Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Fairlington-Shirlington, Arlington, VA
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“Samantha is punctual, delightful, responsive, communicative, patient, and we're grateful to hire her again! We love her descriptive report cards and her reliability. We look forward to each of her visits. She's made all of our pets comfortable according to their unique personalities. Thank you Samantha!”
“Rachel was amazing and went above and beyond for our cat! She gave detailed overviews of every visit and really cared about our cat. I would definitely book her again in the future!”
“first time using shannon and she was wonderful! came over for a meet and greet and she was super friendly and prompt. she sent us lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. will be using her again”
“Raggie is amazing! Took excellent care of our dog and gave Gidget lots of loving. Raggie always shared info about how the visits were going and took many pictures. Highly recommend her services and we would definitely use Raggie again!”
“Kristen was a wonderful sitter! Her communication was thoughtful and prompt. Ruby and I highly recommend her and looking forward to seeing her again soon.”
“This was our very first time using Rover and we were so lucky to have Laura right off the bat! She took care of our kitty during the Thanksgiving break. Laura gave us detailed reports of each visit (twice a day) and sent us multiple pictures each time. She also spent lots of time playing with Josie. We loved Laura and will definitely book her again!”
“Carrie was very sweet with our cat & she made sure to provide great updates! He did not seem distressed when we returned & I will definitely book again.”
“Richard was consistent, communicative, and friendly. I can tell he really loves animals and always thought my cat was in good hands!!”
“Nicholas and Karen were the best! Jazmin was happy to have us hanging me but the adjustment was so fast we just KNOW our girl got tons of love and attention. Cannot recommend these two enough!”
“My cats are not exactly people lovers and Nicole went above and beyond trying to get them to like her. She was professional and did an amazing job. Highly recommend”
“Kaitlyn was on time and communicative when coming by to feed my cats. I appreciated her asking questions and clarifying what to do, and I would definitely book her again.”
“Ian dropped in on our one year old cat while we were away. He gave her lots of cuddles and pets and she seemed very happy in the photos he provided. Ian was responsive and reliable. We would recommend Ian for your pet needs!”
“Bailey absolutely loves Adina! He took to her instantly and was so exited to see her when she came over. She kept me updated about the whole visit and gave our little pup lots of attention ☺️ I felt so happy knowing how well she was taking care of him.”
“Jennifer did an amazing job taking care of both of our cats! She provided daily updates with photos and even found the cat dental mouthwash in our laundryroom that we had purchased a long time ago, but forgot to put in the water (one of our cats was diagnosed with a serious case of gingivitis right before we left, and I was very stressed out about it). Jennifer played with our shy kitties and gave them lots of attention. She provided daily feedback about the cats' well-being.”
“Elena was the best sitter we could have hoped for!! She was so attentive to our kitties’ needs and always sent us along photos and video of their ample play time with her. It’s always clear to us that someone loves animals when our cats take to them immediately, which our girls did with Elena!”
“Rachel was available at last minute for drop in visits over the holiday weekend and it was very much appreciated! She gave good updates and pictures.”
“Natalie is great with our 14-week puppy! We currently need check-ins while our pup is being house trained, and Natalie has been a big help. She’s very responsive and flexible, and our dog is happy to see her.”
“Taryn was fantastic with our dog Quinn! She was awesome at communicating and we had no problem trusting her to drop in and out of our house while we were on vacation. Definitely plan to book her again!”
“Really appreciate having Paul's help last-minute when our new dogsitter suddenly cancelled. The check-ins while we traveled were great. Our doggo was in good hands!”
About: Experienced in caring pets of diverse breeds and ages.Skilled in administering medications, providing personalized home visits,daily walks and overnight care to ensure your pets well- being. I'm currently free part -time on weekdays, so I will have plenty of time to play with your pups!. I'm available full-time in weekends. Thank you! I have a large fenced in patio I am open to going to your house for pet sitting or you can bring them to my house.
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Samantha H.Star Sitter
“Samantha is punctual, delightful, responsive, communicative, patient, and we're grateful to hire her again! We love her descriptive report cards and her reliability. We look forward to each of her visits. She's made all of our pets comfortable according to their unique personalities. Thank you Samantha!”
Rachel R.Star Sitter
“Rachel was amazing and went above and beyond for our cat! She gave detailed overviews of every visit and really cared about our cat. I would definitely book her again in the future!”
shannon b.Star Sitter
“first time using shannon and she was wonderful! came over for a meet and greet and she was super friendly and prompt. she sent us lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. will be using her again”
Raggie C.Star Sitter
“Raggie is amazing! Took excellent care of our dog and gave Gidget lots of loving. Raggie always shared info about how the visits were going and took many pictures. Highly recommend her services and we would definitely use Raggie again!”
Kristen J.
“Kristen was a wonderful sitter! Her communication was thoughtful and prompt. Ruby and I highly recommend her and looking forward to seeing her again soon.”
Laura P.Star Sitter
“This was our very first time using Rover and we were so lucky to have Laura right off the bat! She took care of our kitty during the Thanksgiving break. Laura gave us detailed reports of each visit (twice a day) and sent us multiple pictures each time. She also spent lots of time playing with Josie. We loved Laura and will definitely book her again!”
Carrie M.
Star Sitter
“Carrie was very sweet with our cat & she made sure to provide great updates! He did not seem distressed when we returned & I will definitely book again.”
Richard G.Star Sitter
“Richard was consistent, communicative, and friendly. I can tell he really loves animals and always thought my cat was in good hands!!”
Karen & Nicholas O.Star Sitter
“Nicholas and Karen were the best! Jazmin was happy to have us hanging me but the adjustment was so fast we just KNOW our girl got tons of love and attention. Cannot recommend these two enough!”
Nicole B.Star Sitter
“My cats are not exactly people lovers and Nicole went above and beyond trying to get them to like her. She was professional and did an amazing job. Highly recommend”
Kaitlyn K.
“Kaitlyn was on time and communicative when coming by to feed my cats. I appreciated her asking questions and clarifying what to do, and I would definitely book her again.”
Ian O.Star Sitter
“Ian dropped in on our one year old cat while we were away. He gave her lots of cuddles and pets and she seemed very happy in the photos he provided. Ian was responsive and reliable. We would recommend Ian for your pet needs!”
adina a.Star Sitter
“Bailey absolutely loves Adina! He took to her instantly and was so exited to see her when she came over. She kept me updated about the whole visit and gave our little pup lots of attention ☺️ I felt so happy knowing how well she was taking care of him.”
Jennifer G.Star Sitter
“Jennifer did an amazing job taking care of both of our cats! She provided daily updates with photos and even found the cat dental mouthwash in our laundryroom that we had purchased a long time ago, but forgot to put in the water (one of our cats was diagnosed with a serious case of gingivitis right before we left, and I was very stressed out about it). Jennifer played with our shy kitties and gave them lots of attention. She provided daily feedback about the cats' well-being.”
Elena L.
“Elena was the best sitter we could have hoped for!! She was so attentive to our kitties’ needs and always sent us along photos and video of their ample play time with her. It’s always clear to us that someone loves animals when our cats take to them immediately, which our girls did with Elena!”
Rachel Y.Star Sitter
“Rachel was available at last minute for drop in visits over the holiday weekend and it was very much appreciated! She gave good updates and pictures.”
Natalie Q.Star Sitter
“Natalie is great with our 14-week puppy! We currently need check-ins while our pup is being house trained, and Natalie has been a big help. She’s very responsive and flexible, and our dog is happy to see her.”
Taryn S.
“Taryn was fantastic with our dog Quinn! She was awesome at communicating and we had no problem trusting her to drop in and out of our house while we were on vacation. Definitely plan to book her again!”
PAUL B.Star Sitter
“Really appreciate having Paul's help last-minute when our new dogsitter suddenly cancelled. The check-ins while we traveled were great. Our doggo was in good hands!”
May C.
“Mayerli has been with us for 7 months taking care of my baby girl and our large GSD. She is great at handling both at the same time she loves dogs and loves taking them both for long walks. Thnk you Maria”
Fairlington-Shirlington pet parents share their Rover experiences
Lauren continues to be a fantastic pet sitter! My normally shy cat is nothing but cuddles for her. As Charlie recently lost his best friend, she makes sure to give him extra love so he’s less anxious while I’m away.
Adina is wonderful - she did a great job taking care of my furry babies, and they love her! She’s extremely pleasant to deal with and very communicative. Will definitely be booking with Adina again!
Amanda goes above and beyond with our senior cat and I would highly recommend her as an adept and caring sitter!
This was our second time booking Kelly, and we came home to a very happy senior cat! Kelly is quick to respond, wonderful with our fur baby, and great at tidying up messes he inevitably makes. We will be rebooking her for our next trip!
Lily was wonderful! I can tell our cat loved her because when we came back from vacation, he hadn’t missed us much :) Thanks for all your help, Lily. Looking forward to working together again…
Meg did a wonderful job dropping in on my cat Mr. pickles a few times while I was away. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to schedule and interact with. I’m glad she was available to cat sit during the July 4 holiday weekend, and I appreciated her willingness to take on the job pretty last minute. Thanks for everything Meg!
Rachel and her partner were awesome! They always communicate well, were very proactive and taking care of our pets and did an awesome job taking care of an accident in the house, ensuring we come back to a cleaned up home. They went above and beyond and made us feel comfortable leaving our pets for a few days—a huge stress reliever! Thank you!
Laurie did a great job checking in on our cats while we were out of town. She was timely and provided appreciated updates and pictures of the kitties enjoying their time with her, or rather demanding her attention for pets. She also was responsive and asked clarifying questions and took notes during her meet and greet, clearly very organized and with attention to details. Would definitely have her check in on the kitties again!
Morgan is such a delight to have come visit Gemma. Great communication, Gemma loves her cuddles and I feel such peace of mind when Morgan is watching her.
Shannon is wonderful! So easy to coordinate with and Gemma loves having her visit. Thank you for everything Shannon!
This was my first time booking Yessenia and I am very pleased. My building is strict with guest access and we ran into an issue due to holiday hours of the concierge desk, but Yessenia promptly contacted me and was patient in finding a solution together. She connected well with my shy little kittens and sent me updates daily. I will definitely be booking her again as it is clear she is a professional. Thank you Yessenia for taking such great care of my babies ❤️
Hannah is amazing! She takes such great care of my cat while I'm away - giving him meds, cleaning the litter box often, and lots of play time. She also sends me pics and detailed updates of her visit. She goes above and beyond and really cares :) Thanks so much, Hannah!
Ian is a natural! First visit was a big success. He knew exactly how to handle our anxious Shepherd Lab rescue.
Sarah was awesome - she was available for coverage during a holiday weekend and made time to play with the kitties. Great care for our pets and peace of mind while we were away!
Riley is amazing! She takes such great care of our cats and always leaves detailed Rover cards with thoughtful updates and tons of adorable photos. She even brings in our mail and keeps us informed about anything going on in the house, which we really appreciate. It's clear our cats absolutely love her. She makes being away from them so much easier. We know they're in safe, loving hands. Super communicative, punctual, and just all around wonderful!
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Fairlington-Shirlington.
Rover makes it easy to find Fairlington-Shirlington 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:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.
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