House Sitting in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
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1. Nichole B.

“Nichole is the best!! She really cares about my little guy and sends me pictures and updates all the time! I really appreciate her putting my mind at ease when I go out of town.”


2. Marie H.

“I cannot say enough good things about Marie. She is thoughtful, communicative, caring, and trustworthy. She took great care of our dog while we were out of town and kept us updated throughout our trip. I would definitely recommend Marie‘s services!”


3. Rachel R.

“Rachel did an amazing job and she left my home better than I left it, lol!!! She was attentive and communicates everything and lots of pictures! My boys loved her and I felt like I could enjoy my time away! I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again! We love her.”


4. Tori E.

“Tori took great care our dog and cat and our home. She is very prompt with communication and sends updates and photos. It is nice to be able to travel and know our pets are well cared for. We highly recommend her for your pet sitter needs.”


5. Nicole J.

“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


6. Holly J.

“Holly is a responsible and responsive pet sitter. She did everything she could to make our dog comfortable while we were away. 10/10 would book again!”


7. Jessica F.

“Jessica watched my dog Olive for just under a week and was a great sitter. She was really easy to coordinate with and had great communication throughout the entire stay. Her dog Ernie and Olive looked like they had a blast playing together too!”


8. Rebecca A.

“Rebecca was exceptional!! She kept us updated with consistent updates/photos. I could tell my boys were well taken care of. She was really flexible and accommodating of our needs. She gave our boys lots of love and snuggles. Rebecca is extremely reliable. It was very comforting knowing the dogs were in such good hands. We will definitely be rebooking with her in the future!”


9. Ayanna R.

“Ayanna is always such a reliable, friendly, and caring sitter who takes care of our pup when we’re out of town! I know that my dog will always be well taken care of with her ❤️”


10. Barbara-Jeanne D.

“Thank you so much for taking such great care of my babies! I am so grateful for your attention to detail, thorough communication and picture updates! Highly recommend Jeannie and will rebook ❤️”


11. Elisa L.

“Elisa was the perfect dog sitter when we went out of town for four days! She was extremely communicative, sent lots of photos and even left the house cleaner than when we left. With going out of the country, Elisa kept our mind at ease and we were able to enjoy our vacation. We cannot recommend Elisa enough and will definitely be using her again! She really is one of a kind !!”


12. Robin & Ahmed A.

“Robin and Ahmed are truly amazing people!! We are so blessed to have found them on Rover. They took exceptional care of our dog Bandit. They sent pictures and kept us updated on how he was doing…they even picked us up from the airport when we returned! We highly recommend them to take care of your pet!!!”


13. Natalie J.

“Natalie was excellent! She went above and beyond to make sure my dogs weren’t left alone too long when I had a wonky travel schedule, and she was great at communicating about everything my pups were up to. I definitely recommend her!”


14. Emily B.

“Leaving my recovering dog was stressful, but Emily provided incredible care, giving me complete peace of mind. She was attentive, loving, and my dog absolutely adored her. I'd recommend her without hesitation and will be booking her again.”


15. Rebekah N.


“Rebekah was fantastic with our dog, followed all instructions and went above and beyond in looking after him (and our house as well). Can’t recommend her enough.”


16. Mara S.
“Mara took care of my ancient cat when I needed it, in spite of said cat's unparalleled need for attention and shockingly loud expressions of said need. They're the first person I think of when I need someone to care for a pet (or a human child).”


17. Evangelene W.

“Evangeline was terrific! She watched over our home and our beloved Airedale, Archie, like he was her very own. Stayed in contact and handled the little things that popped up. A terrific lady and and all-pro service!”


18. Kimberly P.

“Kimberly was amazing! This is the first time in 12 years that I had to leave our pup with a dog sitter who I didn’t know and Kimberly was amazing! She was very communicative and sent us so many photos and videos or our pup. Gave me such peace of mind. I would definitely trust her with him again. She is amazing! 🤩”


19. Clair O.

“Clair was awesome and kept me informed each time she took my dog out. I never had to worry about my dog while I was away. Clair sent multiple photos a day to let me know everything was ok. Highly recommend Clair!”


20. Cindy P.


“Cindy & Tyler were absolutely fabulous! Cindy sent me a photo of my pup every day. My favorite one was when I saw my Leia cuddled up next to Tyler. Cindy told me that she also began to follow her around. Needless to say, it provided much comfort to know that my lil one clearly felt at home her new best friends. In addition, when I arrived at my house, it was exactly how I left it. So Cindy & Tyler thanks soooo much for taking such good care of my Leia & my house!!”
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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 Town.
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 Town 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.
