Pet Sitting Fairlington-Shirlington
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“Natalie was absolutely wonderful! She stepped in on very short notice to care for my dogs and made the entire experience stress-free. She followed all of my instructions perfectly, was incredibly kind and professional, and kept me updated with regular check-ins and lots of photos. Knowing my dogs were so well cared for gave me incredible peace of mind while I was away. She was so great, I've booked Natalie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter!”


About: I have been taking care of all kinds of animals since I was two years old. I grew up on a farm with many cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, goats, chickens, bunnies. etc. I love ALL animals and strive to give them the best care while their parents are away! Anytime. Both my husband and I are always home throughout the day, as we have opposite schedules. Your babies will have eyes on them at all times and we can do drop ins whenever needed! I treat every animal as if they are my own. It's extremely important to take care of these babies with patience, care, love and attention!
About: I love caring for my dogs! Growing up, we always had a family dog, so I’ve become very attached to fur babies. Currently, I have two adorable dogs that I adopted overseas and brought to the US because they are my forever babies! I would also love to take your fur buddies for a walk, play with them at the park, and care for them the same way I care for mine. I work late shifts, so I’m available to drop by in the mornings and usually in the evenings. I’m more flexible on weekends and can adjust to your needs as necessary. I recently moved into an apartment, so I don’t have a yard for my dogs to run around. Luckily, there’s a nearby dog park, and we go there almost every day as long as the weather permits. I make sure my dogs get the daily exercise they need, even when they don’t get to play at the park. A 30‑minute to one‑hour walk is never an issue for us! Unfortunately, I’m unable to care for your dogs in my home because my babies were traumatized by encounters with other dogs. On multiple occasions, they were approached by unleashed dogs while we were walking, and they’ve been very defensive ever since.
“Nicole took amazing care of our kitty, he was never this happy & content when coming back from vacation! She was keeping us updated the whole time. Great to have someone you can trust with your pet!”

“Ann dropped in to take care of our cats while we were gone for the week. They were well taken care of and we came home to a nice clean litter box area!”

“Megan was amazing! Extremely communicative right from the beginning and gave us lots of updates and photos of our fur babies while we were away for the holiday! We will definitely be using her again!”

About: Dog owner in the DMV with experience walking friends', families' and neighbors' dogs, providing top notch care. Experience with dogs of all sizes and ages. I work from home 4 days a week and depending on my meeting schedule am available for mid-day short walks or drop-ins. Always happy to discuss timing that works for everyone. I abide by the instructions set by the client, but place a premium on pet safety. Pets will not be forced into harnesses until they feel comfortable with me, I take care to make sure no pets escape, and that I leave every home as I found it.
“Patricia is so thoughtful and kind with my fur-babies! From the start I could tell she was really listening and taking in what I was relating about their personalities and needs, and asked great questions as well. She's a regular visitor with my pack, and we're happy to have her!”

About: I've been a dog lover my whole life! I've had my own dog since I was 24 years old. Before that I had a family dog growing up. For almost 17 years I had a Boston Terrier. In the time that I had her, I administered various medication and care. I trained her as a puppy at 8 weeks old and took care of her as a senior dog when she was blind and deaf with doggie dementia. I have experience with all ages of dogs. I work full-time as a teacher. During the school year, I'm gone from 8:20am-4:40pm M-F. I do have a dog walker that comes between 11-1 to provide a 15 minute walk. She is able to take 1 other dog with her, with your permission. On the weekends I'm usually home most of the time and love spending it with my pup! Walks at least 3 times a day in a very dog-friendly neighborhood! I have a 7-year-old boxer mix. He is a rescue who is very sweet, but a bit timid at first. He loves to play with other dogs, though! Although I don't have a fenced yard, I do have a tether that allows my dog (and any doggie visitors) to enjoy the outside with supervision, of course! My pup loves to bathe in the sunshine. I live within 10 minutes walking distance of Shirlington dog park. So lots of play time options!
“Erin provided wonderful care for my cat when I had long travel. She was thoughtful, communicative, and so considerate! Would highly recommend her care.”

“Daniel was responsive, professional, and great with our dog who can be somewhat shy. He braved the triple digit temperatures to ensure she was getting out for bathroom breaks. Highly recommend!”

“Julian was great! I wanted to visit family last minute this Christmas, leaving behind 3 pets for a few days, my dog and cat, and my girlfriend’s cat. He was very playful with our pets and very cooperative annd respectful even with our lengthy requests, absolutely thankful and will definitely be contacting again!”

“Abby was amazing and took such good care of my cat! She was communicative, provided thorough updates and gave my cat so much love while I was gone. I can’t wait to use Abby again in the future!”

“Cindy took excellent care of our kitties and was so kind and understanding when I realized I had mixed up the dates requested. She took the time to get to know our cats names and they were in great hands with her!”

“Nani was excellent! She took amazing care of both of my dogs and was very accommodating! She was super attentive to both of their needs, including an unexpected tummy issue my puppy experienced while I was away. I highly recommend her and will definitely be booking with her again!”

The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Fairlington-Shirlington is $20
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Fairlington-Shirlington
Cindy was a wonderful sitter that I would trust to watch my cat again! She went above and beyond with taking care of Waffle, playing with her (to include bringing extra boxes and small toys she might like) and keeping things tidy. She really came through for me while I was in a bind and I would absolutely reach out to her again.

Jennifer did such an amazing job caring for our 4 kitties, even with the complication of having them in two separate areas to keep them from eating each other’s food. I can tell from the photos that every one of the cats felt super comfortable around her and it put my mind at ease while I was away knowing they were getting true attention on top of their needs being met. Jennifer communicates well, is dependable, and clearly has a way with cats. Highly recommend!

Hannah did an amazing job with our cat, Nigel! She is very trustworthy and extremely responsive to messaging regarding updates or any changes that needed to be made based on our trip out-of-town. Our cat was very loved and cared for and happy, as noted in the pictures that Hannah sent and upon our return home to a happy cat. We will definitely use Hannah again!

Natalie took wonderful care of our dog, Sophie, while we were away on vacation. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Sophie was in such caring and capable hands. Natalie was reliable, attentive, and clearly treated Sophie like one of her own. We came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup, and we truly appreciated the updates and communication while we were gone.

Christine did phenomenal work for our pup Obi over three days — including getting him out in difficult rainy situations. She kept him stimulated with games and good walks and showed great care throughout her time with him, and she followed our notes to a T. The best compliment came from Obi himself, whose tail wags were on overdrive in the happiest way every time she visited. We know Obi will be quite happy to see her again, and we feel great having her look after him.

Emad has been terrific in taking care of my two kitties. This is the second time I’ve booked Emad in less than two months, and he continues to provide caring, thoughtful, affectionate visits, keeping me posted, letting me know of potential concerns- My cats enjoy him, and are happy and healthy when I return. He’s been flexible if I needed to change my schedule. Will definitely look forward to seeking Emad’s help again

So happy to have found Vianca! She is caring and proactive, and also understands and appreciates the quirks and personalities of both of my critters. She comes by for regular dog walks during the week, and cat check-ins when i am traveling. I also enjoythe notes and pictures, and I know my critters love her visits. I would recommend her without hesitation :)

Laura and Simon are amazing!!! I just moved to the area a few weeks ago and had to go on a work trip. My sitter cancelled last minute and I was able to rebook quickly with Laura. Even though we did not get to meet in person, they were very gracious and we were able to figure all the logistics out. They took amazing care of my 3 kitties, were very responsive, and sent great updates. I highly recommend them and will be using them in the future!

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