Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Tyler W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
11 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, 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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Spencer & Julia T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

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

“Isabelle & Diego were fantastic cat sitters! Excellent use of the Rover app to communicate the status of the cats as well as updates. They also went above and beyond by really spending time playing with the cats and even brushing them thoroughly (and throwing out the hair!). When we came back the cats were happy and well fed and jumped right back into their previous routine - I would definitely recommend Isabelle & Diego to anyone looking for great cat sitters!”

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Tara F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 153 reviews
52 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA, 22204

“Tara is fantastic. You want someone like her taking care of your kitties. We will definitely be asking her to care for our cats in the future, and you should too.”

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Peter B.
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$15
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1 year of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

About: I combine a lifelong love for dogs with the responsibility of a working professional. Having raised dogs from a young age, I’m well versed in the messy side of pet ownership. From cleanup to consistent leash training. Because I work remotely, I have the flexibility to be a constant presence for your pet, providing the frequent walks and focused attention they deserve. I'm starting my own tech-startup where I spend my time developing an app and communicating remotely. I am in charge of my own hours which means I can be there when you need me. Frequent walks will give your dog they exercise they need as well as help me 'unplug'. I provide a safe, dog-friendly environment with immediate trail access. My priority is secure leashing, constant supervision, and following your specific home safety routines exactly.

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Ameera B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

“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!”

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Melissa S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 333 reviews
110 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA, 22201

“If you're looking for an exceptional cat sitter, look no further! Melissa was reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring towards my cat. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommended!”

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Maggie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
15 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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Aimee P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 173 reviews
53 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

“It is so reassuring leaving my cat with Aimee to sit!! She is very caring and I know he is in excellent hands. Thanks for everything, Aimee!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra T.
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Alexandra T.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22203

“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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Jennifer Z.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA, 22201

“Jennifer was a natural with my boy! She was very attentive to his daily needs of playtime, meals/treats, fresh water, and brushing. Her notes and videos were also much appreciated!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ruth C.
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Ruth C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

“Ruth did a great job taking care of my cat! I’ve booked with her and will book with her again. She followed all of my instructions and I came back to a happy cat”

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Brittany H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Ashton Heights, 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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Dominique L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 135 reviews
46 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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Sitter Profile Image: Maria T.
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Maria T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
29 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waverly Hills, Arlington, VA, 22207

“Maria took wonderful care of my cats. She was very flexible with her availability as I was waiting for a family member to be released from the hospital. I am thankful for her help.”

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Cynthia G.
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Zoe F.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
10 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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Mei Ling W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Clarendon-Courthouse, Arlington, VA, 22201

“Mei is the best!! She took great care of our cats while we were out of the country and made us feel so much more comfortable knowing they were in good hands. She sent great updates and lots of cute pictures which were always the highlights of our days :) Thank you for everything Mei, we will definitely reach back out in the future!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aly S.
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Aly S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
25 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

“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 !!”

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McKenna D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

“McKenna was amazing with Goose and Roo! We came back to tired, content puppies. McKenna was great with sending regular updates and pictures. We definitely plan to have her watch the dogs again next time we’re out of town!”

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Mariela E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

“Mariela saved Christmas this year by taking care of Lucy over the holidays on short notice. She is a God send and a valued repeat care taker of Lucy's. We love her, highly recommend, would book again.”

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Samantha M.
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Monica was great with Lou! This is the first rover we’ve had that he has warmed up to. We will definitely be inquiring for future drop ins.

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Kasey B.
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Jane is very understanding of your pet's needs, and provided great service for drop-in visits. 5⭐️'s and highly recommended!

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Adam D.
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Haley was fantastic - great timely communication and was willing to go above and beyond during my extended absence. Very trustworthy and friendly, and I would absolutely hire her again!

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Steven A.
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Amanda was perfect for my persnicaty cat Claudette. She was timely and kept me informed of everything I needed to know. I thank her.

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Bruce L.
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Jennifer was a natural with my boy! She was very attentive to his daily needs of playtime, meals/treats, fresh water, and brushing. Her notes and videos were also much appreciated!

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Dan M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We always love leaving our cat with Nicole! She takes great care of her, gives us thorough updates, and takes extra steps to ensure your home is all set while you’re away too.

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Emma G.
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Melissa did an excellent job watching my 2 babies! She gave my little boy his insulin shots and meals. She dealt with my anxious girl and got her to eat! Will definitely book again! I came home to to 2 happy babies!

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Amy F.
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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.

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Gail G.
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simply the best!! our kitties have never loved a sitter more than sophia. she’s great with them and keeps us updated.

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Anna L.
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Esther Elizabeth was so kind and responsive. I had booked her very last minute to do three check ins for my cat and she did such a great job taking care of my cat. Highly recommend!!

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Mary D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

To be honest, I was nervous because this was my first time using Rover, but I am glad I was able to find Ajia. She is a very professional sitter, and was attentive to the needs of my cat. She also organized a meet and greet to properly get acquainted with myself and my cat. While I was away on my trip, she was able to make sure to provide the proper and detailed updates. I would recommend Ajia to anyone looking for a pet sitter in the area and I would love to have her look after my cat again.

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Dominick A.
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This is our second time using Megan and she did an amazing job! Always keeping us updated on our fur babies and sharing lots of photos!!

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Nick E.
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You can depend on Lily! Despite the bad weather she was there for our cat. Came home to our pet knowing his was well cared for!

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Dana B G.
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Rachel did an excellent job taking care of my two cats while I was away. She kept us up to date regularly and followed all directions, including giving my cats their medications. One of my cats is generally grumpy towards strangers and Rachel was very patient with him. I highly recommend her services!

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Tiffany N.
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Dewan is fantastic!! Would absolutely trust him with my two cats again. Very communicative, attentive, and flexible. We even had a bit of an “emergency” late at night and he was immediately able to help. Highly recommend!

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Vivian C.
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Claire is the best! She send the cutest videos and pictures. She goes above and beyond to make sure that my kitty is taken care of and loved while we are gone

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Meg C.
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I always love booking with Jennifer! She communicates quickly and is so flexible. My cat loves her!

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Mary D.
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Julie was great with Sandwich! She spent lots of time petting her and sitting with her. She was also very communicative and kind. Thanks so much for checking in on Sandwich!

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Sharlotte P.
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We have been booking with Maria every few months and are always thrilled with her communication, photos and great care of our cat. Thank you!

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Catie B.
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Alissa was fantastic taking care of our two kitties for a week, highly recommend! I’m super particular about a lot of things when it comes to the cats and house but Alissa had no issues with my high maintenance instructions and provided great updates each day with adorable pictures. It was clear she spent time bonding and playing with them and was great at communicating, will definitely be booking again! 10/10 experience

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Cassandra H.
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Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Ballston-Virginia Square.

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