Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
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Top rated Old Town pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“As usual Zoe goes out of her way to care for my pet. She sends great photos of my cat playing and being petted. She is always positive and helpful I greatly value her. She is amazing!”
“Rebekah is amazing! She's a natural with kitties and goes above and beyond when taking care of my two cats. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of pet care.”
“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.”
“Hilary was fantastic! We had a virtual meet and greet so she could meet Mochi and she asked a lot of great questions. During the visits, she provided a great summary and sent some pictures to let me know how my baby was doing. Highly recommend!”
“Mariana, thanks for taking care of Mia during the Memorial Day weekend! We really appreciate the drop-in messages and the pictures of our fur baby, that was so sweet and comforting! Thanks again!”
“Katie went above and beyond taking care of my sassy cat! She took great care of my cat, had no issue mixing her meds, and also took great care of the house when Bella made a mess. Will definitely be reaching out to her again!”
“Our kitties are very skittish and standoffish to strangers, but Holly won of them over… which is quite a feat! Ivy and Willow seem to be very happy when we got home but I’m not sure if they missed us at all. Thank you, Holly, for taking such good care of our precious pets!”
“Jen was absolutely amazing with Bentley! She was so professional and accommodating with my last minute request for her services and it was a very easy process to get everything set up for her to stop by while I was out of town. Bentley was very comfortable with her and happy to have a new friend. She gave very detailed updates and sent pictures at every drop in. I will definitely be re-booking her in the future! Absolute life saver! Thanks Jen!!”
“Thanks to Mara for taking care of our girls! They can be a handful and Mara was patient and sweet with them. Loved the updates and will be booking Mara again!”
“Susan has been kind, considerate, and a great help with Beans! I feel comfortable trusting her with my pups. We will definitely be using her services again :)”
“Thank you, Randy, for being available to take care of Jenny on such short notice! She enjoyed meeting you. I felt at ease knowing that you would look after her. Until the next time! Juan.”
“Brooke is amazing and very responsive!”
“Nikki is a rock star! She was able to accommodate us with a last minute booking. She was very responsive and kept us informed about each drop-in. She took great care of our senior, special needs fur baby. We will definitely use Nikki again!”
“This was the first time I left my cats alone so I was very nervous! Thankfully Kristin took great care of them and sent me plenty of pictures so I knew they were ok. She did a great job making sure they were fed, pet, and even got some play time in!”
“Byul did a great job with our cat. We got lots of pictures of playing and snuggles, and she took care of every detail. Our cat seemed happier than normal when we came back. 11/10 recommend!”
“Katie was fantastic! She was super friendly and sent lots of pictures and updates. Our dog always looked like she was having a blast. I will definitely be using Katie again!”
“Your Cats Next Best Friend. Coasta our cat has been extremely shy with strangers in the past. Amanda has done a great job taking care of her. Thank you for all your services”
“Second time I’ve had Emma drop in, she’s amazing! My cat had trouble keeping down his food one day and she gave me a run down of what happened and how he was feeling during and after that happened. She also cleaned his mess which I am very grateful for. 10/10 I will continue to keep booking her!”
“I am so grateful to have found Vanessa through Rover!! She was an incredibly thoughtful, kind, and flexible pet sitter. My cat is very timid and doesn’t warm up to people in a few days but it’s clear Vanessa knows how to be around more anxious pets as kitty quickly warmed to her. Not to mention, she was so thoughtful about small things around the house like watering our extra thirsty basil plant. I absolutely recommend her and hope that she can take care of kitty again! I felt so at ease knowing kitty was in good hands.”
“Laura was extremely helpful, easy to communicate with, and made me feel confident that my cats were getting the care they needed while I was gone.”
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Zoe N.Star Sitter
“As usual Zoe goes out of her way to care for my pet. She sends great photos of my cat playing and being petted. She is always positive and helpful I greatly value her. She is amazing!”
Rebekah N.
Star Sitter
“Rebekah is amazing! She's a natural with kitties and goes above and beyond when taking care of my two cats. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of pet care.”
Shane J.
“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.”
Hilary T.Star Sitter
“Hilary was fantastic! We had a virtual meet and greet so she could meet Mochi and she asked a lot of great questions. During the visits, she provided a great summary and sent some pictures to let me know how my baby was doing. Highly recommend!”
Mariana T.Star Sitter
“Mariana, thanks for taking care of Mia during the Memorial Day weekend! We really appreciate the drop-in messages and the pictures of our fur baby, that was so sweet and comforting! Thanks again!”
Katie P.Star Sitter
“Katie went above and beyond taking care of my sassy cat! She took great care of my cat, had no issue mixing her meds, and also took great care of the house when Bella made a mess. Will definitely be reaching out to her again!”
Holly J.Star Sitter
“Our kitties are very skittish and standoffish to strangers, but Holly won of them over… which is quite a feat! Ivy and Willow seem to be very happy when we got home but I’m not sure if they missed us at all. Thank you, Holly, for taking such good care of our precious pets!”
Jennifer D.
“Jen was absolutely amazing with Bentley! She was so professional and accommodating with my last minute request for her services and it was a very easy process to get everything set up for her to stop by while I was out of town. Bentley was very comfortable with her and happy to have a new friend. She gave very detailed updates and sent pictures at every drop in. I will definitely be re-booking her in the future! Absolute life saver! Thanks Jen!!”
Mara S.Star Sitter
“Thanks to Mara for taking care of our girls! They can be a handful and Mara was patient and sweet with them. Loved the updates and will be booking Mara again!”
Susan D.Star Sitter
“Susan has been kind, considerate, and a great help with Beans! I feel comfortable trusting her with my pups. We will definitely be using her services again :)”
Randy M.Star Sitter
“Thank you, Randy, for being available to take care of Jenny on such short notice! She enjoyed meeting you. I felt at ease knowing that you would look after her. Until the next time! Juan.”
Brooke S.Star Sitter
“Brooke is amazing and very responsive!”
Nicollette J.Star Sitter
“Nikki is a rock star! She was able to accommodate us with a last minute booking. She was very responsive and kept us informed about each drop-in. She took great care of our senior, special needs fur baby. We will definitely use Nikki again!”
Kristin L.Star Sitter
“This was the first time I left my cats alone so I was very nervous! Thankfully Kristin took great care of them and sent me plenty of pictures so I knew they were ok. She did a great job making sure they were fed, pet, and even got some play time in!”
Byul Y.
“Byul did a great job with our cat. We got lots of pictures of playing and snuggles, and she took care of every detail. Our cat seemed happier than normal when we came back. 11/10 recommend!”
Katie Y.
“Katie was fantastic! She was super friendly and sent lots of pictures and updates. Our dog always looked like she was having a blast. I will definitely be using Katie again!”
Amanda P.Star Sitter
“Your Cats Next Best Friend. Coasta our cat has been extremely shy with strangers in the past. Amanda has done a great job taking care of her. Thank you for all your services”
Emma T.Star Sitter
“Second time I’ve had Emma drop in, she’s amazing! My cat had trouble keeping down his food one day and she gave me a run down of what happened and how he was feeling during and after that happened. She also cleaned his mess which I am very grateful for. 10/10 I will continue to keep booking her!”
Vanessa P.Star Sitter
“I am so grateful to have found Vanessa through Rover!! She was an incredibly thoughtful, kind, and flexible pet sitter. My cat is very timid and doesn’t warm up to people in a few days but it’s clear Vanessa knows how to be around more anxious pets as kitty quickly warmed to her. Not to mention, she was so thoughtful about small things around the house like watering our extra thirsty basil plant. I absolutely recommend her and hope that she can take care of kitty again! I felt so at ease knowing kitty was in good hands.”
Laura & Simon L.Star Sitter
“Laura was extremely helpful, easy to communicate with, and made me feel confident that my cats were getting the care they needed while I was gone.”
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Old Town on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $21 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 100% of Old Town pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Old Town.
Rover makes it easy to find Old Town pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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