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96 dog sitters are listed in Alexandria, VA

The average rate is $15/hr as of December 2023

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years

Dog sitters in Alexandria, VA

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Kezya C.


Alexandria, VA

$8-13/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Dog Sitting

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I provide dog sitting. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and age.
Kezya can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting, Pet transportation
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Ariane C.


Alexandria, VA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Sitter

5.0

(11)

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AVAILABLE DURING HOLIDAYS! Hello my name is Ariane, I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule and a massive love for animals! I am searching for an opportunity in DMV area. Services: I can take care of pet feeding, providing long walks, and animal care, litter clean ups, cleaning, house light...
Ariane can also help with: Pet sitting, Administration of medicine, Daily feeding, Pet transportation, Pet walking

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal prepping. She does a great job and has good suggestions...

Reviewed by Dana S.

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Renata B.


Alexandria, VA

$11-25/hr5 yrs exp

Dog Sitter - Dog Walker

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Hi, my name is Renata! I have experience with dog care, I worked in some volunteer work with stray or badly treated dogs, I worked in a veterinary clinic as an assistant and currently I do dog sitter and dog walker, I love dogs and for sure your animal will be happy and well taken care of with me!!
Renata can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Jessica M.


Alexandria, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Trustworthy Cleaner/ Cook Prep/ Assistant/ Pet Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Provided thorough, efficient cleaning services customized to client preference. Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, glass, vacuum carpets, and sweep floors, dishes, clean or supply restrooms toiletries and appliances, change bed linens. I also have skills and experience cooking,...

Recent review:

5.0
Jessica is amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care. She is knowledgeable, flexible and very caring. She also helped us with doing all the laundry and cooking healthy meals...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sade J.


Alexandria, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Adventures Of Pet-Sitting

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I have a cat and two dogs of my own. I'm an animal lover who is experienced with the basic needs of both cats and dogs.
Sade can also help with: Pet walking, Daily feeding, Pet sitting
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Vanessa S.


Alexandria, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

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I love animals. My whole life I have been around animals, in my home I had a girl dog, she was with us for almost 10 years. The when we felt ready for a new pet in 2016 we welcomed to a girl cat, the most crazy in the world.
Vanessa can also help with: Pet sitting, Administration of medicine, Pet walking
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Lanisha S.


Alexandria, VA

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

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I'm 22 years old and currently enrolled at Howard University. I'm pursuing my BS in Biology which I will use to attend vet school. I currently have a full time job as vet technician and would love to watch over you pet/pets while I am free. Even though I do work , my availability is very flexible...
Lanisha can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting, Pet transportation
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Kenia C.


Alexandria, VA

$12-15/hr1 yrs exp

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My name is Kenia and I am a college student looking for pet sitting and dog walking opportunities on the weekends! I am currently a veterinary assistant during the week. I also have 1 year experience working as a kennel attendant so I am comfortable caring for cats and dogs, following specific...
Kenia can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Roche G.


Alexandria, VA

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

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Experienced and loving dog sitter! Hi everyone, I am a dog sitter and babysitter/nanny who has worked with kids and dogs/cats for 5 years. I am super reliable, patient, fun and responsible!
Roche can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Amandine F.


Alexandria, VA

< $10/hr5 yrs exp

The Leash I Can Do !

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To begin with, my name is Amandine and I am 22. I m French,. I would describe myself as a trustworthy person, caring, friendly, helpful and tolerant. I try to make the best of every situation. I am also always cheerful, smiling, I love to laugh and I get used to a new environment I'm a pet...
Amandine can also help with: Administration of medicine, Pet walking, Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Boarding
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Anna G.


Alexandria, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

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I provide dog/cat sitting in your home! I'm an experienced sitter with over four years of experience and have been trusted to look after families' fur friends with the utmost care. While attending college I had the privilege of being a foster for amazing rescue dogs as well. Please feel free to...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting, Administration of medicine
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Helen B.


Alexandria, VA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Dog/cat Sitter

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Hi, my name is Helen and I am a biology major at VCU. I mostly have child care experience but I have also had some pet sitting experience that I'm looking to expand. I currently have one cat at my parent's house and also grew up with a family dog that unfortunately passed away. Since I'm in campus...
Helen can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Maryclaire O.


Alexandria, VA

$11-15/hr8 yrs exp

William And Mary Student Who Loves Working With Animals!

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I started my first pet sitting business in 6th grade. My first client was a pair of collies that I walked for the next 7 years all the way until I left for college. On top of that I have walked a plethora of other dogs and even took care of a pot-bellied pig! I absolutely love animals and since...
Maryclaire can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Iliana M.


Alexandria, VA

$10-15/hr

Sitter!!

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Hello!! My name is Ili M, I'm from El Salvador and I speak English and Spanish. Something about me is that I love animals. I have had cats and dogs as pets that I always took care of and loved in the way that they deserve, In my country I also used to rescue dogs from the streets who were sick, to...
Iliana can also help with: Boarding, Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Margaret S.


Alexandria, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Pet's Best Friend!

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I adore every furry animal under the sun, and would love to meet yours! I grew up with both dogs and cats (of all sizes!), and can provide personal services dependent on your pets needs. My goal is to ensure I'm an extension of your family - treating your loved one just as I would treat mine (long...
Margaret can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Ashley B.


Alexandria, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet And House Sitter Who Is Available For Any And All Pet Needs!

5.0

(1)

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I have over 17 years of experience in pet sitting and house sitting. I love all animals and understand that they are as important as any other family member. I have experience with all different types of animals from cats to dogs to more exotic pets like hedgehogs and snakes. I have been hired for...
Ashley can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking, Administration of medicine

Recent review:

5.0
Ashley did an excellent job house/pet sitting for us! We felt very comfortable, leaving our dog with her. She responded quickly with pictures when we had questions about how things were going. Would definitely...

Reviewed by Care member

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Angie S.


Alexandria, VA

$10-15/hr

Pet Sitter /walker

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I have dogs all my life and a lab/beagle right now that just turned 10 wed. love dogs!
Angie can also help with: Pet walking, Administration of medicine, Pet sitting, Pet transportation
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Molly L.


Alexandria, VA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

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I'm Molly, a Virginia/DC based traveler and pet sitter :) Originally from Massachusetts settled in Virginia after living abroad and traveling to over 25 countries and 40 states. I'm a passionate chef, enjoy hiking, spending time with my parents dogs on the beach in Florida and trying local foods and...
Molly can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Victoria S.


Alexandria, VA

$18-40/hr1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Pet Lover Available To Care For Your Fur Babies!

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I provide pet sitting (mainly for dogs and cats) in your own home. I am able to stop by and feed, clean, walk and look after your pet while traveling or working long hours to ensure your fur baby gets all the love and care they need and deserve. I own my own cat and have grown up around animals my...
Victoria can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking
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Clara W.


Alexandria, VA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

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Hello! I would love the opportunity to take care of your animal the same I do with mine! I have one 3-year-old lab husky mix and hopefully I can help take care of your animals!
Clara can also help with: Boarding, Pet sitting, Pet walking, Pet transportation
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Diana R.


Alexandria, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with dog whole my life and of course I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Diana can also help with: Boarding, Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Jaclyn C.


Alexandria, VA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter / Pet Sitter

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I'm Jackie, 26, she/her. I have a full time job but it's remote and I am flexible during the day. I can work from your home. - the beauty of being remote, so I thought I would offer my free time to your children and/or pets since I have none of my own! I adore babies, toddlers and kiddos, as well as...
Jaclyn can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Boarding, Pet walking
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Megan S.


Alexandria, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly, Loving And Active Pet Sitter

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Hello! My name is Meg and on top of childcare, I am happy to provide pet care services. I was raised with cats and currently have three dogs of three different sizes and temperaments. I am happy to sit and/or walk cats and dogs as it fits my schedule (I am a public school teacher). I love playing...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Cheyenne S.


Alexandria, VA

$25-45/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Caregiver

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I have worked as a career nanny for over 8 year now and have fell in love with caring for children. While working for so many families I have met so many wonderful pets as well! Over time I fell more and more in love with the pets and began to care for them as well as the children. I do vacation pet...
Cheyenne can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking

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I love dogs and cat I have 2 year experience with my on pets. I would like to sitter your pets. I can walk with them fed them and playing with then if you interested let me know thanks
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Iris M.


Alexandria, VA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Pet-friendly Person Who Enjoys Working With Animals

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I love animals. I have two dogs of my own and like to spend a lot of time with them. I like to take them out on long walks during my free-time. I have pet-sit before for cats and dogs but preferably like dogs more. I am friendly and outgoing and believe these two traits are awesome in order to make...
Iris can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Maggie T.


Alexandria, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Cat & Dog Sitter In Northern Virginia

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Hello! I provide dog and cat sitting in your home or I provide boarding in mine, whether you need a regular sitter while you are at work or you are headed on vacation, I can help! I have a lifetime of experience caring for and owning both cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. In addition to being a...
Maggie can also help with: Administration of medicine, Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Serenna S.


Alexandria, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter- Part Time Or Over Night

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I am good with cats and dogs. I have let pets out, walked, played, and fed them.
Serenna can also help with: Pet sitting, Boarding, Daily feeding, Pet walking
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Lauren M.


Alexandria, VA

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

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I have grown up around dogs and cats all my life and pursuing a degree in vet science. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking and Pet sitting.
Lauren can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Sydney J.


Alexandria, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Walker To The Rescue

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Hi my name is Sydney and I am currently pursuing a masters in forensic psychology. While I do like exploring human behavior, my second love is animals. Animals provide a sense of love, warmth, security and friendship and I know how important those bonds are. But, I know that we all love busy lives...
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Alexandria, VA

Ariane C.

5.0

Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal prepping. She does a great job and has good suggestions for places where she can offer additional help.

- Dana S.

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica is amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care. She is knowledgeable, flexible and very caring. She also helped us with doing all the laundry and cooking healthy meals for our kids. She’s amazing!

- Care member

Ashley B.

5.0

Ashley did an excellent job house/pet sitting for us! We felt very comfortable, leaving our dog with her. She responded quickly with pictures when we had questions about how things were going. Would definitely hire her again!

- Care member

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Dog Sitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 96 listed dog sitters.