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I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, energetic, and organized.
I absolutely adore animals! Their unique personalities and behaviors never fail to captivate me. Love and compassion are at the core for my interactions with them, as I believe in treating them with the same kindness and respect that I would want for myself....
Madeleine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! I have worked with dogs, horses, birds, and more. I am comfortable pet sitting and dog or cat walking as well as feeding. Let me know how I can help! I typically charge 20 an hour minimum.
Anna can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"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 while I was away!"
Anthony S.
5.0
(1)
I absolutely love animals and have been around dogs all of my life. I have five years of experience with overnight house sitting and pet sitting, as well as dog walking. I'm also happy to water plants, open and close blinds, and do other tasks around the house as needed for overnight stays.
I have taken care of dogs of all...
Jonathan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have a small business and walk and take care of pets. I take some to my house, stay at your house or do daily walking. I know how much people love their animals because I have a dog and cat, and can't imagine my life without them. I love animals. I think they bring so much joy into our lives.
I will treat your pets like my...
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding & more
Ashley S.
Germantown, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I am also available for dog walking. I have experience caring for geckos and feel comfortable feeding them food mix and live crickets. I have a 30 gallon planted freshwater community aquarium of my own and feel comfortable with water changes, feeding, measuring chemical levels, and...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"We went out of the country for two weeks and had Ashley come every other evening to feed and water our geckos. We also had a separate cat sitter, but in the future I would trust Ashley to do take care of all three pets!
Taking care of the gecko's isn't easy-...
Jonathan K.
5.0
(1)
I have an adorable Cockapoo of my own. I have experience walking dogs of the families I babysit for. I have pet-sat cats which included feeding/playing with the cats.
Nathaly can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of dogs and cats. I would watch the pet in the home of the owner and would take care of the house and maintain it clean. I would feed the pet and take them out for a walk and bathroom when they need to and play with the pet to keep them entertained.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Ms Elizabeth has provided care for our cats a few times on their own and regularly in combination with watching our child. She has always done a fantastic job. She is incredibly reliable and responsive.
She is as wonderful with our fur babies as our actual baby."
Suzanne P.
Nageswary P.
Sterling, VA
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Nageswary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
4.1
(28)
Hired by 69 families in your neighborhood
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...
Linda can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"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 taken care of. We will definitely be hiring her again."
Ellen B.
Katherine W.
Reston, VA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine, and I have been working with animals on and off since late high school.
In high school, I worked with some neighborhood cats- feeding, cleaning litterboxes, playing, etc...
In college, I have been working as a seasonal dog walker/pet sitter. Currently, I work as a dog bather in the grooming suite...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at...
Parmjeet K.
Machaila W.
Rockville, MD
$40-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
Will Update My Bio After I Setup The Rest Of My Account
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Most my career life I have worked for the county & private security, but the best part was returning home to my fur babies! My passion has always been with animals as my dream was to be a vet, but my heart couldn't handle when giving bad news. So, I opted to have my own babies & to care for others'! & that is why I am here to...
Machaila can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Machaila has been my go to sitter for my two kitties! Whenever she comes to watch them, they are always so playful and happy with her. I know my babies are taken care of very well with Machaila. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sinegugu. I'm around the Reston area seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind and compassionate person raised who loves children. As the oldest sibling, caregiving has always been part of my day to day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at a young age.
My background for...
Sinegugu can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Sinegugu as part of our family for a year while she nannied our 3 and 5 year old boys. She was fantastic at taking charge of scheduling each day - coming up with creative ideas at home to encourage learning and also...
Katelin Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 20 and attend the University of South Carolina. Growing up, my family always had some mixture of dogs and cats. Me and my siblings were responsible for walking the dogs, cleaning the cat litter, and feeding/caring for them all.
At home in Maryland our family has an old dog who needs a lot of help and...
Elena can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I always had dogs and cats since my childhood. I love having many of them around, they are the joy of the house.
My dogs currently live in Brazil, so I would love to play and walk with your little friend.
Suely can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Ana and I am 22 years old. I am currently a student as well as an Assistant teacher at a Montessori school in Reston. Ive always loved working with kids of all ages. I am CPR/AED certified. I have been a nanny before for multiple years as well. For the family I worked for I would watch over the kids, play with...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ana worked for me for a few years while I lived in NOVA. She was very friendly, and always punctual. Excellent communication skills and quickly became someone I could count on. She helped me with many tasks around the house, organizing and running errands....
Martha M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! You can call me Jojo. I am a kind, patient, hardworking role model. I have experience with kids aged 3 mo to 15 y/o! I am creative so I am good at keep them entertained. While also dealing with kids, I am a great cleaner/organizer! I am okay to do some house keeping and extra organizing, meal prep, laundry, or driving...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"JoJo agreed to meet us and our daughter beforehand (to assure compatibility). On the night she came over, she was also very agreeable to staying longer if needed. We immediately were asked by our daughter when JoJo could come again. It was a good match!"
Esther W.
Jessica C.
Vienna, VA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm Jessica and I'm a dog person.
I have a dog who lives in Brazil and I miss playing and having fun with him so much. I have been taking care of the dogs since when I lived in Brazil, so I have experiences with dogs and when I came to United States I started taking care of my friend's dog/ cat. I can walk, feed, play and I also...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hello there,
I'm happy to meet you and your pet family here. I have been caring for pets for 24+ years, since I worked as a Vet Assistant (1999), visiting special needs pets to give fluids, meds and for pets with anxiety.
I am available for daily walks, visits, to give medications and/or fluids, boarding in my home, and/or...
Wendy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"We've used Wendy 4 or 5 times to take of our 60 pound mixed breed dog Jack, for anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks. He (the dog) is very particular, often refusing to even go for a walk with a non-family member, but he's always happy to see Wendy and...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently working as a private caregiver for families in our local area. My past experience includes 4 years as an educator and caregiver in a home daycare. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified and have cared for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. I have also raised 3 beautiful daughters of my own and have a...
Silvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Silvia was wonderful with our 3.5 month old daughter. She immediately knew how to handle a baby with zero direction from us. We could hear our daughter cooing delightedly as Silvia played with her. She also stayed an extra hour at the last minute, which was a big...
Katherine J.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Great Falls, VA
Madison K.
5.0
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 while I was away!
- Anthony S.
Ashley S.
5.0
We went out of the country for two weeks and had Ashley come every other evening to feed and water our geckos. We also had a separate cat sitter, but in the future I would trust Ashley to do take care of all three pets!
Taking care of the gecko's isn't easy- they're behind several locked doors...
- Jonathan K.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Ms Elizabeth has provided care for our cats a few times on their own and regularly in combination with watching our child. She has always done a fantastic job. She is incredibly reliable and responsive.
She is as wonderful with our fur babies as our actual baby.
- Suzanne P.
Linda L.
5.0
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 taken care of. We will definitely be hiring her again.
- Ellen B.
Katherine W.
5.0
Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at communicating and is often available...
- Parmjeet K.
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How much do dog walkers charge near me in Great Falls, VA?
A local dog walker near you in Great Falls, VA will cost you an average of $16.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of May 2024 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2024 to find dog walkers near me in Great Falls, VA?
Care.com has 2 dog walkers offering services in Great Falls, VA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Great Falls 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 Great Falls to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Great Falls, VA worth it?
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 Great Falls, VA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Great Falls, VA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Great Falls, 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.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Great Falls, VA?
On Care.com, there are currently 2 dog walkers near you in Great Falls, 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.