Pet Sitting Columbia Forest

“Juliana was the perfect dog sitter to watch our boys! She visited beforehand to make sure she knew how to take care of and walk them, and diligently recorded everything about the walks and feedings and sent a message on how it went and a photo. Would book again!”

Stephanie H.

“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!”

Lucas S.

“Hawani was a life saver! I booked her last minute and she was able to go check on my pup. Little did she know what she was going to walk into! My escape artist got out of his cage and unfortunately pooped around my apartment. Hawani was kind enough to send me updates immediately when she got into my place. And was kind enough to clean up after him even though I told her it was okay! She was also very understanding stating she understood (as he is still a pup). Throughout her booking she kept me updated and was very thorough about taking care of him! Sent me photos and videos. She also was helpful to make sure he was fully secure in his crate as he got out before she arrived. Highly recommend! Thank you Hawani!”

Karley R.

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.

“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.

“Emily is respectful, friendly, flexible, and communicates well. She helped us last-minute, followed instructions, provided detailed notes, and took tons of cute photos!”

Anna Stasia P.

“Thank you so much, Kyle! You are the best! I really appreciate your help and care. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my pet was in good hands. Definitely will rebook. Thank you again!”

Parviz A.

“I have had Aimee watch my cat Harley multiple times. She goes above and beyond to take care of Harley and I appreciate all of the photos and updates she sends. Will continue to use her in the future!”

Elle S.

“Shannon was an amazing choice for a puppy visit! She kindly took care of my high energy 10 week old puppy for 30 min when I had to go to the office. She was very responsive and followed all instructions. Wrigley was lucky to have her help!”

Ann D.

“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.”

Annie L.

About: Not just another dog lover! I’ve had at least one dog, plus, at all times. Most from a puppy until departure. Experience with rescued dogs in making them feel comfortable/relaxed. We had a rescue from Hurricane Katrina. I’m very patient, caring, & don’t mind petting or playing all day. I’m hoping to give them the love and care when you can’t be ther. I work from home several days during the week and can properly share my time for walks, feeding, and playing. I have a Cocker Spaniel who gets along with other dogs well. I’m home in the evenings and weekends. I live in a pet friendly apartment complex with plenty of grassy areas and usually take my dog on a walk in the neighborhood. I don’t have any furniture or bed restrictions. I am happy to sit at your home, if preferred.

“Spencer and Julia were so kind, responsive, and absolutely amazing with my dog! Loved loved loved the photos they sent - cannot recommend them enough!”

Emily C.

“Laura did a great job on 2 drop in visits for my cat while I was away. She was very proactive about scheduling a meet and greet and asked good questions. She did everything I asked on the visits and sent updates and pictures. She was also very proactive able scheduling a time to return my key. I would definitely use her again.”

Shelley W.

“Thank you for everything! You’ve been so great with Rosie and I appreciate your pictures, videos, and detailed summary of the visit. I would definitely have you back.”

Alexandra B.

“Dani is always communicative and flexible with my requests. Our boy was a bit sick and she made sure he had the proper food and care that he needed. Will definitely be booking again!”

Amanda W.

“Tara was so so wonderful with my cats! Both of them have separation anxiety and it was their first time with a sitter. I came home to them playing and doing their normal activities with no anxiety. Tara even got my shyest one to come out of her shell.”

Gabrielle s.

“Esther came by every Monday and Wednesday around 1 PM for 30-min drop-in visits to spend time with our two Labs, Bailey and Dakota. During each visit, she let them out in the backyard to potty, gave them their pre-prepped lunch, refilled their water bowls, and then stayed to be present with them petting, playing, and keeping them company. Because I’m in school and my parents come home later, we were very selective about choosing a sitter. We don’t like our dogs to be alone for more than 3-4 hours, and from the moment we met Esther, it was clear she was the right fit. Esther has a genuinely warm, affectionate energy with dogs that can’t be faked. When we first met her, her focus was immediately on the girls….touching them, playing with them, and engaging with them naturally. It never felt like “just a job.” She clearly loves being with the girls, and that showed from day one. She was always reliable and honest. Esther consistently showed up on time, and on the rare occasion traffic delayed her, she let me know immediately with an exact estimate then stayed the extra time to make up for it. She followed all instructions exactly as shown and prioritized the most important tasks like water, lunch, and potty breaks, which gave me tremendous peace of mind while I was away. Her honesty really stood out to me as well; she once took responsibility for a broken light bulb, even though I was fairly sure the girls had caused it while playing. Her willingness to take responsibility, even for something small, spoke volumes about her character and made me trust her even more. Esther was also excellent at respecting the girls’ boundaries and communicating clearly. She always checked in if something unusual came up and asked before taking action. For example, when Bailey tried to steal Dakota’s Kong, Esther asked if it was okay for Bailey to have it. When I said no, she calmly handled the situation, told Bailey to leave it, and removed the Kong, later explaining exactly what she did. That kind of attentiveness and follow-through mattered a lot to me. I noticed positive changes in the girls while Esther was caring for them, especially Bailey, who seemed calmer and less anxious. The girls clearly grew attached to her; on one day when I canceled a visit because I stayed home, they waited by the window around the usual time Esther would arrive, clearly expecting her. She also consistently sent photo updates and let me know how the visits went, flagging any issues rather than glossing over them. She was always responsive when I checked in. Esther was professional and respectful of our home, and she was also very understanding when plans changed. Even when I had to cancel a visit on short notice due to an unexpected vet appointment, she was gracious and kind, simply responding that it was no problem. I would absolutely rebook Esther and plan to do so next semester in January. I sincerely hope we fit into her schedule after winter break. She earned my complete trust, and I would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, caring, and genuinely thoughtful dog sitter. Thank-you, Esther!”

STEPHANIE B.

“Ann was thorough and shared thoughtful updates during each of her visits with my kitty. She clearly loves animals which made me feel confident that Max was well cared for. Thanks Ann!”

Maggie S.

“Samantha is a great sitter! I never worry when she is at my house and the cats love her! Run up to her like she was me. Highly recommend her as a sitter. I had a last minute booking and she took care of me. Always flexible and caring. Even noticed that my cats unplugged their automatic feeder and took care of it. I have used her on multiple bookings and will continue to do so. She is my cats favorite sitter!”

Shannon C.

“Jocelyn was super flexible and friendly. My cats warmed up to her quickly and really seemed to enjoy her presence. I was put at such ease while away, would definitely reccomend and book again! 🥹”

Victoria S.