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“Vinnie did a great job! He took care of my senior pup over the weekend while we were out of town. He dropped in 3 times a day, fed, and gave my boy his supplements/medication. Vinnie even hung around and kept my boy company after he ate, waiting for him to digest his food and then took him out again. A + service!”


“When we came home from our trip, everything was in order. Jennifer took really care of our animals and we’re very grateful for her help and look forward to using her services again for future endeavors.”

“This is the second time I used Han to sit my dog and I will definitely do it again. Han is so good with my anxious pup and I can definitely rest east knowing my pup is in good hands. Thank you, Han!”


“Anita worked with us and with another pet sitter to help make sure we had care and coverage for our English Setter while we were taken up with my 98 year old mom being in the hospital for a few days. Despite illness in her own family, she was key to making sure we had all the bases covered.”


“Amada took wonderful care of my pups while house sitting. She communicated well with detailed and helpful updates. Home was nice and tidy upon return. My pups were spoiled and look forward to seeing her again.”


“Misa was an amazing cat sitter to our kitties! She showered them with love, attention, pets and playtime which is so appreciated by both the pets and pet parents! I really appreciated how quickly she’d respond to me and the fact that she sent daily updates, pictures and videos. I truly did not stress at all about my cats care while traveling and that is huge for me. We will definitely be using Misa again. The cats loved her and she even quickly won over our nervous shy kitty. Misa is amazing! 😻”


“David did a wonderful job taking care of Leah and Magnus. He kept us updated and the pups really seemed to enjoy spending time with him. Would definitely recommend him!”


“Sophia took great care of our senior dog Bart! She kept us updated with multiple pictures a day, kept him company over the 4th of July fireworks in the neighborhood, and overall we are so pleased at how well he was cared for while we were gone. We would definitely have Sophia come to stay at our house with Bart again!”


“The dogs were immediately comfortable with Leah. Good communication and willingness to do all the complicated medical needs our dog requires. Will definitely work with again!”


“Allison did a great job of taking care of our Teddy. He is an anxious dog and she was able to make him feel comfortable right away with a favorite treat. When we arrived home he was following her around the house. A good sign for him.”



“Thank you Seth, for a seamless, successful visit. The dogs didn't even miss us but I think they might be looking out the window for you today. The house, the dogs, and the Guinea pig are all in great shape and I have zero complaints. I would be happy to have Seth take care of our house and animals again.”


“Will is phenomenal. This was my first time using Rover and Will made it very easy for me to understand and navigate through the app and service. He is a high communicator before and during his time with my pet. I never worried once about the care of my pet while I was away. Highly recommend Will for future care and service.”


“Kevin was very professional and stayed in touch while we were away with notes and pictures. House looked spotless upon our return. Thank you Kevin !!”

“Gerber is amazing. My fur babies really loved him. It was our first time using a house sitter and Gerber was kind, respectful, communicative, and made us feel at ease. We were able to enjoy our trip without worrying as our fur babies were in good hands. We will book him again for sure.”


“Danna was wonderful! She did an amazing job taking care of our Golden Retriever while we were on vacation. Our home was left exactly how we left it. We were very happy that our pup was able to stay in her environment and was left in great hands. Would highly recommend Danna!”


“Kathrine was wonderful with our 3 fur kiddos! She sent photos and 2-3 updates per day. We are very happy with her overnight sitter option and will certainly hire her again.”


“Savannah took amazing care of our dog Kylo! She sent so many updates and pictures which was very reassuring. Kylo loved her and we will definitely be hiring her again for our future needs.”


“Christina came through last minute AND was on time! She was so sweet and took the best care of my puppy while I was working; sending photo updates and all. We’re so grateful she was able to help puppy sit and I look forward to hiring her again! 🫶🏼”


About: I have always had animals since I was young. Raised many dogs growing up in small town Ohio and even was the local pet sitter. I have always been around different types of animals due to farm environment, so I typically can identify stressors pretty early on. When I moved to VA, I started meeting new people and quickly became the go to pet sitter for friends and local family. I love cats, dogs, and everything else! I personally have a dog (Maizie the Dalmatian), two cats, two chinchillas, and 6 Sugar Gliders, so animal care is something I am very familiar with. My wife helps me with the care. We often host other people's animals and give them our entire basement to roam around. If they are friendly with other dogs, they even have a friend to play with! If they work well with cats, we can integrate our cats too, but if not, we just close off access. Any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! I have a Dalmatian that I fit into my daily routine since I work from home. This includes regular walks, time to play outside, and sometimes just good old snuggles! We are on a pretty routine schedule with breakfast and dinner and do walks throughout the day between each meal. When it comes to my home, the pet will have an entire basement area to use throughout the day! We have a doggie door that leads to a fenced backyard (townhome style) so they can get some outside time if needed. When it comes to a clients home, I usually get a list of rules (when to eat, when to take outside/walks, and any other special accommodations) and adhere to those rules.

“Paula has been visiting and staying with our pups now for a couple of months. She is patient, professional, kind, thorough, trustworthy and quite dependable. On a recent multiple night, overnight stay, she asked questions when she was unsure, and adapted as necessary to care for our pups who can become stressed. She was so kind and loving with them. Just what we needed. I highly recommend Paula to stay with your four legged treasured family members.”

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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Vinnie N.Star Sitter

“Vinnie did a great job! He took care of my senior pup over the weekend while we were out of town. He dropped in 3 times a day, fed, and gave my boy his supplements/medication. Vinnie even hung around and kept my boy company after he ate, waiting for him to digest his food and then took him out again. A + service!”


Jennifer W.
“When we came home from our trip, everything was in order. Jennifer took really care of our animals and we’re very grateful for her help and look forward to using her services again for future endeavors.”


Han T.
Star Sitter


“This is the second time I used Han to sit my dog and I will definitely do it again. Han is so good with my anxious pup and I can definitely rest east knowing my pup is in good hands. Thank you, Han!”


Anita G.Star Sitter

“Anita worked with us and with another pet sitter to help make sure we had care and coverage for our English Setter while we were taken up with my 98 year old mom being in the hospital for a few days. Despite illness in her own family, she was key to making sure we had all the bases covered.”


Amada B.

“Amada took wonderful care of my pups while house sitting. She communicated well with detailed and helpful updates. Home was nice and tidy upon return. My pups were spoiled and look forward to seeing her again.”


Misa C.Star Sitter

“Misa was an amazing cat sitter to our kitties! She showered them with love, attention, pets and playtime which is so appreciated by both the pets and pet parents! I really appreciated how quickly she’d respond to me and the fact that she sent daily updates, pictures and videos. I truly did not stress at all about my cats care while traveling and that is huge for me. We will definitely be using Misa again. The cats loved her and she even quickly won over our nervous shy kitty. Misa is amazing! 😻”


David L.

“David did a wonderful job taking care of Leah and Magnus. He kept us updated and the pups really seemed to enjoy spending time with him. Would definitely recommend him!”


Sophia D.Star Sitter

“Sophia took great care of our senior dog Bart! She kept us updated with multiple pictures a day, kept him company over the 4th of July fireworks in the neighborhood, and overall we are so pleased at how well he was cared for while we were gone. We would definitely have Sophia come to stay at our house with Bart again!”


Leah B.Star Sitter

“The dogs were immediately comfortable with Leah. Good communication and willingness to do all the complicated medical needs our dog requires. Will definitely work with again!”


Allison G.Star Sitter

“Allison did a great job of taking care of our Teddy. He is an anxious dog and she was able to make him feel comfortable right away with a favorite treat. When we arrived home he was following her around the house. A good sign for him.”




Seth W.Star Sitter

“Thank you Seth, for a seamless, successful visit. The dogs didn't even miss us but I think they might be looking out the window for you today. The house, the dogs, and the Guinea pig are all in great shape and I have zero complaints. I would be happy to have Seth take care of our house and animals again.”


Will C.

“Will is phenomenal. This was my first time using Rover and Will made it very easy for me to understand and navigate through the app and service. He is a high communicator before and during his time with my pet. I never worried once about the care of my pet while I was away. Highly recommend Will for future care and service.”


Kevin F.
“Kevin was very professional and stayed in touch while we were away with notes and pictures. House looked spotless upon our return. Thank you Kevin !!”


Gerber R.

“Gerber is amazing. My fur babies really loved him. It was our first time using a house sitter and Gerber was kind, respectful, communicative, and made us feel at ease. We were able to enjoy our trip without worrying as our fur babies were in good hands. We will book him again for sure.”


Danna L.Star Sitter

“Danna was wonderful! She did an amazing job taking care of our Golden Retriever while we were on vacation. Our home was left exactly how we left it. We were very happy that our pup was able to stay in her environment and was left in great hands. Would highly recommend Danna!”


Katherine J.Star Sitter

“Kathrine was wonderful with our 3 fur kiddos! She sent photos and 2-3 updates per day. We are very happy with her overnight sitter option and will certainly hire her again.”


Savannah D.

“Savannah took amazing care of our dog Kylo! She sent so many updates and pictures which was very reassuring. Kylo loved her and we will definitely be hiring her again for our future needs.”


Christina O.

“Christina came through last minute AND was on time! She was so sweet and took the best care of my puppy while I was working; sending photo updates and all. We’re so grateful she was able to help puppy sit and I look forward to hiring her again! 🫶🏼”


Kyle & Elizabeth M.
“Kyle has been our pet sitter/ housesitter for the last year and he is awesome! Both our dog and cat love him. He is always great about texting us pictures and updates about our animals. I always feel very confident leaving our house and animals with Kyle!”


Paula R.

“Paula has been visiting and staying with our pups now for a couple of months. She is patient, professional, kind, thorough, trustworthy and quite dependable. On a recent multiple night, overnight stay, she asked questions when she was unsure, and adapted as necessary to care for our pups who can become stressed. She was so kind and loving with them. Just what we needed. I highly recommend Paula to stay with your four legged treasured family members.”
Over 1,743 pet parents in Fairfax have booked house sitting
Fairfax pet parents share their Rover experiences
Katherine house sat for my three kitties while I was away for a week. She kept the house in perfect order and the cats were well cared for, including medications and different food for everybody. She kept me up to date on everything without intruding on my vacation—a careful balance! I would use Katherine again in a heartbeat.

Savannah is the best! My boys love her and I can travel worry free knowing they are in good hands with her.

Seth recently did a weekend housesit for us and left our home spotless on top of making sure our dog was completely taken care of. Super communicative, lots of photos, definitely recommend and will use again.

Harper did a wonderful job taking care of our pup and house. She let everything beautifully clean and pup was happy and healthy.

Heather was fantastic - she was communicative, great with our reactive dog and gave great updates. Our house was well looked after and spotless when we came home. Will be using Heather to watch our GSP again in the future!

Karen was amazing! She took great care of our dog, Barkley. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch your fur baby, and we plan to use her again in the future.

Jessica was amazing when I needed a last minute sitter. She was very responsive and gave lots of updates and pictures. My cat takes medicines and she gave those well. Also, my cat seemed to love her, which is always a plus! The house was exactly as I left it.

Absolutely excellent all around! Clearly loved all our animals and took care of them like her own. Flexible and very easy to work with, plus was great about sending updates and pics every day. Will be rebooking for sure!

Courtney is truly a godsend. She’s extremely flexible and super communicative. Our nervous pup could not be happier when her Courtney comes to stay with her!!!

We had an amazing experience with Jayara! She provided regular updates and photos and made us feel comfortable being away for a week. Highly recommend Jayara to anyone looking for a good trainer/pet sitter. She is trustworthy and responsible and extremely knowledgeable on techniques to improve dog behavior. We’ll definitely be booking again!

Alexandra was so wonderful! She took such great care of my dog and was very good about sending updates and pictures! I definitely will be reaching back out to ask for her help again 😊

Matthew was amazing in providing updates on the dogs. He definitely spoiled both dogs and handled them with love and care. Additionally, he left the house tidy and clean even washing the sheets and blankets that were used. Definitely a great sitter that I would use again!

Carter is very responsive and reliable. He takes great care of our dog Tonks. Tonks doesn’t warm up to people easily, but she took to Carter right away, and we have booked Carter for many stays now.

Mae did an incredible job watching our pups and our house. She went above and beyond to give them the best care.

Michelle is a great communicator, arrived when she said she would and instantly bonded with my dog. It was a great experience having Michelle stay with my pup.

Wyatt is awesome!! He is definitely a dog person and clearly knows different breeds and personalities. He took great care of my boys and I didn’t feel worried about them at all. I will absolutely call Wyatt before others in the future.

Maria is the best. She treats our home with respect and our pups with love. We always feel great having her stay with our furry babies.

What an amazing sitter! Loved and cuddled with my little guy, making my day worry free knowing my pup was in good hands.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Catherine house sit and care for our golden retriever puppy, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love and attention she gave him. She kept us updated regularly with thoughtful messages and photos. Our pup instantly bonded with her, and we could see how much she adored him in return. She treated our home with the utmost respect. We highly recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a trustworthy and devoted pet sitter.

Cindy was fantastic this past week staying at our home and watching our dog Arlo. She was exceptionally communicative throughout our trip and went above and beyond to keep our home in great shape and ready for a late night arrival back in DC. Arlo was happy and clearly well cared for when we returned home.

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1. Search
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Fairfax is $50
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Fairfax average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 9,338 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, 86% of Fairfax house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fairfax have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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.
