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“We are thrilled with Kelda! This is the first time we have left our dog with anyone, especially for 7 nights. She sent pictures and updates daily. She made sure he was comfortable over 4th of July, which was our biggest concern. The house was clean and it was great to come home to a happy dog! We will definitely book again and would recommend her!! She made this a great experience for all of us!”


“Silvia was thorough and caring. She gave regular updates on our dog and went above and beyond to help our senior girl eat. She also left our home clean with clean sheets on our bed. This was an amazing touch after a long travel day. Thank you!”


“Krista was amazing! She stayed in our home and gave our dog Bailey lots of love and attention. She also gave us thoughtful updates on how she was doing including some pictures. We came home to a happy pup and a spotless house. Highly recommend!”


“Sarah did a wonderful job with our four Goldendoodles. She sent us daily updates and pictures and we came home to happy well cared for dogs. We plan to use Sarah again in the future!”


“Harley took amazing care of our girls and the house. She kept in contact daily with messages, pictures, and videos. She was always fast to respond to messages. We will definitely be asking her to sit again. Thank you Harley!”


“Anna is an incredible sitter. Our dogs immediately took to her on the meet and greet. We knew she had to be the one we chose and couldn't be happier with the love she gave them and amazing care she took of our home. We all have gained more than a Rover contact...we have a new friend !”


About: I’m an experienced animal caretaker and veterinary assistant, currently studying to become a licensed veterinary technician. I have over five years of hands-on experience in the veterinary field and offer a range of services including nail trims, anal gland expressions, sanitary haircuts, ear cleanings, basic grooming, and more. I’m also comfortable working with animals who have chronic conditions and have experience administering medications as needed. I'm CPR certified and will be able to take your pet to the closest veterinary hospital in case of an emergency. If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to chat! I've always loved animals and my whole life revolves around them. I have a dog, 2 cats, and 6 axolotls. Taking care of them is the best way to unwind and get ready for my day. I could not imagine my life without them. My dog has supervised access to a fenced yard and my cats are indoor only. I would follow your instructions for how to take care of your animals to make sure that their routine is not disrupted, and to limit any stress that they may feel.

“Ashley stepped in for a last minute booking and was incredibly easy to work with. We had another Rover fall through last minute, but Ashley was available to help and saved our anniversary. She sent lots of pics, communicated well and took great care of our home and our dogs. 10/10, 5 stars- thank you so much!”


“Logan was absolutely great. She took great care of our pup and sent lots of photos. We came back to a clean house, which is always nice after vacation. We would love to have her back if she is available during our next trip!”


“Lily was amazing!!!! She took great care of our fur babies and our home during our long weekend away. She was super prompt responding to any texts and I came home to two very happy animals! Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!!”


About: I've taken care of dogs of every kind since i was 10.Neighbors,friend s and family have relied on me to walk, feed, bath and play with their pets My wife and my daughter she is 12 years old helping me in taking care of them I have a golden retriever dog.he is friendly kind dog .he is nine years old that can keep your loving pet company and play with each other I'm currently working from home most of days beside my parents living with us in the same place so it’s easy to watch the pets all the time. I like to walk with pets every day this is my daily routine.🙂🙂🙂🙂 I've fenced large backyard . I have a back ground area for pets .i have four cameras covered all sided of my house.we live on greenbelt that’s make dogs feel like they are on the park field😍😍😍😍

“Grace stayed in our home with my two ridgebacks for 9 days, and everything went great! I never worried about the girls one day while I was gone. She sent me pictures/videos and was always very responsive if I reached out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter!”


“I recently had Vanessa dog sit for us while we were out of town for the week. She was very communicative while we were away, sending me updates, including videos and photos, to let me know how they were doing. It was the first time I had left one of my dogs so I was worried he’d be sad without me but Vanessa was able to have him warm up to her quickly, which helped put my mind at ease while I was away. She even went above and beyond, working on tricks with them, troubleshooting how to best give them walks (one is a stubborn mini GoldenDoodle and the other a dog reactive Pit-bull). We even came home to a house that was cleaner than we left it! Overall I would highly recommend booking with Vanessa!”


About: I have been taking care of dogs since I was 9 years old. I have watched neighbors, friends, and family’s pets since I was little! I do own a dog myself who I love and when I need someone to watch him, I try to find someone that is dependable, caring, and energetic, and that is exactly what I can provide for you! I am currently going to school to become a dental hygienist and going to school on tuesdays and thursday. Any other day at any time I am willing to drop by and care for your pups! I love going on walks with a little companion. I don’t mind taking them baths and cleaning up after their messes, and can’t wait to give them lots of belly rubs!
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Kelda H.Star Sitter

“We are thrilled with Kelda! This is the first time we have left our dog with anyone, especially for 7 nights. She sent pictures and updates daily. She made sure he was comfortable over 4th of July, which was our biggest concern. The house was clean and it was great to come home to a happy dog! We will definitely book again and would recommend her!! She made this a great experience for all of us!”


Silvia C.Star Sitter

“Silvia was thorough and caring. She gave regular updates on our dog and went above and beyond to help our senior girl eat. She also left our home clean with clean sheets on our bed. This was an amazing touch after a long travel day. Thank you!”


Krista O.

“Krista was amazing! She stayed in our home and gave our dog Bailey lots of love and attention. She also gave us thoughtful updates on how she was doing including some pictures. We came home to a happy pup and a spotless house. Highly recommend!”




Beth G.


“Beth and her son took excellent care of our dogs and our home while we were out of town. It’s so nice having peace of mind knowing they are loved and well cared for!”


Sarah K.
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“Sarah did a wonderful job with our four Goldendoodles. She sent us daily updates and pictures and we came home to happy well cared for dogs. We plan to use Sarah again in the future!”


Harlee P.Star Sitter

“Harley took amazing care of our girls and the house. She kept in contact daily with messages, pictures, and videos. She was always fast to respond to messages. We will definitely be asking her to sit again. Thank you Harley!”


Anna M.

“Anna is an incredible sitter. Our dogs immediately took to her on the meet and greet. We knew she had to be the one we chose and couldn't be happier with the love she gave them and amazing care she took of our home. We all have gained more than a Rover contact...we have a new friend !”


Constanza V.
“Constanza is amazing with animals, kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. She truly loves what she does and takes pet care seriously. I trust her completely with my animals and home!”


Taylor W.

“Taylor is amazing! My babies had so much fun & were so well cared for and she did a FANTASTIC job working on their "heel" and walking training!”


Ashley C.

“Ashley stepped in for a last minute booking and was incredibly easy to work with. We had another Rover fall through last minute, but Ashley was available to help and saved our anniversary. She sent lots of pics, communicated well and took great care of our home and our dogs. 10/10, 5 stars- thank you so much!”


Shayla R.

“We really appreciated working with Shayla. Very nice, responsive, respectful of our home, and most importantly, our girl was taken care of very well. We will book Shayla again.”


Darian A.

“Darian took the best care of our pup and I am so grateful! She went above and beyond to make sure he had everything he needed until we returned home. I highly recommend her!”


Logan D.Star Sitter

“Logan was absolutely great. She took great care of our pup and sent lots of photos. We came back to a clean house, which is always nice after vacation. We would love to have her back if she is available during our next trip!”


Lily R.

“Lily was amazing!!!! She took great care of our fur babies and our home during our long weekend away. She was super prompt responding to any texts and I came home to two very happy animals! Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!!”


Roger F.Star Sitter
About: I've taken care of dogs of every kind since i was 10.Neighbors,friend s and family have relied on me to walk, feed, bath and play with their pets My wife and my daughter she is 12 years old helping me in taking care of them I have a golden retriever dog.he is friendly kind dog .he is nine years old that can keep your loving pet company and play with each other I'm currently working from home most of days beside my parents living with us in the same place so it’s easy to watch the pets all the time. I like to walk with pets every day this is my daily routine.🙂🙂🙂🙂 I've fenced large backyard . I have a back ground area for pets .i have four cameras covered all sided of my house.we live on greenbelt that’s make dogs feel like they are on the park field😍😍😍😍


Grace J.

“Grace stayed in our home with my two ridgebacks for 9 days, and everything went great! I never worried about the girls one day while I was gone. She sent me pictures/videos and was always very responsive if I reached out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter!”


Vanessa F.

“I recently had Vanessa dog sit for us while we were out of town for the week. She was very communicative while we were away, sending me updates, including videos and photos, to let me know how they were doing. It was the first time I had left one of my dogs so I was worried he’d be sad without me but Vanessa was able to have him warm up to her quickly, which helped put my mind at ease while I was away. She even went above and beyond, working on tricks with them, troubleshooting how to best give them walks (one is a stubborn mini GoldenDoodle and the other a dog reactive Pit-bull). We even came home to a house that was cleaner than we left it! Overall I would highly recommend booking with Vanessa!”


Cheree K.

“Great sitter. Did what was necessary to make sure our scaredy-cat was fed throughout the week, and was kept us updated.”


Morgan M.

“She watched our kitties and they were happy when we returned. Thanks again Morgan!”


Abigail F.
About: I have been taking care of dogs since I was 9 years old. I have watched neighbors, friends, and family’s pets since I was little! I do own a dog myself who I love and when I need someone to watch him, I try to find someone that is dependable, caring, and energetic, and that is exactly what I can provide for you! I am currently going to school to become a dental hygienist and going to school on tuesdays and thursday. Any other day at any time I am willing to drop by and care for your pups! I love going on walks with a little companion. I don’t mind taking them baths and cleaning up after their messes, and can’t wait to give them lots of belly rubs!
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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 717 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 16 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.
