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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie H.
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Stephanie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
28 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

“We had a great experience with our sitter! She checked in on our pups and kitty while we were away and did a wonderful job keeping us updated. She sent pictures, gave us feedback after her visits, and was very responsive and easy to communicate with. She even took the time to answer a few follow-up questions for me the next day, which I really appreciated. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pets were being well cared for. We would absolutely book with her again!”

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• 182 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

“When Hannah walked in our house for the before meeting, our kitties walked right up to her. They greeted her and requested pets, which is rarely ever the case with our bunch. Hannah always does an amazing job!! Our girls love her and so do we! 😊”

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Jessica M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Bealeton, VA, 22712

“Jessica did a wonderful job taking care of our two shy cats, even on short notice! It usually takes a few visits for our cats to warm up to new people, but Jessica was so welcoming and patient with them that she quickly earned their trust. I loved receiving her detailed updates and high-quality photos of our kitties, and they seemed much calmer and more content than they usually act after we’ve been away. I would highly recommend Jessica as a pet sitter and look forward to working with her in the future!”

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Roland B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

“Roland takes good care of Francis and genuinely cares for her well being. Friendly, considerate, and communicates with me on any issues.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexander H.
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Alexander H.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
8 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

About: I've taken care of sick dogs, dogs on diets, and dogs that are used to a routine, but am able to take care of any situation. I love to be around animals and will happily make sure your dogs are kept safe and happy. I work Full-time Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 and Wed from 11 -7. I am happy to come "home" each day after work to your home and stay during the workweek, I just will not be able to be with them until after work during the week. I am fully available on most weekends, so just let me know what works! For the dogs I have taken care of before, I always walk with leashes, even for well trained dogs, I will be new to them. I always pick up after dogs on walks. I have owned cats and dogs all my life, and am very comfortable with any dog or cat. I will keep doors locked when inside and of course when leaving the house.

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Madison R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

“Thank you for the last min booking. We wouldn't have been able to go on our family trip without you. You were awesome with our diabetic cat given her skittishness with strangers and temperamental attitude. Thank you for the constant communication and photos as well.”

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Alicia B.
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Angelika Q.
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$20
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10 years of experience
Rixeyville, VA, 22737

About: I love animals of all kinds, I currently own two dogs, both pitbull mixes, a cat and 16 chickens. I have a certified license to train dogs and I love just hanging out with them playing with them or taking a walk outside. I am available every day from Monday through Friday starting at 8 AM after I drop off my son at school until 3 PM when I have to pick him up from school again. I handle each dog and cat differently based on their needs and past experience. Nothing will be done without the owners previous permission and prior discussion.

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Debora G.
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• 31 reviews
14 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Locust Grove, VA, 22508

“Debora did an amazing job with my pups. She also suggested a meet and greet which I highly recommend. It really gives the pet parent a relief knowing your pups are in a great environment. I'll def rebook with Debora next time! My dogs completely adored her!”

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Ty H.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Bealeton, VA, 22712

About: We’ve always had dogs, so naturally that love grew! Ive always loved walking and running. Put them together and that’s a dream job! Dog walker! I work in the mornings and have free afternoons and weekends! I have the option to work from home if needed to be more available! We have many, many walking trails and we love to walk! I am comfortable walking all size dogs. I am not afraid of picking up poop!

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lignum, VA, 22726

“Farrin was absolutely fantastic!!! She took the time to video chat with us to make us feel reassured about leaving our new puppy. She gave us regular updates and took some amazing photos. Our pup loved her and she made sure we didn’t have to worry about him while we were away.”

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Rachael S.
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Apryl F.
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$30
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1 year of experience
Warrenton, VA, 20186

About: I have had a lot of animals all throughout my life and am very respectful of their boundaries. I make sure every pet is well loved, respected, and fully taken care with food and water and also walks and treats! I’m available anytime of the day durning the week or weekends, I am very flexible and reliable I have my own vehicle and a valid drivers license. I make sure they have food and water all the time and take them on walks when needed. I make sure they are loved and that all there needs are taken care of and that they have food and water.

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Sidney W.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

About: All my life my family has had dogs. I am well equipment to care for small dogs, large dogs, old calm dogs, and young playful puppies. I’m open to any and all dogs! I’m a college student with a part time job, so I’m mainly only available on weekends. My schedule can vary though so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask! I am very thorough with instructions, so any information you give me about your dog will be followed to a tee. I’m comfortable with feeding, walking, letting your dogs out, cleaning up after them, and making sure they feel loved while you’re away!

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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Locust Grove, VA, 22407

“As usual, Katy took exemplary care of our babies.”

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Sitter Profile Image: April B.
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April B.
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• 9 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22407

“April is very easy to get along with and gave excellent care to our cat Miss Pepper. April sent me pictures of our feline at each visit and informed me of package deliveries. Upon my request she checked the water taps drip to ensure the water doesn’t freeze. I highly recommend her.”

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Cammie S.
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$15
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3 years of experience
Linton Hall, VA, 20136

About: I have 3 years of professional experience working in the animal industry and currently work at a veterinary hospital, where I provide hands-on care to a variety of pets every day. My experience has given me a strong understanding of animal behavior, health, safety, and the individual needs of different pets. I’m comfortable caring for dogs and cats of different ages, sizes, breeds, and temperaments, including pets who may require extra patience, medication, or specialized care. Working in a veterinary environment has also taught me how to recognize changes in behavior or health and respond appropriately when a pet may not be feeling their best. When caring for your pets, my priority is to make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while maintaining their normal routines as closely as possible. I understand that every pet is different, and I’m happy to follow detailed instructions regarding feeding, walks, medications, exercise, and other specific needs. You can feel confident knowing that your pets are in the care of someone with professional animal-care experience who genuinely enjoys helping animals and treating every pet as if they were my own. Depending on my schedule I work from 7am - 3pm or 8am - 5pm, before or after my regular job I am free to hang out with your fuzzy guy! I care for pets in my clients’ homes by keeping them comfortable, safe, and as close to their normal routine as possible. I follow each pet’s individual care instructions for feeding, walks, playtime, medications, and any special needs. I also make sure they receive plenty of attention, affection, and enrichment while their owners are away. With 3 years of experience in the animal industry and my current work at a veterinary hospital, I’m comfortable caring for pets with a variety of personalities and needs. I pay close attention to changes in behavior, appetite, energy levels, or other signs that something may be wrong, and I communicate with the owner promptly if I have any concerns. I also treat my clients’ homes with the same respect and care I give their pets, keeping things clean and secure and providing updates so owners can have peace of mind while they’re away.

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Melissa D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 137 reviews
44 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Dale city, VA, 22193

“Finding Melissa and having her help care for and pamper Sky during these days has been a true blessing. Both my cat Sky and my family clicked with her immediately. Melissa is incredibly loving and empathetic, as well as helpful and proactive. She kept us posted on everything. We are so grateful for her excellent support. The fact that she is bilingual adds even more value to her work. Thank you so much, Melissa! 🙏🏼”

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Elizabeth S.
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Elisabeth J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
22 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20111

About: I am 33 years old, happily married, a licensed paramedic, and have been pet and house sitting since I was 12 years old. Growing up I worked at my family's business for over a decade, a Daycare for Dogs, and have vast experience with all shapes and sizes. I'm very comfortable administering any kind of pet medication and caring for our 4 legged friends needing special attention. In my personal life I also own take care of Cats and would love to meet and take care of all your furry family. I believe that pet sitting does not just stop with your pets, but the job continues to the house. Whether you need your mail picked up, your packages brought in or your plants watered, I consider that I’ll part of the job. "Everyone thinks that they have the best pet and none of them are wrong" "Be the person your dog thinks you are." "All you need is love from a cat" I'm newly located in Manassas and have enough schedule flexibility that I can provide morning or evening pet care. We can discuss any specific scheduling needs you may have. I'm unfortunately living in an apartment and not able to care for your pets in my own home. I'm a licensed paramedic and have a 100% clean background - I'll always leave a client's home exactly as they left it.

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Ashley C.
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$25
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1 repeat client
22 years of experience
Bristow, VA, 20136

About: Rest assured your fur baby is in caring, genuine hands. We love to help and give peace of mind while you are unable to care for your family member. Whatever the needs, we accommodate. We have a very flexible schedule so our visitors needs will be met and exceeded with great enthusiasm and love. Depending on the needs, we accommodate to the humans requirements and fur baby’s needs. Most likely the visitor will be the center of attention until their human comes back.

Sitter Profile Image: Ananda H.
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Ananda H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22408

About: 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙈𝙚 If you are looking for someone who is patient, loving, and experienced then look no further! I've taken care of animals since I was 13 years old, from owning dogs and reptiles to watching friend's pets. Animals will always have a soft spot in my heart. I worked at a doggie daycare and I am a Veterinary Science student, so I am well prepared to take care of your fur babies. I assure you that your pet will be in good hands and enjoy their time. Please feel free to message me! I look forward to caring for your pet and meeting potential new clients. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 Your pet will have unlimited potty breaks and water supply. I will follow their daily schedule, so when they return home to you, you are not having to readjust them. They will have comfy place to rest and be in a clean environment. I am able to take them to dog park/walking and provide mental stimulation for high energy dogs. Thank you for reading this far and please message me if you have any questions😁 Sincerely, 4 Legged Animal Lover I am very attentive to their needs and I am home full-time. I can provide consistent communication to ease any worries you may have s I will care for your pet as if they were mine and you will recieve videos/pictures to keep track of their stay with me. They will have comfy bedding and friends (my pets) to play with 🐾.**Please let me know if your pet doesn't get along with cats/dogs I will keep them separate. I vaccuum up all the hair, clean, and disinfect from previous clients. Your pet's bowls will be cleaned daily to prevent germs. I only accept pets that are vaccinated and I take one client at a time. I also really love animals, so they are going to have the best care with me!😄

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• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Woodbridge, VA, 22192

“Luke was fantastic. He took great care of our pups, arrived on time, and was perfectly communicative. Highly recommend”

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Stephanie did an exceptional job taking care of our fur babies while we were away. Highly Recommended!

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Rob M.
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Our dog got sick the day before our vacation and Stephanie really came through for us! She was super flexible and helpful giving medicine and caring for our pup. Can't recommend her highly enough!

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Shawn S.
Drop-In Visits
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Stephanie always does such a great job with our dogs. She always makes sure to say hi to our kitties every visit too. It’s such a great feeling knowing your animals are loved and being well taken care of while you are gone.

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Laura H.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

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The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

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Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .

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Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

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