little need. I feel absolute peace of mind when we leave our pets in Sit a Pet’s capable care.

I’ve been using Sit-​a-​Pet for several years now afte having a bad experience with another petsitter (one cat was shut in a closet!). I’ve had the same pet sitter (Dea) come in every time and she also conducted the initial meeting. Dea has been great and even texts me when I’m on long trips so that I know she has started coming to take care of the kitties (I’m a nervous mommy who lets her imagination run away with her).