Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Northeast Alexandria, VA

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Sitter Profile Image: Gracie R.
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Gracie R.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Gracie saved us with a drop-in visit on Christmas Eve. She was kind to my over excited and lonely dog. Even took her on walks out in the bitter cold. Five out of five gold star service!

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Cynthia J.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Cynthia did a wonderful job taking care of our cat while we were out of the country for a week. She was flexible to meet up beforehand, thorough, and gave great updates throughout the week. I will definitely book her again!

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Abbey B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Abbey took great care of my two cats while I was away! She was very communicative, sent many photos, and even stayed longer than necessary. The cats loved all of the attention they got from Abbey!

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Hilary T.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
28 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22301

Simply awesome! Thanks Hilary!

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Marina T.
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Erin C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
24 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22305

Erin did an awesome job with our cat Mipha! She communicated clearly with me and provided great updates and photos. Mipha was very happy when we got back and we look forward to working with Erin again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret H.
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Margaret H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
46 repeat clients
18 years of experience
North Ridge-Rosemont, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Margaret did a let out of our pups while we were away for the day and did an amazing job. We had not even met her and she was able to handle everything perfectly through written instruction. We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte S.
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Charlotte S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
13 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Thanks Charlotte!! Always does an excellent job with our 6 month pup Teddy!

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Alyssa C.
Sitter Profile Image: Shane J.
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Shane J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
529 reviews
110 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Shane was wonderful as always. A very last minute scheduling conflict came up in my household that would have left our animals without care. Shane was kind enough to accommodate us so last minute and take care of everyone. So thankful he could help us in a pinch like that.

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Sitter Profile Image: Byul Y.
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Byul Y.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22314

Byul was an excellent sitter. She was incredibly thorough in her daily reports. She is reliable and kind. The house looked spotless when I returned! I will definitely be using her services again.

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Thomas B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Thomas went above and beyond with our girls! He spent lots of time playing/petting, sent great pictures and gave thorough reports. All of this gave us peace of mind that they were in good hands while we were out of the country. I’d highly recommend him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordan P.
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Jordan P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Jordan was absolutely great while taking care of our cat, Pico. She was very communicative and was quick to let us know of any updates. Overall, a great experience. Thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria & Daniel L.
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Maria & Daniel L.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 year of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

About: Hello! I am currently pet-free, looking to get some experience with having animals in my and my family's lives. I will be the responsible party taking care of your pet, but plan to be assisted by my 9-year-old daughter who absolutely loves animals. We would love the chance to take care of your pet while you're away or during times when you need an extra hand for whatever reason. We love to play and snuggle as much as possible - if they're the snuggling type, of course! Weekend pet care is ideal for us, but we can make long weekends and longer stays work! We have no pets in our home, so your little one would get our full attention. I am able to travel around the Del Ray area to provide drop-in care or walks. If the pet stays with us, I do have a fenced in yard for small to medium dogs. I would follow the owner's preferences in terms of whether the pet prefers to sleep with people around (in which case they'd stay with me in my room), or not.

Sitter Profile Image: Andrea B.
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Andrea B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
34 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22202

Andrea is great! She is incredibly reliable and we’ve booked with her many times. We always feel at ease knowing our dog Livy is in great hands. Highly recommend!

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Emily P.
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Crisa Y.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22302

Crisa is super reliable. We know our girls are in great hands with her when we are away. She is also great at providing care for my older dog who has some health issues and needs medicine. We highly recommend!

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Kelly M.
Sitter Profile Image: Ya Lun C.
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Ya Lun C.
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$19
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4.9 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
29 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Emily is super attentive to our corgi and always provides detailed notes about her drop-ins and walks. She is communicative, punctual, and professional. Our pup loves her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jackson S.
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Jackson S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA, 22301

About: As a pet-owner and rover-user myself, I know how important it is to have someone you can trust take care of your pets when you aren't available. I am passionate about giving dogs happy highlights to each and every day, and I love to play with them and take them on long walks to sniff and enjoy the outdoors. As a work-from-home employee, I am often free during work hours to pay your pet a visit or take them on a nice walk to help break up the day while you are away! I can be free on evenings and weekends as well, and would be happy to spend time playing with your pet and giving them happy moments each and every day while they wait for you to return. My dog loves to play indoors, which means I am extra vigilant that the house is safe for him should he get zoomies and run around the furniture. I would be careful to provide that safe environment for your dog as well, in your home or mine.

Sitter Profile Image: Mariana T.
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Mariana T.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
201 reviews
64 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Old Town, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Mariana was great! She was very responsive and took looks of photos of our cat Bart. We felt comfortable that we left Bart in the right hands

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Sitter Profile Image: Adriana W.
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Adriana W.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
189 reviews
78 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Adriana was amazing when I needed someone to come and walk my pup last minute! She was punctual, easy to communicate with, and took the best pics! But best of all, Rex took to her immediately. She has been so great for my anxious soul and I couldn’t have enjoyed my trip without her! Literally a life savior and the best with doggos!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra L.
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Alexandra L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
31 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Old Town North, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Alexandra was dependable and had great communication! She watched our 2 cats for 5 days and made us feel at ease leaving the cats in her care. She did a great job - thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah M.
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Sarah M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
21 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northeast, Alexandria, VA, 22314

I am so happy we found Sarah! She’s very communicative, and provides excellent care…letting owners know exactly what she’s doing…and she takes great pictures! She went above and beyond what was asked, and I truly felt my pup was in the best care possible. Would recommend to anyone, and we will certainly be booking her again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katarina was amazing and extremely patient and loving with my senior dog. You can tell she throughly enjoys animals and I will absolutely book her again for future visits. Absolutely no complaints or negative feedback from my interactions with her!

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Traci L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Robert was great during drop-in visits to look after our cat. He is flexible about time he arrives, sends photos, and is very responsive.

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Andrey Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time hiring Melissa and I couldn’t be happier. I was gone for one week and she provided detailed notes of what was happening at home. Highly recommend!

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Michael C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Always gave a very detailed description of how my kitty was doing and a ton of pictures! She really put our mind at ease and you can tell she really cares, will definitely use her again!

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Taylor R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah always takes great care of our kitty. She’s very easy to communicate with always responsive. Take excellent pictures, too!

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Alex S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura took a very last minute booking to drop in on my cats when I was snowed in and unable to find anyone else to look after them. She did an amazing job and took such great care of my boys. So grateful for her and would highly recommend her for your furry friends!

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Hanna T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carina is a wonderful sitter. She’s great with my cat and very communicative, always sending thoughtful updates and photos. She’s attentive, reliable, and clearly cares a lot about the pets she looks after. I always feel at ease knowing my cat is in her care, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again.

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Tianai W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Robin took such care of Rasha even through the snow storm of 2026! I felt so bad when Ro in got stuck in the snow for two hours leaving my house busy she still came back the next day to care for my Rasha! I can definitely recommend her as a pet sitter.

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Kristin H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amy is an amazing pet sitter! If you’re looking for someone who is responsive and will take great care of your pets, consider hiring Amy. I reached out to Amy when I needed a last minute pet sitter and she did a wonderful job providing updates/pictures and taking care of my fur babies.

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Victoria S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Zoey is great! She was very accommodating when our plans went sideways due to weather and went above and beyond to work with our situation. We are looking forward to working with her in the future!

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Sarah K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kate was the MVP can’t thank her enough for going to check on my cat last minute during a winter storm. Was super communicative and nice!

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Austin T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn walked to our house in the snow to make sure our Lola had the best care. Amazingly caring and much appreciated!

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Kyle K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mia is very responsive and communicates pertinent info for each visit. She takes great care of Minnie and Buddy. They are always excited to see her.

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Laura R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were so grateful to have Tara watching Lucy while we were out of town during a snow storm. She was incredibly reliable and responsive. Twice she added a visit to accommodate our delayed and canceled flights. Thankful that we were able to count on her to care for our girl!

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Anthony S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cynthia is fantastic and goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is very thoughtful regarding pet needs. Highly recommended!

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Paul T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlyn was responsive, punctual and did everything we asked her to do. She took great care of our two cats and even got our more timid cat to come out and be seen at all her visits. She took photos of our pets and let us know when she began and ended each visit too. We will contact Kaitlyn next time we need a sitter. She is trustworthy and highly recommended!

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Colleen K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Noah is amazing! He took amazing care of our babies and even stayed in communication with us while we were unsure if we would have been able to get home in time ahead of a snow storm. I will def reach out again if he's available for our next trips 😊

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Daniela M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Damian was amazing with my cat. He was communicative and gave him tons of love and care while I was away. I definitely recommend booking with him again to anyone who needs someone who will take excellent care of their pets!

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Alyssa S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrea is great! She is incredibly reliable and we’ve booked with her many times. We always feel at ease knowing our dog Livy is in great hands. Highly recommend!

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Emily P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mariana was awesome! Very flexible and accommodating and took great care of my cat! Got lots of great pictures everyday. She was kind and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend.

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Alex S.
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