Cat Sitting in Fairfax
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1. Nicole S.
“Nicole provided cat check-ins twice daily while I was on vacation. We met prior to the start, and Nicole showed great interest in my cat, providing some really good recommendations for his care. I received daily updates with pictures. Nicole is a wonderful animal care giver. And I will employ her again with complete confidence.”
2. Michael M.
“Michael was prompt and responsive and took great care of Mindy, adjusting to her needs. There were a couple unexpected surprises along the way - one major one which we also did not expect while away - and that was gardeners in the back yard…which Mindy wasn’t very happy with - but Michael swooped in and dealt with it as well as he could, and remained professional. From the pictures, Mindy seemed to enjoy their time together. We would invite Michael back again!”
3. Michelle A.
“Michelle took great care of both our dogs and stayed in contact with us.”
4. Gabriella D.
“Gabriella was absolutely wonderful with our high-energy Belgian Malinois…she knew exactly what he needed for exercise and it was apparent through the report cards that he was happy to have her there. Will definitely have Gabriella watch our boy again!”
5. Stephanie B.
“Stephanie always comes when I ask her last minute to walk pudge, she even stayed extra long with him when she didn’t have to! Shes very sweet and helpful”
6. Christina "Forest" M.
“Forest took amazing care of my cat. I really appreciated the cute pictures they sent, which showed just how comfortable and happy my cat was. I felt my cat was in good hands while I was away. Thank you, Forest!”
7. Asiah A.
“Asiah is a wonderful sitter/care taker. She looked after my cat for a few days. Everything was done meticulously and she followed all the instructions left for her regarding my cats needs.”
8. Sophie A.
“We are so happy to have Sophie help us out with our senior GSP. She asked great questions as we were getting to know her, which made us feel more comfortable that our dog is in great hands!”
9. Carolina P.
“There is no better sitter than Carolina. Firstly she is one of the kindest people I have ever met. I met her daughter who was equally as sweet! She took amazing care of my kitty, sent lots of pictures and kept me worry-free on my trip. I also came home to a holiday toy for both my dog and cat! As hard as it is to leave your pets for a trip, it felt a lot better knowing they were in such great care. A+ experience with Carolina!!”
10. Sheila B.
“Sheila was fantastic with our older golden. She can on time, spent enough time with him to let him eat and get outside, and sent pictures and update with each visit. We will definitely use her again. Highly recommend!!”
11. Debrani C.
“Absolutely the best experience you could ask for . Debrani is amazing as all have said. I needed her to check in on my 1 year old golden retriever due to an emergency out of town and she stepped in and did just that. She kept me informed the whole time with pictures and text that made me feel very comfortable with her taking care of my boy. Debrani would be my recommendation to anyone 100 percent and I plan on using her much more.”
12. Tammi S.
“Tammi was very communicative and good at keeping me updated about my pets. In addition, Tammi was very willing to help with whatever my pets needed during my absence.”
13. Maria N.
“Maria is wonderful! She took great care of our two cats and followed all the instructions we had especially for our senior cat. Completely recommend her anytime!”
14. Christina J.
“Christina took care of our cat while we were on vacation and we highly recommend her! She was very reliable and quick to respond to messages. Thanks again for looking after Shuri!”
15. Aarshika S.
“Aarshika was so good with our pup! He can be a little challenging on the leash and she handled him perfectly! She also spent good quality time with him!”
16. Taylor F.
“Taylor watched my Golden Retriever for a few days and I knew he would be in good hands! I’ll be sure to use her again in the future!”
17. Lauren D.
“Lauren came to our house to do check-ins for our dog while we were away for a long weekend. She was thorough, reliable, and quick to respond. We would definitely ask her to watch our dog again in the future. Thank you!!!”
18. Will C.
“Will was fantastic! I had a last minute request and he was super accommodating and was able to meet with me the same day. He provided detailed reports, pics, and videos. My cat was very comfortable with him and I would highly recommend him for your sitting needs!”
19. Anna R.
“Anna has taken great care of my cat, Salem, several times and has done a wonderful job. She is punctual, easy-to-schedule, follows directions, and has a deep love of animals, especially kitties. My cat is older so prefers pats and scratches to playing these days, but I know Anna would be great with younger cats too because she is devoted to her own two younger, very playful kitties. I can definitely give Anna a strong, positive recommendation as a pet sitter.”
20. Tammana S.
“Tammana took great care of our cats. She took the time to play with them and send lots of updates and pictures.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Fairfax on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $23 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 Mar 2025, there are 3,083 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, 88% of Fairfax cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Fairfax have an average of 13 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 3,083 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, 95% offer medication administration, and 87% 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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