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Karly P.

Animal Lover / Pet Caretaker

Lorton, VA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Karly and I am a college student with my major being Business Administration. I had recently just moved from Georgia to this area I have had many recommendations for this app from new friends and am grateful for any jobs. I am definitely an animal lover, I have always enjoyed meeting both friend's and...
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Madelaine W.

Part-Time Caregive! You're Pets Second Best Friend!

Lorton, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I provide both dog sitting and cat sitting in your own home. I grew up with cats and am very comfortable and familiar with the care of cats. I also regularly pet sit friends and family's pets. Currenly, I live with two friendly dogs. I love rubbing furry bellies and taking pups for walks! I'll put a smile on your pet's...
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Julia R.

Pet Sitter

Lorton, VA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Julia! I'm passionate about animals and have several years of experience caring for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and turtles. My background includes not only pet care, but also house care and running errands for families. I'm comfortable walking multiple dogs at once and have experience...
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Leia S.

Lorton, VA

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$8/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
In the house where I live we received a dog, I took it for a walk, fed it and let it play with the children.
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Lorena R.

Lorton, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi ! My name is Lorena and I'm an animal lover with hands-on experience caring for pets of all sizes and personalities. Whether it's daily walks, playtime, feeding, or just keeping them company while you're away, I treat every pet as if they were my own. I've cared for dogs, cats, and small animals, including giving medication,...
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Katherine K.

Lifelong Animal Lover | Trusted Pet Care

Lorton, VA

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I'm a proud Army veteran and lifelong animal lover with years of experience caring for a wide variety of pets. I've had animals my entire life and have personally cared for dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, hamsters, rabbits, and guinea pigs. I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets-and I treat...
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Shannon D.

Pet Sitter

Lorton, VA

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$5/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
For the past three years I have been employed by an animal hospital as a kennel attendant. There, my duty is to focus on the boarders having a safe and comfortable stay at the kennel. I have experience working with both cats and dogs as the kennel houses have both. I do not have any breed restrictions, as I have worked with many...
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Van H.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
dog training
Hi my name is Becky Shinawatra-Vailikit. I've been walking dogs and dog sitting for about 5 years now. Love being out doors getting some fresh air with the pups.

Care Member says "Becky has helped with our two dogs for few years now. She is very caring, dedicated, and dependable! On few occasions she took care of our dogs while we...

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Ximena U.

Pet's Lover

Springfield, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Dogs and Cats mom. Experience we can take them to my home, over 10 years in experience. like walking and play with them.
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Caity D.

Springfield, VA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
I am a pet owner and animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and rodents. I have worked with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I am an energetic Music Therapy undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting...
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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
Grooming
pet walking
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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Victoria O.

Caretaker For Your Pets !

Burke, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
As a parent of twin poodles ! I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I been surrounded by dogs my entire life. I know the responsibility and needed care for dogs. Walking, picking up litter, day and night feeding times, etc. I am willing to do additional tasks if needed! With all of my skills, I am able to provide a...
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Manar H.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I live dogs . and I used to have a dog his name jimmy . I can take the dogs for walk and feed them . I prefer small dogs . and im avilable all the time

Donna D. says "She is amazing kids love her very trustworthy always on time very responsible we really like her"

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Alexa S.

Pet Care Provider!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I love animals of all sizes and types! If you need someone to walk and play with your dog, I'm a perfect match. I love to be outdoors, even in the cold :) If you need someone to cuddle or watch your cat, I would love to provide all the snuggles! I can bathe, feed, walk, entertain, or attend to any other needs you or your pet may...
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Hannah L.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
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...
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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Lorraine W.

Professional Animal LOVER

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
I am 50 Years old and have owned and LOVED ALL kinds of pets my entire life!!! Experience includes caring for Dogs, cats, birds, fish, hermit crabs, chickens, ducks, bunnies, pigs, ferrets, snakes, mice, rats, and even tarantulas and scorpions I have worked with all kinds and can provide references as needed. Let ME take your...

Tiffany Lorraine C. says "Lorraine W. is our favorite! I had hired her multiple times. She has Cared for my 4 children and has pet sit and watched my home and Has...

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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
Pet sitting
daily feeding
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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Allysa F.

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
**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 22 years old. I have been pet sitting for 8 years. My friends and family know they can rely on me to take care of their pets. I have potty trained puppies, administered medications, and bathed and...

Care Member says "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...

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Bernice L.

Burke, VA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 80 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 20+ years experience as a stay at home mom. It fills my heart with joy to see "my" babies and kids delight with my German songs, books, old fashioned games, crafts, outdoor play and walks. I can make babies and kids any age smile and giggle and can sense how to let each different personality and talent shine with...

Care Member says "Bernice is so easy going! She will not judge any of your parenting decisions and totally respects them. Goes the extra mile and puts sunscreen on the...

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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.57/hr as of August 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Lorton, VA

Dog Walkers in Lorton, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Van H.

Becky has helped with our two dogs for few years now. She is very caring, dedicated, and dependable! On few occasions she took care of our...

- Care member

Monserrat C.

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....

- Care member

Manar H.

She is amazing kids love her very trustworthy always on time very responsible we really like her

- Donna D.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Lorton, VA

A local dog walker near you in Lorton, VA will cost you an average of $14.57 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of August 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 7 dog walkers offering services in Lorton, VA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Lorton or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Lorton to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Lorton, VA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Lorton, VA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 7 dog walkers near you in Lorton, VA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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