Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Arlington Heights, Arlington, VA

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Tara F.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
149 reviews
50 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA, 22204

Tara is a fantastic pet sitter! She took care of my two cats while I was gone for 6 days. She has a warm and friendly personality and is so conscientious. She did lots of extras and made sure the cats were well taking care of. She was comfortable administering medication to one of my cats, which was a great relief for me. I highly recommend Tara.

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Aimee P.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
173 reviews
53 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

WOW! Aimee took such great care of our kitty while we were away. She came for multiple daily visits and sent detailed updates with great photos. She truly went above and beyond our expectations to make sure our cat was well taken care of and I felt so much better knowing Aimee was there for her. I will absolutely be using Aimee for any future travel.

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Iryna K.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
252 reviews
59 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22204

Iryna was wonderful with my 2 kitties. Each step of the way she was top notch: from our initial visit; to her daily updates, reports, videos; to how happy & relaxed Boo & Mystique were when I got home. I was worry-free while I was away, and will definitely be a returning customer!

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Whitney M.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
38 reviews
9 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Lyon Park, Arlington, VA, 22201

Whitney was able to accommodate my request at the last minute and went above and beyond in caring for my two 6 month old kittens. I appreciate her and would book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dominique L.
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Dominique L.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
128 reviews
43 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Dominique helped me a lot by caring for my dog while I was away. He was punctual and always provided updates. Will definitely be my go to dog sitter!

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Maggie H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
13 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lyon Park, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201

Thank you so much

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shannon b.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
188 reviews
51 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Douglas Park, arlington, VA, 22204

Shannon did an AMAZING job helping us when we needed a last minute drop in visit. She took such good care of our pup, providing lots of play, cuddles, and not giving up when our front door was a pain to unlock and I was being terrible about checking my phone. Couldn't reccomend more!

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Daniel S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
61 reviews
32 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

Daniel has been an awesome drop in sitter. Extremely reliable and a great communicator. I am happy to have his services for the duration of my stay in NOVA!

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Heyssel R.
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4.8 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Penrose, Arlington, VA, 22204

Heyssel was a last minute booking when our holiday plans changed, and she was great with our two senior cats. We would book her again in the future.

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Esther-Elizabeth D.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
129 reviews
81 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Nauck, Arlington, VA, 22206

Esther came by every Monday and Wednesday around 1 PM for 30-min drop-in visits to spend time with our two Labs, Bailey and Dakota. During each visit, she let them out in the backyard to potty, gave them their pre-prepped lunch, refilled their water bowls, and then stayed to be present with them petting, playing, and keeping them company. Because I’m in school and my parents come home later, we were very selective about choosing a sitter. We don’t like our dogs to be alone for more than 3-4 hours, and from the moment we met Esther, it was clear she was the right fit. Esther has a genuinely warm, affectionate energy with dogs that can’t be faked. When we first met her, her focus was immediately on the girls….touching them, playing with them, and engaging with them naturally. It never felt like “just a job.” She clearly loves being with the girls, and that showed from day one. She was always reliable and honest. Esther consistently showed up on time, and on the rare occasion traffic delayed her, she let me know immediately with an exact estimate then stayed the extra time to make up for it. She followed all instructions exactly as shown and prioritized the most important tasks like water, lunch, and potty breaks, which gave me tremendous peace of mind while I was away. Her honesty really stood out to me as well; she once took responsibility for a broken light bulb, even though I was fairly sure the girls had caused it while playing. Her willingness to take responsibility, even for something small, spoke volumes about her character and made me trust her even more. Esther was also excellent at respecting the girls’ boundaries and communicating clearly. She always checked in if something unusual came up and asked before taking action. For example, when Bailey tried to steal Dakota’s Kong, Esther asked if it was okay for Bailey to have it. When I said no, she calmly handled the situation, told Bailey to leave it, and removed the Kong, later explaining exactly what she did. That kind of attentiveness and follow-through mattered a lot to me. I noticed positive changes in the girls while Esther was caring for them, especially Bailey, who seemed calmer and less anxious. The girls clearly grew attached to her; on one day when I canceled a visit because I stayed home, they waited by the window around the usual time Esther would arrive, clearly expecting her. She also consistently sent photo updates and let me know how the visits went, flagging any issues rather than glossing over them. She was always responsive when I checked in. Esther was professional and respectful of our home, and she was also very understanding when plans changed. Even when I had to cancel a visit on short notice due to an unexpected vet appointment, she was gracious and kind, simply responding that it was no problem. I would absolutely rebook Esther and plan to do so next semester in January. I sincerely hope we fit into her schedule after winter break. She earned my complete trust, and I would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, caring, and genuinely thoughtful dog sitter. Thank-you, Esther!

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Sitter Profile Image: Spencer & Julia T.
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Spencer & Julia T.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
5 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: Jennifer Z.
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Jennifer Z.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA, 22201

Jen was great and to good care of my baby girl.

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Sitter Profile Image: Guiselle G.
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Guiselle G.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
217 reviews
84 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

We had an excellent experience with Guiselle as our cat sitter! She was always prompt and reliable, and incredibly patient and gentle with our cats, taking the time to play with them and make them feel comfortable. It was clear they really liked her, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. We couldn’t be happier with the care she provided and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa N.
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Lisa N.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
3 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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Flavio Victtor S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

About: I’ve been working as a dog walker and sitting for over 2 years now. Always loved animals and I’ll be happy to provide care when available. I currently have a full time job but I have all my mornings off ( Work schedule is 4PM - 10PM) I’ll be mainly available for walks outside of these hours but always available for sitting and can easily stay over! I currently live in an apartment complex in Arlington and if boarding is necessary, I’m only able to host small to medium breeds. Pet would be allow to sleep in bed with me if needed but not on the couch.

Sitter Profile Image: Lara F.
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Lara F.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Lyon Park, Arlington, VA, 22201

Lara has done an amazing job with my pup! She is very patience and kind and very reliable!

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret H.
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Margaret H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
109 reviews
42 repeat clients
18 years of experience
North Ridge-Rosemont, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Margaret did a let out of our pups while we were away for the day and did an amazing job. We had not even met her and she was able to handle everything perfectly through written instruction. We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Zoe F.
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Zoe F.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
27 reviews
9 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Lyon Park, Arlington, VA, 22201

Zoe was terrific with our poodle. He instantly connected with her and was well taken care of.

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Paul G.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
48 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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Tyler H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
46 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Barcroft, Arlington, VA, 22204

I’m never using anyone else! Tyler has a genuine love and passion for animals that shows in her visits and when she hosts. You won’t just get pictures of your dog playing in backyard - she actually spends time with your pup

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Tara took good care of my cat, sent me many photos, and kept me updated. I was happy with the service she provided.

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Alison P.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Gracie did a fantastic job watching my cat, who needed twice a day pill administration. She was very communicative and I appreciated her sending all the pics and videos! Will definitely book with Gracie if I need a sitter in the future!

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Madeline W.
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Carina was amazing with our little dramatic black kitty! Our anxious kitty does not tend to be too nice to strangers but Carina came and met her before our trip and everything went great :)

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John M.
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Shereen continues to be my go to pet sitter. Responsive, responsible and great communicator. Thanks again Shereen!

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Spencer P.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Claire was so sweet and cared for the fur babies with such attention and enthusiasm. She was incredibly responsive and sent a lot of cute pics, which I loved! Was also able to help with a mishap with one of their automatic feeders. She was a great help and gave such peace of mind while we were away.

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Rachel M.
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There’s a reason I continue to book Maria whenever she’s available! My little hellion adores her and so do I- I cannot recommend Maria enough.

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Heather S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

3rd time using Kat - the best pet sitter I could ask for! My cat Mia is so happy and comfortable with her. It’s such a relief having a great pet sitter nearby. Kat is so easy to work with, and I never worry when I’m away - she takes such good care of Mia!

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Ashley L.
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This is our second time booking with Lily and she's absolutely awesome! Great communication, the cats loved her, and she took great care of them. You ABSOLUTELY should book her, we will continue to!

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Noah L.
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Tara was a great sitter, attentive and communicative. We appreciated that she was available last minute and would use her again in a heartbeat!

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Elise B.
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Spencer and Julia kept me posted throughout the weekend, provided several pictures, and spent a lot of quality time with my cat. Really appreciate their help and communication, and would recommend them to others.

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Aandal S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Lisa did a great job taking care of my cat! He has some special food needs and she followed my instructions perfectly. He definitely enjoyed his time with her! I’d absolutely recommend Lisa to any other pet parents in need of a sitter!

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Sarah W.
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Scout received great care from Maggie this weekend. Timely walks and lots of snuggles. Thanks Maggie.

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Pam A.
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Samantha was extremely responsive and caring for my cat. I always got great pictures and knew she was in good hands. Plus, when I got home, my apartment was super clean - she even took the trash out on her last day of drop in visits!

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Ruby S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

She is a perfect sitter. My cat definitely enjoyed spending time with her, and she made sure that he was doing well and cleaned up the mess. Amazing sitter and would 100% recommend!!!

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Jihyo P.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Olga was fantastic and exactly what I was looking for in terms of a cat sitter. I fully trust her with the wellbeing of my babies, and she made me feel very safe and secure for the entire duration of my trip. My cats all loved her. I will definitely be hiring her again!

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Emily J.
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Sarah was friendly, reliable, and easy to work with. She provided valuable care for our beloved cat, and made sure to make her feel comfortable.

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Meaghan B.
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Megan is amazing!! She’s definitely the first person I reach out to when I need someone to check in on my cat Ginger.

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Gabi F.
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Bo was very caring and communicative! She came for a visit before starting pet sitting and she was friendly and approachable and immediately connected with my cat. Would book her again!

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Celeste W.
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