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Sitter Profile Image: Erica P.
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Erica P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bealeton, VA, 22712

“Erica took great care of our dog, Kaiju. She sent us updates and pictures which was nice because this was the first time we have been away for any period of time in the 4 years we have had Kaiju. It was nice to get the updates and have that piece of mind. Also, she had other dogs that Kaiju got to play with and he got to meet chickens for the first time. We appreciate the care Erica provided and will use her again.”

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Dana G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
28 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Bealeton, VA, 22712

“Our experience with Dana is the best we have had with any pet sitter or kennel that we have ever used. We received frequent updates with pictures and knew our dog was being well cared for. We would recommend Dana to anyone looking for a caring, kind, and loving home for their dog while away. It is clear that she truly loves the dogs she cares for.”

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Rachel D.
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$47
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 498 reviews
244 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Nokesville, VA, 20136

“Rachel and family were lovely. During booking and our stay Our dog had some pretty big changes, and Rachel was on top of it. Her confidence eased any of my concerns ahead of our trip. Our dog is quite skittish, and he did so well during his stay. When we arrived for pick-up, Lewis was just walking around their house like he owned it. For a skittish dog to get that comfortable in 4 days says a lot about how welcoming an environment Rachel was able to provide for our special needs pup. Thank you so much! 100% would be happy to utilize Rachel's services again!”

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Tara G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
4 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Warrenton, VA, 20186

“💕 Warm & Heartfelt Tara took such wonderful care of Peanut while I was away. I could tell right away that she treated her with so much love and attention. She and her family cared for my dog with so much love, as if Peanut were her own. Her kids were also so sweet and played so nicely with Peanut — it really made her stay extra special. She even surprised us with an adorable elephant toy and cookies for Peanut to take home, which was incredibly thoughtful. Peanut came back happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. I feel so grateful to have found someone I can fully trust, and I would definitely recommend Tara to anyone looking for a loving and responsible sitter”

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Aubreyann K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Bealeton, VA, 22712

“Aubreyann was great! She took time with introducing our dog who tends to be nervous about other dogs to her dogs and provided us updates. She was also very adaptable and made the care of our baby so easy, thank you again!!!!”

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Jessica C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
1 repeat client
45 years of experience
Warrenton, VA, 20187

“Jessica took amazing care of my dog Ruby while I was traveling. She sent consistent updates every morning and evening, including details about Ruby’s walks, meals, bathroom habits, and mood. Ruby got long walks, backyard playtime, and lots of attention. When Ruby skipped a meal, Jessica monitored her closely and kept me fully informed until everything was normal again. Her communication was excellent and gave me total peace of mind. Ruby was happy, safe, and well‑cared for. I would absolutely book Jessica again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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Amber L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 219 reviews
70 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

“Amber is an amazing caregiver for pets. She is dedicated and professional. She provides caring services and she lets you know how your pet is performing. She treats all pets like they are hers. I had no worries when Nugget was there for four days. She has ample space to make every pet comfortable. I highly recommend Amber for your boarding needs.”

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Heather M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 170 reviews
67 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Catlett, VA, 20119

“Heather was great. She was so intentional about getting to know me and my dog. She seems knowledgeable and actually happy to be spending time with Peabody while I'm away. I think he's likely happier with her and the huge amount of love she's covering him with than me on a daily basis. ????”

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Jaime & Mike M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

“Jamie, Mike and the whole family were amazing. It was very easy to book with Jamie and Mike. They were very quick to respond to my initial inquiry and answer any questions I had. They also asked questions and provided details about siting with them, that helped put my mind at ease, since I always worry about being separated from my pup. They were also very good communicating. Making sure we found a drop off and pick up time that works for us both, to sending multiple updates and photos on how my pup was doing while there. I am so grateful they opened their beautiful home, and shared their lovely family with Benjie. If available in the future, I would certainly use them to sit again, and would highly recommend them.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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Jessica S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
warrenton, VA, 20186

“Jessica truly went above and beyond while taking care of our dog Frank! She provided many updates and pictures and we knew he was in great care! She is amazing with dogs and would absolutely use her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jocelin B.
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Jocelin B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

“"Jocelyn took great care of my peludo while I was on vacation! I highly recommend her—she’s loving, responsible, and truly amazing with pets."”

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Sitter Profile Image: Leslie B.
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Leslie B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Warrenton, VA, 20187

“Leslie was wonderful! We rarely leave our dog with anyone, so we were nervous about going on our trip. Leslie instantly put us at ease. She sent detailed updates every day, including videos, pictures, and a recap of Teddy’s day. Teddy had a fantastic time! You can easily see how dedicated Leslie is and how much she truly loves dogs. We felt completely comfortable knowing Teddy was in such caring hands. We will certainly be booking with Leslie again!”

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Maria S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
12 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

“Ms. Maria is the best! She is extremely attentive and loving toward my dog, I know he felt at home. He was so excited to spend time with her, I will definitely be booking again.”

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Chaoran J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 92 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Bristow, VA, 20136

“This was our first experience with Rover. Chaoran was fantastic. Every step of the way from booking, to stay & pick up was smooth. Our dog had recently had surgery and Chaoran did a great job accommodating the need to keep our dog from jumping or running. She clearly knows & enjoys dogs. I’d highly recommend her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sheridan K.
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Sheridan K.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

“Sheridan took excellent care of Dexter, she took the time to meet and greet us before hand. She was in consistent communication and sent pictures. I feel very comfortable with leaving my dog with her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer S.
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Jennifer S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Remington, VA, 22734

“Jennifer was very quick to respond and sent me lots of pictures of my pup 😁 which I really appreciated and made me feel better since it was our first time using her. We will be doing it again. 🫶🏼”

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Sitter Profile Image: Leah & Christopher K.
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Leah & Christopher K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
6 repeat clients
41 years of experience
Warrenton, VA, 20187

“Leah, Christopher and family go above and beyond for my Jiji! Jovial and so kind! Attentive and very easy to communicate with. Thank you very much!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Julie O.
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Julie O.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
28 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

“Mocha enjoyed her stay with Julie, she loved running around the farm and playing with the other pups 🥰 I appreciated all the pictures & videos that were sent. Definitely would use have Julie watch over Mocha again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Richard M.
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Richard M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Gainesville, VA, 20155

“Richard took phenomenal care of my dog, Bruno, and I could not recommend him more highly. He truly went above and beyond during Bruno’s stay. Bruno has a daily skin care routine and requires medications, and Richard handled everything perfectly. By the time we picked Bruno up, his skin honestly looked better than when we dropped him off. Richard is clearly experienced and confident administering all types of medications, including injections, which gave me a huge sense of relief and comfort. It’s not easy to find someone you fully trust with a dog that has medical needs, but I felt completely comfortable leaving Bruno in his care. We had daily updates which put our minds at ease You can tell Richard genuinely loves dogs. Bruno got constant attention, enjoyed his backyard, and clearly loved spending time with Richard and his family. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Bruno was being cared for like part of the family. We will absolutely book with Richard again. Richard is officially our new Rover when we go on vacation.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley M.
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Ashley M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
manassas, VA, 20110

“Couldn’t be more happy with Ashley’s boarding services. She kept me updated with messages and pictures, got more food when my girl was out, and even offered to clip Gamora’s nails. Which by some miracle her and her boy friend were able to. They are an amazing team and very clearly love the pets under their care. Excited because I travel regularly for work and it’s a huge relief to know that Gamora will always be in good hands.”

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I am new to Rover and had never left my dog with anyone but a family member. But when I met Erica I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her. Her home was very clean and inviting. I would recommend her to anyone and definitely plan to use her services again.

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Michele M.
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Aubreyann was great! She took time with introducing our dog who tends to be nervous about other dogs to her dogs and provided us updates. She was also very adaptable and made the care of our baby so easy, thank you again!!!!

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Treyana L.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Opal home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Opal.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Opal sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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