Pet 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.

Sitter Profile Image: Aimee P.
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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 - was very easy to communicate with, responsive and professional. I felt my kitties were well taken care of while I was gone. Really appreciated Aimee’s flexibility on when to come over. All in all great experience!

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Allie S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

Allie was great, reliable and responsible!

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Amy J.
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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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Kayla I.
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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

Perfect communication, the best photos, timely visits, and both my cat and dog love her! Cannot recommend enough and so deeply appreciate her work!

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Brittany H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
22 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22203

Brittany was great and Kramer loved her!! She was also so helpful with Kramer’s special instructions (since she was just spayed)! We will definitely use Brittany 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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Dominique L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
160 reviews
59 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Dominique is an exceptional dog sitter! He took amazing care of our large, active dog, managing his energy with ease and ensuring he was happy and well-exercised throughout his stay. Dominique is a fantastic communicator, always prompt and clear in his updates, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. He truly went above and beyond—not only taking excellent care of our pup but also helping out around the house, like taking out the garbage. We couldn’t recommend him more highly and will definitely book him again!

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Maria T.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
35 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waverly Hills, Arlington, VA, 22207

Maria did a wonderful job caring for my cat while I was away! She is such a kind and calming presence, which I know put my cat at ease without me there. Updates were frequent and very detailed, giving me so much peace of mind. I highly recommend booking with Maria and I for sure will be again!

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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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Lisa N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 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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Maggie H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 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: Kyle L.
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Kyle L.
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$10
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8 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

About: Been in Arlington since 2017 and despite having not owned since with family, have a lot of experience walking and sitting for friends and family. V much want to hang out with your pup, super down for walks, and sitting if theres a need! Moreso into this for my own personal emotional regulation (has a full-time job), so time/rates absolutely negotiable. Not really sure whats considered experience here, so will put amount of time I've lived with. I'd do this for less than $10 a walk if I could. I have a full-time, in office job, so I am much more suited for walks and longer hangs than I really am overnight sitting. My current apt building doesnt allow for pets, so if sitting were a thing, it'd have to be at yours. That said, I would take your pet out and they'd do things with me, my SO, and very likely also my friends. Happy to abide by your rules with le pup, would just need a rundown or list of things/actions you keep so as to try not to change much for them.

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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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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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Stacy R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
39 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Stacy, is an incredible person. She went above and beyond all expectations. Unfortunately Sylvester became critically I'll while we were traveling and Stacy was put in an impossible situation. We had to ask her to take Syl to the vet and ultimately be with him as he passed on. She was amazing. She never stopped communicating with us, linked us with the vet, and allowed us to give Syl a final voice message. We will never be able to thank her for what she did for us. Stacy is one of the best people we have ever worked with and we will forever be in her debt.

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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

Tara was flexible and responsive and took great care of our pets while we were away. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter.

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Carisa B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

Carisa is so wonderful with both of our doggos. She is very dependable, great with communication, and our dogs love her! We use her frequently for drop ins and walks. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellen H.
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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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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 amazing! She took great care of the animals and was excellent at handling other tasks and needs. Great communication as well. Would highly recommend her!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor is a kind and compassionate pet sitter. She is detail oriented, communicates effectively, and takes incredible care of our kitties. We never have a moment’s concern when we have to go away. I would give her my highest recommendation!

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Darlene F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emili took great care of my two kitties- And when she noticed a potential problem one of them might have, she notified me right away - and all turned out just fine.

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Ric C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiffanie was wonderful! She provided detailed notes and lots of pics. My cats tend to be a bit shy/anxious when I’m gone but they seemed to warm up to her quickly :) def will rebook with her in the future.

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Elise C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Rachel, for taking such good care of my boys! The check-in updates and pictures put my mind at ease while traveling! I know Max and Pancho appreciated the treats and play time.

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

Juliana provided excellent communication and I felt like my dog was is great hands, which is paramount for the first time I've ever used a professional sitter. Will book again!

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Courtney M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leslie is punctual, reliable, and communicative. We can always count on her to take great care of Pumpkin when we are out of town.

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Maze M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly did a great job! She showed up on time for all the check-ins and took care of Lucian like he was her own. I felt very confident knowing Kelly was taking care of my dog while I was away.

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

Repeat customer here - Amy continues to provide outstanding pet sitting services. She’s responsive and takes amazing care of my pets.

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

Leo helped us maintain peace of mind while my wife and I were getting married! Leo came and did a meet and greet with our pups to make sure everything was in order. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience all around. Literally the best!

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

Kaitlyn is the best! Very communicative and responsible and a great cat photographer :) Would definitely recommend!!

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

Graciela was attentive and did a stellar job taking care of our cat. She kept us informed and we loved the pictures she sent. Really happy and would book again!

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

Amazing communication and reliability! Thank you, Genesis! My senior ragdoll is very comfortable spending time with you.

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Andrea U.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We’re always thrilled when Sarah is available to check in on our kitty. She does a great job communicating. We highly recommend Sarah!

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

Maggie is very patient with my shy girl, Mina. She’s been super flexible and easy to coordinate with all around. Thanks, Maggie for your help!

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Sara M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan was great with Winston! He seemed to take to her right away. She took the time to do a meet and greet beforehand and was great about handling his medications including a daily pill and as needed topical treatment. She was always good about including a little description and pictures after each visit. We felt very confident that he was in good hands.

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Charlotte H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan took great care of my senior cat, Betty White! My request was super last minute and Megan was a lifesaver. She was super communicative and was able to do my cats medication as well. Will definitely use her again!

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

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.
Drop-In Visits
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.
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.
Drop-In Visits
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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As of Jun 2026, there are 3,761 pet sitters in Arlington. 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.

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Pet sitters in Arlington 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 Arlington.

Rover makes it easy to find Arlington 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:

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There are 3,761 pet sitters in Arlington on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Arlington, 93% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 92% 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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