House Sitting Fairfax
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“Josie was amazing and totally saved the day when our other pet sitter fell through! She took great care of our pup who is reactive / can be a bit of a menace - sent plenty of photos - and was very communicative and professional. We’d be thrilled to work with her again.”

“Laura’s first time dog sitting for us went smoothly. This was an overnight trip. She sent us photo updates and was responsive when we texted to check in. When we got home, the house was tidy, their water bowls were filled, and Cannoli and Da Vinci were in good spirits. We’ve booked Laura for an extended stay while we’re on an international trip. Thanks, Laura!”

“Kristi did an amazing job watching our four dogs for us while we were out of the country. She communicated and followed instructions perfectly. We came home to a clean house and happy pups!”

About: I grew up with 6 pit bulls, taking sun baths with them in my backyard. I’ve volunteered in SF SPCA and donate monthly. My best friend aka Herita is a rescue, she’s been with me for over 3 years now. I believe animals have taught me how to love unconditionally and responsibly. Calm, trust and safety are my top priorities. I hope you give me the chance to connect with you and your fur baby/ babies. I work from home. I normally take Hera on a walk every morning for about 30 mins. Come back and hit the gym. After that I’m free. I can always head over in the am, afternoon or evenings. I have a fenced yard, Herita is spayed and loves to play with other dogs. Her bff is a 3 y/o Doberman. Which I take care of a couple of times a week (take her out on walks and feed her)
“Shivani was incredible and the best sitter we’ve had! She took such great care of our pup, our two cats, and our home. Our pup is fairly reactive and has some big feelings about the world, so it can be hard to find people she is comfortable with. She seemed to be quite at ease with Shivani and enjoyed her time with her! Our shy cat also loved Shivani! Shivani also sent a lot of updates about our pets, which was soooo incredibly helpful and really put us at ease while we were away! Truly can’t say enough positive things about her and we will definitely ask her to sit for us in the future!”

“The best best best. Will always be my top choice in this city. Just a super nice guy who also happened to: take out my trash, keep my dog's water bowl filled, really considerate details I joticed the day after. I will always go to him first for my oft needed days or weeks when I need a sitter. So appreciate him!”

“Emily was great with our 7 month old puppy. She arrived right on time, communicated great before and during the booking. Emily was respectful with the place and was so nice to us and Tango. Happy to request Emily to take care of our dog again.”

“Dawn has taken care of Lucy and Leeloo for the second time when we were out of town. Knowing that she’s housesitting and taking care of the pups gives us peace of mind. Highly recommend!”

About: I have experience with cats and dogs of all shapes, sizes, & ages! I currently have an extremely cute and well-behaved 10yo black cat, but primarily grew up with dogs as well. My parents have 2 golden doodles in the family and I have trained 3 puppies over the past 7 years. I have experience caring for pups ranging from 150lb English Mastiffs to 6lb Papillons. I’m currently job seeking and new to the area, so I have plenty of time throughout the day to play with your animals! Seeking both regular and flexible opportunities. I care for my own pets by making sure their wants and needs are met. I love spending time outdoors and love going for hikes with my own pets.
“Nicole was an amazing dog sitter, and I would use her again in a heartbeat. My dachshund is an older guy, and he is both deaf and struggling with dementia, which means that he requires a lot of care and help. Nicole was incredibly accommodating with regard to his needs - organizing her household to make it safe for him, watching him closely when he was around other dogs, etc. Nicole is also very gracious. For example, I found out upon returning from a two week trip that my dog had been waking her up really early. Rather than complaining about that - which would have been totally justified! - she figured out a way to deal with his early morning needs. Communication was wonderful, I received updates and pictures multiple times a day, and when I picked my pooch up, he seemed happy and well adjusted. Thank you so much Nicole!!”
“Anais took excellent care of my little blind Yoda over a long weekend I was away. He was a fair amount of work given he still had stitches from eye removal surgery on one eye and was on multiple medications to keep him chill and pain free. She administered all his meds and made sure he was comfortable and stress free for his recovery while I was away for the weekend. She was very flexible as well, since I was supposed to go away the weekend before but had to cancel due to his emergency surgery. She was on board to care for him the following weekend instead and worked with me up to the last minute to be sure I felt he was well enough for me to leave at all. Will hire Anais again and again!”

“Johnatan took care of my dog for 2 weeks. He’d feed her and walk her twice a day. He was always respectful and kept me posted about my dog’s activities. He washed the linens before departing and even gave my dog a quick bath (he forgot the blow-drying part though). As much as I’d like to give him 5 stars, there’s still room for improvement as he forgot to leave the sliding door open for the dog to go outside leading to the dog peeing and popping inside of the house. He sometimes took 8+ hours to get back home and a couple of nights he wasn’t able to return at all and my dog slept alone. The latter due to he working part time at a place located 1 hr away from our home. Overall, a thrustful boy who just needs to get more experience.”

About: 🐾 New to Rover! First 3 Clients Receive a Discounted Rate! 🐾 I’m an experienced international pet sitter, entrepreneur, and lifelong dog lover who brings warmth, professionalism and exceptional organization to every home! My pet-care experience spans multiple countries, including Cambodia and Mexico. While managing a guesthouse on Koh Rong Island, Cambodia, caring for the resident cats and dogs was part of my responsibilities. I’ve also provided overnight house sitting in Mexico, including five days independently caring for Gaia, a large dog in San Cristóbal de las Casas. We enjoyed hiking together, and I loved making sure she felt happy, safe, and cared for while her owner was away! I’ve also lived with a roommate’s dog for several years and have always had a natural connection with animals. What sets me apart? I’ve managed businesses domestically and internationally and worked professionally in theater management, where reliability, organization, communication and handling unexpected situations were essential. I bring that same professional mindset to caring for your pets and respecting your home. What can your pup expect? Lots of affection, belly rubs, cuddles (when welcomed!), enjoyable walks, companionship and careful attention to their individual routines. What can you expect? A responsible, clean, communicative professional who follows your instructions, maintains your pet’s schedule, keeps your home tidy and happily shares beautiful daily photo updates! As a consultant and creative professional who works virtually, I can bring my work with me, making overnight house sitting a wonderful fit. My goal is simple: For you to enjoy your time away knowing your beloved dog is comfortable, cared for, and in loving hands! 🐶💕 I’m available for overnight pet sitting. As a coach and consultant, most of my work is virtual, so I can work from your home during a stay. This allows me to spend time with your dog while keeping up with my work. We’ll discuss your pet’s routine and my schedule before booking to make sure it’s a good fit. I’ll follow your pet’s feeding, walking, and household routines closely, keep doors secure, and use a leash on walks. I’m clean and respectful of your home, and I’ll give your dog affection while respecting their comfort and boundaries. Before each stay, we’ll review care instructions and emergency contacts. I’ll send photos and updates while you’re away if you like.
“Paola was great with little Beau 🐶 he loves her already! She had to be at our house crazy early in the morning, she got here a few minutes early & was wide awake and joyful…. Beau & I will invite Paola back whenever possible!!! 🐶💕”

“Lanie was friendly, communicative, and caring. She did a wonderful job taking care of our two big dogs for a week. They were happy and healthy when we got home. We will employ her in the future when we need great treatment of our dogs.”

“Cynthia is THE BEST! After having so many weird experiences with other Rovers, I was starting to feel hopeless but then I found Cynthia and she’s been nothing but amazing. She’s super flexible, and sweet. She’s came through last minute on days when I really needed someone and my dogs love her! She plays with them, sends pictures and communicates super quick. Highly recommend :)”

The median cost per night for house sitting in Fairfax is $75
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Fairfax
Kasey was phenomenal! She house and pet sat for me for a little over a week while I was on vacation. From the initial meet & greet through the entire sit, she was great at communicating, asked good questions to make sure my pets got their needs met, and just had a clear love for animals. She sent great updates with lots of photos and even got my very pully pup out on walks every day (not something I require, because he pulls real hard, but something he LOVES). She also worked SO HARD to get my very timid cat out of her shell, playing with her daily, and even convincing her finally to seek some pets and affection. When I say this is miraculous, I'm very serious. I felt totally at ease about my pets well-being with Kasey caring for them. She also kept the house immaculate and even checked on my plants. I will 100% be contacting Kasey for future visits, and I've already recommended her to my sister.

We adopted our dog only a month ago, and we were a bit nervous about leaving her for a short trip since she was still acclimating to her new home, but once Alejandra came over to meet her, we knew she was in good hands. We especially liked that Alejandra had experience with reactive dogs since our dog is a bit reactive. Alejandra spent 3 nights with her, shared updates and photos, and left our house spotless. We would definitely feel good about leaving our dog with Alejandra again.

Carly was great for our zoo of 2 cats and 2 dogs. She was willing to come meet the animals quickly before the date of her services since it was so many animals and an overnight stay. She sent so many pictures and video updates it was great! She also messaged with any questions that I was unclear about to make sure that the animals were taken care of as intended. Would highly recommend her!

Adrienne filled in on short notice and was super thoughtful to my dog's needs, and her level of separation anxiety. They arrived promptly at the scheduled time, which was helpful, as I had an event to go to. They communicated with me when my dog was slow to eat and helped her along with some treats we left, and when I returned my was home neat and tidy. My dog also did not seem overly agitated when we came home, so I think she had a nice time and was comfortable even though this Adrienne's first time meeting my dog and pet sitting for me. I would hire them again!

Christina was absolutely wonderful! We felt so safe and knew our golden baby was in the best hands. We’ve used a lot of rovers throughout the years and have never found someone as perfect as Christina. She is an incredible human with so much compassion. Would highly recommend Christina in every single way. Thank you for taking such good care of our baby!

Leo was amazing! This was our first time using Rover and our Bernese Mountain dog, Brandy, is an older dog with cancer who does not always warm rapidly to new people so we were a little anxious. However, Leo won Brandy over immediately. He was incredibly personable, knowledgeable about dogs and a delight to work with. We could not have been more pleased with his service and will absolutely request him again. The photos he sent of Brandy made us so relaxed while we were away because it was so obvious she was relaxed and happy.
Vania was super communicative and did a great job caring for my anxious shepherd while I was away for over a week. She cooked him eggs and rice when his tummy was upset for a few days and hung in there despite him keeping her awake the first night or two before he got used to a new person in the house. She gave him lots of play time and training time. It’s hard to find a sitter who can handle a crazy working line dog so I appreciate her care soo much!

First times a charm! 20 years of dog and house sitters. You know the winners when you see them. Angie was a winner. Super communicative. Obvious love for animals. And, she is an adult you can trust your house and pets to. Glad she was available on Rover and feel lucky to have found her.

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