House Sitting in Old Diminion, Arlington, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Renee went above and beyond taking care of our dog, including leaving him rose petals on Valentine's day! She provided regular updates and was sure to snuggle up with him a ton while we were away! Thank you so much for the wonderful care!!”
“Mark went above and beyond, not just walking and caring for my dog, but taking him for road trips around the area during a weeklong stay. Watching him and my dog interact, it’s clear that my dog really liked him and that Mark combined gentle caring with firm direction in an optimal way. Mark also left my house cleaner than he found it, which was a nice bonus. Would wholly recommend Mark if you need a safe set of hands to dog/house sit.”
“Ariel was great! We did a one-night stay and Ariel was timely and communicative. Came home to a happy pup and clean home, which was great after a trip! Thank you Ariel 😊”
“Gabrielle made me feel so comfortable leaving my puppy alone for the first time over a long weekend! She sent frequent pictures and updates and was so sweet with him. I definitely recommend Gabrielle!”
“Tori is a great dog sitter. She clearly communicates her schedule, shows up on time, sends great updates, follows care instructions (complicated for senior dogs), and treats our pups like gold. We’re very grateful. Thank you, Tori!”
“Mya house sat for us over the holidays and was the perfect caretaker of the house and the 2 dogs. She sent lots of photos, communicated promptly and left the house in great condition. Our mini-Dachshund is a bit of a handful, but she did great with her. And, our suspicious older Corgi even warmed up to her. Thank you, Mya!”
“Julia did an absolutely wonderful job house/pet sitting my 2 dogs while i was overseas. She was very thorough asking questions about the dogs care, was punctual and responsible, and left the house spotless. Felt very comfortable leaving her with the dogs, and would 100% book again.”
“She exceeded my expectations. She was very careful and affectionate with my cat, and throughout the time, I received videos and photos in which the kitty looked very comfortable and happy. It is clear that she loves animals and knows exactly how to take care of them and make them feel comfortable and safe. She is very organized and responsible. In my case, she took care of my pet for eight consecutive days, and when I arrived, everything was perfect. I highly recommend her 100%.”
“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”
“Christina has been cat sitting my two fur babies for a couple of months when I go on business trips. She has wonderful communication and my cats (who are picky) love when she’s over. They are well taken cared of and hope to continue booking with Christina for future pet sitting needs ! Thank you, Christina !”
“I’ve had three other dog sitters from rover before, and they’ve all been truly amazing. Shereen, however, was the best sitter I’ve ever had and it’s not even close. Our rescue dog is incredibly challenging, high energy, strong, petrified of strangers, and reactive; but Shereen won her heart over, took amazing care of her, handled everything our dog threw at her, sent amazing pictures and updates, knew exactly what to do, and even managed to train her in being less leash reactive! Thank you Shereen for being so amazing! If you can hire Shereen, do it!”
“Vanessa was great! She treated our babies as her own (or maybe like an aunt who spoils their nieces and nephews 😍). She loved our babies and took great care of them!”
“This was our first time leaving our 2 rescue pups overnight and Whitney went above and beyond to make sure both they and we were comfortable! Her pictures and updates immediately put us at ease and we knew they were in good hands. We could tell from the moment we met Whitney that she's a bit of a "dog whisperer" - our pups are quite high maintenance and she was truly fantastic with them. Thank you Whitney!”
“Zoe was absolutely wonderful! Immediately when our pups did a meet and greet with her, they felt comfortable and at ease with her. Both of our pups can be a bit nervous around new people so this was impressive! She communicated and sent photos often during the trip and it was clear our pups were enjoying their time with her. The house was left clean and she even brought our packages inside for us. We look forward to booking with Zoe again!”
“Aly watched our old doggo for 10 days in our home. I never had a sitter stay that long and we were going out of the country. Aly was really kind and caring with our pet and a great communicator with us. She even took him to the vet when she suspected he was unwell. I will definitely hire her again!”
“Korrey watched our animals for two whole weeks, so we could go on a much-needed long vacation. He did a great job of caring for the animals & even wrangled all 3 of them to the vet for a routine visit. He loved them like they were his own. It was a relief to know they were given such good care & love. He was conscientious, communicative, & kept us up-to-date. We were fortunate to have his big open-hearted help.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Renee W.Star Sitter
“Renee went above and beyond taking care of our dog, including leaving him rose petals on Valentine's day! She provided regular updates and was sure to snuggle up with him a ton while we were away! Thank you so much for the wonderful care!!”
Mark N.
“Mark went above and beyond, not just walking and caring for my dog, but taking him for road trips around the area during a weeklong stay. Watching him and my dog interact, it’s clear that my dog really liked him and that Mark combined gentle caring with firm direction in an optimal way. Mark also left my house cleaner than he found it, which was a nice bonus. Would wholly recommend Mark if you need a safe set of hands to dog/house sit.”
Ariel R.Star Sitter
“Ariel was great! We did a one-night stay and Ariel was timely and communicative. Came home to a happy pup and clean home, which was great after a trip! Thank you Ariel 😊”
Gabrielle H.Star Sitter
“Gabrielle made me feel so comfortable leaving my puppy alone for the first time over a long weekend! She sent frequent pictures and updates and was so sweet with him. I definitely recommend Gabrielle!”
Victoria C.Star Sitter
“Tori is a great dog sitter. She clearly communicates her schedule, shows up on time, sends great updates, follows care instructions (complicated for senior dogs), and treats our pups like gold. We’re very grateful. Thank you, Tori!”
Mansa A.
“Mansa was great - our dog loved her, she was prompt, great at communication, we would definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.”
Mya G.Star Sitter
“Mya house sat for us over the holidays and was the perfect caretaker of the house and the 2 dogs. She sent lots of photos, communicated promptly and left the house in great condition. Our mini-Dachshund is a bit of a handful, but she did great with her. And, our suspicious older Corgi even warmed up to her. Thank you, Mya!”
Julia N.Star Sitter
“Julia did an absolutely wonderful job house/pet sitting my 2 dogs while i was overseas. She was very thorough asking questions about the dogs care, was punctual and responsible, and left the house spotless. Felt very comfortable leaving her with the dogs, and would 100% book again.”
Liudmyla H.
“She exceeded my expectations. She was very careful and affectionate with my cat, and throughout the time, I received videos and photos in which the kitty looked very comfortable and happy. It is clear that she loves animals and knows exactly how to take care of them and make them feel comfortable and safe. She is very organized and responsible. In my case, she took care of my pet for eight consecutive days, and when I arrived, everything was perfect. I highly recommend her 100%.”
Daniel N.Star Sitter
“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”
Christina C.
“Christina has been cat sitting my two fur babies for a couple of months when I go on business trips. She has wonderful communication and my cats (who are picky) love when she’s over. They are well taken cared of and hope to continue booking with Christina for future pet sitting needs ! Thank you, Christina !”
Shereen i.
Star Sitter
“I’ve had three other dog sitters from rover before, and they’ve all been truly amazing. Shereen, however, was the best sitter I’ve ever had and it’s not even close. Our rescue dog is incredibly challenging, high energy, strong, petrified of strangers, and reactive; but Shereen won her heart over, took amazing care of her, handled everything our dog threw at her, sent amazing pictures and updates, knew exactly what to do, and even managed to train her in being less leash reactive! Thank you Shereen for being so amazing! If you can hire Shereen, do it!”
Vanessa K.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was great! She treated our babies as her own (or maybe like an aunt who spoils their nieces and nephews 😍). She loved our babies and took great care of them!”
Addie C.
“Addie took great care of my dog while I was out of town. I really appreciated that she sent regular updates and photos! Excellent communication.”
Whitney H.
“This was our first time leaving our 2 rescue pups overnight and Whitney went above and beyond to make sure both they and we were comfortable! Her pictures and updates immediately put us at ease and we knew they were in good hands. We could tell from the moment we met Whitney that she's a bit of a "dog whisperer" - our pups are quite high maintenance and she was truly fantastic with them. Thank you Whitney!”
Sjocelin C.Star Sitter
“Sjocelin did a great job with our dogs!”
Zoe F.Star Sitter
“Zoe was absolutely wonderful! Immediately when our pups did a meet and greet with her, they felt comfortable and at ease with her. Both of our pups can be a bit nervous around new people so this was impressive! She communicated and sent photos often during the trip and it was clear our pups were enjoying their time with her. The house was left clean and she even brought our packages inside for us. We look forward to booking with Zoe again!”
Grace J.Star Sitter
“Grace was such a wonderful sitter. She put our nervous dog at ease, and was so flexible in the midst of cancelled flights and fluctuating travel.”
Aly S.Star Sitter
“Aly watched our old doggo for 10 days in our home. I never had a sitter stay that long and we were going out of the country. Aly was really kind and caring with our pet and a great communicator with us. She even took him to the vet when she suspected he was unwell. I will definitely hire her again!”
Korrey L.
“Korrey watched our animals for two whole weeks, so we could go on a much-needed long vacation. He did a great job of caring for the animals & even wrangled all 3 of them to the vet for a routine visit. He loved them like they were his own. It was a relief to know they were given such good care & love. He was conscientious, communicative, & kept us up-to-date. We were fortunate to have his big open-hearted help.”
Old Diminion pet parents share their Rover experiences
Grace was fantastic! She was incredibly responsive and patient with a sick pup. She has a very welcoming personality that my pup loved! She frequently sent pictures and kept me up to date throughout her stay. 5/5 would recommend and will definitely be reaching back out for future stays!
Ellie was amazing! We were very anxious leaving Finley for a week, but he ended up being in such good hands. Ellie had great communication, was patient with our sometimes anxious and moody rescue dog, gave us helpful updates, took care of the house, and more. Couldn’t ask for a better caretaker and relieved that we have someone we can trust and book for next time!
Karly did an amazing job house-sitting for Shelby. In the past Shelby would have occasionally not eat or poop - but she no problems with eating or pooping under Carly's care! Carly took Shelby on several walks daily. Also she brought in the mail and watered some plants while I was away. She left the house spotless so it was easy to come to a clean house and happy dog!
Spencer did a great job giving us regular updates about our pets (dog and cat) while we were out of town. It was very reassuring knowing they were in good hands. They looked so happy in all of the photos he sent us so I know they had a great time. I would happily have Spencer watch our pets again.
Korrey took care of our pets over five days while we were away and, once again, was the best the pet sitter we’ve had in a long time! Our feisty cat and bulldog were healthy and happy when got home. Both have either prescription meds or diet and Korrey makes sure to meet their needs. Communication was great as always and we got lots of pics/updates. We highly recommend picking Korrey for all your pet sitting or dog walking needs!
Gus took to Jennifer immediately upon meeting her! She has been a phenomenal walker and overnight sitter. She is a great communicator, takes excellent pictures, and treats Gus like her own. Gus is an older pup and has some medical issues. He requires medication twice a day and needs to be carried up and downstairs. Jennifer has done an amazing job taking all of his needs into consideration and he is clearly so happy everytime he spends time with her. I highly recommend Jennifer and would give more than 5 stars if I could.
Yiting was the most attentive and thoughtful I’ve found in my area! She was very communicative throughout the entire time and I gave her specific instructions which she followed to the letter. Even more important, my dog seemed comfortable and had all the playtime he needed while I was gone. Highly recommend
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Old Diminion.
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. Old Diminion 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.
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