Pet Sitting Dale City
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“Really helpful with a last minute drop in visit for my cat! She seems to make Molly feel very safe and comfortable even though she’s a nervous cat. Caitlin provided great updates!”
“We used Daisy in a pinch for a dropin visit and she gladly accepted. We're lucky to have someone close by that you can easily tell loves her own pups as much as anyone, definitely recommend!”
“Anna has been great with my 3 month old puppy! She has been very flexible with my hours since they change a lot and has given me a great peace of mind every day I have her stop by.”
“Samantha is great! Very attentive to our dog and sends great updates during her drop-ins. She is easy to communicate with and I will absolutely continue to book with her!”
About: I’ve had dogs my whole life, I have personal experience taking care of dogs from puppies to old age, a German Shepard, a Maltese and a puppy Cavapoo:) I am currently in nursing school as a full time student, I wake up early to take out my personal dogs and I’m back near noon to feed and take them out, on the days that I am off I give full attention to the doggies giving them play time, and their meals I currently have 2 dogs house trained, both are very friendly I have a large backyard, where I have plenty of grass area for dogs to potty and play. I feed my dogs twice a day and provide them water.
“We are grateful to Grace for taking such great care of our cats! She was easy to communicate with and gave us peace of mind while away. We would definitely book again next time!”
“Melissa did a very good job this weekend! She took care of my cats which are like my babies, she did her job very well, the fact that I was able to trust her to look after them was what gave me a peace of mind during my vacation. Would definitely hire again!”
“William started weekly stop ins for my dog Dakota and working with him has been fantastic. He’s responsive and professional and very sweet with my dog. Dakota looks forward to her walks.”
“Allie did such a great job taking care of our cat while we were away! She went above and beyond to make sure that our cat was well cared for and comfortable. She was very responsive when we had questions, as well. Our cat warmed up to her very quickly and was happy when we returned. We highly recommend Allie!”
About: I've grown up with dogs and cats all my life, they were always a part of our family! Rest assured, your fur babies will be treated as family too! I enjoy being outside so will be sure they get plenty of outdoor time, indoor play time and enrichment, especially for dogs/ cats who need to get that frisky energy out! Any special instructions also will be followed as needed/requested. I have a a lot of flexibility with my schedule and self employed so can make mid day and evening visits easily. My weekends are usually open and can make time as necessary. My cats are family so they are treated with love and respect. Rest assured, your fur babies will be taken care of just as such.
“Camila was great! We reached out last minute to set up a drop in visit for our golden retriever, Carson, and she was super quick to respond and set up a quick meet and greet later that same day. She took great care of our Carson, provided updates and pictures during their walk. We will definitely reach out to Camila next time we need a sitter!”
“Marina always takes great care of our dogs. She has a patient way with our needy coonhound mix which we so appreciate. Marina is reliable, punctual and kind. Thank you again, Marina.”
About: My experience in pet care began at 15 years old when I took some neighbors dogs for walks. The types of dogs I walked were a greyhound, a collie and an Australian shepherd. My next petcare job was the summer after my junior in college when I cat sat a persian named Mimi for a professor who went on a long vacation. Mimi was sad when her owner left, but I gave her lots of love, and we formed a strong bond. The summer after I pet sat a great dane and an american bulldog, and they were big teddy bears and lap dogs. Sometimes they would even sleep at my feet at night. Years later towards the winter of 2014, I pet sat for a client later turned friend who travelled 3 months to Antartica for his job. His furry companions were a black named Fred and a golden named Ginger: both of them what I called the sweetest dogs in the world. I did everything there is to pet sitting and even took them to the vet for a regular check-up and the groomers. It was around this time I lost my main job I had and was very distraught. They sensed this and they did things like come upstairs to check on me to see if I was ok, sit on my lap and watch tv with me, shower me with lots of doggie kisses, sleep by my side or by my feet in bed etc. I joined Rover in late 2018, and I had a handful of families that made me their designated pet sitter because of the quality care and love I give. Their pets actually got sad (and so did I) when I had to leave after their owners returned, but were enthusiastic when I arrived to care for them again. During 2019-early 2023, I worked for a pet care company called Becky's Pet Care where I cared for a plethora of animals such as dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and chickens. However, due to their failure of maintaining health and safety standards of employees, I decided to branch out on my own and rejoin Rover. I have several clients and hope to get a few more clients because caring for animals is extremely rewarding. They are my best friends. NOTE ABOUT MY RATES: -For doggie walks and drop in visits my rates are $15 for a 20 minute visit, $25 for a 30, $35 for a 45 and $50 for an hour and beyond. I also offer in-home pet sitting, and my rates are on my profile. I will stay with your animals for the majority of the day and only leave if I have other dog walks/drop in visits, to do the trivia shows I host Wednesdays, or to drive for Uber and Lyft for a few hours on the days I don't have my shows. -I do not charge extra for multiple pets when it comes to dog walks and drop in visits, however, I ask you be realistic on how long you think a timed visit will take. For example: feeding and walking two dogs, then feeding cats and scooping their litter boxes will take longer than 20 minutes. I do charge extra for additional pets when it comes to staying over, but it's only $10 for each additional dog and $5 for each additional cat. If you have multiple animals where it's something like one dog and two cats, then I will $50 for the dog and $5 for each cat. -I DO NOT charge extra if your fur baby is...well...a puppy. Lol. Puppies are a riot: full of energy and lots of love. I know some pet care professionals do, but I don't. -I DO NOT charge extra if your dog has special needs. Guess what? I do too!! I have tremendous anxiety sometimes and have to exercise. Other people might charge extra, but I don't. -I sometimes request to be paid half up front if its an EXREMELY long pet sitting request. You can simply leave a check or cash on a table for me when I arrive to start pet sitting for you. With that said, I send lots of photos, videos and texts through the WhatsApp or through text, even without a request, so you know your furbabies are well taken care of. I'm currently working for myself and can easily fit taking excellent care of your furbabies into my schedule. In fact, I may be working for myself for a while. I drive for Uber and Lyft. I will take care of your furbabies like the cuddly precious angels they are. I will only give them food and treats you approve. I will make sure they get proper exercise and will give them lots of love. I will also make sure there's no aggressive rough housing if you have more than one dog. Or even cat.
About: Hello, I truly love getting to care for and spend time with all different kinds of dogs and cats, and it's my mission to provide you and your pup with the best services and ensure your furballs feel safe and comfortable. If you have a special request or requirement for your pet, I will work with you to customize the services you need. I've always had a dog and cat in my life, and I have lots of experience with all kinds of furry companions. I have cared for big and small dogs, dogs that require daily medicine and/or extra bathroom breaks, dogs that are blind and deaf, dogs that need to wear protective footwear/shoes, and even dogs that wear diapers! My husband and I have four dogs and a cat. They are the loves of my life, and I will treat your dog or cat with the same care. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you and your pets! ❤️❤️❤️ Rover is a part-time job for me. I have a normal office job Monday through Friday but my evenings and weekends are flexible! I live in Woodbridge and can make evening visits to fill food bowls, refresh litter boxes, and hang out and play with your pet to provide stimulation or exercise as needed. My goal is to take care of your cat or dog like you would. I understand that for some pets, they might be cautious and take a little while to get used to a new human, and I take a gentle approach to build trust and confidence with every pet.
“Excellent service, everyday day providing updates with pictures. Actually, we owe her an apology, because we responded to her messages late—or didn't respond at all, so we’re sorry about that 😅 thank you again for everything, taking your time to be with our doggie and playing with her too.”
About: I’ve been taking care of my own dogs all my life,I have multiple cats and dogs and even have exotic pet experience, I have been working at a credited boarding facility and have experience administering meds and caring for special needs pets I’m currently working full time my upcoming schedule will me Monday-Friday 12-8, and weekends 5-7 on Saturdays, Sundays 10-4,I don’t work far during the days so I’m close by as needed I have experience in proper animal handling, and medication administration I’m also trained on emergency situations and know of the ER vets in the area, my communication is my top priority next to your fur babies happiness
About: I have worked with puppies and senior dogs. I can train with basic commands. I am patient. I have experience working with lots of different meds. I am a massage therapist with a flexible schedule. Looking to get a little more work doing something else. I don't mind giving your fur friend a little massage too I do everything for my rabbit and dog at home. Feed them, play, give meds, clean things you name it. I would do what was needed for your pet.
About: I have had a pet ever since I was six and have assited through two kennels during a teenager, and still training and learning with each dog. I am currently on a rotating shift so I will be available some mornings and afternoons and most weekends Can adjust when needed for pet care. In my home, I always ask what procedures they use in their home and try to mimic it so the dog is more comfortable with me. And I will follow their procedures given by the client in their home.
About: I’ve been with dogs since a very young age. I treat all my fur babies like family! I love to keep families posted by taken sweet pictures and videos to send to them. I am currently in Virginia looking for a new job I am free everyday at any given time. I was located in Florida but moved up this past weekend I give all my fur babies lots of hugs and kisses to make sure even though you’re out they won’t be alone or sad. When I am at your house I will make sure that my time with them is well spent and make sure they are happy no matter what!
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Dale City is $20
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Dale City
The process with Brenda was very smooth. She was flexible with our relatively last minute booking and the meet and greet went well. She is punctual and followed our exact routine. Most importantly, all 3 of my cats felt very comfortable around her. Will definitely be using her services again in the future!
Miss Hannah was absolutely amazing. Our boys absolutely adore her. She was super patient when I was running late for the key handover and was super understanding. We appreciate her working with our kitties, she is truly AMAZING and we couldn’t recommend her enough!!!! Book book book miss Hannah! Thank you SO SO much! ☺️😸😸🐾🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Review for Clara! Clara was absolutely wonderful with my babies, Venus and Urus! ❤️🐾 It means so much to have someone I can trust to care for them while I’m traveling. She took great care of my fur babies, and I truly appreciate her kindness, love, and attention to their needs. Finding someone you feel comfortable leaving your babies with is priceless, and I’m so grateful we found Clara! I’ll be traveling again in November and may need her services. We’re still trying to figure everything out, including whether the babies will be traveling with us. If they don’t come along, I would absolutely love for Clara to care for them again! 🐶💕 I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone caring, dependable, and trustworthy to look after their fur babies! ❤️
Sandra did a phenomenal job caring for Yema while we were away! She treated her with so much care, kindness, and attention, which gave us great peace of mind during our time away. We especially appreciated the photos she provided with each visit—they allowed us to see how happy and well cared for Yema was. Sandra was dependable, thoughtful, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter!
Leila was AMAZING. I really appreciated how she was able to communicate with me so much as she checked in with Lola! This was my first time leaving her by herself so that check in with Leila was much needed. I am literally rebooking her right now! Leila thank you so much for making Lola feel special and really paying attention to her needs while you were there! Lola will see you soon 💖
We cannot thank Megan enough for the great care she gave to our pets for 6 days so we could Enjoy our time at the beach - and these weren't normal pets! She loved on our bearded dragon, fed him bugs, gave him Showers (which makes him go to the bathroom haha). She also cared for our aquatic frog. She brought in mail. She sent photos. She was on time every day. We will definitely always hire Megan to care for our family pets. We didn't worry about them one second. Thank you so much Megan!
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Dale City is $26 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $17 and $35 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 14,336 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Dale City. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.
Before booking, confirm:
- the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
- the care instructions the sitter should follow;
- which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
- how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.
Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Dale City. On Rover:
- 84% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 93% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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