Cat Sitters in Fairfax, VA

Ryan & Jessica

Jess & Ryan were amazing with our two ‘challenging’dogs. When we returned both were healthy & happy. With our agreement the old dogs sleeping routine was changed & was so successful we have stuck with it. The cat is self sufficient but needs fed & watered. Not sure the tortoise knew we were away but still required to be /bathed/fed& put out on sunny days. All the plants (& I havelots) thriving. House very tidy on our return so thank you both so so much as felt we could really relax with no ‘home’worries whilst on holiday. Would definately recommend to anyone looking for pet/house sitter

Nadine

Nadine is such a warm, caring and thoughtful person, and was truly the most wonderful cat and home sitter. Communication was a breeze and during introductions she took the time to thoroughly get to know and understand our cats, their quirks, and their needs. While we were away, we had complete peace of mind because we knew our cats were in the best possible hands. Nadine often sent us photos, which was wonderful because we could see our cats were having an absolute ball with her! Our home was spotless and she took such good care of everything. Nadine is truly among the best sitters we have ever had, and we highly recommend her.

John McShea

This was John's second sit with our beloved Bridget and we continued to be so pleased. He is a great example of the "trusted" part of zeewoi. He is conscientious, very tidy and cares about Bridget's comforts and needs. His communication was clear and regular. John will always be welcomed in our home.

Anais & Mark

Anais and Mark were wonderful house guests and took amazing care of the dogs and the house. I’d happily invite them back again. They had to deal with 2 energetic dogs, and even an annoying problem with the AC. Highly recommend!!

Sarah

Sarah was EXCELLENT pet and house sitter! I will definitely be calling Sarah to come back again the next time I travel. I was especially impressed with her clear communication with me; the way my normally shy Maltese took to her immediately; her attention to detail; her flexibility; her reliability; her dependability; her kindness...I recommend Sarah very highly! She has restored my faith in using this sight. Thank you, Sarah!

Sharon

Sharon was just a wonderful sitter. She has an engaging, positive personality and is full of energy. We were happy with the updates and photos of 2 content Goldens, whether on a trail or chilling by her feet. It is so wonderful to go away knowing your fur babies are loved and cared for in their own home. Will need to come up with a trip so we can invite this special lady back.

Jane

Jane took great care of the pets and the house. It was spotless upon arrival, the bed was made with clean sheets, and an added plus of flowers. Her communication was excellent and and she sent just the right amount of photos. Jane was reliable, self sufficient, and I would be happy to have her back.

Lisa

Lisa and her friend Sara were amazing pet and house sitters! We can't say enough great things about them - our pets were so calm when we returned from our trip and so happy... Lisa and Sara kept in touch with us regularly and sent us beautiful photos of the pets as well. We returned to a spotless home, fresh flowers and a note with polaroids of Soy, Calvin and Chickie! We absolutely loved hosting Lisa and Sara and highly recommend them, they are some of the best sitters we have ever had and they're welcome back anytime!!

Shannon

Shannon was great! She communicated well. The pets were happy when I got home, and the house was in perfect condition!

Angelica & Orlando

Angelica was a wonderful sitter! Would not hesitate to recommend her again

Lee

We came back to a happy dog! Thanks Lee!

John

John was just amazing while I was out of the country for nearly 3 weeks. He gave regular updates and took care of my 2 energetic dogs without any issues at all. I can not recommend highly enough. Trustworthy, reliable, responsible.

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Kate

This is the second time we have had Irene & Mark sit for us, as they did such a good job the first time that we invited them back! In the intervening period we have moved to Mallorca and gained another blind rescue cat, but they took our new setup very much in their stride.

As per the last time, we arranged for them to come a day before we left so that they could get to know the new place and the new addition to the family, our kitten Mabel. They bonded with her straight away and Gertie, whom they had looked after previously, was also immediately comfortable with them once again.

As always, they treated our house with care and respect and left it sparkling clean; I was even treated to a lovely home-cooked meal upon my return from the airport! And, most importantly, they took very good care of our kitties and sent photos every day. Both cats were a little bit poorly while we were gone with a mystery vomiting illness, but Irene & Mark monitored them closely, kept us updated and ensured we didn't worry too much. Luckily, in both cases it passed after a day, but we knew Gertie and Mabel were in good hands and were confident that Irene & Mark would have been able to manage taking them to the vet for us if it had continued. Thank you so much!

caroline

Liz and Den were a delightful couple and took care of our three Golden Retrivers and two cats.  The dogs were groomed and the house was clean and tidy and we arrived back to a lovely dinner Liz had cooked for us.  We had a very enjoyable last evening with them 
Thank you both for taking good care of our pets

Cat Sitting FAQs

Is it better to board cats or leave at home?

Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.

How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?

At least 29.99 per visit, $21/week per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.

What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?

Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!