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.
“There’s nothing better than coming home to your dog after a long trip especially when he’s calm and relaxed because he was well taken care of. Juan allowed me this joy. It was the first time I’ve used him and Romeo took to him right away. Juan updated me daily and was responsive to messages. He also left my house in great condition. Thank you for taking care of my baby. We’ll be seeing you again!!”

“Anna is truly amazing! She would pick up on my kittie habits and communicate with me very promptly when she feels there may be an issue - no matter how small or big. I really appreciated her attention to detail. Overall, Anna's communication is so timely, clear, and thoughtful. And I think that's a strength like none other. My cats also loved her, I don't think they even missed me. I normally feel bad asking the sitters to send me pictures because personally I think it could be a tad bit annoying, but Anna would send me pics when they are being particularly cute or show me how my cats are cuddling with her non-stop! TL;DR, I am traveling for a wedding next weekend, and I already reached out to her to see if she could help me again. I hope Anna can be my kitties' loving and caring aunt forever! Please don't move from NYC!”

“Jackson sat for our dog over Spring Break for a week and took excellent care of him. My dog ordinarily is suspicious of men and keeps his guard up for quite a while before he trusts a male visitor to our house. But Jackson is a true dog whisperer, because they were playing tug o war and fetch within 10 minutes of their first meeting! Jackson left our home in great condition and was polite and communicative throughout. We appreciated receiving photos and videos during the week that provided peace of mind. Would definitely recommend this responsible and lovely young man.”

About: I love dogs! I've been walking dogs for over 6 years and had my own dog before that. I have years of experience walking, feeding, playing with and caring for several different dogs in Arlington. I'm a North Arlington native! I am currently job searching, so I can care for your dogs throughout the week, including long walks, potty breaks and overnight stays. I generally come and go during the day. I'm happy to stay at your home and do anything you need for the dogs and the house. I do not have dogs stay with me in my own home.
“Absolutely fabulous! She is an outstanding communicator, sent tons of pictures, and took great care of an old dog and a neurotic one. 10000% would recommend and use again! 💕”

“Mansa took wonderful care of our mini dachshund Izzy. She was super easy to work with and I especially appreciated her regular updates and photos. We will definitely consider hiring her again for our next travel.”

“Annie was great with our boy, and he was so relaxed with her. She was so wonderful to come at the last minute when our other sitter had a family emergency and she was very patient when it took us a little while to get home.”

“Lily is the BEST! She took care of two of my pups for several days and I came back to the happiest little dogs. I received pictures and videos throughout the trip so I knew that they were doing well. She got them outside a lot, she took care of medication and even bathed them. The house was clean and tidy when i returned and she really made our trip so much better because we knew our dogs were super happy!”

“Kris did a great job. The dogs seemed to really like him and he seemed to really like them. Lots of pictures. House in good shape when we got home. Very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.”

“Truffle had a blast yet again! We really appreciated the videos of our pup’s adventures. Titi also got some cuddle time during the stay. The house was very clean when we got home and Renee even mowed the grass. Thank you for taking great care of our furry friends”

“Sylvia did an amazing job caring for our dog. She did everything we asked of her and more! She was great with sending pictures and communicating! Would highly recommend and rehire her in a second.”

“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 !”


“First background I left my 14 year old bossy quirky pup at home in Amina’ care. As a 14 year old Jude has a few medical issues but is still fairly healthy but does require a couple of meds daily as well as special diet. Amina did an incredible job in caring for Jude. Truly he looked better than when I left him😊! She daily provided updates and pictures. When she had a question, she was quick to ask! I would not hesitate to have her pup sit again. Definitely removed my stress in leaving Jude for a week!!”

“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!”

Old Diminion pet parents share their Rover experiences
There’s nothing better than coming home to your dog after a long trip especially when he’s calm and relaxed because he was well taken care of. Juan allowed me this joy. It was the first time I’ve used him and Romeo took to him right away. Juan updated me daily and was responsive to messages. He also left my house in great condition. Thank you for taking care of my baby. We’ll be seeing you again!!

Amora is a godsend. She’s a dog lover through and through. I have one older dog and one special needs. She took great care of them and showed them a lot of love. She kept me informed frequently and my dogs were very happy and relaxed when I returned. She’s truly one of the best ever.

Karla took good care of our pets over the holidays. We had a minor issue with booking fees since it was her first time on Rover but we resolved that easily. She sent photos and updates frequently for the first few days, and less later in the week, which was perfect. She was tidy and the dogs seemed happy and tired. Thanks again Karla!
Laura is wonderful! She saved us when our cat got sick before the holidays and needed someone to monitor her condition and administer her meds each morning. She took great care of our home and our two sweet kitties, and you can tell she really cares about all the animals she cares for, which made me feel so much better about being out of town with a sick pet. She sent daily updates and photos, and even fixed our sticky door! We'll definitely be contacting her next time we need a sitter!

Yiting is amazing and handled our three dogs with absolute perfection and amazing care. She went above and beyond with them. She send many daily photo updates and brought them cute collars as gifts. She took great care of our house as well and even managed a problem or two while we were away. We hope she’s available the next time we leave town.

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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.
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.
















