Pet Sitting in Dover

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Sitter Profile Image: Drew B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Maywood, Arlington, VA, 22207

Drew was great with my “quirky” dogs while I was out of town. She took great care of them. She was on time, provided photos, kept me informed, etc. I would definitely use Drew again in the future.

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Alexandra T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

We 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, who’s 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 again—Poppy would be happy to see her too!

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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

I chose Aimee based on her reviews: I was nervous about leaving my three senior cats (one is special needs) for a few days and told Aimee. She helped relieve my anxiety by sending me her detailed notes and photos from each visit. I am so pleased with Aimee’s excellent care of my cats.

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Spencer & Julia T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

Spencer and Julia were fantastic! They were super flexible for a meet and greet before completing a drop in visit for me. During the visit, they messaged me when they arrived, made sure to leave a note about how my dog did, and reassured me that they had locked the doors back when they left — all without me asking first. They sent multiple pictures and went above and beyond what I had asked them to do to care for my pup! Can’t recommend them highly enough!

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Maria T.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
35 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waverly Hills, Arlington, VA, 22207

Maria was amazing checking in on our dog while we were gone all day! I asked her to come for four 30-minute trips and she came at all of the requested times and took our dog on four good walks - and he can be a stubborn walker! She was very responsive and provided good updates. We just rescued our dog a couple of weeks ago, and this was our first time leaving him for such a long period, but I was completely at ease. I will definitely be hiring Maria again! And I know our dog will be glad to see her!

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Sarah A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
The Palisades, Washington, DC, 20007

About: I have fifteen years of pet sitting and care experience, to include drop-ins, walks, feedings, litter box cleaning and overnight stays. When I was little, I wanted to be a veterinarian, and then a zoologist. Neither career panned out, but my love for animals remained. Now I get my fill of furry friends by providing excellent, worry-free care for your pets! As a proud mom of three urban hens, I know how nerve-wracking it is to be away from a beloved pet. That’s why I provide frequent updates and pictures to my clients so that they can go about their workdays or trips without anxiety. I specialize in cats, dogs and birds. I can’t wait to meet your pet! I am currently freelancing part-time, which provides me with an extremely flexible schedule to care for your pets! From walks to drop-ins to overnight stays, I can provide a variety of services to DMV pet owners When in your home whether for a drop-by or overnight stay, I am committed to making your pet feel as comfortable and happy as possible in the absence of their person/people. I follow my clients’ instructions and specifics of their pets’ routines, and follow them closely. I also provide lots of love and cuddles (or love from afar for pets that don’t like to be touched!)

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Hannah J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
21 repeat clients
12 years of experience
North Highland, Arlington, VA, 22201

Frannie had a great time hanging out with Hannah. I got plenty of updates which helped me know my baby was in good hands.

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Lily B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
24 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waverly Hills, Arlington, VA, 22207

Lily was great! She was responsive, attentive, and took good care of my kitty. He let her brush him too which was unusual. He was relaxed when I returned. I would use her again.

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Michael C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
13 repeat clients
49 years of experience
Cherrydale, Arlington, VA, 22207

Michael is a star sitter. Amazing communication, attention to detail, and always great at sending pictures. I always know I’m leaving my pets in great hands

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Sitter Profile Image: Anya G.
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Anya G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA, 22207

Sweet, dependable and best of all loves dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brittany H.
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Brittany H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
23 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22203

Brittany was amazing with my nearly three month old puppy, Ruby! She kept Ruby busy with a walk and playing with all of Ruby’s toys, and by the end of the visit, Ruby was all tired out (which was the goal)! I can’t thank Brittany enough and will certainly be using her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda K.
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Amanda K.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Highland, Arlington, VA, 22201

About: I have owned pets for the last 15 years, both cats and dogs. I am available any day, any time for walks or drop-in visits! I am comfortable walking aggressive dogs. I absolutely love animals, and will provide the best care for your pets! I am available any day, any time - my schedule is open to drop in or go for a walk anytime you need, even multiple times per day! I will honor whatever advice or instructions provided, and I am comfortable/experienced in dealing with shy or aggressive pets. First and foremost, safety is important. I will always take the utmost care in making sure your pets are responsibly cared for and I will never put them in a risky or dangerous situation.

Sitter Profile Image: Tiffanie V.
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Tiffanie V.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22201

Tiffanie was wonderful! She provided detailed notes and lots of pics. My cats tend to be a bit shy/anxious when I’m gone but they seemed to warm up to her quickly :) def will rebook with her in the future.

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Elise C.
Sitter Profile Image: Mya G.
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Mya G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Tara-Leeway Heights, Arlington, VA, 22205

Mya was AMAZING! She was so thoughtful and thorough. She offered to come by and meet our kitties before we left, which was so wonderful. She was super attentive to all of our crazy cat parent concerns. She was also super communicative the whole time, and sent us lots of pictures! We have a cat that is super shy and barely comes out for friends or family, let alone strangers, but Mya got her to play and spend time with her. Will definitely be hiring her again and would recommend to anyone looking for a caring sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Larissa L.
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Larissa L.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
The Palisades, Washington, DC, 20007

Juno loved Larissa. Larissa is kind and caring. Juno can be stubborn and Larissa catered to her needs. Larissa communicated promptly. I look forward to our next booking with Larissa.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dominique L.
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Dominique L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
161 reviews
62 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Buckingham, Arlington, VA, 22203

Dominique helped me a lot by caring for my dog while I was away. He was punctual and always provided updates. Will definitely be my go to dog sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sai A.
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Sai A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22205

About: I have taken classes in dog behaviors and how they act when they might need a particular action done. I have a NAPPS certification, which is National Association of Professional Pet Sitters that is earned for all small animals, both including dogs and cats. I have had my own very young puppy, so I know how to handle and train them in a gentle manner that they will respond to. I have tons of experience in senior dogs and cats, so I am patient to more slow animals or paying attention to them more and making sure they have what they need. I have an extremely open schedule and can stay over for longer periods of time than most people. I am free almost every single day for hours on end, so finding when I can come over is no trouble. I’m easy to schedule if I need to house sit, and am extremely responsible and willing to stay overnight when needed. I love taking care of animals in their own homes, knowing they’ll feel the most comfortable surrounded by their familiar surroundings. The only thing I care about is that your furry companions are safe and cared for in a way that they don’t feel out of place or missing the love they got before you left them in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Lydia D.
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Lydia D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22211

Lydia is the best!! She took such good care of my cat. She sent lots of pictures and was able to get back to me quickly. Thank you Lydia!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hillary M.
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Hillary M.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA, 22209

hillary did a great job with my three kitties! :) she also went above and beyond and helped me out with my litter robot that was having problems. would definitely trust her and book her in the future!

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Natalie P.
Sitter Profile Image: Heather R.
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Heather R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
483 reviews
212 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Clarendon-Courthouse, Arlington, VA, 22201

Heather has cared for our cat Jerry twice now! She’s highly communicative, thorough and detailed with sharing updates, checking in and making sure to eyeball your kitty if they’re shy like ours is 🥺 10/10 peace of mind that our little guy is in good hands with Heather’s care.

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Claire M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elsa did such a wonderful job with Piper!! Based on all of the adorable photos, Piper had a great time!

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Elizabeth W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carrie is always great with our cats. Hermes in particular can be aloof, but quickly warms up to Carrie. It helps that Carrie is a good reader of the signals he sends when he wants to play, get some ear scratches, etc.

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Alan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer did an incredible job caring for our cat! She was thoroughly communicative, kind, and attentive to our cat's needs. She's professional and respectful and we highly recommend her!

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Brian S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam did an awesome job of taking care of Teddy for over 2 weeks. Teddy was our new rescue and we were a bit nervous leaving him since he is still a bit skittish. This was also our first time using Sam. But the daily love-fest of photos put us at ease right away. We got to see Teddy was receiving the best of care and loving. When we got home, it was evident that Teddy was the happiest we’ve ever seen him. Thank you Samantha! ❤️

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Andy R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was an incredible sitter for our two cats! She provided detailed updates and got some great pictures while we were away.

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Megan G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Super helpful and kind to Peaches :) helped me pick up a package of litter I had forgotten to! Much appreciated

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Amanda J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with Erica as a pet sitter for my cat. She was very reliable and I liked the way she took notes during the intro visit. It was the first time I had used her as my pet sitter and the first time using Rover in many years. Erica sent pictures and gave me updates daily as to how things were going with my elderly cat and she was very good at communicating with me regularly. She handled bringing in the mail and also another small house chore. I appreciated her flexibility. Most importantly, she seemed sincere in wanting to help my cat be as secure and comfortable as possible when I was away.

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Colleen B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

When our cat was recovering from surgery, Dana kept a close eye on her. We felt so reassured to know that she was there in case anything went wrong!

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Joanna T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sun was a great sitter for my cat Amelia. She took great care of of her and was very communicative during the sit giving me lots of pics in her updates. I will definitely love to have Sun sit for me again.

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Ashley C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve been having Mya help us with our cats for a couple of years now and she’s hands down the best pet sitter! She goes above and beyond, giving them so much attention while we are gone. We love her reports…they are full of information and photos. It’s the next best thing to being home with our kitties!

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Jacqueline O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa took excellent care of our 4 cats and followed our instructions perfectly. It’s clear from the photos that she got them each to warm up to her quickly and spent quality time with them. Definitely recommend!

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Elizabeth A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire was fantastic! She took great care of our two cats, including administering new medication to one of them. She kept us updated, and we came home to two happy cats and a clean house. We’d happily book her again and highly recommend her!

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Natalie & Galen W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Booked Emili to look after my dog Momo and cat Papaya when I was out of town for a few days, and she was amazing! She gave regular updates and took lots of pictures, I felt comfortable the whole time leaving my fur babies to her. Thank you so much Emili!

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Glyn H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lily was great with my cats spin trying to get my older cat to take meds (to no avail—he’s very stubborn and smart and is now resisting me also). She was also able to get my other cat to eat and come out of hiding despite being very shy

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Rachel G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria is the best! She takes the best care of my cat and makes sure I’m informed about how things are going. I’m so appreciative of the pictures and status updates. You can tell she really cares and treats your pets like her own.

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Erica S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin always does a great job! Every time I come back from a trip, my cat looks happy, healthy, and well cared for. My cat is very shy and skittish, but I think she’s come to understand the she's in good hands while in Erin’s care. I’ve met some great sitters on Rover, but Erin has been the absolute BEST!

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Thomas J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing cat sitter! She spent quality time with my cat and made sure he was comfortable and well cared for. Highly recommend and will definitely use her again!

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Samuel G.
Drop-In Visits
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.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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.
Drop-In Visits
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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