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Anna Q.

Responsible Pet Sitter - Dogs, Cats & More!

Oakton, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
Hi, I'm Anna, and I'd love to care for your pets like they're my own! I'm 19 years old and have grown up around animals my entire life. I currently have a dog and a cat at home, so I'm very familiar with the love, care, and attention pets need every day. Whether it's feeding, walking, playtime, or just keeping them company, I'm...
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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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Corrin C.

Part-time Pet Sitter/walker Available!

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
pet walking
grooming
Animals are a very big passion of mine. They are amazing beings that try to connect with us. I have two cats, Ana and Elijah, and a dog, Nandi. I also have two newborn kittens, both boys, Silas and Enoch. For five years I watched a house full of animals as volunteer work. There were at any time between 20-30 cats, four dogs,...

Nichole J. says "Corrin is kind, patient, hardworking, and thorough. She was truly a blessing to me and my family. "

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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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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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Jimena E.

Part-time/Full-time Pet Care Provider

Burke, VA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Dog training
administration of medicine
boarding
grooming
pet sitting
+ 1 more
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...

Marianna D. says "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...

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Rofida K.

Care For Your Pets While Your Gone

Falls Church, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have cared for the families dogs and cat while they were out of town and enjoyed it I figured it might be a side job I might be able to pick up. :) I can pet sit well you are out of town
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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
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
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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Jenn O.

Very Experienced Pet Sitter

Herndon, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
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...
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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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Katarina M.

Falls Church, VA

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

Herndon, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
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 of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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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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Bernice L.

Part Time Dog Sitter

Burke, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
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.
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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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Monserrat C.

Your Pet In Loving Hands!

Burke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
Hi! I'm Monserrat. I'm an animal lover full of energy and care, ready to make your pet's walks and playtime fun, safe, and engaging. Whether it's dogs or cats, I enjoy spending time with animals, making sure they get the attention, exercise, and love they deserve. Responsible and always punctual, I treat every pet as if they...

Care Member says "Mons is amazing! Hired her to watch my pup and he loves her. Bright, positive energy, and it’s clear she loves animals and enjoys her job. She even...

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Maria Del Carmen E.

Part-Time Pet Sitter Available

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I am a GMU graduate. I am originally from Peru and moved to the U. S in 2006. I am 21 years old, hardworking, timely and responsible. I have many years of experience as a dog owner and sitter. I have a Pit bull-Akita mix that was a handful as a puppy, but was a 100% trained by me and she has grown into the most loving and...

Olivia K. says "MC was a life saver! She watched my 9 week old puppy and cat this past weekend. I came home to two very happy pets. I loved that amount of experience she...

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Charlotte B.

McLean, VA

from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I have pet sit for family members and friends through high school and my undergrad during breaks. . I have two cats of my own, both who are foster failures. Ones of my cats has asthma, so I have experience with giving cats medications and inhalers. I have had all sorts of pets growing up from fish, lizards, cats and dogs.
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Jasmine D.

Burke, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Jasmine. I have many years of pet care experience as I have many family dogs, and have done pet sitting for friends and family!
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Salma A.

About Me

Herndon, VA

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hey my name is Salma, I'm looking for a part time pet sitting/walking job because I love pets and enjoy spending time outdoors. I have 3 years of experience with dog walking and cat sitting.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Oakton, VA

Dog Sitters in Oakton, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Corrin C.

Corrin is kind, patient, hardworking, and thorough. She was truly a blessing to me and my family.

- Nichole J.

Madison K.

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...

- Anthony S.

Jimena E.

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...

- Marianna D.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Oakton, VA

Dog sitters near you in Oakton, 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 Oakton, 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 Oakton, VA is $13.00.

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