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Trinity B.

Experienced Dog And Cat Sitter Available Any Time After 3 On The Weekdays

Lorton, VA

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have taken care of dogs but I am willing to take care of other animals as well. I could also walk the animal(s) if needed and feed them. I also have taken care of babies, toddlers & kids in elementary school
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Karly P.

Animal Lover / Pet Caretaker

Lorton, VA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Giselle Josephine B.

Lorton, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet transportation
boarding
grooming
dog training
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I am a passionate and experienced pet caregiver with a lifelong love for animals. I have had two dogs and three cats of my own and have cared for many other types of animals over the years, giving me the ability to adapt quickly to each pet's unique personality and needs. Growing up in a family that valued animals, I was taught...
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Sandra R.

Lorton, VA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Sandy. I am a dog lover with two furry ones of my own, and exited to offer dog walking and pet-sitting services.
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Julia R.

Pet Sitter

Lorton, VA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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 sitting
pet walking
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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Shannon D.

Pet Sitter

Lorton, VA

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$5/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
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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Alexa S.

Pet Care Provider!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Victoria O.

Caretaker For Your Pets !

Burke, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Caity D.

Springfield, VA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
grooming
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Van H.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Boarding
dog training
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Allysa F.

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
**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.

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. I was sitting for a sweet ginger cat named...
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Hannah L.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
dog training
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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Ximena U.

Pet's Lover

Springfield, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Lorraine W.

Professional Animal LOVER

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
dog training
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...
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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
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Floridalma A.

Dog Walks, Belly Rubs, And Peace Of Mind!

Springfield, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Flor your friendly neighborhood pet sitter and dog walker. I'm a school bus driver during the school year, I'm looking to do what I love most: spending time with animals! I have three dogs of my own Milo, a sweet 7-year-old Shih Tzu; Kai, a loyal 3-year-old German Shepherd/Lab mix; and Leo, my playful 3-year-old Husky....
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Valeria R.

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Babysitting/Dog walker Hello! I am a sophomore at College of Charleston looking for a job particularly in occasional babysitting or even dog walking: Babysitting: I have experience working with kids from ages one and up for more than three years, I enjoyed volunteering at daycares and also love any outdoor activities. I am also...
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Chanaporn S.

Springfield, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been around dogs, cats, pets all my life. I'm a dog person. I like taking care of them and always like to be around dogs. Your dog will never be in better hands =) I have many jobs, but one that I like in particular is dog walking. I love animals so much, so this job doesn't seem so much like a job, as it does just...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.14/hr as of December 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

Allysa F.

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...

- Care member

Hannah L.

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...

- Amy G.

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 $14.14 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 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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