K9 CompanionsK9 Companions — pet sitting in Linthicum, Maryland

Services

Five ways to keep your pet's week the same

Whether your pet needs a quick walk, some company in the middle of the day, or someone in the house overnight, the care is built around their routine — not a checklist. Dogs, cats, and other pets are all welcome.

A tan dog in a red harness standing on river rocks in autumn
Out on a walk near the water.
Four dogs wading in shallow water around a person

The rate sheet

Priced honestly, before you book

Each service has its own structure, so nothing gets blended together. These are my current rates and they are kept up to date here.

Four dogs on leashes heading down a dirt path on a group walk

Dog Walking

Starting at $45

First dog
from $45
Each additional dog
$20 for 30 minutes
Each additional dog
$25 for 60 minutes
Two dogs resting together on a pile of patterned blankets at home

Dog Drop-In Visits

$50 for 30 minutes · $65 for 60 minutes

30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$65
Additional dog, 30-minute drop-in
$20
Additional dog, 60-minute drop-in
$25
A black and white cat lying on a floral rug by a glass door

Cat Drop-In Visits

$40 for 30 minutes · $50 for 60 minutes

30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
Each additional cat
$15 per visit
A golden retriever asleep on the sofa with its head on a knit blanket

Overnight Pet Sitting

Dogs $75/night · Cats $60/night

Dog
$75/night
Each additional dog
$50/night
Cat
$60/night
Each additional cat
$25/night
Two dogs curled up together on the couch

Daytime Pet Care (3+ hours)

First dog $30/hour

First dog
$30/hour
Each additional dog
$10/hour
3-hour minimum, 6-hour maximum

Additional-pet charges apply per applicable service. All services are subject to a 20% holiday rate increase. I'll always confirm the exact price before anything is booked — and a 3-hour minimum applies to daytime care.

Questions about a number? Send me a booking request and I'll answer with a quote — or read the policies.

Four dogs on leashes heading down a dirt path on a group walk

Dog Walking

A real walk, at your dog's pace

Rain or shine, your dog gets out for a proper walk on a route they already know — sniff breaks included. I follow whatever routine you've set, whether that's a brisk loop around the block or a slow one for an older dog, and I wipe paws and refill the water bowl before I leave.

Starting at $45

  • 30 or 60 minute walks
  • Fresh water and wiped paws
  • A photo when we're back home
  • The same walker every visit
Two dogs resting together on a pile of patterned blankets at home

Dog Drop-In Visits

A familiar face, in the middle of your day

A drop-in is a short visit at home: food, fresh water, a potty break, a little play, and some company for dogs who don't do well alone for long. Half an hour, or a full hour if your dog needs more time out — I'll wipe paws and leave a note before I go.

$50 for 30 minutes · $65 for 60 minutes

  • Feeding and fresh water
  • Potty break and play time
  • Paws wiped, water bowl refilled
  • A note about how the visit went
  • A photo update every visit
A black and white cat lying on a floral rug by a glass door

Cat Drop-In Visits

Cats stay home, on their own schedule

Cats do best in their own house, with their own windowsill and their own meal times. A cat drop-in is a quiet visit: fresh food and water, a clean litter box, a little play or brushing if they want it, and enough time sitting nearby that a shy cat gets used to me.

$40 for 30 minutes · $50 for 60 minutes

  • Feeding and fresh water
  • Litter box scooped
  • Play, brushing or quiet company
  • A photo update every visit
A golden retriever asleep on the sofa with its head on a knit blanket

Overnight Pet Sitting

Someone in the house, all night

I stay the night, so your pet sleeps where they normally sleep and wakes up to a routine they recognize. Evening, morning, and the whole night in between are covered — which tends to matter most for puppies, older dogs, and pets who get anxious when the house is empty.

Dogs $75/night · Cats $60/night

  • Overnight stay in your home
  • Evening and morning routine
  • Walks and feeding
  • Same sitter, every night
  • Photos and a daily update
Two dogs curled up together on the couch

Daytime Pet Care (3+ hours)

Three or more hours of company

Longer than a drop-in, shorter than an overnight. This is for the days that run long — a work trip, a surgery, a wedding out of town — when your pet needs someone around for a real stretch of the day rather than a quick check-in.

First dog $30/hour

  • Three or more consecutive hours
  • Walks, feeding and play
  • Nap-and-company time
  • Company through the afternoon
  • Updates as the day goes on

In the middle of it

What the days actually look like

Walks, drop-ins and stays, photographed by me as they happen.

More about me
A happy black and white dog grinning on a brown sofa
A black and white dog sitting in the park on a leash
A black and white dog holding a yellow tennis ball on a red blanket
Two dogs standing side by side on the grass, tongues out
A black dog and a black and white dog in a rustic studio setting
A black and white dog sitting on a blue blanket at home
A small fluffy white dog in a red shirt on a quilted blanket
A brown curly-haired dog holding an orange ball

Real clients, real stays — the sort of photo I send while you're away.

Questions I hear a lot

How do I know what a visit will cost?

Every rate is on this page, including what an additional pet costs for each service. Send a booking request with your dates and I will confirm the exact total before you commit to anything.

Do you look after cats, or only dogs?

Both. Cat drop-in visits are $40 for 30 minutes or $50 for an hour, with $15 per visit for each additional cat. I come to their house, keep their windowsill and their meal times where they were, and send you photos of what they actually did all day.

What does daytime pet care include that a drop-in does not?

Time. Daytime care is three or more consecutive hours at $30 an hour for the first dog, with a 3-hour minimum and a 6-hour maximum. It suits the days that run long — a work trip, a surgery, a wedding out of town — when your pet needs company rather than a quick check-in.

What if my pet needs medication?

Medication administration is included at no additional charge — pills, liquid medication, injections and supplements, provided I am comfortable and able to give them safely. Tell me what your pet takes, when, and how they take it. Where it is something I can do safely, I will confirm it in advance; where it is not, I will tell you before the booking is agreed.

Will I get updates while I am away?

Yes — every visit. Photos and a short note about how your pet ate, drank, walked and behaved. You never have to ask how it went.

Do you charge extra for weekends or holidays?

All services carry a 20% holiday rate increase, and I will tell you when a date falls on one before you book. Anything else that affects the price is quoted up front too, so the number I give you is the number you pay.

Something not covered? Ask me and I will answer it directly. The full terms are on my policies page.

Not sure which one you need?

Describe the week and I will recommend what fits, even if that is a shorter visit than you were expecting.

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