Pet Sitting in Fairfax

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie B.
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Stephanie B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

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

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Carleigh M.
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Katherine R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

Great as always. Great communication.

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Katherine J.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
118 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

I was so nervous to leave my kittens for the first time, but Kate immediately made me feel at ease. She was so professional and kind! She took amazing care of my kittens- I am so grateful! Thank you so much, Kate!!

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Seth W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
33 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

Seth is a fantastic sitter who handles my difficult doodles with ease. He is extremely punctual, reliable and flexible. I trust him implicitly with my dogs.

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Suzanne C.
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Beth L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

Beth L. was able to step in quickly when our sitter cancelled and do drop in visits for our dog while we were away for multiple days. She cheerfully got Nelly up and fed in the morning and put her in her crate at night after ensuring she got some outdoor and play time and water. She was communicative and responsive the whole time and Nelly did well. We really appreciated her help!

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Pallavi G.
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Jacob M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

Jacob did a good job on short notice on a holiday.

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Dayl T.
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$15
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10 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

About: I’ve had both cats and dogs and have cared for them since I was 10. I love animals and miss being around them since mine are back at home while I’m at college. I am a college student, and have availability certain week days and or nights as well as the weekends in the afternoon and the evenings. Your pets will be supervised at all times during walks and safely taken care of with whatever needs they require. I will walk in safe communities as well.

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Sonia A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

About: As someone who grew up in a "dog home" I'm very comfortable with a wide variety of dogs both big (Fred, German Shepard) and small (Abby, Cocker Spaniel). Over the last 4 years I've been personally training and raising my well-behaved resident couch-potato, Leo. I bring that same enthusiasm and kindness to every cat I meet as well (I've even fostered a few kittens!). I’m detail-oriented, timely, and mindful of existing routines such as walks, meals, medications, or any additional special instructions. I regularly send photos as updates so you can relax knowing your pet is in good hands. I'm currently working from home part-time, so I'll have lot's of availability during the day. I can also do late-night pet checks! I'm detailed oriented when it comes to your pet(s) and their unique needs. I can accommodate to make sure each pet is shown the attention and care they need. I have a fenced in yard and a resident couch-potato. Meet-and-greets required for any overnight guests.

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica N.
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Jessica N.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

Jessica dropped in and took care of both of my cats. She is super responsive and her attention to details is wild. I forgot to add two details on my care sheet and she immediately reached out and asked me about them. I would trust her with my pets anytime and would recommend her to everyone. 10/10 for her amount of care and love!

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Kimberley L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

Kimberley was the best pet sitter for my little sweets, Pumpkin! She responded to the inquiry quickly, came over same day to meet me, and took lots of pictures and left great updates each morning after dropping by. I felt very comfortable with her and could tell Pumpkin did too. I will definitely book with her again 🫶🏼

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Ashlyn C.
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$19
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1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

About: I have taken care of cats and dogs my entire life whether they’re mine or friends. I have a 80lb doberman/pitt mix making me very comfortable with large dogs, and a 10lb tabby cat making me comfortable with your tiny friends too! I work part time, and on days I do work I have a 2 hour lunch break. This allows me to be available for your furry friends whenever you need! I have experience walking dogs who are not fully leash trained and those that are reactive. I know the area well and am confident I can keep your furry friends safe and entertained!

Sitter Profile Image: Sheila B.
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Sheila B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
237 reviews
61 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

Sheila is great! From our first meet and greet through the weekend drop-in visits, I knew that I could trust her with my two very bashful cats. I was right! I'm sorry my kitties aren't more outgoing with new people, but Sheila was very respectul of their "space" and took good care of their feeding, litter, etc., needs.

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Thaddeus W.
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$15
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

About: I have had dogs since I was a kid and I love playing with them and treating them like my kids. I love teaching them new tricks and I like just being around animals. no matter how big a dog or cat is I like the challenge of getting them to like me no matter what it takes to do that. I want to see a dog excited to see me and then I'll know that I'm doing my job right.if I could catch every dog in the world to take care of them would. but I can't because it' not possible. but I do plan on opening a dog rehabilitation center for animals in the future. The is what makes me a dog person. I’m currently a freelance painter so I have a lot of available time on my hands when I’m not doing anything. More importantly I’m able to come at any time of the day or night I have two cats. They never listen to me but I love them with all my heart. I’ve had them since they were babies and they’re like my kids

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Brianne A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
11 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

Brianne is amazing! She’s so thorough and caring for my senior dog, leaves the best updates after visits, and is extremely communicative! Fully trust her with my special needs dog!

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Michael M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

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!

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Justine C.
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Teju R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
26 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22033

Teju communicates extremely well and showed true care towards my cat. They went above and beyond while I was away and I would absolutely love to rebook them in the future.

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Anita M.
Sitter Profile Image: Maria N.
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Maria N.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
37 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

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!

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Rachel M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
223 reviews
108 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

Rachel was absolutely amazing! We have been sitters in the past and had high expectations and Rachel exceeded those! Her communication was great, she sent tons of photos, and my boys absolutely adored her! It was great to have such a responsible and caring sitter for my family. We will definitely be using her again! A+ sitter! Thank you Rachel for going above and beyond!

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Arynn H.
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$16
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6 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

About: I've always been around pets all my life, and I am very comfortable with them. I have taken care of dogs & cats of all sizes, and I am very comfortable with them and love them so much. I will keep your baby happy and active while also being loved and cuddled. I am about to finish my semester at GMU in May so my availability will be open all summer until I have to go back in August I know how to crate dogs, I can feed them, I will take however long it takes to earn their trust, I can give you hourly updates on your baby.

Sitter Profile Image: Samantha M.
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Samantha M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Centreville, VA, 20120

Samantha is fantastic! We have enlisted her help a few times now and she’s wonderful. I highly recommend reaching out to her to help you watch your pet! She has come by our home a few times and can be trusted!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Seth’s first time with our dog, Bart and things went great. We will be using Seth a lot in the future.

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Fran Z.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria was great! Communicated well, went the extra mile, and I had full trust in her dealing with my sick cat. I highly recommend!!

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Tyler M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bridget is awesome! This is the second time that she has cared for my cats and she is very attentive to all their needs. I always feel like my cats are very well cared for when she is watching them.

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Sarah H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly was great with our cat! Great communication and did everything we asked. We had a water leak issue happen during the sitting and she helped with that too. Would definitely book with her again!

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Shelley G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jiamin was very professional and cheerful. She had a varying schedule and never missed a day. When I needed to cancel a day she added another day to my schedule. She was able to give cats medication and feed them separately. She even gave treats to Milo when he was under the bed. She went above and beyond to make sure my cats were safe and happy.

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Jami R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing as always! She takes the best pictures of my fluffers and is great about working with my schedule. I'm sure my cats are looking forward to the next time they see her.

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Megan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is amazing! I am very anxious when it comes to my two kitties and she took care of them wonderfully! Jessica followed all my directions, and informed me on their food intake and daily behavior changes. Seeing how my cats played and warmed up to her really put me at ease for my one week trip. I will only trust Jessica from here on out! 10/10 stars.

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Amber A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda was fantastic!! Very caring and attentive, followed the whole checklist every day, and then some, to ensure our kitty was happy and engaged during our trip! Lots of great photos, we are very satisfied, won’t hesitate to book with her again!

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Desmond O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sheila has lots of patience with my crazy cats- 1 hiding and 1 bonkers! She sends pictures that capture their personalities and care. She also watered plants, brought in packages, and fought off some ants. Thank you Sheila!!

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Julie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine is a wonderful Petsitter - very contentious, always on time, very professional, loving and kind to my dogs.

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Kecia L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Courtney comes through and helps us in a pinch with a drop in visit! Our dogs adore her and we appreciate her so much.

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Colleen M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much Stephanie. Knowing Atticus was in such good hands gave me total peace of mind. He absolutely loved his walks with you. Highly recommended!

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Rick M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of Pepper and Tux! We really appreciate Morgan helping us out with such a last minute request. We will definitely be using her services again.

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Ally W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia provided drop-in visits and walks for us over a couple of months, and the experience was fantastic. She took excellent care of my senior dog, was highly responsive, and even accommodated last-minute requests on occasion. Thank you, Olivia!

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Michael C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cindy is a life saver ! I booked her last minute and right there and then she went as soon as possible to do the drop in for my pets. Cindy truly cares for your pet ! She will go above and beyond. Cindy was so sweet , my fur baby’s got so comfortable and felt a good connection with her right away. Cindy thank you again! Will be booking again!

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Evelyn C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bonnie was very friendly and a great communicator. We were very pleased with the care she provided, and we would definitely work with her again!

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Alyssa B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Becky is great to work with and takes ry good care of our cats. Highly recommend her and we will call on her again. Thank you very much.

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Justin M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Val was right on time and took great care of Maisie. Maisie had a great time, and everything went smoothly. I’d definitely book with Val again

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Sam M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Winnie was AMAZING with our dog and cat. She gave them tons of attention and made sure they were mentally stimulated. She also sent us thorough updates after each drop-in, which relieved a lot of our anxieties. I would definitely rehire her, and I highly recommend her if you want someone who takes care of your pets like they’re her own.

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Shannon H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Beth L. was able to step in quickly when our sitter cancelled and do drop in visits for our dog while we were away for multiple days. She cheerfully got Nelly up and fed in the morning and put her in her crate at night after ensuring she got some outdoor and play time and water. She was communicative and responsive the whole time and Nelly did well. We really appreciated her help!

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Pallavi G.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 3,655 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.

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Pet sitters in Fairfax have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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:

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There are 3,655 pet sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Fairfax, 93% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.

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