Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Columbia Forest

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Sitter Profile Image: Juliana G.
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Juliana G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
11 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22204

Juliana was prompt and attentive. She took notes at our meet and greet and followed through on all responsibilities. We will definitely rebook her in the future!

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Leo M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22206

Leo was remarkable! He was able to get my extremely shy girl to warm up to him. He left great notes and photos in the rover cards. I was so happy to have Leo taking care of my girl!

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Lisa N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 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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Daniel S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
34 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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Jeanine F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22204

Jeanine was so kind and great with our 4.5 month puppy! He seemed to love his time with her and felt so safe he fell asleep after the drop in. would highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aimee P.
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Aimee P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
177 reviews
54 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

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!

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Jocelyn M.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
64 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA, 22204

This is the second time Jocelyn has watched our cats while we had a weekend trip and she did an amazing job again! She was super responsive and always let me know when she was heading over and had arrived. I know my kitties are in good hands when she is watching them!

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Spencer & Julia T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 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: Tara F.
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Tara F.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
170 reviews
58 repeat clients
10 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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Kyle E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
21 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Kyle was very kind to our baby cat and followed the instructions given. He was also pretty actively responsive through the app 💛 thank you Kyle!

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura P.
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Laura P.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
178 reviews
53 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22206

Laura is the real cat lady I was trying to find!! I had a bad experience using another Rover last time. She didn’t take any picture each visit and never filled up the water bowl for our cat. Our cat ended up with no water in the bowl for 2-3 days. So this time I decided to find a real cat lady to help while we were out for vocation. I was lucky to find Laura. She is very attentive to details, talked to my cat and gave her love to our cat. Our cat got a lot of social time. Thanks a lot!!! I will definitely book with Laura again!!!

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Sidonie T.
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$16
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

About: Whether your dog or cat loves long walks, playtime, or extra patience and cuddles, I provide safe, loving care with updates that keep pet parents completely at ease! I am currently on summer break from my PT program and would love to help part-time for any pet sitting or dog walking needs throughout the summer. I can come to your home and help in any capacity! Whether that’s a walk during the day, feeding times, or just a daily check-in, I can absolutely be available.

Sitter Profile Image: Amie T.
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Amie T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
9 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA, 22204

Amie remains a favorite in our house. Daisy is always so happy when Amie has visited and therefore we are all happy knowing our pup is well cared for. She is a great communicator and incredibly flexible, always putting our pup first.

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Esther-Elizabeth & Michael D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
89 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Nauck, Arlington, VA, 22206

Esther-Elizabeth did such a great job taking care of my three kitties over the holiday! I have one kitty who needs insulin and one who is shy and she treated them like her own! I’m so glad I found her and would absolutely recommend her as someone who thinks of my pets as family and wants to make sure they’re in good hands. I also felt her rate was very reasonable for the care she provided.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sofia R.
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Sofia R.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

About: I've taken care of animals since I was a kid. Ever since I can remember there have always been pets and animals in and around my family. My family had dogs and cats growing up, I've also had fish, turtles, and geckos. I have some experience (not certified) in dog training, as I trained my current dog with my brother. I am comfortable with dogs of any size, having grown up around larger breeds. I currently work in the evenings, except for Tuesdays and Saturdays. This leaves me free in the mornings and afternoons to walk and take care of pets. I make sure I have all the information I need about whoever I'm looking after. I ask for the owner's preferences with types of walks, length, play, treats, etc. I report any potential issues with the pets to the owners.

Sitter Profile Image: Dani Z.
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Dani Z.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Alexandria Wrest, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22311

Dani did great with my two cats! She was able to give them medicine and sent many pictures playing with them and giving them affection. She even gave them each a little toy for Christmas! Such a relief to know my cats were in good hands while I was gone - highly recommend Dani!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hawani A.
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Hawani A.
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$10
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1 year of experience
Claremont, Arlington, VA, 22206

About: I have a deep passion for animal welfare, which I’ve cultivated through consistent volunteer work at a local animal shelter. This experience has taught me how to handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments, ensuring they feel safe and engaged. Additionally, I have personal experience pet-sitting for friends, where I manage feeding schedules, exercise, and plenty of one on one attention. I am committed to providing a reliable, stress free environment for your pet while you are away. I work part time and am a full time student. I am mostly online minus 1 hybrid class that meets on Wednesdays so my schedule is flexible. Whenever I’m not at work (Thursdays and Fridays), I am doing schoolwork. Once I’m done with that, I am free to dog walk/sit! I offer a safe, attentive environment where your pet's well being comes first. I am committed to maintaining their usual routine to minimize any anxiety while you're away. I am very responsive to messages and will provide frequent check-ins and photos. My goal is to build a trusting relationship with both you and your pet through reliability, clear communication, and genuine care.

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Ajia L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Falls Church, VA, 22041

Ajia is professional and communicative. I have two cats who aren’t always the easiest to deal with and have complicated medication, however Ajia handled them with ease. She also has managed to be in good graces with my oldest cat who is notoriously moody. I felt that my cats were in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily Q.
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Emily Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Alexandria Wrest, Alexandria, VA, 22302

Emily was wonderful taking care of our fur kids while we were busy with our wedding weekend! She sent photos and kept us updated on our babies. Thank you SO much Emily!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22302

Rachel was amazing and went above and beyond for our cat! She gave detailed overviews of every visit and really cared about our cat. I would definitely book her again in the future!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany is awesome! She is reliable and friendly. She leaves good feedback and info about her time with Winnie. She sends lots of pictures, too.

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Lori S.
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Mei was wonderful!! My cats can be a bit anxious when I’m gone but they seemed to warm up to her fast! :)

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Elise C.
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Guiselle is the best pet sitter! She has looked after my Koko multiple times and Koko is always so calm and relaxed when we return. Guiselle sends us updates and pictures that show she takes great care. Definitely recommend!

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Carolyn B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Colleen was AMAZING! Our cats were so well taken care of and so happy. She communicated very well with us and sent so many photos. Would 100% use her again!

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Paige m A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tasneem was incredible! She took such good care of my cat Luna, and really made sure to communicate with me throughout the week. I can’t wait to work with her again in the future. I highly recommend her.

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Jessica H.
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Maia was absolutely fantastic! She was super communicative and sent a bunch of adorable photos and lengthy notes with updates on my cats. I have two little anxious babies and she was so good about making sure they took their meds and I could see from the photos how relaxed they were around her. When I came home they weren’t even mad at me for being gone! Would 10/10 recommend!

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Megan W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor is amazing! She takes such good care of my animals when I am away (2 cats and a golden retriever). They may have more fun with her than me! I could really enjoy my vacation knowing that my pets were very well cared for!

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Heather K.
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Brenna did a great job! She followed our directions perfectly and took great care of our puppy. She even fit us in last minute.

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Izzy G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia and Spencer are great with our cats! They spend plenty of time playing with our high energy kittens. They take awesome pics and give us thorough updates! Thanks again!

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Kara K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kyle did an awesome job with my two. Feed, watered spent time with the two. Would definitely book again.

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Alex J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah took amazing care of our cat while we were out of town! He’s normally very shy, so when he immediately went up and nuzzled her, I knew it was a good sign :) Sarah took FANTASTIC pictures, gave us thorough updates on how he was doing, and left our apartment perfect and clean.

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Kara B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan was very communicative before and during the visits. She does an excellent job and took great pictures!

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Sam B.
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I needed a last minute sitter and Erin quickly responded. She was fantastic and took great care of my little feline. Erin made sure the food, water, and litter box were always taken care. Everything went smoothly and I'd be happy to use Erin again.

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Beth C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks, Erica, for taking care of our senior kitty for the weekend. We appreciated the photos and updates. Erica was on time and communicative throughout our booking, and we would book with her again.

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Riley C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ann was an incredible pet sitter. She was well-organized, always kept us informed about our cat's status, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure our cat had a positive experience. If I ever need a pet sitter, I will definitely go with Ann again, and I could not recommend her more.

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Ryan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience meeting with Fernanda during our meet and greet. She's friendly, professional, and took the time to get to know both me and my cat (even though she was hiding!). I appreciated how thoughtful she was in asking questions about my cat's routine, preferences, and care needs. It was clear she genuinely cares about animals and wants to provide the best possible care. The meet and greet left me feeling confident and comfortable about leaving my cat in her care. I would absolutely recommend Fernanda to other pet parents looking for a reliable and attentive sitter!

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Safia D.
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Lauren was fantastic. She took excellent care of my cats while I was out of town. Especially my youngest who needs a lot of attention. She was reliable and very communicative. Highly recommend.

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Heather M.
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Great job! Took good care of our doggies and they loved him! Highly reliable and professional. Will definitely re-book him again for future trips.

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Sara W.
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Maggie has always been amazing with our GSD and treats her like her own. Definitely recommend and will keep requesting her for future drop in visits.

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Marisol T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is a clear communicator and was a great caretaker for Zorba! I didn't have to worry about him knowing he was in good hands while I was gone. Thank you, Victoria!

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Sophia G.
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