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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Sandra W.

Animal Lover Since FOREVER

Lorton, VA

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I will provide dog sitting in your own home and can provide overnight care in my home (if that's most convenient). I've had pets of all sorts since I was 2 years old. I have provided outstanding pet sitting care for the cutest chihuahua (Noah) for 6 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light...
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Shannon D.

Pet Sitter

Lorton, VA

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$5/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
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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Cheri S.

Part-Time Pet Care Giver And Sitter

Fairfax Station, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a licensed veterinary technician who absolutely LOVES working with animals, and can't get enough - which is precisely why I am here. I would love the opportunity to serve you and your pet when you may need a night out on the town, or have some business out of town to attend to. I am always reachable, and will give the same...

Care Member says "Cheri is very professional, kind, reliable, and always shows upon time. She’s also wonderful to my kittens and very responsive with communication....

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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Allysa F.

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
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$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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Sheba B.

Alexandria, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
dog training
grooming
pet sitting
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Hey, my name is Sheba and I recently graduated from the business admin program at Marymount University. I love animals with all my heart and have grown up with them since I can remember. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former volunteer at shelters on the East Coast. I love pets of all sizes and ages....
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Rebecca A.

Loving Pet Parent

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
As a loving pet parent, I have over 10 years of experience caring for animals, including those with significant health issues. When I watch your pet, I love them like my own! You can expect lots of pictures and thorough updates. I'd describe my personality as honest, caring, and thoughtful. There is nothing quite like the...
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Emily W.

Pet Care

Alexandria, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have always had animals around me growing up, I love all animals and love to be around them as much as I can. I can provide great animal sitting in or out of your home, I have 5+ years of experience taking care of animals, mostly dogs. I love all sizes and ages, can help with walks, eating, and grooming.
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Victoria S.

Enthusiastic Pet Lover Available To Care For Your Fur Babies!

Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting (mainly for dogs and cats) in your own home. I am able to stop by and feed, clean, walk and look after your pet while traveling or working long hours to ensure your fur baby gets all the love and care they need and deserve. I own my own cat and have grown up around animals my whole life. I also have several...
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Anjela C.

Pet Caregiver

Woodbridge, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have dog/cat sit mainly for the families I also babysit for. Usually they go on vacation and because they already trust me with their children they ask me to pet sit. I also have a dog and cat myself at home!
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Danayit G.

Springfield, VA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm an experienced pet sitter, offering reliable care while families are away or busy. My services include visiting homes multiple times a day to feed, walk, and give attention to your furry friend, ensuring they're well cared for in their own environment. I also offer dog walking for when families are at work, coming home late,...
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Jalissa W.

Dog Sitter

Dumfries, VA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Heyy! I'm Jalissa, I am currently attending George Mason majoring in Neuroscience. I used to have a pet turtle, plenty of fish, dogs(including pitts), and cats. I'm really good with animals and I love them more than anything. In addition, because I'm currently away from my animals back at home while attending mason, the urge to...
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Laura S.

Pet Sitter Available For You - Any Thing

Springfield, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
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.
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Eva G.

Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Alexandria, VA

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$13/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi, I'm Eva! A little bit about me is that I'm a full-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University, but my hometown is Alexandria, VA! I have lots of personal experience with my own pets (past and present!) and would love to share my love for animals with your own! I'm an active person and love to go on walks! Im also great...
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Sharon E.

Part Time Dog Sitter/ Walker

Woodbridge, VA

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$15/hr
I provide sitting in your home making sure they're fed and have plenty of water. I also will walk your dog when needed. I have a dog of my own she is a pit mix and a joy to have.
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Ariana H.

Springfield, VA

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$13/hr
Pet sitting
Sure! Here's a pet sitting bio for you: Hi there! My name is Ariana and I love pets I understand the unique needs of each pet. Your furry friends will receive all the love, attention, and care they deserve while you're away. I'm dedicated to ensuring their happiness and well-being, as I also have a doggy at home I know how...
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Samantha D.

Experienced Dog & Cat Sitter

Woodbridge, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home or dog walking. Dog park visits if doable and desired. I have a 3 yr old Aussie and 3 cats. I've trained my aussie, my mother's Rottie, and even made decent progress with pugs.
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Christina O.

Part-Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Woodbridge, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I work for a pet-sitting/dog walking business, so I have plenty of experience when it comes to dealing with furry friends. I have a German Shepherd/Lab Mix at home along with a Calico cat. Can't wait to meet your best friends!
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Sierra G.

Loving And Reliable Per Sitter

Woodbridge, VA

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$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Sierra, a dedicated pet sitter with a passion for caring for animals of all kinds. With years of experience as a pet owner, I am able to provide loving and reliable care for pets while their owners are away. Whether it's dog walking, feeding, playtime, or overnight stays at your home, I can ensure your furry family...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.33/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Lorton

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Lorton, VA will cost an average of $10.33 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Lorton, 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 3 in home pet sitters in Lorton, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Lorton, 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.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Lorton, 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.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Lorton, 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.

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