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60 pet sitters are listed in Fairfax, VA
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 4 years
Pet sitters in Fairfax, VA
Hello! I am a current undergraduate student who has had experience babysitting and pet sitting. I own two pets, one husky and one cat, who I frequently take care of. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, so I've had quite the experience in terms of different age ranges and long term/short term care.
Marianna can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
Meagan W.
Fairfax, VA
$40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide overnight dog sitting as well as occasional visits. I am comfortable with dogs and cats of all ages. Growing up we always had dogs and cats. I recently moved to Virginia and miss my pets back home, so I would love to spend time with yours!
Meagan can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
Carlos R.
Fairfax, VA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Was Born In Colombia, Im Married Got 2 Kids And Two Fur Friends And We Have A Dog Sitting Business
"Hi family! I wanted to share with you my passion for pet care. I've had the pleasure of caring for my own furry friend, tito the Yorkie, and have learned so much about providing top-notch care. From feeding and exercise and playtime, I understand the importance of creating a safe and loving environment for pets. I'd love to...
Carlos can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Fabiola O.
Fairfax, VA
$12-17/hr
Hello! I am a locing, caring, and passionate person who loves animals and has had experience in the past grooming, sitting, and boarding both cats and dogs. I love getting to know new pets with amazing personalities!
Fabiola can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes. I perform dog sitting, dog walking.
4.8
(37)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jimena. I am 40 years old and a huge animal lover! I have had pets all of my life and have grown to care and love them deeply. My true passion in life is to aid, help and save lives. I advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves :)
I am a certified veterinary assistant and animal behaviorist who has...
Jimena can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
4.0
"Jimena has helped to train our dogs to behave better on walks, to sit at intersections when she stops and they look forward to their weekly walks with her."
Marianna D.
5.0
(2)
I have previously worked for an all indoor, open-play daycare facility. I have experience working with up to 40 dogs at a time, and just about every breed you can imagine. I have dealt with aggressive and strong dogs, and have even had to break up some scuffles, so no job is too tough for me. I am your go to if you have a dog...
Jenn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, grooming, daily feeding, boarding & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
College student, animal lover willing to help care for pets in your home. Dog and cat lover of all sizes and personalities.
Siera can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Katherine W.
Reston, VA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine, and I have been working with animals on and off since late high school.
In high school, I worked with some neighborhood cats- feeding, cleaning litterboxes, playing, etc...
In college, I have been working as a seasonal dog walker/pet sitter. Currently, I work as a dog bather in the grooming suite...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at...
Parmjeet K.
Allysa F.
Springfield, VA
$23-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**I will not accept any boarding requests, I only go to owner's homes to care for their furry family**
Hi, my name is Allysa and I'm 21 years old. I have been pet sitting for 7 years. My friends and family know they can rely on me to take care of their pets. I have potty trained puppies, administered medications (intranasal,...
Allysa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Allysa is great! I always get a ton of dog updates while she watches my dogs. She clearly cares about taking care of them as well as my home while she is in it. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maddie and I am an animal lover who provides dog sitting and cat sitting in your own home and also do dog walking as well. I am very caring, trustworthy, and punctual. I also have 2 years of paid experience.
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Madison is very sweet and dependable. She is also very attentive to requests. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you for taking care of my two cats while I was away!"
Anthony S.
Daniela A.
Annandale, VA
$9-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Daniela A, I am a 20-year-old attending James Madison University! I am majoring in Elementary Education.
-I love animals I always have
-I've been dog walking, dog sitting and cat sitting for a little over 8 years now.
-I have a dog and a cat
Please message me if you're interested !
5.0
"Daniela has been a wonderfully responsible dog-sitter and walker for our golden retriever. She is clearly an animal-lover and is very professional and outgoing. We highly recommend Daniela and look forward to continuing to have her watch our dog."
Monica M.
Elise S.
Herndon, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have pet sat since before I was 12 & continue to do so. Currently being a nanny I take care if the pets when the families are away. Including covering the pet sitting business my one client has. Will to stay in home for overnights.
Elise can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Jannell Q.
Springfield, VA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting services. I have dog sat for over 3 years. I love all animals of all shapes and sizes.
Jannell can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Ana M.
Herndon, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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 sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, grooming, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Sheila V.
Annandale, VA
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Animal lover to my core! Full time student, and mom. I have schedule flexibility on Tuesday, Thurs-Sun. I am not able to house any animals but am happy to go to yours to walk and/or spend time with your family pet.
Ali can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Ali kindly dogsit my very anxious rescue Chihuahua and his companion, a parrot. Both really grew to quickly love Ali - and the Chihuahua would squeal when he would see her. On walks in the neighborhood, he would run up to her door in hopes of seeing her. We got...
Lauren Q.
4.1
(28)
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 transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Pet walking, grooming
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Fairfax, VA
Jimena E.
4.0
Jimena has helped to train our dogs to behave better on walks, to sit at intersections when she stops and they look forward to their weekly walks with her.
- Marianna D.
Katherine W.
5.0
Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at communicating and is often available...
- Parmjeet K.
Allysa F.
5.0
Allysa is great! I always get a ton of dog updates while she watches my dogs. She clearly cares about taking care of them as well as my home while she is in it.
- Care member
Madison K.
5.0
Madison is very sweet and dependable. She is also very attentive to requests. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you for taking care of my two cats while I was away!
- Anthony S.
Daniela A.
5.0
Daniela has been a wonderfully responsible dog-sitter and walker for our golden retriever. She is clearly an animal-lover and is very professional and outgoing. We highly recommend Daniela and look forward to continuing to have her watch our dog.
- Monica M.
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Fairfax, VA
In 2024 how much does a pet sitter cost in Fairfax, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter in Fairfax, VA will cost an average of $15.11 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 45 pet sitters in Fairfax, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
Ratings for Fairfax, VA pet sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Sitters in Fairfax, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed pet sitters.