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Sitter Profile Image: Cristian G.
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Cristian G.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
14 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Anacostia, Washington, DC, 20032

Cristian is a great and very responsive sitter. He also has the sweetest dog and our dogs get along great. He was very accommodating when I needed a sitter on a short notice. I would definitely leave my pup, Rowdy, with him again.

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Tammey L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
21 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22308

Tammey was an amazing sitter. I could tell from the moment I met her that she was an animal lover, and she would take great care of our pups. She dealt with our dog's quirks like a champ, sent daily updates and photos, and walked and cuddled them so they felt right at home - so much so I was afraid they wouldn't want to leave! In dealing with us humans, she was always responsive, and extremely flexible with drop-off and pick-up times. I'll definitely be sending my pups to stay with her again!

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Mallory B.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Glover Park, Washington, DC, 20007

As it was our first time leaving Emme with people outside our family we were very nervous. However, we couldn’t have asked for better people to look after her! Argos and her seemed to have the best time and she was clearly looked after very well. Mallory stayed in contact and updated me with lots of pictures and videos- which really helped me to feel comfortable. We recommend them without a doubt!

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Mckinley M.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Ledroit Park, Washington, DC, 20001

McKinley was the best sitter we could’ve had! She was able to accommodate to a last minute request. She sent frequent updates and my pup felt so comfortable in her house with her other pets. 10/10 best sitter in the area!

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Sitter Profile Image: Donna S.
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Donna S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

Donna is the best! My girl Finny is almost 17 years old and Donna is so patient and kind with her. I always know Finny will be safe and treated like family when I’m away.

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Jorge & Alejandra O.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

Jorge and Alejandra were amazing sitters! They sent us some wonderful pictures of our dog and were great at communicating. Very flexible and accommodating when our travel plans changed. Would highly recommend!

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Jermiah L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Anacostia, Washington, DC, 20032

Awesome dog sitter!! I will continue to book him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nirvana S.
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Nirvana S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
18 years of experience
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, 20037

About: I have raised two dogs, lived with two cats, have many years of experience in dog- and cat-sitting, and have a few years of experience in fostering shelter dogs and cats as well! I currently don't have any pets of my own so your pet will get my full attention. :) Pets are allowed on the furniture/bed. I have experience taking care of anxious pets and dispensing medications (both pill/tablet and liquid form). I am a student out of school for the summer, so I have plenty of time to devote to your pet! I can provide as much mental/physical stimulation and potty breaks as you wish. Let me know what you are comfortable with and I will abide by your rules! Pets are members of the family and will be treated as such :)

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Brittany H.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

Brittany and family were great! Kobe especially loved playing with the other dogs! Thank you so much for taking good care of our spoiled fur baby.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah V.
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Sarah V.
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$54
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

I recently had a great experience with Sarah caring for my senior dog while I was away. I felt confident that Dolly was in good hands and well taken care of. I value Sarah's consistent communication and her willingness to ask questions when needed. She always kept me informed and updated throughout my trip. I will to use her services again in the future.

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Matthew B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
41 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Matthew treated our pups like they were his own. They were super happy and very well taken care of. Fantastic communication. Easy going and easy to work with. My pups already want to go back. Thanks for the fantastic experience!

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura R.
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Laura R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
15 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

Laura was fantastic! Our German Shepherd received exceptional care from her. We appreciated the frequent updates that reassured us our pet was doing wonderfully. It's clear Laura genuinely cares. After 8 years of using Rover and trying many sitters, Laura stands out as the best. Thanks again, Laura, for taking great care of our girl!

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Renee & Jonathan A.
Sitter Profile Image: Fany G.
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Fany G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Hyattsville, MD, 20783

Fany was super kind with our dog Simba. He was happy with her. She even got him a warm sweather and a dog treat bag. We definitely recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meshelle S.
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Meshelle S.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Woodbridge, VA, 22192

Literally the best sitter I’ve ever had hands down. Engaging, communicative, and so sweet! I recommend Meshelle and her family with high praise. 11/10✨

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Rebecca G.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
8 years of experience
Landmark-Van Dom, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Becca was absolutely wonderful with our dogs this week. She was thoughtful, caring, kind, and extremely communicative throughout the entire stay, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She did an amazing job balancing the needs of our older dog, Frankie, while also being incredibly patient and attentive with our younger dog, Piglet, who can definitely be a handful at times. It was very clear that she genuinely cared about their comfort and wellbeing, and we are so grateful for the extra care and attention she gave them. Her dog Hudson was also such a great host and playmate for both of our dogs. We truly appreciated everything Becca did for our pups this past week and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter.

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Kimberly H.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Springfield, VA, 22153

Kimberly was great with our little ole puppy dog Daisy. She kept us up-to-date on how things were going, sent us pictures, and responded to our texts throughout our time away. I would definitely recommend her and we will be happy to use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan B.
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Morgan B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Landmark-Van Dom, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Morgan was a great dogsitter! She sent frequent updates and was very responsive. Our dog was happy and tired when we picked her up after a weekend staying at Morgan's. We would recommend to anyone.

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Stephanie & Luis Z.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brentwood, Northeast Washington, DC, 20002

Stephanie and Luis are the absolute best! They provided fantastic care for Toto. The communication was outstanding and frequent. The reassuring updates made my time away completely stress-free. Toto came home incredibly happy and well-cared for. Highly, highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nina C.
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Nina C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
154 reviews
56 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Nina was a lifesaver when my flight got cancelled yesterday and I had to extend my dog’s stay. She saved me so much stress with her flexibility and care for my boy. Thank you again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Serena B.
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Serena B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745

Serena was so easy to book and she responded to all texts very promptly. She and Jake took very good care of our Ellie. We would definitely ask them to puppy-sit again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rae has been great with Phoebe, our high energy labradoodle! Phoebe is always excited to see her and we always appreciate Rae’s flexibility and communication! We can always trust that Phoebe will have a great time when she’s staying with Rae!

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Haley S.
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Our senior dog had a great stay with Katie and enjoyed hanging out and snuggling with her pup Henry and other visitors. We got lots of updates and would be happy to have him stay with her again!

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Lauren K.
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Michael took amazing care of phantom. We were gone for two weeks and he was communicative and sent pictures and videos the whole time. Phantom was as happy as he could be when we picked him up. Phantom has Addisons disease and Michael also took care of his medications with ease as well as monitoring for anything out of the ordinary. We will definitely use him again!

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Madeleine K.
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Russ and Andra were very welcoming and very attentive to our and our dogs needs. Big backyard and great for dogs. We received a bunch of pictures of our dog while we away Would recommend and use them again.

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Joe B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alissa took incredible care of our dog, Gus! She spent tons of time playing fetch with him in her yard and made sure he was comfortable while we were away. Would absolutely book her again!

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Caitlin R.
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Kailey did a phenomenal job with Ollie! She was super responsive and flexible and sent us daily updates. I would absolutely recommend Kailey to anyone looking for a sitter.

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Nate L.
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Jessica and Ben took such good care of Vera. I’m always so nervous leaving our dog with a new sitter because of her tendency to escape but Jessica really put my mind at ease and assured me they would take extra care to watch her. They were communicative, kind, and professional. And so was their dog Oatis 😉 Would definitely use them again!

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Natalie & Stefan H.
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Jessica did a great job with our puppy Balto! She sent us plenty of updates and pictures and he loved spending the weekend with her and her dog Kaya! Definitely recommend!

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Katia N.
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Fiona was great with our two pups! She was very flexible and accommodating, and kept us up to date while we were out of town. Would definitely book again!

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Christen K.
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Samuel was very communicative and friendly throughout the process! I know our older golden retriever loved staying with his pup as well!

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Alex O.
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Grateful Suseth took such good care of my Dolly! I could tell she was loved while I was away. Very happy with this sitter.

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Erica S.
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Heather was such a great sitter for Cleo. I could tell immediately that Cleo was in good hands. I really enjoyed seeing how comfortable Cleo was in the pictures Heather sent me. I would definitely book again!!

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Karina C.
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Kennedy has watched my dog before and is always very responsive for arranging a booking. She makes the dog sitting process seamless! And even better she has a cute dog and a backyard :)

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Grace I.
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Tara is a fantastic sitter. She went above and beyond to accommodate me last minute, taking amazing care of my puppy and older dog. She is very communicative and took tons of pictures, allowing me to feel at ease that they were taken care of.

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Clara B.
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Mister looked so happy in every photo we received! He definitely loved staying and we will be back ❤️

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Jenny P.
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Kelly was amazing! I had a few hiccups in dropping off and picking up but she was very understanding and took great care of my buddy!

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Jackie P.
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We are so grateful to Nani for taking such wonderful care of our dog, Loki, while we were away for four days. She treated him like part of her family and kept us updated with plenty of photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind. It was clear from the pictures that Loki was having a fantastic time playing with her dog and getting lots of love and attention. Nani is kind, reliable, and truly loves animals. We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter and would absolutely trust her with Loki again. Highly recommended!

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Adriana A.
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Dena was so great. It was my first time using Rover cuz my usual sitter cancelled last minute putting me in a really difficult place. Thankfully Dena was super communicative and easy to work with. I really appreciate the flexibility and communication in a tough spot with my golden retriever. I really loved the quick responses and daily pics. Would definitely go with Dena again.

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John M.
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Destiny took great care of my dog Stella she constantly sent me updates about her without having to ask which I appreciated. My dog is also extremely active and super playful and can be hard to keep entertained at times and she had no problems with her at all :) definitely would book her again!

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Alaysia R.
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Shane went above and beyond while caring for my dog for nearly 2 weeks, providing daily medication, updates and photos each evening, and even a pup cup with a “6” candle on her birthday. Shane was patient and kind to my dog who can run anxious - top notch, a true professional, I couldn’t recommend more. Thank you!

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Alexandria on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about CA$50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

As of Jun 2026, 7,557 sitters provided pet boarding in Alexandria. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Alexandria pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Alexandria have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Alexandria.

Rover makes it easy to find Alexandria pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 7,557 pet boarding sitters in Alexandria on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Alexandria, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.