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Megan K.

Herndon, VA

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
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).
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Melanie D.

Herndon, VA

from
$21/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals, I have 2 cats of my own. I have done some dog sitting in the past for a couple of neighbors, family and friends!
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Taya L.

Herndon, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I was raised in a house with many pets and have done frequent dog walking and pet sitting for years. I love meeting new animals and caring for them!
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Madeleine K.

Animal Lover With Love To Share!

Herndon, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, my name is Maddie. I am looking for pet sitting opportunities to share my love of animals with your pets. I am fantastic with doggies and kitties and can take them walking, feed them, play with them either at my house or yours. I have so much love to give to animals - I have two aussies! - and would love to help care for...
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Linda L.

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

Vienna, VA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 69 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
+ 1 more
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...

Ellen B. says "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...

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Nageswary P.

Sterling, VA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi I am a kind and caring individual. I love animals and that's why I decided to start my dog walking & pet sitting service. I look forward to taking care of your pet/s and giving them the very best service. I'm very reliable, trustworthy and honest.
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Madison K.

Pet Care Giver

Reston, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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.

Anthony S. says "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...

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Kathleen A.

Part Time Pet Sitter/walker

Oakton, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
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.
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KARINA Q.

Vienna, VA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Pet mom of 2 dogs, a bunny and guinea pig with lots of experience dog and cat-sitting for families.
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Jessica O.

Dog Sitting

Ashburn, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in you home. I love dogs of all size an ages. I have 2 year of experience. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Jemma G.

Ashburn, VA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Experience pet sitting dogs and cats for over 8 years. Happy to pop in for daily visits/walks, spend the night with your furry friend, or have them board with me!
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Saskia T.

Sterling, VA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have had dogs my whole life! I love them (and all animals). I do have a bird also. I have been pet sitting for over 10 years now. I have also cat sat and can work with any animal; whatever you need.
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Emery S.

Vienna, VA

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a friendly and responsible undergrad student with a love for animals! I have prior experience cat sitting and am open to dog walking, dog sitting, and other pet sitting as well.
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Carrie H.

Reston, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have cared for family pets, as well as pet sitting professionally for 10 years. I have worked with dogs of various sizes and activity level, cats, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, rabbits, and fish. I am comfortable with managing medicines and following training programs. Pets are such an important part of our lives, and I am...
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Olena O.

Friendly Intelligent Pet Caregiver!!!

Vienna, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
A passionate and reliable pet sitter with 20 years of experience caring for a variety of animals. As a proud cat owner myself, I understand how important it is to provide your pets with the love, attention, and care they deserve while you're away. I specialize in looking after cats, dogs, hamsters, parrots, fish, and more !...
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Caroline R.

Caroline's Pet Sitting

Sterling, VA

from
$11/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have always been an animal lover, and I have 2 dogs and one cat of my own. I have previous experience in pet sitting as I have done it for years for several different families. I have experience pet sitting cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, and guinea pigs! My experience is not only in pet sitting, but I also like to spend my spare...
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Madison W.

Reliable, Attentive Pet Sitter

Sterling, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I am a lover all animals and pets. I have around 5 years of experience of pet sitting with dogs, cats, fish, hamsters/guinea pigs, turtles and rabbits. I can provide the following services: feeding, walking, administer oral medication, daytime care, overnight care as well as occasional boarding in my home, exercise, and cleaning...
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Carmen Z.

Pet Sitter

Sterling, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I am a pet owner and have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish. I am comfortable walking, feeding, playing with, and caring for your pets. I am a mature and reliable person with a warm and energetic disposition with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets! Please feel free to contact me to discuss my...
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Brianna N.

Animal Lover Available For In Home Pet Sitting, Pet Care, And Last Minute Needs.

Fairfax, VA

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been caring for my own dogs (a Yorkie and a Pomeranian) for almost 11 years now so I understand their needs and wants easily. I've also had a pet guinea pig and hamster which were also very easy. I pet sit my cousins cats and dog (German Shepard) occasionally. I'm very friendly and enjoy going on long walks with my...
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Brittney M.

Responsible, Loving, Pet Sitter

Reston, VA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have been caring for my own dogs/ cats/ fish for the past 15 years. I also have had experience pet sitting/ house sitting for multiple cats and dogs ranging in size from Chihuahua to Boxer. I have had experience with feeding, walking, as well as administering medicines. I also have experience trimming nails, giving baths,...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.83/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Herndon, VA

Dog sitters near you in Herndon, VA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Herndon, VA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Herndon, VA is $15.83.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Herndon, VA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Herndon, VA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Herndon, VA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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