House Sitting in Bull Run Mountain Estates

About: I provide reliable, attentive pet care and understand how important it is to keep pets comfortable while their owners are away. Every booking includes morning and evening updates with photos, so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is safe, happy, and well cared for. I have hands-on experience caring for multiple pets at once, including dogs with different personalities, energy levels, and routines. My responsibilities have included feeding, walking, exercise, playtime, and ensuring each pet receives the individual attention they need. I've cared for family pets, friends' dogs, and pets with unique care requirements. In addition to dogs, I have experience caring for other animals such as lizards and fish, which has taught me the importance of following care instructions carefully and maintaining consistent routines. I treat every pet as if they were my own and strive to provide a safe, stress-free experience while keeping their normal schedule as consistent as possible. As a college student with a flexible schedule, I'm often available for daytime walks, drop-in visits, and extended companionship during house-sitting stays. I'm currently a full-time college student with a flexible schedule, which allows me to provide pet care throughout the week, including weekdays, weekends, and varying times of day. This flexibility helps me accommodate your pet's routine and provide consistent care while you're away. Because of my flexible schedule, I'm often able to spend more time with pets throughout the day than sitters who work traditional 9–5 jobs, helping them receive more companionship, exercise, and attention. I prioritize safety, trust, and a comfortable environment in every pet-sitting experience. Since I care for pets in their own home, I respect your space and maintain your pet's normal routine so they feel secure and comfortable while you're away. During walks, your pet's safety is my top priority. I use secure leashing, stay aware of our surroundings, and avoid potentially unsafe situations such as busy roads or unfamiliar dogs. I take the time to understand each pet's behavior, personality, and comfort level to ensure safe and enjoyable walks.

“Camille was so sweet with my puppy Remy:) she took such great care of her while I was gone on extended leave. I didn’t have to worry about Remy at all while I was away. Highly recommend her to others looking for pet sitting”

Lisa S.

“Danielle was amazing! One of my dogs is slow to warm up to new people and she was so good with him that he trusted her almost immediately and she quickly became his new best friend! Danielle sent me photos and updates daily and I couldn't have been happier with her. I will definitely call her for all my travel/dog sitting needs in the future.”

Lisa H.

About: I have grown up with large dogs my whole life and have experienced caring for high energy and high maintenance pets. Over the past four years, I have also cared for my family members’ pets while they were away, helping with feeding, walking, daily care and playtime. I love all dogs and animals and treat them as if they were my own. I am a college kid who is currently on summer break with very little plans. I have pretty much the whole day to care for your pups! I have a very big fenced in yard for lots of playing and running around. I also have a separate apartment off of my house your pup and I can stay in.

About: Everyone who knows me will tell you that I have an incredible love and passion for my family life centered around children and fur-babies. I genuinely care and love above all else. I have been been caring for and rescuing animals for over 30 years. During that time I’ve worked with many rescues and local organizations to provide loving care to foster, rehabilitate, and adopt out hundreds of many cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, etc. I have worked with feral cats in clinics to fix, vet and release. I helped start the Mason Cat Coalition at George Mason University and myself have had a few hundred cats/ kittens over the years. I vetted, cared for or nursed back to health many dogs and puppies. Most found forever homes for many animals- a few adopted me and my home! I am notorious keeping the unadoptable ones! Something important to know about me is that I am extremely meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were watching your human child. I have experience in providing care for large all the way down to very small animals, seniors, babies and everything in between including some reptiles, hermit crabs, rabbits, small rodents, etc. I’m very patient and calm, which works well with seniors, or animals with special needs including the, administration of medication, or injections. During my visits I also offer free basic training and/or behavioral advice for dogs and cats. I am normally that go-to animal person that other pet care providers go to for questions. Pet care is my happy place! I begin early and end late. I am available to come to your home and flexible to discuss any schedule changes you may need. We are a team and I want my pet parents as happy as their pets. Please note that the welfare of the pets I care for during my petsits are the most important to me - the pet before you, or even your pet, may require additional time usually up to 15 minutes. I do not charge for this time - it's not the pup or kitty's fault! but they deserve to be clean and healthy before I leave. If more time than 15 minutes is required, I will go back after my next petsit to care for them. As always, I communicate and can be reached! Something important to know about me is that I am extremely meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were caring for your human child. **Please see Specialty Services in the "Important to know about their pets ahead of time" section

“Abigail did a fantastic job!! She was on time, reliable, left our home in great condition, exceeded our expectations, and our fur-babies absolutely loved her! I came home briefly to grab an item, and found them all curled up on the sofa together. It was such a relief to know that my home and my animals were in good hands. We will definitely be using her again, and totally recommend her to anyone seeking quality pet care. Thank you, Abigail!”

Jasper M.

“Ella is an incredible Pet Sitter! She is conscientious, attentive, and really, really good with animals. She was very responsive to all of my texts. My dog was recovering from surgery and she administered all medications and was careful with stairs, running, and jumping. I enjoyed my vacation because I didn’t have to worry about the care of my pet while I was gone. Thank you, Ella for a great job!”

Cindy R.

“Stacy is very reliable and she took really good care of our 3 pups. She didn't mind sleeping with them at night on the same bed in the guest room.”

Elisa O.

“Lindsey was excellent with my two highly energetic dogs. Definitely recommend!”

Donnie R.

“We have used Darlin several times and I simply can’t say enough good things- she’s so kind caring and wonderful with our pets and with our home- highly recommend! Her updates and photos are equally amazing!”

Tara K.

About: As a friendly cat-sitter for family friends around the area, and cat owner for years, I know the responsibilities of caring for one. These include changing the litter, understanding feeding schedules, playing, etc. I have taken care of cats from all stages of life! Additionally, I have taken care of friends’ dogs while they are out of town by feeding, walking, and playing with them! Your pet will be cared for like my own, and rest assured they will be loved, content, fed, and safe while you are gone! I am available for last-minute holiday visits! I’m currently a full time student and work a part time job as an intern at FCPS. I am fully available during the summer! Please message me, I am very flexible! I can assure you your dogs will stay active, fed, groomed, and cared for in every way! As far as cats I have one at home so I will adjust to the cats’ personality by giving them space if need be. Additionally, I will make sure they are clean, fed, and hydrated!

“Sierra was absolutely AMAZING watching my dogs and house for a week. She gave regular updates, photos, and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. I came home to happy dogs and a spotless house - it was even cleaner than when I left! It's rare to find someone so reliable, communicative, trustworthy, and genuinely caring with animals. I would 100% hire her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter/house sitter. Honestly... I almost hate to share her because she's THAT good lol.”

Haley H.

“Kim did such a great job with our dog! She is an excellent communicator, and was very kind and understanding of our dog’s quirks related to his separation anxiety. We will definitely be using her again in the future!”

Laurel And Ben B.

“The best sitter ever! Took such good care of my baby boy and left everything set when she left the house! The ABSOLUTE best! Really cares for your pet baby.”

Beatriz G.

“I was nervous to use Rover as i have had the same pet sitter for 10+ years. Eden put my worries to rest very quickly. She was extremely professional and very kind from the very first meet and greet visit. She sent pictures and updates throughout my trip. I will be using her in the future when we travel again.”

Heather F.

“Gabby is the best! She is very reliable, kind and attentive. She went above and beyond house sitting and taking care of our two huskies. I would highly recommend her!”

Caitlin H.

About: I have a lot of experience working the mornings at the animal shelter, learning all of their special traits and qualities. It is my passion in life to work with animals. I’m fully dedicated to providing the best, quality care to all the cute fur-babies out there. My routine is malleable for the foreseeable future, so pet care would fit into my day to day life depending on my clients and their needs! Depending on what you need of me, I will cater each pet-sitting experience to that of the parent of the fur-baby. I want to make sure each visit is personalized to each client and their pets. Furthermore, I would love to learn about your pets favorite hobbies, so after all their needs are fulfilled we can have lots of fun!

“Pam took great care of our pups and left our house looking amazing. She also communicated frequently!!”

Molly D.

“Gabrielle was awesome!”

Mike L.

“We loved working with Anastasia! She stayed at our home with our dog for a week. She was a perfect and polite houseguest and took such good care of our dog. She sent tons of pictures, videos, and updates. We felt so comfortable and relieved on our vacation leaving our dog and our home in Anastasia’s care. We fully recommend working with her!”

Caroline B.