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Rydia W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Burke, VA, 22015

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Rydia. She's an amazing sitter that pays attention to detail. She took great care of my senior dog for 15 days while I was way care for my terminally ill mother. My mother passed away during my stay and Rydia did not hesitate to extend her stay whole funeral arrangements were made and she was peacefully put to rest. Thank you Rydia. Im forever grateful.

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Michelle L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Annandale, VA, 22003

Michelle and I got along right from the start. She house sat for a few days and consistently communicated well. The pups and house were great to come home to!

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ZaNai S.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
7 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

We had a wonderful experience with our dog sitter. She was incredibly responsive and communicative throughout our time away, which gave us real peace of mind. We loved receiving daily photos and updates, and it was clear our dogs were well cared for and comfortable. She also left our home clean and tidy, which we really appreciated. We’re very grateful for her care and would happily book with her again.

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Katherine J.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
43 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

Katherine remains a wonderful house sitter for my three kitties! I always come home to happy cats and a clean house! Would recommend her to anyone.

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Sascha F.
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Gabriella D.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Burke, VA, 22015

Gabriella did a great job with our dogs, she communicated really well, sent lots of photos and was very responsible. She also left the house exactly the way we left it.

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Livia S.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Downtown Business District, Fairfax, VA, 22032

Livia was great!! She was able to come to our house for a meet and greet a few days before our last minute trip away on a holiday weekend. She was timely, flexible with our schedules, and comfortable with our four dogs and one cat. She gave us consistent updates and photos, which were super appreciated. We will definitely reach out to Livia again to pet sit our furballs. Thanks Livia!

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Eyowyn M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

I am so thankful to have Eyowyn care for my dogs. It was the first time leaving my Velcro pets. She worked patiently with us when we had last minute changes. She was able to calm them and they enjoyed her visits. Her confidence in being able to handle the situation allowed me to relax and enjoy my weekend away. I am so happy she will be in the area for another year!

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Jayne M.
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Allegra F.
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$65
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4.8 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

Allegra constantly exceeds expectations and alleviates any anxieties I have about leaving my dogs for several days at a time. She is responsive and great with the dogs and house. I'll never book another dog sitter if Allegra is available!

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Kaitlin E.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
12 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22030

Kaitlin was amazing with the pets! She left the place sparkling and all the fur babies were so happy & got lots of cuddles. Thanks for being so sweet and kind to the pets!

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Seth W.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22031

Seth is fantastic! He is prompt, reliable, and responsive. Most importantly, Merlin loves him. It's nice to know he is in good hands when we're away 🙂

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Madison D.
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$45
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4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
Centreville, VA, 20121

Appreciate that Madison accommodated a last minute request to dog sit. Dog was alive and happy upon return :)

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Jennifer T.
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faith d.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Centreville, VA, 20120

Faith was sweet and understanding with our pain in the *ss dog. Took her for plenty of walks and fed her on time. Thanks Faith, we will book you again if you'll have us! Xoxo-Ripley

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Nicole T.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20110

We are so lucky to have found Nicole! She took great care of our 2 dogs, sending us updates and pictures. Our house was as cleas as we left it! Already booked her for our next trip!

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Heather M.
Sitter Profile Image: Harper E.
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Harper E.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

Harper did a wonderful job taking care of our pup and house. She let everything beautifully clean and pup was happy and healthy.

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Hailey V.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
manassas, VA, 20111

Hailey was amazing! She is so kind and professional. My girls loved her! She took such great care of them. She communicated, sent updates, and pictures. Reached out with any questions or concerns. She went over and above taking care of my house, leaving it very clean. I am so happy I found her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa D.
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Melissa D.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
35 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Dale city, VA, 22193

Melissa was absolutely exceptional with our two senior dogs and puppy — we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. From the start, she was remarkably polite and communicative, keeping us updated throughout with thoughtful messages and plenty of photos so we always felt connected to our pets. She took outstanding care of both our animals and our home, and we were genuinely touched to return to a house that was in even better shape than we’d left it. That kind of initiative and attention to detail is rare and truly appreciated. What stood out most was how she handled an unexpected situation when our puppy fell ill during the stay. Without hesitation, Melissa took her to the emergency vet and stayed by her side until we returned home. Her calm, compassionate response made all the difference — our puppy recovered quickly and is doing wonderfully. Melissa has earned our complete trust and will be our absolute first call every time we need a pet sitter. We recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation to anyone looking for someone who will treat your pets like her own.

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Keira S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20110

Keira was great with our Izzy. Lots of outdoor time enjoying some fresh air sunshine (and a definite perk according to Izzy). Kiera was responsive, communicative, and the house was clean when we got home. Izzy was calm and happy upon our return. We will definitely be connecting with Kiera again for future trips.

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie M.
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Stephanie M.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
45 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Fair Lakes, VA, 22031

Stephanie was wonderful with Wiley. Wiley was living the good life with lots of walks and attention while we were away. Thank you, Stephanie, for taking such good care of our pup and our home.

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Jessica O.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Burke, VA, 22015

Great sitter! Jessica provided updates and pictures during the stay and maintained constant communication. I am always hesitant when I have to book a new sitter, but glad I found her! I have 3 dogs with weird quirks (one food aggressive, another anxious, and the last very hyper and annoying lol) so it can be difficult to find care, but Jessica took them on with ease. Would absolutely book again and recommend for services.

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Nathaniel W.
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$75
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4.8 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Clifton, VA, 20124

Nathaniel was great with the pups, and he left the house as clean (or maybe cleaner) than we left it for him! Our pups were in great shape when we returned and we'll gladly book with Nathan again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Reagan was the best pet sitter I've ever had for my dogs and cat. She responded right away, followed their schedule exactly, and kept me updated throughout my trip. All of my pets have completely different personalities—one is full of energy, one is injured, and one is very shy—but she handled each of them with such care and confidence. Honestly, she managed them even better than I do! Knowing they were in the hands of someone who genuinely cared about them gave me complete peace of mind and made my trip so much more enjoyable. Thank you again, Reagan! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional care for their pets.

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Munkh
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much Gabriella for doing such a wonderful job taking care of our little furry friend! Gabriella is the best!

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Michael J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time having someone from Rover do a house stay, and I'm so glad that Tamara did it! She took great care of Hailey and kept me up to date on everything going on. Tamara took great pictures as well. I'd ask her to sit Hailey again.

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Sarah V.
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Rachel was awesome! My pups had a great time with her. She sent lots of updates and pictures and everything was great when we got back.

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Nanako W.
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Nathaniel was great with the pups, and he left the house as clean (or maybe cleaner) than we left it for him! Our pups were in great shape when we returned and we'll gladly book with Nathan again!

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Christopher G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia was fantastic and took great care of our dog Jeter and our home. She’s a great communicator and attentive. She made sure all of Jeter’s needs were met while we were gone. Highly recommend Natalia!

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Lysa V.
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Chris is our go to - to take care of our cat with drop in visits when we are away. He’s great and we come home to a happy cat!

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Gena M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nikki and Johnny really hit it off during their meet and greet. He as so excited and happy to see Nikki when she arrived to stay with him. He went right out and wanted to play ball with her and he seemed very happy to be with her. We got great pictures and information from Nikki while we were gone. Everything went very well.

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Judy M.
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As of August 2026, there are 9,702 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Makleys Corner. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Makleys Corner walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Makleys Corner maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Makleys Corner choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Makleys Corner. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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