Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Dumfries, VA
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Home pet sitting in Dumfries, VA
Jennie T.
Woodbridge, VA
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I will come to your home to care for your pets. Walk, feed, hang out, watch TV, play ball, what ever it takes to keep them comfortable and happy while you are away from home. I grew up with a variety of pets which included a bird. As a mother of three adult children I have cared and loved for two guinea pigs, one hamster, two...
Jennie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Sarah C.
Woodbridge, VA
$10-15/hr • 1 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/cats of all sizes and ages.
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Jordyn P.
Fredericksburg, VA
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have two dogs of my own and would love more experiences with more dogs! I love dogs of all sizes and ages. can also perform walks and baths.
Jordyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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 walking, pet sitting
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.
Allysa F.
Springfield, VA
$23-28/hr • 7 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 sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Allysa is fantastic. I've used her twice for cat sitting jobs and have her booked for a third job in a few months. She's easy to communicate with, comfortable medicating my cat, and even helps out with a few odds and ends around the house while I'm away. I'm...
Jessica K.
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: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I love pets and I have lots of experience taking care of animals as I have a farm and I also have my own pets at home. I understand all the requirements and love that your pets will need from me. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
Paiwan can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
I have a lot of experience in taking care of dogs and cats. I currently watch a male lab occasionally in my neighborhood when the dog parents are away. I've done walks during the day and overnight care. I also have fostered a few dogs in the past. I have 2 female dogs of my own. I am unable to stay the night in your home due to...
Amber can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Amber was a fantastic caregiver and helper in our home! She came to our home weekly to assist with our 3 little children, clean our house, do some housekeeping chores, and even provide us a second hand with getting out to the playground, etc. She would help us...
Care member
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 transportation, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
Ramsha A.
Burke, VA
$18-25/hr
I love animals, especially dogs!! I had 5 of my own back in my hometown. I love dog sitting!! Makes me happy!
Ramsha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with great references and 4+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Amira can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Myschia H.
Waldorf, MD
$16-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a friendly, very active, compassionate person, I have three dogs of my own at home I share a real love for dog I am will to pet sit in your home so your pet feels at home, I will feed you pet for you and I'm willing to walk your pet for you as well ! I even will provide some play time with your pet!
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I very much enjoy being active and would love to take your fur baby for long (or short) walks. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Karla H.
Burke, VA
$20-30/hr
I can provide dog sitting in your home or go on long walks in necessary. I can look after bigger dogs but smaller ones I don't mind!
Karla can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Xeriqua G.
Alexandria, VA
$12-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Army Trained, Pet Approved: Experienced And Caring Dog Sitter
I love working with animals because they bring so much joy and companionship. Building trust, understanding their unique personalities, and contributing to their well-being is incredibly rewarding for me.
I'm looking for jobs where I can provide reliable, compassionate care, making dogs feel safe and loved in a home-like...
Xeriqua can also help with: Pet sitting
Oumnia B.
Falls Church, VA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I grew up with so many pets for most of my childhood and still to this day. I myself had 7 cats once and a dog at the same time(which it sounds crazy) I always loved taking care of pets and making them feel loved.
Hi, I'm Eva! A little bit about me is that I'm a full-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University, but my hometown is Alexandria, VA! I have lots of personal experience with my own pets (past and present!) and would love to share my love for animals with your own! I'm an active person and love to go on walks! Im also great...
Eva can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming
Vivian R.
Centreville, VA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Vivian and I like to do side jobs here and there. I'm a dog mom to a 15-year-old Yorkshire terrier and have some experience caring for family pets. I am mainly looking into caring for dogs and cats. I can also house sit your home if you have pets and you're going away for a few days. Whether that be just dropping by...
Vivian can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
I have always had animals around me growing up, I love all animals and love to be around them as much as I can. I can provide great animal sitting in or out of your home, I have 5+ years of experience taking care of animals, mostly dogs. I love all sizes and ages, can help with walks, eating, and grooming.
Emily can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Dumfries, VA
Samantha A.
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.
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
Amber H.
5.0
Amber was a fantastic caregiver and helper in our home! She came to our home weekly to assist with our 3 little children, clean our house, do some housekeeping chores, and even provide us a second hand with getting out to the playground, etc. She would help us based off of our needs which would...
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Dumfries
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Dumfries, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Dumfries, VA will cost an average of $13.00 per hour as of February 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Dumfries, VA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Dumfries, VA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 1 in home pet sitters in Dumfries, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Dumfries, VA?
In home pet sitters in Dumfries, VA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Dumfries, VA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Dumfries, VA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Dumfries, VA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Dumfries, VA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.