House Sitting in Kernstown

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Sitter Profile Image: charlotte g.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

Our 130# Newfoundland and cat were well taken care of. Communication was great, even using a different app since we were in Europe. Would not hesitate to use Charlotte again, she cared for our animals like they were hers.

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Giovanna C.
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Christopher P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

She was amazing! Came on time, follow all the instructions with my little puppy. Send me the updates and photos of Poet. Puppy was happy and safe when I came back home. Her prices are very affordable. You can feel that she loves the animals. Highly recommend Christopher!

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Kristine S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
30 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

Kristine was very responsible taking care of our dog and home while we were gone for 4 days. In fact, more than we expected. We will definitely want her to take of Boots again when we need a dog sitter.

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Jessica M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

Was gone for about 3 days. Jessica was able to provide me with a morning and afternoon report on how my pets were doing and sent me plenty of pictures. I was so grateful and was able to enjoy my trip knowing that they were in good hands. My 2 cats and pup were so comfortable with her. Definitely recommend and will rebook again!

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Ruby K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

Ruby was excellent. She was flexible and responsible. She followed instructions and kept us updated. Thank you Ruby!

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Angela E.
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Kathryn W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

Katherine was absolutely great with Donner and Murphy during the storms we had yesterday. Played with them cuddled with them to comfort them. We’ll definitely have back as needed.

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Hailey C.
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$45
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10 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

About: I have been a pet owner for as long as I can remember. I have had both dogs and cats and love them both equally. I have cared for pets for both family members and friends. I've watched all types of animals with many different personalities. On top of pet sitting, I have fostered multiple litters of kittens, which has taught me patience and attentiveness. In my free time, I also enjoy volunteering at a local rescue to help walk dogs. I understand the hard work, attention and love that goes into managing any kind of animal, and I am willing to do just about anything to make sure that your pet feels loved and safe. I am a grad student who only has in person classes on Tuesday typically 8am - 4pm, which makes me very flexible for the rest of the week. I am very conscious about safety when it comes to walk, and/or letting dogs out in a fenced in area. I am sure to read any instructions before hand to learn about any issues individual pet needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Victoria L.
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Victoria L.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

Victoria provided frequent comms and was very responsive. Great job, we will definitely use her again!

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Matthew H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Reseda, Stephens City, VA, 22655

About: I am a husky lover and owner who has spent most of my life taking care of dogs! I am 30 years old and have grown up taking care of beagles as well as pet sitting for family members and neighbors. Now, I currently have two huskies, ages 3 and 1. I enjoy long walks with my pups and lots of play time! On the weekends, I enjoy taking my dogs on long hikes, taking them to the dog park for some play time and even runs on the beach. My huskies are friendly with dogs their size and love making new friends. They also have spent time around cats and although they avoid playing, they do love other furry friends. My energetic attitude and love for animals makes me the best match for the job.

Sitter Profile Image: Judson D.
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Judson D.
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$27
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10 years of experience
Stephens City, VA, 22655

About: I’ve had two dogs over the past 10 years that I have assisted in taking care of at my home. My families second dog passed away recently and the house is now empty of pets. As a dog-loving individual I would love to be able to watch over others’ pets and provide the proper care for them. I’m currently in the process of working part time with the city of Winchester’s summer camp for kids. I would be working during the week days and off all weekends. I have a large yard in a subdivided neighborhood that is great for taking walks. My home currently doesn’t have any pets living there. There are plenty of dog beds and furniture that is acceptable for pets to relax and sleep on. It is a three story home with 2 sets of stairs in it.

Sitter Profile Image: Corin E.
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Corin E.
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$50
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8 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

About: I provide reliable, personalized care that keeps pets comfortable and happy while their owners are away. I’m patient, attentive, and experienced with dogs of different ages, sizes, and personalities, including energetic puppies and senior dogs who may need extra attention, medication reminders, slower walks, or a calm environment. I focus on building trust with both pets and owners by keeping routines consistent, giving lots of affection, and providing regular updates and photos for peace of mind. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine, and I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give pets plenty of attention, exercise, and companionship throughout the day. I’m dependable with feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and check-ins, and I enjoy staying active, so spending time with dogs is something I genuinely look forward to each week. I always make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for by following their normal routines as closely as possible. In a client’s home, I respect their space, keep the environment clean, and make sure pets have fresh water, meals on schedule, exercise, attention, and plenty of affection. I pay close attention during walks and outdoor time to keep pets safe and secure at all times. I also provide regular updates and photos so owners can feel confident their pets are happy and in good hands while they’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathy G.
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Kathy G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

Kathy is a true gem. We had complete peace of mind while she house sat our three Lab rescues. Kathy is dependable, communicative, and takes care of your house and pets like they are her own. We will absolutely be booking her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Suellen W.
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Suellen W.
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$40
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2 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

About: I’ve had dogs my entire life, and got into dog training 2 years ago. I assisted a dog training company with the dogs they would board and care for, and assisted with multiple training outings. I also raised and trained my own service animal. I’m currently working part time, and will focus solely on providing care for your pet and home. They are my number one priority and love to do things with them. I will take them on long walks and do training with them to get their brain going. I’ll make sure their meals are extra tasty and made with love.

Sitter Profile Image: Megan S.
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Megan S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Stephens City, VA, 22655

Megan is an absolute treasure!! And that’s with a T not a P. Although she was also a pleasure to work with she is one of the most capable, friendly, caring, conscientious, pet sitters I have ever met. I will definitely use her again. I say treasure because she’s the sitter I would want again and again and again. 10/10 🥰🥰

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Sitter Profile Image: Cailey J.
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Cailey J.
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$45
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

Cailey is great. I was so happy to know that Saylor was in good hands!

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Shannon B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

Shannon was amazing. Our little guys loved being with her. Def will be using her again. Her communication about what the dogs were doing was great. Highly recommend

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Haley Z.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
45 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Stephens City, VA, 22655

Haley did a fantastic job looking after our dog and house while we were away for a week. She sent lots of pictures, daily updates, and took our pup to the park multiple times. Will definitely look forward to using Haley again for house/pet sitting!

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Sitter Profile Image: Linda K.
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Linda K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
45 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

About: (Formerly Kamp Kelley) I have been fostering small dogs for a rescue group in No. VA. for the last 9 years (my aching back doesn’t allow me to work with dogs larger than 20 lbs)--prior to that I fostered cats and kittens. I has experience with many types of small dogs—especially Shih Tzu’s and Llasa Apso’s, but also Yorkshire Terriers, Basset Hounds, Pom's, Toy Poodles, etc. My expertise is in rescuing and caring for senior and special need dogs. Since I have a dog-friendly house and a large-fenced yard (1/4 acre) for them to run and play in, I decided to become a dog-sitter 5 years ago. I believe in loving and treating your fur-baby like my own! We keep her home and yard dog proof so your little angel will be in a safe, relaxed, dog-friendly, and loving environment! Because I am retired, my schedule is very flexible. I'm retired and except for occasional trips to the store, bi-weekly Bridge games. monthly book group and a occasional meeting, I'm home ALL THE TIME. At this point, I am accepting only ONE dog at a time EXCEPT if there are 2 dogs from the same household. Same for cats. I have a large, fenced yard that can be separated off. I have lots of dog equipment. For example large crates if your dog is used to being crated, bowls, beds and cushions, a big bed for them to share with me, jackets, leashes, kongs and lots of love and affection. Same for cats--EXCEPT, I let them out only on the back deck (enclosed).

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Anneliese S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22602

About: My family has had 2 dogs since I was 10 and two cats since I was 14 which I took part in caring for. Four years ago I also got a cat of my own! I have been fortunate enough to also care for pets from different friends and families while they’ve been away! So, I have a lot of experience feeding, playing, cleaning up after and caring for cats and dogs of all different breeds! I am currently taking some time off of work before starting PA school over the summer. So I have a pretty open schedule to figure out what works best for you and your furry friends! I am great at following any directions from you to ensure that your pet is safe with me! You let me know what standards and precautions you follow and prefer and I will always abide by them!

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Alyssa F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
10 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Winchester, VA, 22601

Alyssa was an awesome sitter! My dog can be shy around new people and she did an amazing job getting my dog to warm up to her and she was excellent with sending updates and pictures! Will definitely use her again!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristine was very responsible taking care of our dog and home while we were gone for 4 days. In fact, more than we expected. We will definitely want her to take of Boots again when we need a dog sitter.

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Sharon B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn was great. JT can be be a challenge due to size. But it evident that both he and the house were well cared for. We will use her again.

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Laurie P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Charlotte came for the day to get to know Finn, our little dog, before coming to stay over in a few weeks time. We left for the day and when we returned Finn was sitting next to her on the sofa looking content and happy:) Charlotte is a calm and friendly person who understands pups very well. :)

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Carly G.
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Bailey loves when Riona visits! She takes such good care of her and sends pictures that shows she’s comfortable with her. Thank you!

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Cynthia M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julianna provided excellent services taking care of Shadow and Finn. She established a sound relationship with both dogs and they didn't seem to have missed us while we were on vacation. That was the objective and it was met in all regards. Great work!

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Walter K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie had excellent communication throughout our trip and handled everything so well. Our dogs have a large size difference and she took care of them well. Highly recommend.

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Destiny B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Could not be more pleased with the compassionate care our dogs received while we were out of the country on vacation! I am the animal worrier of the family and felt very much at ease while away. We returned to a home of happy puppies! Thank you so very much for providing top notch care!

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Donna C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joshua was right on time and did an excellent job caring for and spending the night with our energetic 7 month old yellow lab puppy! Chessie just loved him! We definitely will have him back when the need arises!

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Betty C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathy G was awesome with our pups while we were gone. She sent updates, pictures and more every day which really kept us from worrying about our fur babies! She also left us a clean house and kept up on the dog items that needed washing. We will definitely call Kathy G again!

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Cindy W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

What an absolute Doll Tearia is… she did a fantastic job with our babies today… she put the thunder hood and thunder shirt on one of my Goldens during the storm. She was on time and the house was perfect when we got home. She left a lovely note and we will definitely be calling her in the future! Top notch!

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Amy S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim is an incredible human, and our first choice with who we will trust with our home and our pets while we are away. She is excellent at giving updates and sending pictures, she is on time, she is kind, trustworthy, and she clearly loves her work. Thank you, Kim!

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Heather W.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Kernstown on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 493 house sitters in Kernstown. 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, 84% of Kernstown house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Kernstown have an average of 17 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 Kernstown.

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. Kernstown 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.