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Home pet sitting in Fairfax, VA
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I currently have two dogs of my own. Very organized and reliable.
As a proud pet owner for many years, I am glad to say I have a lot of experience caring for cats and also dogs. Professionally, I have 1 year experience caring for both special needs cats and special needs dogs as well. I also have experience caring for multiple animals in a house hold as well.
I will offer my pet sitting...
I provide excellent dog sitting at the care of your own home. I have pet sat for 2 years as well as currently owning 3 dogs myself. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am also very comfortable with all sorts of pets not just exclusively to dogs. Can also perform baths and grooming when necessary.
Alyssa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting, grooming & more
Due to some extra hours in my day thanks to Covid I'm able to provide pet sitting in your home until classes go back to normal (probably fall 2021). I've done loads of house sitting and pet sitting over the years looking after dogs/cats/fish/turtles and love all animals!
Henon can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide any kind of animal sitting in your home. I am experienced and have watched animals for family and friends many times before. I love all kinds of animals and have 3 dogs, 3 cats a bird, and a lizard of my own. I can feed them, walk them, give them baths, play with them and of course love on them! I would love to watch...
Tabitha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I very much enjoy being active and would love to take your fur baby for long (or short) walks. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Rachel can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I love pets of all sizes and ages, I grew up surrounded by them. I provide pet sitting in your own home and love to take dogs out for walks or visits to the park or trails or other adventures. If you're going away on vacation I can guarantee your pet will have a happier time with me than at a kennel. I can perform baths and...
Lucas can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
I am a full-time, athletic, stay-at-home mother and long time lover of animals. I've owned animals and dogs all of my life. My family consists of myself, my husband, our two sons ages 7 and 13, and our well-trained 2-year-old labrador retriever named Stella. Stella has been well socialized with dogs of all breeds and ages and...
Rachel can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Katherine H.
Fairfax, VA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I absolutely LOVE animals and I'd love to watch yours! In the past I've pet sat for fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs, and cats but, I can watch animals like reptiles too. I have experience with dogs and cats of all ages and training levels. At this time I can provide pet sitting in your home during the day and/or overnight....
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Meagan W.
Fairfax, VA
$40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide overnight dog sitting as well as occasional visits. I am comfortable with dogs and cats of all ages. Growing up we always had dogs and cats. I recently moved to Virginia and miss my pets back home, so I would love to spend time with yours!
Meagan can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes. I perform dog sitting, dog walking.
Sheila V.
Annandale, VA
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
4.1
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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, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I've been using Linda's service for over two years now and have had a great experience with her. She is always prompt to respond and is available whenever (except when she get married and went on her honeymoon - I guess I can excuse that :) ). I highly recommend...
Lannie N.
Katarina M.
Falls Church, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Katarina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"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 Katarina no longer come to play with him."
Eric S.
Elise S.
Herndon, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have pet sat since before I was 12 & continue to do so. Currently being a nanny I take care if the pets when the families are away. Including covering the pet sitting business my one client has. Will to stay in home for overnights.
Elise can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Ana M.
Herndon, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Ana can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
College student, animal lover willing to help care for pets in your home. Dog and cat lover of all sizes and personalities.
Siera can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Allysa F.
Springfield, VA
$23-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**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 21 years old. I have been pet sitting for 7 years. My friends and family know they can rely on me to take care of their pets. I have potty trained puppies, administered medications (intranasal,...
Allysa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"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 is in it. "
Care member
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 walking, pet sitting, 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.
I have worked in an animal hospital and boarding where I would take care of the dogs and cats. I have also been working in a pet resort where we give dogs 4 walks a day, feedings, playtimes, and cardio time. I also have a 12-year-old dog and I have been taking care of her since we got her. I can provide dog sitting in your own...
Alicia can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Fairfax, VA
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.
Katarina M.
5.0
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 Katarina no longer come to play with him.
- Eric S.
Allysa F.
5.0
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 is in it.
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Fairfax
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Fairfax, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Fairfax, VA will cost an average of $18.18 per hour as of May 2024. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Fairfax, VA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Fairfax, VA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 11 in home pet sitters in Fairfax, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Fairfax, VA?
In home pet sitters in Fairfax, VA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Fairfax, VA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Fairfax, VA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Fairfax, VA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Fairfax, VA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.