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Top rated Fairfax cat sitters
“Anya was amazing! Very friendly and responsive during our chats. She took great care of my cats, so I’ll be booking her for my dog at some point soon. Thank you!”
“Impending snow storm while away … what should you do?? Not worry! Jennifer took the initiative and time to secure my cats ahead of the storm just in case travel to my place might not be possible on the scheduled (storm) day. A sitter who cares about my cats welfare during a storm … priceless!!”
“Toni watched our kitties last minute when a family emergency happened, and she was so compassionate and easygoing about getting things set up so we could leave right away. She sent pictures and videos of them which helped make us less worried and it was so cute seeing how happy they were playing with her! Our kitties genuinely liked her, and that was awesome. I will absolutely be calling her any time we need a sitter.”
“Jeannette was on time and fulfilled the instructions we reviewed together. It was only a 2-visit assignment, but the 2nd assignment in July is already booked for 4 days. And a more lengthy one is ahead in September-October. Right now, I can recommend Jeannette for cat care. More reviews to follow. Thanks, Jeannette and Rover.”
“Megan was wonderful! She gave my super senior boy extra attention and helped him deal with his first alone time since losing his companion of 16 years. Will definitely be rebooking with her!”
“Rita was phenomenal! She set my mind at ease while on vacation, knowing my baby was taken care of. Rita shared photos and spend genuine time, as well as sending updates. 5 stars all around, will request help in the future. Thanks Rita!!”
“Alana was wonderful! She gave great updates and lots of pictures every day, and was very communicative about her schedule so we knew exactly when she’d be stopping by. She handled our cats’ different personalities very well, giving our shy boy plenty of space and our friendly boy lots of play time. We felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands all week!”
“Stephanie was my first pet sitter with Rover, and I was really apprehensive about leaving my cat for 2 weeks. Stephanie not only went above and beyond to reassure me, but she was flexible with the booking and checking on my house while I was away. She provided detailed updates with plenty of pictures, followed all instructions, and exceeded expectations. My normally skittish cat took to Stephanie immediately, which I know had to do with Stephanie, because she didn’t come out for anyone else that stopped by the house. I had a wonderful experience, and would definitely request Stephanie for any future pet sitting needs.”
“Caroline is just wonderful!!! She is great with my energetic pups and is an all-around great person to care for your pets :) Love the photos and updates she sends!”
“Liz was so amazing with both my kitties. Gave me peace of mind that they were loved and well taken care of while I was gone. She was super responsive and went above and beyond. Will definitely book again in the future!”
“Thanks for taking care of the babies. They apparently loved you. Shadow purred and they both kept rubbing against me. I hope they behaved. We will check with you next time.”
“Dylan was great with my 2 cats - he dropped in daily to help check on the cats and feed them. Dylan is very professional and provided great updates! Would highly recommend!”
“Highly recommend!! Colleen was attentive to my cat going the extra mile to make sure she was happy and very we cared for. I can’t imagine leaving my cat or any other pet in better hands!”
“Jess was so great to work with! Super friendly, personable and took her time with thoughtful updates. Recommend using her for your pet needs!!!!”
“We came home to happy, well-fed kitties. Jordana also took the time to play with my very playful cat in addition to feeding and cleaning the litter box. We would gladly book her again.”
“Linda watched my cats sometime last year, and I just realized I never left a review!! Linda was AMAZING. She did everything I asked and then some. Sent me adorable selfies with my cat so you know she's a real animal lover. Sent me updates of her playing with my cat and was super understanding of her being a little bitey. HIGHLY recommend.”
“Roberta was amazing with Winston. She was very communicative and made sure all of Winston’s needs were met. We will definitely use her again.”
“Lane was a great help when I left to go out of town! She came over and made sure my cats were good to go. She was respectful of my space and thorough as well! Making sure I didn’t need anything else before she left. I could tell my kitties loved her. (:”
About: I have taken care of pets most of my life. I’ve mostly handled cats and dogs, but I also have experience with bearded dragons 😊 I really do love all animals! I work M-F as a nurse but I’m usually done by 3:00 in the afternoon. I’ve found I really need something to do in my free time and I couldn’t think of anything better than taking care of some pets! As a nurse, safety is very important to me. I would use my days off to dedicate all my time to your pet, their happiness, and safety 😊
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Anya W.Star Sitter
“Anya was amazing! Very friendly and responsive during our chats. She took great care of my cats, so I’ll be booking her for my dog at some point soon. Thank you!”
Jennifer K.Star Sitter
“Impending snow storm while away … what should you do?? Not worry! Jennifer took the initiative and time to secure my cats ahead of the storm just in case travel to my place might not be possible on the scheduled (storm) day. A sitter who cares about my cats welfare during a storm … priceless!!”
Toni P.Star Sitter
“Toni watched our kitties last minute when a family emergency happened, and she was so compassionate and easygoing about getting things set up so we could leave right away. She sent pictures and videos of them which helped make us less worried and it was so cute seeing how happy they were playing with her! Our kitties genuinely liked her, and that was awesome. I will absolutely be calling her any time we need a sitter.”
Jeannette F.Star Sitter
“Jeannette was on time and fulfilled the instructions we reviewed together. It was only a 2-visit assignment, but the 2nd assignment in July is already booked for 4 days. And a more lengthy one is ahead in September-October. Right now, I can recommend Jeannette for cat care. More reviews to follow. Thanks, Jeannette and Rover.”
Megan R.Star Sitter
“Megan was wonderful! She gave my super senior boy extra attention and helped him deal with his first alone time since losing his companion of 16 years. Will definitely be rebooking with her!”
Rita T.
“Rita was phenomenal! She set my mind at ease while on vacation, knowing my baby was taken care of. Rita shared photos and spend genuine time, as well as sending updates. 5 stars all around, will request help in the future. Thanks Rita!!”
Alana L.
Star Sitter
“Alana was wonderful! She gave great updates and lots of pictures every day, and was very communicative about her schedule so we knew exactly when she’d be stopping by. She handled our cats’ different personalities very well, giving our shy boy plenty of space and our friendly boy lots of play time. We felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands all week!”
Stephanie Z.Star Sitter
“Stephanie was my first pet sitter with Rover, and I was really apprehensive about leaving my cat for 2 weeks. Stephanie not only went above and beyond to reassure me, but she was flexible with the booking and checking on my house while I was away. She provided detailed updates with plenty of pictures, followed all instructions, and exceeded expectations. My normally skittish cat took to Stephanie immediately, which I know had to do with Stephanie, because she didn’t come out for anyone else that stopped by the house. I had a wonderful experience, and would definitely request Stephanie for any future pet sitting needs.”
Caroline J.Star Sitter
“Caroline is just wonderful!!! She is great with my energetic pups and is an all-around great person to care for your pets :) Love the photos and updates she sends!”
Liz V.Star Sitter
“Liz was so amazing with both my kitties. Gave me peace of mind that they were loved and well taken care of while I was gone. She was super responsive and went above and beyond. Will definitely book again in the future!”
Lisa B.Star Sitter
“Thanks for taking care of the babies. They apparently loved you. Shadow purred and they both kept rubbing against me. I hope they behaved. We will check with you next time.”
Dylan H.Star Sitter
“Dylan was great with my 2 cats - he dropped in daily to help check on the cats and feed them. Dylan is very professional and provided great updates! Would highly recommend!”
Colleen Elizabeth H.
“Highly recommend!! Colleen was attentive to my cat going the extra mile to make sure she was happy and very we cared for. I can’t imagine leaving my cat or any other pet in better hands!”
Jess W.
“Jess was so great to work with! Super friendly, personable and took her time with thoughtful updates. Recommend using her for your pet needs!!!!”
Jordana C.
“We came home to happy, well-fed kitties. Jordana also took the time to play with my very playful cat in addition to feeding and cleaning the litter box. We would gladly book her again.”
Linda S.Star Sitter
“Linda watched my cats sometime last year, and I just realized I never left a review!! Linda was AMAZING. She did everything I asked and then some. Sent me adorable selfies with my cat so you know she's a real animal lover. Sent me updates of her playing with my cat and was super understanding of her being a little bitey. HIGHLY recommend.”
Alberta C.
“Roberta was amazing with Winston. She was very communicative and made sure all of Winston’s needs were met. We will definitely use her again.”
Lane E.Star Sitter
“Lane was a great help when I left to go out of town! She came over and made sure my cats were good to go. She was respectful of my space and thorough as well! Making sure I didn’t need anything else before she left. I could tell my kitties loved her. (:”
Jessica P.
About: I have taken care of pets most of my life. I’ve mostly handled cats and dogs, but I also have experience with bearded dragons 😊 I really do love all animals! I work M-F as a nurse but I’m usually done by 3:00 in the afternoon. I’ve found I really need something to do in my free time and I couldn’t think of anything better than taking care of some pets! As a nurse, safety is very important to me. I would use my days off to dedicate all my time to your pet, their happiness, and safety 😊
Colleen R.
“Colleen was great! She took care of our cats and we could tell they enjoyed their time with her and were taken care of. We hope to work with her in the future!”
Fairfax cat parents share their Rover experiences
Jess, once again, did a fantastic job watching my two cats. She is very responsive and they love her visits.
Kara is always so great with our cats! She communicates with us when she will be able to drop in, follows all care instructions, and spends plenty of time playing and petting our cats. I would recommend Kara to anyone in the area looking for someone to drop in on their pets!
How lucky was I to find Eve, 🍀 While we were away she took excellent care of our cat, she provided updates, pictures and videos after each visit She coaxed him out of hiding and spent time with him during each visit I would highly recommend Eve and plan on using her again when we go away.
Sabrina was amazing, very understanding of my bunny’s care and great with my cats. Thank you so much
Everything thing went so smoothly. Our cat Manny was well taken care of and got play time for drop in visits. Joyce made sure the food area and litter were extra clean and sent lots of photos. She even shoveled our sidewalk when it snowed! Talk about going the extra mile. I would highly recommend Joyce.
Fabby is a wonderful cat sitter and our shy cats have really taken to her. She goes the extra mile for us (including cleaning up a “present” the cats brought to her 🐭). We love using Fabby when we are out of town.
Lindsay has been great with our cat! She’s responsive and reliable, and most importantly our cat really enjoys her company. Can’t recommend enough!
Shari was amazing! She took care of our small dog and two young cats for a week while we were on vacation across the country. She sent cute pictures and detailed notes of her daily visits. She played with our pets in addition to visiting/walking our dog 3x a day. Our dog can't wait until our next trip so she can get Shari's snuggles and treats lol. Shari followed our pet care instructions were followed to a T! She also resolved a schedule discrepancy and refunded us before we left for our trip, and did a few minor house chores (turned lights on/off, took out garbage can, checked for downed branches after a wind storm) while we were away. Our family and our fur babies will love having Shari as a pet sitter again!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Fairfax is $20
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Sitters in Fairfax average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Fairfax on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,440 cat sitters in Fairfax. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Fairfax cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Fairfax have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Fairfax.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Fairfax cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 1,440 cat sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Fairfax, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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