Cat Sitting in Arlington

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Rylee M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

About: I have life long experience with pets, including kittens and senior dogs and cats. I have also fostered cats in the past. I have cared for senior animals with medical and behavioral conditions, and I will provide your fur baby with the love and attention they deserve. I work from home on a flexible schedule, so I am able to go on walks or visit your baby during the work day so you can feel peace of mind knowing they’re being cared for. I am happy to come to your home to look after your pet, feed them, take them on a walk, play with them, cuddle, or just give them attention and love! Safety is a big priority to me, so I will ensure your pet is probably attended to.

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Tara F.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
169 reviews
57 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA, 22204

Absolutely excellent. We went on a long trip to Asia and the biggest thing for me was that I could actually enjoy my trip because I knew they were in great hands. She walked our dog daily in addition to playing with her outside in the backyard and really helped get her energy out and quality time. She was patient and kind with our cats and did an excellent job in finding ways to get them to take their medicine (3 of the 4 cats take medication). She cleaned our house throughout the stay but did a final clean on the day we got back and that was such a huge plus for us. It was nice coming home to happy animals and a clean house in order. So happy we found Tara and can’t wait to have her pet sit again.

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Jennifer M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Westover Village, Arlington, VA, 22205

Jennifer was an excellent cat sitter for Melvin. She sent several pictures and updates throughout the stay, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. Melvin seemed super comfortable and well cared for the entire time, and it was clear she was great with him. Communication was smooth, she was reliable, and I had no complaints at all. I would definitely recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan B.
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Megan B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Megan has been great with our two dogs! She is very reliable and calm. Our dogs love her and we know they’re in good hands!

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Lisa N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22204

My cat Hannah was well taken care of and in good hands while I was away! Lisa gave great drop-in visits and left Rover cards to keep me updated. Thanks for a reliable service!

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Tiffanie V.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

Tiffanie did an amazing job watching our cat Pekoe while we were away. Pekoe doesn't usually take well to new people, but she warmed up to Tiffanie right away. She followed all of our instructions perfectly, made plenty of time to play with and give affection to Pekoe, and gave us regular and thorough updates with each visit. Would highly recommend Tiffanie as a trustworthy sitter and we’ll definitely be booking with her again!

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Isabelle & Diego H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
414 reviews
149 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

Isabelle and Diego were fantastic sitters for my senior cat. They were both so warm, timely, and followed my instructions perfectly. Their updates included a lot of really great pictures, where it was obvious that my cat was happy and taken care of. Their written updates were informative and sweet- a relief when I’m away and missing my cat! I would certainly book them again.

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Alexandra T.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

We needed someone on short notice and Alexandria responded immediately. She was friendly, easy to communicate with, and made the process stress-free. She was great with our 8-month-old rescue, Poppy, who’s still adjusting and can be reactive on leash. Alexandria was patient and understanding, handling Poppy thoughtfully. We loved the photos and report card after each visit and would definitely book Alexandria again—Poppy would be happy to see her too!

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Aimee P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
177 reviews
54 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

Aimee has watched my puppy multiple times and she has always been great with her. She takes lots of pictures and keeps me updated the whole time. My schedule is always changing and she is very understanding of that and flexible with my hours.

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Spencer & Julia T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

Spencer & Julia took great care of my cat and provided a ton of photos during their time with him! They offered plenty of pets, treats, and cuddles and gave me peace of mind while I was on vacation!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tyler W.
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Tyler W.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
17 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

Tyler was fantastic with my cat, Leia. She truly got the royal treatment. He not only made sure she got fed and watered, but made sure her dish was cleaned after every meal and that her litter robot was working. He also gave her lots of attention and pets, and I could tell she made a new friend. I appreciated the updates (which were very elaborate!) and pictures too. I will definitely use Tyler again to take care of “her majesty”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacy R.
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Stacy R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
39 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Stacy was so good with my doggies! She went above and beyond to communicate what was happening while I was away and sent many pictures. I would 100% have Stacy dog sit for me again next time I travel.

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Sitter Profile Image: Thao N.
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Thao N.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
17 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

Thao was incredible. Super communicative and super loving towards our senior dog. We never had any doubt that he was being well cared for. Will definitely use her again at any opportunity!

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Drew B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Maywood, Arlington, VA, 22207

Drew was great with my “quirky” dogs while I was out of town. She took great care of them. She was on time, provided photos, kept me informed, etc. I would definitely use Drew again in the future.

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Patti K.
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Aly S.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
26 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

Aly has consistently showed up for us when we need her most! She treats our pup well and is thorough in her reports for how our dog is doing. We appreciate her so much & recommend highly!

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Maggie H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
28 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lyon Park, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201

Maggie is thorough, conscientious, and a great communicator! I looked forward to her updates about my pet during my trip, and feel confident leaving him in her hands again when the time comes! Very grateful for her services!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria T.
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Maria T.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
34 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waverly Hills, Arlington, VA, 22207

I will use Maria literally every time it works with our schedules! She takes the best care of my cat (who is sometimes a monster) and rolls with the craziness with an awesome attitude. Huge thanks to Maria!

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Ellen H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Clarendon-Courthouse, Arlington, VA, 22201

Ellen is so professional and a true pet lover! I could tell how much my two kitties enjoyed their time with her. Would definitely recommend!

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Ameera B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

Extremely well thought out care provided to my pets! Went out of her way to meet me and the cats before the visit and took extra care of each aspect of my pets’ needs. Very kind sitter and will be checking back in :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul G.
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Paul G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Paul was responsive and incredibly communicative. I needed to take a last-minute international trip. Within a few hours, we were able to schedule a time for Paul to take care of Clementine. I am definitely using his services again the next time I have to travel.

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Gabriela is super patient and nice with my slightly difficult cat. She's caring and responsible. I cannot recommend her enough!!

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Jorge S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We can’t recommend Maya enough. She takes care of our babies as if they were hers! we allll absolutely adore her.

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Emily D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor is a conscientious pet sitter. She takes great care of our cat and always sends pictures of the fun times they have playing together. I would give her my highest recommendation!

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Darlene F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leo did a great job with our cat. Our cat was immediately comfortable. We really appreciated Leo's communication. We would 1000% book again if we go out of town and we would recommend to anyone. Thank you again!

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Meia D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Guiselle took a great care of my cat Hummer during her drop in visits. She kept me updated with photos and messages which gave me peace of mind. Guiselle had an instant connection with Hummer and he clearly enjoyed her company. I will happily book with Guiselle again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.

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Yulia R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma did a great job looking after Digby and keeping me informed while I was away. Her reports were very thorough and it’s clear from the pictures that Digby was happy with her company and care.

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Linda L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carrie is the sweetest. Our two tabbies Baxter and Izzy warmed up to her quickly, which they have a hard time with anyone else. She made sure the played with them and even followed instructions on playing with our quirky cat Baxter. We will be definitely be booking Carrie again. ❤️

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Laura P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is my second time booking with Tasneem! She always does such a great job at taking care of Frankie! Great communication! Would definitely recommend

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Faith T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emili has taken great care of our cats! She follows all instructions and sends updates and lots of pictures. I definitely recommend her services! 😊

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Haley O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Toni was great! She took care of our two young cats for several days stopping by twice to feed, play, and give both oral/topical meds to them. She sent updates and pictures to let us know our girls were in great hands!

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Kara K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Richard was great! Super communicative, lots of great photos, and very reliable. Everything you are looking for in a sitter. Both of our cats seemed to really like him — even the skittish one, which is unusual.

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Emily R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa took excellent care of our cats! We loved getting the reports and photos, and we're so happy with how comfortable our shy cats are in her care.

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Alina B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire was so great - a good communicator and awesome with our cats. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!

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

Erica is awesome, takes great notes, and always takes great care of my cat! 🐈 She is my go to when it comes to caring for my fur child.

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Rex N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather was amazing and everything we wanted for a cat sitter. She provided updates and cute pics for each of our girls and went above and beyond when one of them had a situation. 11/10!!

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Arianne F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was great. On time, fed, cleaned litter box and played with Minnie! And she took pictures of her. 😄

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Linda R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan is an exceptional sitter! We wholeheartedly recommend her services. Throughout our booking, she showed thoughtful attention to detail, working hard to meet our cat’s needs. We’re so grateful for the warmth and compassion she showed when trying to connect with our cat. It’s clear that Morgan consistently provides excellent care to pets. She communicates confidently about any concerns or good news regarding your pet’s well-being while they’re in her care. If you’re lucky enough to book with Morgan, your pet will be in very safe hands. You can enjoy your time away knowing Morgan has got you covered.

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claudia b.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Deniz was very attentive and great with the cats. She sent amazing updates each day about her visits with them and sent lots of pictures and videos! She also kept an eye on packages and my plants and went above and beyond! I definitely plan on booking her again, she was amazing and I’m so grateful that I found someone like her to help watch my babies when I’m away☺️

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Kristen D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby is phenomenal! My husband and I were able to fully enjoy our trip knowing Abby was taking care of our cat Peter. Highly recommend working with Abby!

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Cait B.
Drop-In Visits
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Colleen was great - very accommodating and communicative about my cat with a couple of special needs! She was always timely, and she sent great pictures of my lil' guy :) Will definitely book with her again if I find myself without a sitter in the future!

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Bridget R.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 3,939 cat sitters in Arlington. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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Cat sitters in Arlington have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Arlington.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Arlington cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 3,939 cat sitters in Arlington on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Arlington, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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