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112 pet sitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 4 years
Pet sitters in Alexandria, VA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katie and I moved to the greater D. C. area last spring. I am looking to find new families to pet sit for as I find myself missing my previous furry friends!
I have pet sat for 7 years and have dog walked for 4 years. I love animals and want them to be happy and comfortable when their owners go on a trip. I have...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Katie was wonderful! She watched our two cats while we were away for a week. She came 4 days but also came an extra day because she thought the cats didn't get enough play time. I thought that was very thoughtful and caring for our fur babies. She even learned how...
Kayla M.
Van H.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Becky Shinawatra-Vailikit. I've been walking dogs and dog sitting for about 5 years now. Love being out doors getting some fresh air with the pups.
Van can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Becky has been amazing with my dog Beauty. She has trained her since a puppy and has dog sat while we have gone away for vacation. My dog loves her and she is great and friendly and caring for her. I appreciate all her help and is phenomenal."
Mirian B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been a part time pet sitter for over 10 years, and I'm able to take care of a variety of dogs, cats, and other household pets. I have experience in multi-day and overnight sitting, as well as daily walking/care. I'm an enthusiastic animal lover and love every pet big or small! I'm also athletic, so I enjoy running...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely wonderful! She's been taking care of our precious dog Snickers for the past year. We travel often and Elizabeth has always taken great care of Snickers in our absence. She is punctual and keeps us informed with updates. We highly recommend...
Mary L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned dogs and cats for my entire life. For a couple years, there was also a fish and a hamster in my parents' house. I have had experience caring for both dogs and cats. I can provide in home care with light grooming and baths as needed.
My family has owned large dogs, so I am comfortable caring for and walking dogs of...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Pet Care Specialist for over 40 years. I started working at a veterinarian's office as a teenager. I became a professional pet and show groomer in 1976, (now retired). I worked with Cat Show organizations. I worked in Dog Obedience for several years. I also work for a local pet-sitting service based in Arlington,...
Jennifer can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jennifer has been a significant help since adopting our new puppy! She has even made herself available on short notice when we had an unexpected event occur. Our puppy is a rescue, so she has had some health issues and Jennifer has not shied away from any of...
Liz C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Jancy. I am a pet sitter and offer dog boarding while you're away :)
I have been working with dogs for several years as a dog walker, dog sitter, and as a kennel supervisor/veterinary assistant in at an Animal Hospital.
Currently, I only dog boarding. We also have two dogs and two cats that know the...
Jancy can also help with: Boarding
Nicole C.
Alexandria, VA
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Welcome to my Pet care profile.
I hope I have the chance to be your future sitter!
I have experience in animal care since I could remember really! My dad and aunt are both Animal Rescuers so growing up I was in every animal care volunteer group available!
I am now a certified pet care service sitter as well.
I've...
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"All around awesome! Very dependable. My critters never had such good care. Would hire again in an instant. "
Rachel B.
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love animals and have had plenty of expierence with all sorts of pets, from Hamsters and rats to cats and dogs.
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sam is such a wonderful pet sitter. My animals took to her so quickly and she is just so loving towards animals. She's been the best pet sitter I've hired so far."
Debbie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Need a reliable/caregiver for your pet? I'm the person for you I am a hard worker and love animals. I have 2 dogs myself who I treat like family and would want to be treated right and I'm offering the same companionship to your furry friend or friends.
Keanu can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding & more
Ava W.
Alexandria, VA
$12-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been working with children, and pets for over 2 decades! I enjoy pet sitting and caring for your loved ones. I once had a golden retriever which passed away, and now I pet sit in my spare time. My passion is childcare and pets!
Ava can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Ava to check in our cat while on vacation. Our kitty normally hides from any petsitters, so the fact that she’d willingly come out to see Ava was a huge plus! Ava’s attention to detail with feeding and medication notes makers her a trustworthy petsitter....
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Ashley B.
Alexandria, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet And House Sitter Who Is Available For Any And All Pet Needs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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 all different types of jobs...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
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!"
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I have pets of my own and understand that you want to leave your pet in the best hands and make sure that they are being taken care of while you cannot. I love all dogs of all ages and sizes and cats as well. I love being active with dogs and can perform bathing if necessary.
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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
Our family has a cat and I have cat sat for neighbors in Beverly Hills area. I love cats! I will travel 1-2 miles and charge $20/per visit.
Sheryl can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hello! I have been caring for dogs for 7+ years. I have experience caring for dogs with personalities and behavior ranging for super energetic to napping all day. I am very hands on and will make sure your dog is well cared for and loved. I have a dog of my own who is 14 years old, so I have experience working with senior dogs....
Jadah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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 and sometimes you don't have...
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking
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 dogs. I babysat in college...
Jaclyn can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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 medical professional, I'm in...
Maggie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I am good with cats and dogs. I have let pets out, walked, played, and fed them.
Serenna can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Alexandria, VA
Katherine F.
5.0
Katie was wonderful! She watched our two cats while we were away for a week. She came 4 days but also came an extra day because she thought the cats didn't get enough play time. I thought that was very thoughtful and caring for our fur babies. She even learned how to do the litter robot for the...
- Kayla M.
Van H.
5.0
Becky has helped with our two dogs for few years now. She is very caring, dedicated, and dependable! On few occasions she took care of our dogs while we were away. Our dogs love her and she can easily manage them even though they are 70 lbs each and very curious.
- Care member
Elizabeth D.
5.0
I will definitely use Elizabeth again. My dog loved having her visit. It was helpful to receive photos and updates during Elizabeth's visit.
- Marjorie H.
Jennifer A.
5.0
Jennifer has been a significant help since adopting our new puppy! She has even made herself available on short notice when we had an unexpected event occur. Our puppy is a rescue, so she has had some health issues and Jennifer has not shied away from any of them. She always leaves a note with...
- Liz C.
Nicole C.
5.0
I met Nicole on Care.com and she has taken care of my pet rabbit numerous times when I've gone out of town, sometimes at my house and sometimes at her own house if it's a longer trip. She is FABULOUS! She really loves animals so much, texts updates and cute pictures, is super reliable time and time...
- Kaitlin O.
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Alexandria, VA
In 2024 how much does a pet sitter cost in Alexandria, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter in Alexandria, VA will cost an average of $15.54 per hour as of April, 2024. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Alexandria that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.
What type of local pet sitting services are available in 2024?
Pet sitters in Alexandria, VA can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.
How can I find a local pet sitter near me?
You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Alexandria. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 112 pet sitters in Alexandria, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA pet sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Sitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 112 listed pet sitters.