Find dog sitters in Alexandria, VA that you’ll love

89 dog sitters are listed in Alexandria, VA

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 4 years

Dog sitters in Alexandria, VA

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Kezya C.


Alexandria, VA

$8-13/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Dog Sitting

I provide dog sitting. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and age.
Kezya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Jessica M.


Alexandria, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Trustworthy Cleaner/ Cook Prep/ Assistant/ Pet Sitter

Provided thorough, efficient cleaning services customized to client preference. Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, glass, vacuum carpets, and sweep floors, dishes, clean or supply restrooms toiletries and appliances, change bed linens. I also have skills and experience cooking, meal preparation, I can run...
Jessica can also help with: Window washing, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessica is amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care. She is knowledgeable, flexible and very caring. She also helped us with doing all the laundry and cooking healthy meals for our kids. She’s amazing! "

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Nikki W.


Alexandria, VA

$8-20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable College Student!

I am 20 years old and a sophomore at George Mason University. I have grown up with pets and animals all my life. I am currently a certified sitter on Rover and have been providing pet care services on there for 2 years now. I am comfortable with any size and any age animal you may have! I have the most experience with dogs and...
Nikki can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Vanessa S.


Alexandria, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

I love animals. My whole life I have been around animals, in my home I had a girl dog, she was with us for almost 10 years. The when we felt ready for a new pet in 2016 we welcomed to a girl cat, the most crazy in the world.
Vanessa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Roche G.


Alexandria, VA

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced and loving dog sitter! Hi everyone, I am a dog sitter and babysitter/nanny who has worked with kids and dogs/cats for 5 years. I am super reliable, patient, fun and responsible!
Roche can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I'm 22 years old and currently enrolled at Howard University. I'm pursuing my BS in Biology which I will use to attend vet school. I currently have a full time job as vet technician and would love to watch over you pet/pets while I am free. Even though I do work , my availability is very flexible since me and my partner have...
Lanisha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Clara W.


Alexandria, VA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

Hello! I would love the opportunity to take care of your animal the same I do with mine! I have one 3-year-old lab husky mix and hopefully I can help take care of your animals!
Clara can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Helen B.


Alexandria, VA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Dog/cat Sitter

Hi, my name is Helen and I am a biology major at VCU. I mostly have child care experience but I have also had some pet sitting experience that I'm looking to expand. I currently have one cat at my parent's house and also grew up with a family dog that unfortunately passed away. Since I'm in campus dorms, I am unable to have a...
Helen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Sade J.


Alexandria, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Adventures Of Pet-Sitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a cat and two dogs of my own. I'm an animal lover who is experienced with the basic needs of both cats and dogs.
Sade can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Ashley B.


Alexandria, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet And House Sitter Who Is Available For Any And All Pet Needs!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have over 17 years of experience in pet sitting and house sitting. I love all animals and understand that they are as important as any other family member. I have experience with all different types of animals from cats to dogs to more exotic pets like hedgehogs and snakes. I have been hired for all different types of jobs...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Ashley did an excellent job house/pet sitting for us! We felt very comfortable, leaving our dog with her. She responded quickly with pictures when we had questions about how things were going. Would definitely hire her again!"

Care member

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Maryclaire O.


Alexandria, VA

$11-15/hr8 yrs exp

William And Mary Student Who Loves Working With Animals!

I started my first pet sitting business in 6th grade. My first client was a pair of collies that I walked for the next 7 years all the way until I left for college. On top of that I have walked a plethora of other dogs and even took care of a pot-bellied pig! I absolutely love animals and since moving to college have missed...
Maryclaire can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Amandine F.


Alexandria, VA

$17-29/hr5 yrs exp

The Leash I Can Do !

To begin with, my name is Amandine and I am 22. I m French,. I would describe myself as a trustworthy person, caring, friendly, helpful and tolerant. I try to make the best of every situation. I am also always cheerful, smiling, I love to laugh and I get used to a new environment I'm a pet caregiver in The DMV. I am available...
Amandine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking
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Anna G.


Alexandria, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I provide dog/cat sitting in your home! I'm an experienced sitter with over four years of experience and have been trusted to look after families' fur friends with the utmost care. While attending college I had the privilege of being a foster for amazing rescue dogs as well. Please feel free to reach out and ask me any and all...
Anna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Virginia A.


Alexandria, VA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Besides growing up with dogs my whole life, I began fostering dogs when my schedule allows. My roommate has also made me a cat lover! I educate myself on training by watching videos and doing tons a research. If you're in need of a dog or cat sitter you can trust they are in good hands !
Virginia can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting & more
Hello!! My name is Ili M, I'm from El Salvador and I speak English and Spanish. Something about me is that I love animals. I have had cats and dogs as pets that I always took care of and loved in the way that they deserve, In my country I also used to rescue dogs from the streets who were sick, to help them recover. I have also...
Iliana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Alexis G.


Alexandria, VA

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Pet Sitter

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...
Alexis can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"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 out in a few last minute booking which I can't appreciate enough"

Amanda Q.

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Diana R.


Alexandria, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with dog whole my life and of course I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Diana can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Kenia C.


Alexandria, VA

$12-15/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Kenia and I am a college student looking for pet sitting and dog walking opportunities on the weekends! I am currently a veterinary assistant during the week. I also have 1 year experience working as a kennel attendant so I am comfortable caring for cats and dogs, following specific feeding instructions for multiple...
Kenia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Molly L.


Alexandria, VA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

I'm Molly, a Virginia/DC based traveler and pet sitter :) Originally from Massachusetts settled in Virginia after living abroad and traveling to over 25 countries and 40 states. I'm a passionate chef, enjoy hiking, spending time with my parents dogs on the beach in Florida and trying local foods and farmers markets. I have been...
Molly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Morgan K.


Alexandria, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Lover, Walker, Sitter, And Fetch Partner!

I have always had dogs growing up and my love for animals has grown into my adulthood. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience comes from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years.
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Alexandria, VA

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica is amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care. She is knowledgeable, flexible and very caring. She also helped us with doing all the laundry and cooking healthy meals for our kids. She’s amazing!

- Care member

Ashley B.

5.0

Ashley did an excellent job house/pet sitting for us! We felt very comfortable, leaving our dog with her. She responded quickly with pictures when we had questions about how things were going. Would definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Alexis G.

5.0

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 out in a few last minute booking which I can't appreciate enough

- Amanda Q.

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Dog Sitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 89 listed dog sitters.