Pet Sitting in Alexandria

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Sitter Profile Image: Shane J.
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Shane J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
540 reviews
112 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Shane is a wonderful sitter. He was very communicative and I felt very confident that my kitty was in good hands with him. He made sure to let me know how she was doing while I've been gone, sent very cute pictures, and let me know how she was doing. Highly recommend, and I plan on asking for him to sit again in the future

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Alison L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

It has been so great having Allison to drop in on our dogs during the day! She is consistent and communicative. It definitely is a weight off our shoulders knowing the dogs get some play time while we are at work.

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Morgan C.
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Hilary T.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
127 reviews
29 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22301

Hilary is fantastic! She sends wonderful photos and leaves great notes on Josie. She is communicative, reliable, and came to help when I needed her last minute. Highly recommend!

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Mackenzie A.
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Laura & Simon L.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
47 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Outstanding experience. Laura was incredibly professional and responsive, taking great care of our pets during the holidays. When we arrived back earlier than expected, Laura insisted on modifying the booking even though I offer to pay her for the originally agreed number of visits. We came home to happy cats and a clean, fresh-smelling home. Your cats are in great hands with her!

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Rebecca T.
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Alexandra L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
31 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Old Town North, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Alexandra was dependable and had great communication! She watched our 2 cats for 5 days and made us feel at ease leaving the cats in her care. She did a great job - thank you!

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Nicollette J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
420 reviews
122 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Old Town, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Nicollette took amazing care of our cat while we were away. She was able to accommodate a last minute booking which saved our trip, and we returned to a happy healthy cat. Thanks, Nicollette!!

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Cynthia J.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Cynthia is excellent with communication and is both reliable and kind! She gave us peace of mind while we were out of town. Thank you again!!

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Rachel H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Northeast, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Rachel took great care of Salem, who is a pretty mellow guy. She was especially helpful when we had an issue with our door unexpectedly, and communicated all challenges. We are so grateful for her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara N.
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Sara N.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

About: At 16, I got my own dog and was in charge of her feeding, walking, and training (at home and at class). For 3 years, I lived with roommates who had 3 dogs (ages 6 months to 2 years) and I was trusted to watch them over weekends when my roommates were gone. Now that I’m living by myself, I have my very own 7 month old pup, so I am well versed in puppy personalities! I’m also doing leash training with my puppy, so I am getting a lot of practice with walking dogs and knowing what behaviors to look for. My parents were veterinarians, so I also have a lot of knowledge on pet behavior and health. I do work full time, but work remotely and can work in visits around my meetings. I also have the weekends free for pet care! I am a great listener, and a pet’s safety is always my top priority. If you have specific rules for your pet, I will adhere to them. I’m big on checking in the the owners, and sending pictures and updates!

Sitter Profile Image: James P.
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James P.
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$15
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1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Old Town North, Alexandria, VA, 22314

About: I love dogs of all breeds and sizes! I had a lab growing up and have rescued 3x dogs since. I am off work this month, so I am hoping to help you take amazing care of your dogs near Old Town! I am off work all of April so I’m frequently available! Same day bookings accepted! I am available at all times during the month of April. I am comfortable around all types of dogs. I can run with or extensively play with your high energy dog if requested! For the more senior, sleepy, and smaller dogs, I give great pets!

Sitter Profile Image: Erin S.
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Erin S.
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$16
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20 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22314

About: I’ve been around animals my entire life and caring for them is something I truly love. I currently have a cat at home in Old Town and have also helped care for family pets over the years, so I’m very comfortable with a variety of personalities and needs. I’m happy to help with walking, feeding, playtime, and making sure your pets feel safe and loved while you’re away. I also have extensive experience caring for senior pets. My dog Max recently passed at 18 years old and required around the clock care, including medications, special feeding routines, and mobility support. That experience taught me patience, attentiveness, and how to handle more complex care with compassion. I understand how stressful it can be to leave your pets with someone else, because I feel the same way. I treat every animal as if they were my own and make communication a priority. You can expect thoughtful updates and plenty of photos so you always feel connected and reassured while you’re away. I work remotely in Old Town and have flexibility with my job that would allow me to visit your pets in the morning, afternoon and evening. I don’t watch animals in my own other than my own but am happy to walk dogs or play inside as well as letting your cat out if that is something in their normal routine.

Sitter Profile Image: Gwen D.
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Gwen D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Old Town, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Grateful for the consistent communication. Gwen took good care of Kitty. Kitty seemed to warm up to her even though she tends to be anxious around new people.

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Elizabeth M.
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Liza B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22314

Liza was easy to communicate with and had no issues with our large dog. Very happy to have found her and would trust her with Toph in the future!

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Gracie R.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Gracie saved us with a drop-in visit on Christmas Eve. She was kind to my over excited and lonely dog. Even took her on walks out in the bitter cold. Five out of five gold star service!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul G.
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Paul G.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

About: Life long dog owner with experience and reliability. I currently have an 8 year old medium-sized Goldendoodle named Simon. He’s my best bud and is always ready for a walk or car ride for any adventure. I’ve owned several types of dogs throughout my life such as labradors, Lhasa Apsos, basset hounds, and mix breeds. I believe daily exercise and interaction is essential for dogs and it brings me so much joy to interact with a dog. I have experience with all dog sizes and have trained several puppies over the years. I’m very comfortable with older dogs as well and can give them medication if required. I spend my late afternoons and evenings coaching soccer, which means I have a good amount of free time during the late mornings and early afternoons to walk your dog or just give them a visit. I will take the upmost care for your dog during walks and closely monitor their behavior and interactions with others to ensure they enjoy their exercise and time outside.

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Elena & Cesar A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Elena took extra care of my cat while I was away on a business trip. She was very kind and thoughtful and went out of her way to go and check on my cat when my flight was cancelled on my way back home. I will definitely rebook Elena in the future!

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Kristin L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22314

This was the first time I left my cats alone so I was very nervous! Thankfully Kristin took great care of them and sent me plenty of pictures so I knew they were ok. She did a great job making sure they were fed, pet, and even got some play time in!

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Andrea B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
38 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22202

Andrea was super responsive from booking to the day-of and followed directions to a tea. She shared multiple photos even from a quick home visit which was appreciated. Our puppy was very happy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeri F.
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Jeri F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Old Town, Alexandria, VA, 22314

About: I am responsible and trustworthy. I have a family dog in Kansas City so I understand how important trust is when watching your pet. I miss being around dogs and would love to help take care of yours! I currently work at a law firm on King Street in Old Town but am available for drop ins during the day or in the evenings. I am very respectful when it comes to your home. I will make sure your dog is settled in and has what it needs before I leave.

Sitter Profile Image: Deirdre B.
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Deirdre B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Old Town, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Deirdre did a fantastic job dropping in and walking Theo. So reassuring to have such reliable and kind care for my pup during my long days in the office.

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Cynthia has gone above and beyond taking care of our two cats! This was our first time using Rover but we felt like we were in good hands due to Cynthia’s pre-care visit and constant check ins. We highly recommend her!!

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Jacob H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the second time that Shannon took care of our cats. She was communicative, have detailed updates, and took great pictures of our cats. All of this really helped us enjoy our trip because we knew Shannon was taking great care of them. Would recommend booking Shannon and will rebook again!

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Margaret H.
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Thank you so much!! You have made my and the kitties so happy the last few weeks. You are the best as always.

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Tovah W.
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Nani was amazing and was able to cover with short notice. She took great care of Phoebe and I would highly recommend.

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Amber A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsey was AMAZING!! She was super sweet and very communicative. My cat (Stella) is a bit scared of strangers, but Kelsey took the time to make her feel comfortable, and Stella opened up quickly around her. Kelsey went above and beyond with her by bringing her treats too. Overall, Stella seemed super happy under Kelsey’s care:)

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jasmine t.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time using rover and Carolina was great! She was super adaptable to my go-with the flow energy and took so many pictures of my Charlie cat when i was away. 10/10 would use again in the future!

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Adrianne S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Tara and so do our kitties! She’s super responsive, and always sends fabulous updates and photos. Definitely recommend her!!!!

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Virginia S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abbey is awesome! She took exceptional care of my kitties, one of whom requires oral meds twice daily. She’s thoughtful and communicative throughout. I so appreciate her care for the cats and things like plants during a heat wave. I’m thrilled to book Abbey again!

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Emily T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ian did an amazing job caring for my very skittish rescue dog. Ian was patient, calm, and so responsive to Bean our rescue pup, that Bean really connected and obviously felt safe. Perfect dog whisperer. In addition, Ian left our home clean and was always on time. We will definitely use Ian again and again.

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Theresa M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yulia went above and beyond while taking care of my cat, Pico. I highly recommend her and would love for her to care for him again! Thank you so much, Yulia!!

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Jordie P.
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Erin was so great to our pups! We found her last minute and so glad we did! We will definitely be booking again in the future! Thanks Erin!

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Tessa W.
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Nicole took wonderful care of my cats! Very attentive and responsive. Felt very reassured knowing they were in such good care!

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Jill P.
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Natalie has been great and would definitely recommend her! She’s very communicative and reliable and easy to trust with my dog.

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Cameron H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Naomylee did an outstanding job taking care of my dog, Athena—she was reliable, communicative, and made the entire process stress-free, even on short notice. She followed all instructions and went above and beyond, showing genuine care and attention. I had full confidence knowing Athena was in good hands and would highly recommend her.

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James E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is the absolute best! She takes great care of my little dude when I am away. Book her for your next vacation!!

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Lexi H.
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Bridget did a great job caring for Cake and Jello, they looked very happy in the pics she sent me :)

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Marissa H.
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She did a great job of communicating and was very prompt and reliable. She made me feel comfortable leaving out dogs for the weekend and they were very well cared for!

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Katie D.
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Daisy was very kind and easy to work with and my pups absolutely loved her. I have two pretty large dogs and she was super sweet with them and some really nice photos. 😊😊

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Mende W.
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Juliana did a great job and followed all instructions perfectly. I really appreciate her reliability and care and would definitely book again.

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Jennifer D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma has watched our cats multiple times and we highly recommend! She’s punctual, responsive and provides great updates.

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Hannah D.
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As of Apr 2026, there are 3,526 pet sitters in Alexandria. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Alexandria pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Alexandria have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Alexandria.

Rover makes it easy to find Alexandria pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet 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 sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
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  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 3,526 pet sitters in Alexandria on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Alexandria, 92% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 93% 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 sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

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