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

60 dog sitters are listed in Fairfax, VA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years

Dog sitters in Fairfax, VA

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Madison K.


Reston, VA

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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.

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
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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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Linda L.


Vienna, VA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.4

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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 walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, grooming & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"It is clear that really developing a relationship with us and our furry family members is top of mind for Linda. She listened clearly to all the little oddities we do for our pets and followed everything to the "t" and it has been obvious that we aren't just...

Jared G.

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Jimena E.


Burke, VA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Pet Care Provider

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: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, boarding, dog training, administration of medicine & 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.

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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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Mia S.


Reston, VA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

I have been pet sitting for about 8 years now. I love all animals and feel as though they are an important apart of the family. I am a very responsible and reliable sitter who's main focus is to make your pet comfortable and provide care and companionship while you are away. I have great references if needed.
Mia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Mia is a reliable and responsible pet caretaker. She has always been dependable with all of our animals. "

Danna D.

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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, pet walking, daily feeding
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Katarina M.


Falls Church, VA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families 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
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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Katherine W.


Reston, VA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!

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 sitting, pet walking
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.

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Very Experienced Pet Sitter

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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, daily feeding, boarding & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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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: Pet walking, grooming
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Allysa F.


Springfield, VA

$23-28/hr7 yrs exp

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 sitting, pet transportation
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. "

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Daniela A.


Annandale, VA

$9-25/hr8 yrs exp

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.

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Kathleen S.


Springfield, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Veterinary Assistant Available For Part-time Pet Care

Hi! I'm a HUGE animal lover and was a full time veterinary assistant for many years, and a horse groom for years before that! I have an associates degree in animal science, and a bachelors in equine business. I have worked with and have experience with almost every animal. I also have a 1-year-old am staffy/pit named Loki who is...
Kathleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Lydia E.


Springfield, VA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Walker And Overnight Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for all types of dogs. I grew up with cats and dogs and have experience with dogs that have anxiety. I love snuggling, training, and playing with all animals. I am great at paying attention to detail and would love the opportunity to work with you and your pet.
Lydia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I am a animal lover basically. I am a Filipino and I bred lots of dogs way back in my country for several years. I would love to take care of your pets while you are away. I will do everything to make your pet feel happy while you are away or busy at work. I can dog/cat sit walk, feed them and play with them. I hope to meet you...
Eva can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Megan K.


Herndon, VA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Megan, I have been pet sitting for about 5 years even longer for family and friends pets. I love animals and always want to make sure they are as happy as they can be. I am comfortable caring for any size animal. I have two dogs of my own Tyrion (Dachshund) and Cersei (Cattle dog).
Megan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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Talia H.


Vienna, VA

$8-14/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Talia. I am enthusiastic, outgoing, and responsible. I recently graduated high school and I am eager to utilize my leadership skills and experience. Through skills, I learned in Girl Scouts, as a camp aide, and in Leadership class, I can engage kids with humor, helpfulness, and sensitivity. The lessons I learned...
Talia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

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Laura A.


Manassas, VA

$19/hr2 yrs exp

If We Connect Don't Miss The Chance To Give Peace,best Care, Happiness And Genuine Love To Your Pet.

I'd describe me as lovely with people and with pets, I'm disciplined and persistent. My skills include good communication and empathy to understand specific instructions and assure owners that their pets are well, also I'm learning more about situational awareness to protect pets during walks. I like working with animals...

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

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.

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.

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.

Mia S.

5.0

Mia is a reliable and responsible pet caretaker. She has always been dependable with all of our animals.

- Danna D.

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.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Dog Sitters in Fairfax, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters.