Find dog sitters in Fairfax, VA that you’ll love

60 dog sitters are listed in Fairfax, VA

The average rate is $14/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 4 years

Dog sitters in Fairfax, VA

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Daniela A.


Annandale, VA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Daniela I am a 18-year-old high school graduate! I will be attending James Madison University next fall to major in elementary education. I adore kids, animals, outdoor activities, arts and crafts and more! I work at a daycare, so I am always with kids & I have been babysitting, dog walking and cat sitting for the...
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Ana M.


Herndon, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Ana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

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Sheila V.


Annandale, VA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog walking and sitting in your own home! I'm an experienced dog sitter with 4 years of experience. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
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Vanessa M.


McLean, VA

$10-15/hr

Puppy Lover

Can't find someone to dog sit on date night or traveling away! Here to help. I love all fur babies. I'm reliable and quick
Vanessa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Linda L.


Vienna, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

In My Home, Over Nights, Dog Walking, Pet Sitter

Hired by 69 families in your neighborhood

My name is Linda and I am a caring, love and tidy to attention petsitter. I have been doing this for over 10 years. I do part-time pet walking for early morning, early afternoon and evenings. I am very flexible and don't mind working around your hours. As a part time job I work at a vet right in Fairfax and have been there for...
Linda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking, boarding & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Recent reviews:

5.0
This was our first time having a pet sitter for our cats and Linda was great! She showed up the days we needed her and when we got home everything was taken care of. We will definitely be hiring her again.

Ellen B.

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Kathleen A.


Oakton, VA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter/walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a junior at Virginia Tech and got a puppy over quarantine back in March. I know how much attention dogs need and love to play with them. I have had dogs and cats all my life and am very experienced in caring for them. I would also pet sit for my neighbors ever since middle school.
Kathleen can also help with: Grooming, pet walking
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Rofida K.


Annandale, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Care For Your Pets While Your Gone

I have cared for the families dogs and cat while they were out of town and enjoyed it I figured it might be a side job I might be able to pick up. :) I can pet sit well you are out of town
Rofida can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Natalie P.


Manassas, VA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at PetSmart for 2 years in the pet care department. That job entailed cleaning, feeding, and administering medication to the animals. I took care of birds, fish, reptiles, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and cats. I have experience dog sitting on multiple occasions for friends, coworkers, and family. I absolutely love...
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Natalie is very patient with stubborn kitties and giving them medications. I highly recommend her!

Diane H.

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Katarina M.


Falls Church, VA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Katarina! I've grew up at the farm, surrounded by many pets who have always been a big part of my life. I couldn't imagine my life not being surrounded by furry friends! Currently, I'm working as a house manager, and part of my job is taking care of a puppy. I've also pet-sat for a lot of family and friends when...
Katarina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Katarina recently cared for my cat while I was gone for almost a week. She did a fantastic job. In fact, I think my cat was sorry to see me return and Katarina no longer come to play with him.

Eric S.

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Bernice L.


Burke, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Dog Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Since the last 23 years we owned 3 rescue dogs . We currently enjoy our sweet rescue Sugar , a Border Collie / Viszla / English Setter / Pekinese / Scottish Terrier mix . She gets twice / day long walks and a lot of love . I like to take care of any size dogs, also 2 - 3 dogs at once.
Bernice can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
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Kierra S.


Vienna, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Happy To Provide Care For Your Family, Furry Or Otherwise.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*I have a vehicle. Care keeps changing my profile unprompted. I've always had an easy connection and shared warmth with animals. We had a variety of pets in my household growing up such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and turtles. For a few years now I have provided pet sitting for friends and referrals. I am attentive to body...
Kierra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Kierra is an organized, compassionate, and professional care-giver. She listens attentively to instructions, asks intelligent questions, and takes careful notes. She sent me pictures and provided regular updates. I would absolutely contact Kierra again for...

Lisa C.

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Yolina O.


Manassas, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I provide drop in visits, dog walking, and a lot of other things that may be helpful. I'm an experienced pet sitter with great references and 5+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and some training on basics if needed
Yolina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Recent review:

5.0
Amazing! She was so sweet and great to my puppy. Thank you so much for watching him. I'd definitely recommend.

Tara S.

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Adriele D.


Springfield, VA

$15-33/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Walk / Pet Sitting

Hi, I'd love to help out with your pet love. I've been pet sitting and walking for the past year. I consider myself a dog buddy and a cat lover. I live in Springfield, VA. Looking forward to meeting your pets!!
Adriele can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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Su Myat N.


Vienna, VA

$12-30/hr

Looking For Pet Sitting Opportunities

I have experience with sitting well-trained dogs and cats for friends and I am looking for opportunities to be with fur friends.
Su Myat can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a pet owner and pet lover. I have three rats myself right now, but I've owned all manor of small pets throughout my life. Additionally, I've been a dog walker and dog sitter on and off for about a decade, so I am confident that I can take care of your pet as if they were my own.
Andrea can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have been a pet sitter / a dog mom for awhile and I am well experienced! I am very flexible and I take my job very serious. I will send you pictures and videos of your furry babies!
Kanee can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Keith M.


Reston, VA

$12-16/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Keith. I have many years of experience pet sitting cats and dogs and caring for horses. Animals take well to me and I feel confident that I can perform all the duties involved in caring for pets. Thanks for considering my application.
Keith can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have had pets my whole life and have experience with dogs, cats, equine, and poultry. I love all animals and can take great care of any of them. I have 2 German shepherds, 5 cats, 6 horses, 2 donkeys, 4 goats, chickens, and ducks so I can care for anything.
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Laisla S.


Clifton, VA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Laisla and I'm 25 yo. Since I was a kid I had contact with different animals because my dad always taught me how to take care and love them. Currently I have more than 10 cats back home (Brazil) and for now my family is taking care of them and I have a little dog, her name is Thereza. She is sweet and she...
Laisla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a dog and animal lover through and through! I have two Australian shepherds of my own. I provide dog sitting and dog walking services. I love dogs of all sizes.
Kaleigh can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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

Linda L.

5.0

This was our first time having a pet sitter for our cats and Linda was great! She showed up the days we needed her and when we got home everything was taken care of. We will definitely be hiring her again.

- Ellen B.

Natalie P.

5.0

Natalie is very patient with stubborn kitties and giving them medications. I highly recommend her!

- Diane H.

Katarina M.

5.0

Katarina recently cared for my cat while I was gone for almost a week. She did a fantastic job. In fact, I think my cat was sorry to see me return and Katarina no longer come to play with him.

- Eric S.

Kierra S.

5.0

Kierra is an organized, compassionate, and professional care-giver. She listens attentively to instructions, asks intelligent questions, and takes careful notes. She sent me pictures and provided regular updates. I would absolutely contact Kierra again for assistance!

- Lisa C.

Yolina O.

5.0

Amazing! She was so sweet and great to my puppy. Thank you so much for watching him. I'd definitely recommend.

- Tara S.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Dog Sitters in Fairfax, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters.