In-Home Pet Care Across Arlington Since 1993
Arlington is one of the busiest parts of our service area — our sitters are in North Arlington, Clarendon, Ballston, and Shirlington neighborhoods every weekday. Capital Petsitters has been caring for Northern Virginia pets since 1993, and we’re based just next door in Falls Church.
Every visit happens in your home, on your pet’s schedule, with a sitter you’ve met beforehand. No boarding, no pack walks, no rotating strangers.
Our Arlington Services
Mid-Day Dog Walking. A 20, 30, or 45-minute walk and play session while you’re at work. Popular with Arlington professionals commuting to Rosslyn, Crystal City, or into DC — your dog gets out midday whether or not your meeting runs long.
Vacation & Daily Visits. Dogs, cats, and most small pets, following your exact routine. Photo updates and visit notes after every visit.
Overnight Care. A sitter stays in your home overnight, keeping evening and morning routines intact — and your home occupied while you travel.
Medication Visits. Oral medication, injections, and subcutaneous fluids, including insulin and seizure medication, administered by experienced sitters.
Arlington Neighborhoods We Serve
We cover all of Arlington County — 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, and 22209 — including Clarendon, Courthouse, Virginia Square, Ballston, Rosslyn, Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Cherrydale, Westover, Bluemont, Ashton Heights, Arlington Ridge, Aurora Highlands, Shirlington, Fairlington, Columbia Pike, Crystal City, and Pentagon City.
Our sitters know Arlington’s dog spots well: the Shirlington Dog Park along Four Mile Run, Benjamin Banneker Park, Glencarlyn Park, Fort Barnard, and Madison Manor. We walk the W&OD and Custis Trails daily, and the Mount Vernon Trail near Rosslyn. If you’re near Ballston Quarter, the Clarendon Metro, or Potomac Overlook Regional Park, you’re well inside our service area.
Why Arlington Pet Parents Choose Us
- 33 years in business, under the same local ownership
- Licensed, bonded, and insured
- 5.0-star rated on Google
- You meet your sitter first, always, before service begins
- Photo updates and notes after every visit
- Consistent sitters who learn your pet and your building — including high-rise and secure-entry access
What Our Clients Say
Best service ever!!! Super easy, responsive, and professional. Terrific communication. Super job and care of my two fussy cats. I came home to contented and healthy girls. Thanks so much.
Nancy C. — 5 stars on Google
They’ve been lifesavers and the initial consultation/visitation was thorough — she took her time taking in all the info and writing down notes. The sitters have been so great with our cat.
Michael W. — 5 stars on Google
Arlington Pet Sitting Rates
Rates depend on visit length, number of pets, and your routine. Medication administration adds $5 per medication for simple dosing, or $12 for injections and subcutaneous fluids. See our full rates or contact us for an exact quote.
Now Hiring Pet Sitters in Arlington
We’re always looking for sitters across Arlington County. Capital Petsitters works differently than most pet care companies:
- You set your own schedule. No dispatch, no assigned shifts — you choose the clients and hours that fit your life.
- You keep 60% of every visit. A real share of what the client pays, not an hourly wage.
- You work with the same pets over time, building real relationships.
- No pack walks. One household at a time, in the pet’s own home.
Apply to become a sitter or call 703-442-0403.
We also serve nearby Falls Church and Vienna. See all areas we cover.