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Home pet sitting in McLean, VA
Hi! My name is Claire and I am looking to sit for a family's kids and/or dogs/pets! I am extremely responsible and punctual, take my work seriously, and hope to create an enjoyable and stimulating environment. I enjoy being outside, hanging out, or can even help with homework or studying if needed! I am currently finishing up...
Claire can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up with cats and dogs, caring for them from their kittenhood and puppyhood and into their golden years. I've also cared for the cats and dogs of various family members, walking and playing with them, feeding them, and dispensing medication. Currently, I have two 15-year-old kitties who have been my "ride-or-die" for most...
Elisabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Lavinia B.
McLean, VA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hii, my name is Lavinia, I'm 20.
I'm looking for some pet sitting, I have 3 dogs at home and I love than more than my life. I tried to teach them some commands even though Im not a professional on it.
I like all kind of animals.
Lavinia can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking
I'm a CNA, I have been a CNA for about five years now I am currently working at a nursing home. I've been here for about six months, but I also have the experience of working in nursing homes a total of three years and a total of two years in the hospital.
Shanesia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Salutations! I'm a retired nurse & empty nester(!).
I work from home remotely and have about 5-15 hours a week to spare. I prefer helping out occasionally - think vacations, daily sitting etc.
I don't have the availability for full time continuous daily assistance. Although, my hours posted give a wider window, my availability...
Veronica can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking & more
5.0
"I honestly believe Veronica saved my bird's life.
My little parakeet had to have a wing amputated. When my bird came back from the vet, we had the worst problems getting her medication into her.
It was a nightmare.
Veronica came and it was the first time I...
Martha G.
Hilda A.
Bethesda, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a mommy to three cuddly pups. I have great references. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Hilda can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References
5.0
(2)
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...
Preitha M.
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
(4)
Young professional living in Columbia Heights looking for pet sitting gigs. Grew up with dogs and cats! Love all animals and can handle tough pets.
I am willing to do overnights in your home! I have watched various pets across the city. I have a great and consistent track record - check out my reviews! :)
My skills include...
5.0
"Emma has watched our dog several times now. She's been great on all accounts - reliable, communicative, flexible, and great with dogs. Highly recommend Emma!"
Ben M.
4.4
(43)
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, grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding & 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.
Ansley J.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!
Ansley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"
Caroline S.
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: 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.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Elena took care of our guinea pigs while we were out of the country for two weeks. She was responsive and responsible. She sent us a photo at every visit and left a note with a print picture of our guinea pigs! I will hire her again."
Tomoko A.
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.
Katarina M.
Falls Church, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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 walking, pet sitting
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am social worker in the DMV and am looking to offer pet care around my work schedule. Unfortunately, I do not have the space for a pet of my own right now but would love to support your family care for your pets. Most of my pet care experience comes from caring for pets in the homes of chidden I sit for (check out my...
Vernae can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the night, cleaned all of the baby's bottles and kept her room and clothes orderly to jump start the morning routine....
Ashley M.
Claudia C.
Arlington, VA
$13-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience pet sitting and walking. I have worked informally for families as a dog sitter and I have worked professionally as a Dog Daycare Attendant at Dogtopia-Pittsburgh. I recently moved back to the DC metro area and am looking for part time work to supplement my income. Professionally, I work from...
Claudia can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Our dog was recently post-surgery and gets very anxious when we leave her but Claudia was able to adeptly handle all of these challenges and our dog showed no signs of separation anxiety while we were gone!"
Linda F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Pet/ House Sitting
I've grown up with cats and dogs, who grew into lovable family members. I have over 10 years of experience of providing care to animals.
Just like people, animals need love and affection. I am comfortable playing with, feeding (food and water) cats and dogs. I am able to walk dogs and scoop(replace) cat...
Whitney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Whitney took care of my dog while I was out of town and she did an excellent job. She made sure my dog was fed, walked, played with etc. Overall, Whitney was great and I would recommend her services. "
Caitlin S.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up with cats and dogs in my family, and have been avid animal lover from a young age. During college I pet/house sat for my advisor and his two dogs and friendly cat. I currently live in a home with two cats, whom I adore. Happy to provide references upon request!
Beverly can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
I can provide care for your pets in your home, or I can do drop in visits or a quick check in! I'm originally from Indiana where I volunteered frequently at the Lake County Animal Control Shelter in high school for about 2 years; until I left for college. I currently attend Howard University as a junior computer science major. I...
Chanelle can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Great pet sitter, very friendly."
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in McLean, VA
Veronica C.
5.0
I honestly believe Veronica saved my bird's life.
My little parakeet had to have a wing amputated. When my bird came back from the vet, we had the worst problems getting her medication into her.
It was a nightmare.
Veronica came and it was the first time I think my bird got all of her...
- Martha G.
Elizabeth V.
5.0
Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As parents, this allows us as to be...
- Preitha M.
Emma P.
5.0
Emma was wonderful taking care of my cats Ophelia and Khloe! Plus she was great with my sisters 3 dogs and Cat. I would highly recommend her!
- Melissa C.
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.
Ansley J.
5.0
fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!
- Caroline S.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in McLean
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in McLean, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in McLean, VA will cost an average of $27.25 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 McLean, VA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from McLean, 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 4 in home pet sitters in McLean, 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 McLean, VA?
In home pet sitters in McLean, 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 McLean, VA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in McLean, 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 McLean, VA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in McLean, 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.