Pet Sitting in Fairfax

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Sitter Profile Image: Erik D.
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Erik D.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
33 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

Erik did a great job doing drop-ins for our cat! He communicated regularly with us and was very easy to work with & there were zero issues. :) I'd recommend him!

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Kristina W.
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Josh N.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
18 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Josh is incredible! I am so happy to have met him on Rover! He helps us for long stays and is available when I need emergency drop ins!

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Autumn B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411

Autumn was very responsible with all of the details and did a great job sending pics and updates on our furry family!

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Madison N.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

She communicates well and sends great pictures of my pet(s) when I am away!

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Rachael S.
Sitter Profile Image: Shelley D.
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Shelley D.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
46 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Shelley is amazing! She interacts with our dogs so good and dogs love her! Always sends us a video, plenty of pictures and makes sure to go above and beyond our requests! Anytime we can rebook with her, it’s no question to!

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Avri R.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

Avri was perfect for our little puppy!! She brought her 1 year old dog to socialize and even sent me pictures and video updates from their play time! We can’t wait to hire her in the future for our fur baby!

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Sitter Profile Image: Savannah Y.
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Savannah Y.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Savannah was so wonderful for Jax and we are grateful for her care. We will definitely book her again. She was extremely responsive, trustworthy and sent us lots of photo updates.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hanna W.
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Hanna W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

About: Dogs have been part of my life since childhood, and caring for them has always come naturally to me. I’ve owned and cared for both small and large breeds, so I’m comfortable with a wide range of personalities, energy levels, and care needs. I spent years volunteering with All Breed Rescue & Training in Colorado, where I gained experience supporting rescued dogs. For a year, I traveled across the country providing in-home pet care through TrustedHousesitters, staying with pets in exchange for room and board. This allowed me to care for dogs in many different homes, routines, and regions—learning how important consistency, communication, and trust are when owners are away. Today, I share my home with my own small dog, so I understand firsthand how much your pet means to you. Whether your dog needs playtime, structured walks, companionship, or just a calm and reliable presence, I treat every animal like they’re part of my family. I currently work remotely from home and have a flexible schedule. I am available for drop in visits and walks in the middle of the day and check in on your baby. I treat every dog like my own but also respect every dog's individual needs. Whatever approach or structure is needed to make your pet happy, I am happy to follow.

Sitter Profile Image: Makenna B.
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Makenna B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
1 repeat client
22 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Makenna is always so reliable and wonderful to our fur babies. Thank you for being so flexible around our schedules and we love your detailed updates while we are stuck at work.

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor S.
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Taylor S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

About: I have always had a strong passion and love for animals. I worked in a veterinary clinic for a months and I absolutely loved it! I have a dog and a cat of my own, i walk my dog daily and i take care of my animals every morning and night. I make sure they have food, water, a clean litter box, and enough love. I make sure that they are taken care of food wise, bathroom, toys, treats, and I give them enough love and attention that they deserve.

Sitter Profile Image: Ashleigh S.
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Ashleigh S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

Ashleigh went above and beyond. We truly cannot say enough good words about our experience or her care. We needed help in the eleventh hour in order to go on our honeymoon. She was AMAZING and we could really enjoy our time away knowing she would take great care of our cat. He needs insulin every twelve hours and she never missed a single shot. She played with him, cuddled him and just overall did an excellent job. So flexible when certain needs changed and very understanding. We would 100000% book her again.

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Tiffany S.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
31 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA

Tiffany was great about a last minute booking. She took great care of our cats and kept me updated. The cats were happy and healthy when we got home!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mia H.
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Mia H.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
17 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Mia is so sweet and caring with my old doggy and my kitty friends. I love knowing I can count on her when I’m out of town or need a little help with my furry friends!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hailey P.
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Hailey P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Amana, IA, 52203

Hailey went above and beyond! We loved getting the updates and photos! She asked great questions and made sure our loved ones were well cared for while we were gone! Definitely highly recommend Hailey!!

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Isabella K.
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$13
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10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

About: I have taken care of my over 13 pets through the years, as an only child my cats and dogs have been very close to my heart and truly apart of my family. I hope to be able to meet not only your pets needs But yours as well! I have school and a part time job but I have flexible schedules with class not being long than 3 hours at a time and breaks in between. My work schedule is only in the afternoon to evening and is extremely flexible! I always make sure to ask questions to understand your pets needs and make sure I have plenty of time for them! I usually try to follow any instructions given and get in contact with any questions!

Sitter Profile Image: Sana R.
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Sana R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

About: Family and Friends have called me the “dog whisperer”, because I am able to connect with their pets so easily. I feel pets are such a big part of your family; your baby, your little one, or your child almost. You would be entrusting me with the care of this most precious part of your family. I love to be down on the floor giving the fur babies my undivided attention … whether it be petting, playing, belly scratching, brushing, or loving on your fur baby. I Love to be face-to-face and making a connection with the pets. I am also a walker myself, so I I love to be outside walking your pets. I work from home and my schedule is extremely flexible. My schedule is able to be put on hold for periods of time, if more time and attention are required or needed. I am able to leave to walk your fur baby, pet-sit at your place, or take care of your fur baby at my home. Pet care is as on-hands and giving as much attention to your fur baby as you wish. I am ready to love them as much as they want and need. I do live in an apartment with places surrounding the building to take dogs outside to potty. There is a new dog park just a block from where I reside. My building is a secure building that is locked with cameras everywhere in the hallways. There are long hallways in my building with very few residents and lots of room to run inside when weather outside is not good. I am able to leave as often as needed to walk dogs. Also, I am able to care for your fur babies in their own home or at my residence.

Sitter Profile Image: Erin M.
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Erin M.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
26 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

Erin was amazing with our dog! She was extremely responsive and helped us with any questions we had for her! She also was willing to go the extra mile and travel a bit farther than other potential sitters. I will definitely hire her again and recommend Erin to others in need of a doggo sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan S.
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Megan S.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

We could not have asked for a better pet sitter for Walter while we were away. Megan went above and beyond during every drop-in visit to make Walter and us feel comfortable. She made sure he was fed and cared for and also gave him genuine attention, playtime, and affection. We received thoughtful updates and photos that gave us so much peace of mind on vacation. It was obvious how much she truly cares about animals, and Walter absolutely adored her. We will absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional pet care!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylyn B.
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Kaylyn B.
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$13
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Cedar rapids, IA, 52403

Came in very last minute and was so ready to watch our fur babies! Very helpful and sweet to watch them. Great job 😊

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Claire G.
Sitter Profile Image: Savanna F.
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Savanna F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

About: I have dog sat for everyone I know. I am the first person someone asks to dog sit. I provide lots of care, attention, and play for dogs. I enjoy walking and spending time with as many dogs as possible! I’m currently available early afternoon’s on weekdays. I work in the schools so I am free when students have no school. My weekends are also very open. I have a field with trees near my apartment that dogs seem to absolutely love! I live alone with no animals so all attention and focus will be on the doggie!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nadine is fabulous— when I arrived home after my trip, my cats were their usual happy selves, so I know they were well cared for by Nadine! She was very conscientious about prescriptions, litter, & treats and also did the little extras like closing curtains at night, playing with their toys. Highly recommend!

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Jo C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always Marissa is the best! She has been our sitter for years and we LOVE her and so do our doggies.

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Beth
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Fairfax is $17

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Sitters in Fairfax average 7
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Fairfax on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $17 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Fairfax pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 568 pet sitters in Fairfax. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Fairfax pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Fairfax have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Fairfax.

Rover makes it easy to find Fairfax pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 568 pet sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Fairfax, 98% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.