House Sitting in Fairfax
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“Paz was very thoughtful in her care of our pets while we were away. She took careful notes about all of our animals needs and communicated well with us while we were away. It was awesome that she shared a lot of cute moments of our pets when we were missing them. We highly recommend her :)”
“Megan was great. My pets were happy & well cared for. She kept in touch with us & sent pictures . This made me feel calmer leaving them with her. I would have Megan watch them again.”
“Kai and Devon did a great job with Sadie. She was relaxed and happy when I got home which is a sign that she enjoyed her night. Will definitely book them again!”
“Chris was a fantastic sitter and house guest. My dog is recovering from a major surgery and Chris took such good care of him. Sully was very comfortable and enjoyed his time with Chris. I would highly recommend her and will be using her again. Thank you!!”
“Tena did great with our babies! I was so nervous to leave them behind this trip. She gave them great care and attention and even managed to get one of my more aloof cats to sniff her! She is awesome!”
“Lane was great - returned home after a trip to a happy dog. House was left in good shape and seemed to have no issues with some of Harry’s personality quirks. Would gladly book with Lane again”
“Highly recommend. Matthew did a wonderful job caring for our pets and our house. Terrific communication and photos every day. Thank you Matthew!”
“Tracy did an amazing job watching my crew of furry friends! She stayed at my home because my very active dog is also has a major case of separation anxiety. She made me so comfortable that I hardly gave a second thought while I was on a business trip because I was sure she was giving them the best care. She also sent updates and photos and videos regularly while I was away. I can’t thank her enough and will most certainly be booking her again for any needs I have for my pets! Thank you Tracy!!!”
“Jessica did a fantastic job staying with my dogs while we were out of town. She was very thoughtful and regularly sent updates and pictures. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Heather was the best! She was so communicative, so good with our baby, and overall an absolute dream. We recommend her to anyone for house sitting.”
“Toni did a great job taking care of my two fur-babies. She was very good at communicating. I will definitely reach out again and would recommend to others.”
“Shanisa was a wonderful sitter! My home was left cleaned and organized and my pups were happy as can be. She was prompt to respond and even though i was away for only a weekend, she made sure to send pictures and videos to me. Would highly recommend!”
“Gabrielle was fantastic! She was prompt, attentive and sent multiple pictures of my fur baby while she was watching him. I highly recommend her!”
“There aren’t enough good things to say about Joelle! She was communicative, kind, compassionate, and respectful in every way - with our animals and their quirks, our home, etc. She sent us pictures and was prompt in all responses. This also was a last minute request due to a previous sitter following through. Such a treasure to find her, and we look forward to working with her much more! Thank you, Joelle!”
“Dylan did a great job with our dog. It was a last minute booking, and Dylan really saved the day. He was accommodating, great with communication, and did a great job introducing himself to our pup (our dog is actually 12 years old and has a lot of separation anxiety). Dylan also sent us a number of photos while he was watching our dod to let us know he was doing great. We highly recommend Dylan.”
“This was Kaitlyn’s second house sit with our 2 dogs and it went great! She was very understanding and followed my excessive 5 pages of information. We felt very comfortable trusting our dogs with Kaitlyn and will definitely be using her services again!”
“Our dogs were well cared for and we felt very comfortable leaving them with her for two weeks. I would highly recommend Alberta. She left our house in pristine condition too!”
“Janiyah looked after our two dogs for 5 days when we were out of state. Both the dogs loved her, she’s responsive and responsible. we are thankful for her time and care. Five stars ⭐️”
About: I grew up around dogs and cats, so I am comfortable with animals of any size! I enjoy spending time outdoors, usually with a furry friend to enjoy the day with. I am currently in school to be a nurse at Delaware tech, so dogs with a medication schedule do not scare me away! I currently serve at a restaurant with shifts 11-4 or 4-10, my days off are Mondays and Wednesdays. Typically I can get a shift covered if need be, but it can be difficult on Sundays. Your animals safety is important to me. I always leash a dog inside before heading outside, and ensure that indoor cats are away from the door when we are heading out. As someone with a cat who likes to try and escape, I know how to handle these situations.
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Paz L.Star Sitter
“Paz was very thoughtful in her care of our pets while we were away. She took careful notes about all of our animals needs and communicated well with us while we were away. It was awesome that she shared a lot of cute moments of our pets when we were missing them. We highly recommend her :)”
Megan R.Star Sitter
“Megan was great. My pets were happy & well cared for. She kept in touch with us & sent pictures . This made me feel calmer leaving them with her. I would have Megan watch them again.”
Kai & Devon S.Star Sitter
“Kai and Devon did a great job with Sadie. She was relaxed and happy when I got home which is a sign that she enjoyed her night. Will definitely book them again!”
Chris M.
“Chris was a fantastic sitter and house guest. My dog is recovering from a major surgery and Chris took such good care of him. Sully was very comfortable and enjoyed his time with Chris. I would highly recommend her and will be using her again. Thank you!!”
Tena D.Star Sitter
“Tena did great with our babies! I was so nervous to leave them behind this trip. She gave them great care and attention and even managed to get one of my more aloof cats to sniff her! She is awesome!”
Lane E.Star Sitter
“Lane was great - returned home after a trip to a happy dog. House was left in good shape and seemed to have no issues with some of Harry’s personality quirks. Would gladly book with Lane again”
Matthew S.Star Sitter
“Highly recommend. Matthew did a wonderful job caring for our pets and our house. Terrific communication and photos every day. Thank you Matthew!”
Tracy C.
Star Sitter
“Tracy did an amazing job watching my crew of furry friends! She stayed at my home because my very active dog is also has a major case of separation anxiety. She made me so comfortable that I hardly gave a second thought while I was on a business trip because I was sure she was giving them the best care. She also sent updates and photos and videos regularly while I was away. I can’t thank her enough and will most certainly be booking her again for any needs I have for my pets! Thank you Tracy!!!”
Jessica P.
“Jessica did a fantastic job staying with my dogs while we were out of town. She was very thoughtful and regularly sent updates and pictures. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
Heather B.Star Sitter
“Heather was the best! She was so communicative, so good with our baby, and overall an absolute dream. We recommend her to anyone for house sitting.”
Toni P.Star Sitter
“Toni did a great job taking care of my two fur-babies. She was very good at communicating. I will definitely reach out again and would recommend to others.”
Shanisa J.
“Shanisa was a wonderful sitter! My home was left cleaned and organized and my pups were happy as can be. She was prompt to respond and even though i was away for only a weekend, she made sure to send pictures and videos to me. Would highly recommend!”
Gabrielle R.
“Gabrielle was fantastic! She was prompt, attentive and sent multiple pictures of my fur baby while she was watching him. I highly recommend her!”
Joelle H.
“There aren’t enough good things to say about Joelle! She was communicative, kind, compassionate, and respectful in every way - with our animals and their quirks, our home, etc. She sent us pictures and was prompt in all responses. This also was a last minute request due to a previous sitter following through. Such a treasure to find her, and we look forward to working with her much more! Thank you, Joelle!”
Dylan H.Star Sitter
“Dylan did a great job with our dog. It was a last minute booking, and Dylan really saved the day. He was accommodating, great with communication, and did a great job introducing himself to our pup (our dog is actually 12 years old and has a lot of separation anxiety). Dylan also sent us a number of photos while he was watching our dod to let us know he was doing great. We highly recommend Dylan.”
Kaitlyn C.Star Sitter
“This was Kaitlyn’s second house sit with our 2 dogs and it went great! She was very understanding and followed my excessive 5 pages of information. We felt very comfortable trusting our dogs with Kaitlyn and will definitely be using her services again!”
Alberta C.
“Our dogs were well cared for and we felt very comfortable leaving them with her for two weeks. I would highly recommend Alberta. She left our house in pristine condition too!”
Janiyah K.
“Janiyah looked after our two dogs for 5 days when we were out of state. Both the dogs loved her, she’s responsive and responsible. we are thankful for her time and care. Five stars ⭐️”
Nina H.
“Nina is fabulous and takes care of our dog, Hazel, as if she were her own. Hazel has epilepsy and requires a good amount of medicine and attention. Since meeting Nina, our family can go away and know with confidence she is in great hands.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Fairfax on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 3,347 house sitters in Fairfax. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Fairfax house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fairfax have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Fairfax.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Fairfax house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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