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Alexis G.

Responsible And Caring Pet Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I'm Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my BA in Criminal Justice. The last 4 years I volunteered at local pet shelters where I lightly groomed animals, fed, walked, played and loved many animals of all types and sizes! I am also a fur mama! I have a dog, two kittens, a bearded dragon and a farm with cows and...

Amanda Q. says "She was kind a personable when we met for a walk through. The rabbit can be tough but she didn't miss any steps in his care routine. She's also helped me...

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Bridgette M.

Animal Lover

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
For as long as I remember, I have been a lover of animals. I have experience caring for pet sitting for friends with dogs and cats. While at university I was a volunteer at an animal shelter where I also fostered cats. I personally have one cat, Kalani, who loves to play with fellow furry friends. I look forward to meeting you...

Brad S. says "Incredible individual and professional. Best in the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Amazing is the most accurate description. My dog loves her so...

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Daniela A.

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience
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 !

Monica M. says "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...

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Elena F.

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Chevy Chase, MD

4.9(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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...

Care Member says "Elena has been pet sitting my dog and 2 cats over the last two years. She is especially experienced in caring for older pets and administering medicine...

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Karen O.

Personal Assistant And Pet Sitting Services

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
boarding
I am a responsible, organized and experienced personal assistant and caretaker with more than 20 years of office administration experience and 6 years pet sitting experience. I am skilled in caring for cats, dogs, fish, and small mammals, including feeding, cleaning, exercise, and social needs. I can also help with light support...

Elizabeth W. says "Karen is the most caring, sweetest and easiest cat sitter I have ever had. She is so helpful and accommodating and most of all, she genuinely cares for...

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Yadira S.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Trustworthy reliable Pet sitting with many years of experience with cats , dogs, birds, fish , turtles etc. will make sure they have all the food they need and company they need, your pet will receive the care , love and attention they crave and deserve

Justin M. says "Yadira took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a few days. She was very friendly, caring, thorough, always on-time, and willing to...

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Samantha M.

Experienced Pet Care

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Nothing brings me more joy than spending time with animals. Growing up I had everything from dogs and cats to birds and guinea pigs. I have over 10 years of professional experience as a certified dog trainer, veterinary assistant, and pet sitter. When your pet is under my care I ensure they are treated with the utmost respect,...

Care Member says "Samantha is amazing! Her level of compassion and care is out of this world. She is so knowledgeable about dog behavior and knows how to make my pup wag...

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Whitney S.

Relaible And Loving Pet Sitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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...

Caitlin S. says "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...

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Emma P.

Overnights, Walks, And Weekends!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
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...

Care Member says "Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first time being...

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Daniela A.

Annandale, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
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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Brittney M.

Responsible, Loving, Pet Sitter

Reston, VA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Shannon E.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
I am very experienced with many different types of pets, but dogs are my specialty! I had an assortment of pets my entire life including dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians and rodents. Currently, I have two dogs that love other dogs as well. I am more than willing to pet sit in your home, or take dogs in my own home. I look...
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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
Grooming
pet walking
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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Katarina M.

Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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...

Eric S. says "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...

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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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!
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Valeria A.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a young professional living in Falls Church with my sweet partner. I grew up taking care of my family dog. I have 2 years of experience taking care of my friend's pets as well as other reoccurring clients. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting on an hourly basis as well as boarding. I am a better choice for weekend...

Care Member says "Valeria was really attentive with both my dog and with me. I would text around every hour to ask how it was going and i was always responded to with...

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Sarah H.

Dog And Cat Lover

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! :) I'm happy to provide care for: All nationalities, heritages, fully vaxed, and LGBTQ. I have been pet sitting since I was in my single digits for my neighbors and family members growing up. I have experience with 2-month-old puppies to senior dogs, toy breeds to large breeds, as well as caring for 20 dogs at a time at...

Dave G. says "Sarah was thorough and flexible in her assessment questions to determine the needs of our high energy and smart Aussie Shepard mix... She sent lots of good...

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Hilda A.

Bethesda, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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.
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Sheila V.

Annandale, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Angie V.

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have extensive experience with pets as I grew up with a lovely Labrador. Also, I always have been around dogs back home, I love to spend time with them playing, feeding them and taking them out for a walk. I also worked as an Au Pair for two years where I cared for the families pets.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.26/hr as of December 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in McLean, VA

Dog Sitters in McLean, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Alexis G.

She was kind a personable when we met for a walk through. The rabbit can be tough but she didn't miss any steps in his care routine. She's...

- Amanda Q.

Bridgette M.

Incredible individual and professional. Best in the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Amazing is the most accurate description. My...

- Brad S.

Daniela A.

Daniela has been a wonderfully responsible dog-sitter and walker for our golden retriever. She is clearly an animal-lover and is very...

- Monica M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in McLean, VA

Dog sitters near you in McLean, 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 McLean, 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 McLean, VA is $17.26.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in McLean, 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 McLean, 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 McLean, 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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