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

âSpencer 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.â

âIsabelle & 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!â

âTara 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.â
About: I combine a lifelong love for dogs with the responsibility of a working professional. Having raised dogs from a young age, Iâm 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.
âAmeera is a pet parentâs 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!â

âIf 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!â

âMaggie 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!â

âIt 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!!â

âWe 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, whoâs 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 againâPoppy would be happy to see her too!â

âJennifer 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!â

âBrittany was great and Kramer loved her!! She was also so helpful with Kramerâs special instructions (since she was just spayed)! We will definitely use Brittany again!â

âDominique 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 beyondânot only taking excellent care of our pup but also helping out around the house, like taking out the garbage. We couldnât recommend him more highly and will definitely book him again!â

âMaria 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.â

âMei 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!!â

âAly 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 !!â

âMcKenna 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 weâre out of town!â
âMariela 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.â
Ballston-Virginia Square pet parents share their Rover experiences
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.

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!

Alissa was fantastic taking care of our two kitties for a week, highly recommend! Iâm 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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Sitters in Ballston-Virginia Square average 6 repeat pet sitting clients
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Ballston-Virginia Square on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Roverâs service fees. A pet sitterâs rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your petâs needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 75% of Ballston-Virginia Square pet sitters respond in under an hour.
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.
Rover makes it easy to find Ballston-Virginia Square 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 youâre awayâwhether itâs just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets whoâd love to socialize with their pet sitterâs pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get itâsometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitterâs cancellation policy.
















