Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Ballston-Virginia Square

About: *Please read Summertime walking policy under “Safety, trust & environment” below before booking a walk. Thank you! 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’m PCI insured and am happy to care for pets other than cats or dogs! 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. **Important Summer Walk Policy ☀️🐾** As temperatures rise in the DMV, your pup's safety and comfort are my top priorities! * When temperatures exceed 90°F, walks will be limited to 15–20 minutes to help prevent overheating. The remainder of the booked visit will be spent indoors playing, providing enrichment, and making sure your dog stays comfortable. * For brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs, and French Bulldogs, I will provide potty breaks only during extreme heat and spend the rest of the visit indoors. * I always bring a cooling bandana and portable water bowl to help keep your dog comfortable during warm-weather visits. If your dog needs a longer walk, I recommend booking an earlier morning time slot when temperatures are lower. Feel free to reach out, and we can discuss the best option for your pup! Thank you for helping me keep your furry family members safe this summer. 🐶❤️ 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.

“Allie is GREAT. Timely and loving to Bodhi !”

Bart Z.

“Brittney was absolutely great!! She was super communicative and won Magnus’ heart!! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for someone to do drop in visits!!”

Martina F.

“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.”

Kaushal P.

“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!”

William S.

“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!”

Bryce J.

“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!”

Kayla I.

“Emily was lovely! Punctual, attentive, good communication and loving for our pet. He was in great hands while we were gone!”

Megan J.

“Aly was so great! She was available last minute and took such good care of my cat. She was thoughtful, asked questions, and was responsive. Would highly recommend her !!”

Sarah U.

“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.”

Caitlin C.

“Maggie was awesome. She was great with both cats and dogs and is a great communicator and extremely reliable - especially as she was pulled in last minute. I would absolutely book with her again.”

Gail G.

“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!”

Erica S.

“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.”

Marc L.

“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!”

Olga K.

“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!”

Aprina W.

“Michael is a star sitter. Amazing communication, attention to detail, and always great at sending pictures. I always know I’m leaving my pets in great hands”

Mia D.

“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.”

Cindie

“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.”

Patti K.

“Ameera is a pet parent’s dream! She was extremely attentive and caring with my cat, provided wonderful updates and videos that I looked forward to every day, and went the extra mile to make sure both my cat and I were comfortable throughout my travel. I would recommend her to anyone!”

Ramya R.

“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!”

Emily P.