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Sitter Profile Image: Mercedez S.
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Mercedez S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

Mercedez was communicative and I was able to enjoy my time away from my dog, Abi, knowing that my dog was in capable hands and had a new friend to snuggle with!

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Beth H.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
21 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Beth did an amazing job caring for our two dogs. She provided daily updates with pictures and videos. We came back to a clean house and happy dogs!

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Tania P.
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Darlin G.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
CHANTILLY, VA, 20152

Darlin was an absolute angel! She stayed at our house with our Rucker boy for 5 nights. Darlin sent us daily updates, took Rucker for daily walks and administered meds. Rucker was extremely comfortable and loved every minute of it! We received the best pictures and were able to fully enjoy our vacation and time away knowing Darlin was staying at our house. We came back to a clean house (pretty sure cleaner than we left it!!) and has become our #1 go to when needed our fur baby cared for - she was the perfect house guest! We can’t thank her enough and already looking to book her for our next trip!!! Thank you so much!!!

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Michelle S.
Sitter Profile Image: Sydney M.
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Sydney M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
7 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

Sydney was great. She took care of our two pups for eight days. One of which is sweet but reactive to dogs she does not know. We asked her to stay an extra day so we could spend one more night at the beach and she reorganized her schedule....she if very nice to work with.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melinda S.
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Melinda S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

This was my first time booking with Melinda and she exceeded all our needs, especially when my dog had a bad day health wise. I took the longest vacation in my adult life and overseas as well, she gave me peace of mind I needed to enjoy my trip. 1000% would rebook and recommend her wholeheartedly.

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Brooke H.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Brooke was amazing! She stayed at our house for 9 days watching our dog, our chickens, and a newly acquired gecko. She is an excellent communicator, keeping us informed every day with pictures and quick updates. She was an amazing houseguest, and left the house cleaner than when she got here. Our pets loved having her here and so did we. We will definitely book Brooke again.

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Natalie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Anastasia D.
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Anastasia D.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
20 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Centreville, VA, 20121

Anastasia took great care of our somewhat difficult Shiba Inu, Stitch. She was patient in getting Stitch to warm up to her and was willing to send us pictures throughout the week. Would definitely recommend her to watch your fur baby!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsey O.
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Lindsey O.
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$70
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4.8 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Lindsey was absolutely amazing! Samson took to her immediately, which says a lot because he doesn't instantly warm up to everyone. She was so kind, patient, and loving with him, and it was obvious from the start that she's a true dog person. Knowing he was in such caring hands gave me complete peace of mind. I would absolutely trust Lindsey to watch Samson again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate dog sitter!

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Christine P.
Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly H.
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Kimberly H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
324 reviews
44 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Chantilly, VA, 20151

Kim did such a great job with our dog! She is an excellent communicator, and was very kind and understanding of our dog’s quirks related to his separation anxiety. We will definitely be using her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabriela G.
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Gabriela G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Manassas, VA, 20109

Gaby was great with my Brittany Spaniels and helped socialize my sometimes anti-social boy dog with her puppy!! She is very good with animals.

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Megan C.
Sitter Profile Image: Mason M.
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Mason M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

About: I love taking care of dogs, i’m very patient and understanding. I pay attention to detail and am very respectful of your house and dogs. I’m a college student athlete and I am currently on summer break so I’m available full-time and can work on weekends to fit your schedule. I love my dogs. I spend time with them daily and go on daily walks. I enjoy feeding and giving them treats and am flexible to any rules.

Sitter Profile Image: Camille N.
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Camille N.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Aldie, VA, 20105

Camille is thoughtful and did a wonderful job taking care of our little dog. We truly appreciate her help, and thank her for all the great care!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kenneth P.
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Kenneth P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
251 reviews
73 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Ken took such good care of our boy Hamlet. He’s just such a natural around dogs and is funny to boot. Very jovial and attentive with a great sense of humor. He gave us updates for each time he checked in Hamlet on each day with a report on meal time, potty breaks, and play time. Also sent cute pictures! Ken clearly loves dogs and shows that in his care for them. I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie L.
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Angie L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Manassas Park, VA, 20111

Angie has taken care of our pets and house many times now. She makes taking care of the pets the easiest part of traveling. Highly recommended.

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Matt S.
Sitter Profile Image: Bruno C.
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Bruno C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20175

We had a great experience with Bruno watching our two dogs. Very easy to communicate with and definitely understands dogs, so we had no concerns. Will happily book again for overnight or walks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret O.
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Margaret O.
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$90
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1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

About: My mom has owned a local pet sitting business for 27 years so I have lived and breathed pet sitting for my entire life. I am extremely passionate about animals and the care they receive. I have done over 800 pet sitting visits for my mom’s business and each one is done with the same love and care I give to my own pets. I am pet CPR and first aid certified. I work from home so I will have all the time in the world to give your pets all the love, care, and attention they deserve! I appreciate lots of details about your pets schedule, what they do and don’t like, how you like to spend time with them in order to make sure they are as happy and comfortable as possible while they are away from you!

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Liberty W.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
46 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Leesburg, VA, 20175

Libby is always so amazing with my dog! I hate to travel and leave my dog, but Libby made me feel so much better about being gone for several nights. She was great staying in touch, and sending lots of cute pictures and updates. Highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Desi M.
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Desi M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
STERLING, VA, 20166

Desi was an absolutely incredible sitter! She sent updates, even a few that made me jealous because Bucky was showing her more love than he shows me! She was courteous, took time to understand Bucky’s needs, and a great house guest. I will 100% work with her again and I cannot recommend her enough!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emelyn S.
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Emelyn S.
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$88
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
17 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Purcellville, VA, 20132

Our little old man, who has seemed anxious after we've left him with some dog-sitters in the past, seemed calm and well cared for when we got home. Emelyn promptly sent an update every time I requested one and left our home very neat. She even emptied and refilled the dishwasher and watered the plants on the back porch. I would definitely recommend Emelyn!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsey K.
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Lindsey K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Centreville, VA, 20120

Lindsey is amazing!! She is so nice and took great care of our dog. She sent so many photo and video updates and our dog looked happy! She sent updates about bathroom breaks and food too. I also appreciate that she has experience with epileptic dogs so we felt comfortable leaving ours in her care. We already have her booked for another round of overnight sittings!!

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Samantha D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mercedez went above and beyond for us when my husbands flight was delayed. We really appreciate that you came by one more time to let Louie out and for the extremely excellent care he received during the visit. Thank you!!!

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Emily S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Peyton was a huge lifesaver when our original boarding plans fell through due to kennel cough - she was super friendly and responsive. She was even willing to handle our three month old puppy and kept him from destroying the house while we were gone! Our pups were in great hands and totally happy and relaxed when we got home, and Peyton was great at keeping in touch, taking them for multiple walks a day, and sending updates and pictures while we were gone. She even watered plants and took care of trash and letting in the cleaners while we were gone. We would definitely book Peyton again for watching our house and pets for future trips!

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Jessie B.
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Sierra was absolutely AMAZING watching my dogs and house for a week. She gave regular updates, photos, and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. I came home to happy dogs and a spotless house - it was even cleaner than when I left! It's rare to find someone so reliable, communicative, trustworthy, and genuinely caring with animals. I would 100% hire her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter/house sitter. Honestly... I almost hate to share her because she's THAT good lol.

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Haley H.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Watson on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 9,151 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Watson. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Watson walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Watson maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Watson choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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 .

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 pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet 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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Watson. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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