Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Fairlington-Shirlington
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“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!”

“Leo was a fantastic pet sitter! I would definitely book with Leo again. He was reliable and was amazing with my kitten. My kitten was on medication and he did fantastic at administering them. I could tell when I came home that my kitten was well cared for!”

“Nicole took great care of my home and kitties. For example, she checked with my about an appliance that had been left on and updated me about one cat'sovergrooming although I hadn't expected that from a sitter. I felt very confident in her judgement and attention to my cats and hope she is always available when I go out of town.”

“Esther watched our cat for 4 days and she was absolutely amazing!! She sent lots of photos and always kept us updated. She gave our cat his medication every morning with no problems. She was the absolute best! Would absolutely book her again! Can not thank her enough.”

“Kristen was great! My dogs loved her when they met her and she was wonderful with them. The visits were on time as requested and very thorough. Will definitely be requesting her for dog visits again!!”
“I’ve been using Laura’s help looking after my pet for over a year now on multiple occasions and she’s always attentive and gentle with my cat and I cannot recommend her enough!”

“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!”

“Emily is a PHENOMENAL cat sitter! I cannot recommend her services enough! Great price point and super flexible with availability. I used Rover for the first time recently and during Emily's 1-hour visit with my cat, she provided ample photos of him as well as thorough notes on her visit (including notes on things he knocked over, his affect, ensuring his Litter Robot was working, etc.). During my time away, my cat had thrown up over a night that a friend checked in on and I reached out to Emily immediately to see if she could squeeze in a last-minute 30-minute visit the following day. She was (once again) thorough with her notes and photos. If you're an anxious pet owner, Emily is the right sitter for you. I plan on reaching out to Emily for her services next time my cat has to be home alone!”


“They have been amazing with my dog. They’re always on time, seven flexible with my schedule, and my pup gets excited every time they show up. I love the updates and photos.”

About: I have experience caring for elder dogs with medical issues such as hearing loss, eyesight loss, seizures, and general elder issues. You can rest easy knowing I will take care of your dog as if they were my own! I'm available anytime any day! I can take your dog for a quick walk, a long adventure, or just hang out with them! I cater to the dogs needs, not my own. I will treat your dog as my own, giving them the love and respect they deserve. I also recognize it can be nerve-wracking to let a stranger into your house, I can assure you I will be respectful and follow all rules of your property. Do you have a strict no-shoe policy? No problem! Do you have a strict shoe-on policy? Also not a problem! I'm here for you and your fur-loved one!
“Daniel has been an awesome drop in sitter. Extremely reliable and a great communicator. I am happy to have his services for the duration of my stay in NOVA!”

“Ann was so great taking care of my cat while I was gone. She provided great photos and was very good with communication! I could tell she cared for my cat like she was one of her own.”

“Andrea was my first pet sitter on rover and she’s absolutely fantastic! Super responsive and adaptable. She’ll also give you personal updates on anything out of the ordinary which is fantastic and gives a lot of peace of mind. I’ve recommended Andrea about 6 times on ring!”

“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: 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.
“Shannon did an AMAZING job helping us when we needed a last minute drop in visit. She took such good care of our pup, providing lots of play, cuddles, and not giving up when our front door was a pain to unlock and I was being terrible about checking my phone. Couldn't reccomend more!”


“Rachel is great! I’ve booked with her several times by now, and she’s always incredibly responsive, sending detailed updates and photos with every visit. When I travel, I always feel comfortable knowing my cat will be taken care of when she’s dropping by!”

Fairlington-Shirlington pet parents share their Rover experiences
This was the first time I’ve ever used a pet sitter I did not know personally, and I was admittedly nervous! Laurie exceeded far beyond any expectations I had and I would absolutely recommend her one million times over! She treated my kitties like her own and went above and beyond taking extra special care when one of them decided to have some tummy troubles while we were away. Her daily updates were detailed and exactly on time. She is extremely thorough and very caring! I will use her again every single time in the future!

Guiselle took a great care of my cat Hummer during her drop in visits. She kept me updated with photos and messages which gave me peace of mind. Guiselle had an instant connection with Hummer and he clearly enjoyed her company. I will happily book with Guiselle again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.

Kendall was great with Adonis and he took to her quickly! she was even able to accept our last minute request and when our flight was delayed on our return she was able to extend a day to help us out! Great communication as well I would definitely book again

Carrie is the sweetest. Our two tabbies Baxter and Izzy warmed up to her quickly, which they have a hard time with anyone else. She made sure the played with them and even followed instructions on playing with our quirky cat Baxter. We will be definitely be booking Carrie again. ❤️

Constanza is truly EXCEPTIONAL! I have entrusted her with the care of my furry family multiple times, this last time for almost two months while I was out of the country. She genuinely loves my cats and provides heartfelt, loving care to them in my absence. I am so appreciative to her for her kindness and dedication. She goes above and beyond every time, and I am deeply grateful. Thank you again, Constanza!

Julie is so lovely and takes such good care of my two kitties! She is communicative and thoughtful with her updates and pictures and gave my old guy extra TLC when he was recovering from some health issues while I was away. I knew they were in great hands and could breathe easy knowing she was there❤️

I would like to thank Emily for the amazing pet sitting services she provided while I was away for two weeks. I was quite anxious because this was the first time I had been separated from Otto. Throughout the entire experience, Emily was incredibly understanding, communicated with me daily, and patiently adapted to my cat's shy personality. My main priorities were making sure Otto was eating well and using his litter box normally, and I’m happy to say that everything went smoothly. Emily's care and attention gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I look forward to requesting her services again in the future whenever needed. Thank you Emily! I truly appreciate everything you did for both Otto and me.

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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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