Cat Sitting Fredericksburg, VA 

​Why In-Home Cat Sitting Is the Right Choice

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Cats are territorial. Unlike dogs, they don't adapt easily to new environments. A boarding facility introduces unfamiliar smells, sounds, and animals that can trigger anxiety, appetite loss, and stress-related illness. The most compassionate option for most cats is staying home.

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In-home cat sitting keeps everything consistent: the food bowl in its spot, the window perch they claim every afternoon, the quiet of a house they know. For multi-cat households, it also means no disruption to the group dynamic, which matters more than most people realize.

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Whether you're traveling for work, taking a vacation, or handling a family emergency, Critter Sitter of VA gives you a professional team to rely on, not a solo sitter from an app.

 

Why Fredericksburg Families Trust Critter Sitter of VA for Cat Sitting Visits

 

Choosing the right cat sitter is about more than finding someone who loves animals. It is about trusting a trained, professional team with your pets, your home, and your peace of mind.

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​10+ Years Serving Fredericksburg.  We've been caring for pets in the Fredericksburg area since 2016.  We know the community, we know our clients, and we're here for the long term.

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Critter Sitter of VA provides professional in-home pet sitting, cat sitting, dog walking, and home check visits throughout Fredericksburg and the surrounding region.

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We're the Perfect Fit For

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• Multi-cat households: we love a full house

• Senior cats with mobility issues, chronic conditions, or special diets

• Cats on daily medication including diabetic cats requiring insulin

• Anxious or shy cats who do best in their own space

• Households with cats and other pets: we care for dogs, small animals, and more in the same visit

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What's Included in Every Cat Sitting Visit

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Each visit is a full, attentive check-in, not a quick drop-by. Your Fredericksburg cat sitter will:

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• Refresh food and water

• Clean and scoop the litter box

• Spend quality time with your cat: play, brushing, or lap time, based on their personality

• Administer medications if needed (oral, topical, or injectable, including insulin)

• Do a quick home wellness check

• Send you a visit report with photos

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Visits are tailored to your cat's age, temperament, and routine. Shy cats get patience. Senior cats get gentle handling. Energetic cats get play.

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Here's what sets us apart

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• Fear Free Certified team trained to recognize and reduce stress and anxiety in pets

• Certified Professional Pet Sitter leadership, one of the highest credentials in the pet sitting industry

• Pet First Aid & CPR trained team prepared to respond appropriately in an emergency

• Fully insured, bonded, and background-checked employees

• State registered business and proud member of PSI and NAPPS

• W-2 employed team, not gig or independent sitters

• GPS-tracked visits for accountability

• Detailed visit journals with photos after every visit

• Medication administration available for pets with special care needs

• Flat-rate pet sitting, not per-pet pricing

• Team coverage designed to prevent missed visits

• Specialists in multi-pet households, senior pets, cats, dogs, and mixed-species homes

• Serving Fredericksburg families since 2016

• Trusted by hundreds of local pet owners

• 🏆 Multiple Best of Award Winner

• ⭐ Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite

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From busy workdays to long vacations, Critter Sitter of VA gives Fredericksburg pet parents dependable, professional care from a team built to handle the details.  When we're in your home, you can focus on your day knowing everything is handled.

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Got Multiple Pets?

 

We specialize in that.  Most pet sitters can handle one dog or one cat and charge per pet. Critter Sitter of VA was built for the households that have three dogs, two cats, a bird, and a fish tank. We coordinate care for every animal in your home - different feeding schedules, different medications, different personalities - all handled with calm, experienced professionalism. If you've struggled to find a sitter who can manage your full crew, you've found your team.

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Service Areas

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We provide drop-in pet sitting visits throughout:

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• Downtown Historic District

• College Heights

• Idlewild

• River Club

• Braehead Woods

• Mayfield

• Olde Greenwich

• Celebrate Virginia (North and South)

• Rappahannock Landing

• The Villages of Idlewild

• University of Mary Washington (UMW) area

• Mary Washington Hospital center

• Central Park Corridor

• Cowan Boulevard Corridor

• Virginia Highlands

• Cobblestone Square

• Amelia Square

• Princess Anne Street / Fall Hill Corridor

• Mary’s Landing

• Lafayette Boulevard Corridor

• Marye’s Heights

• Preserve at Smith Run

• Alum Springs Estates

• Twin Lakes

• Hazel Run / Hazel Hill

• Hazel Run Glen

• The Grove at Jackson Village

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Not sure if we serve your address? Contact us and we'll check.

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"Lisa and her team are the best and most reliable pet-sitting/walking service in town! We use her every day for a mid-day play session for our dogs while we're at work. Her prices are reasonable and she has never once cancelled on us. For nearly 2 years I think!" — Happy Client, Fredericksburg area

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How to Get Started with Cat Sitting

 

Getting started is simple:

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1. Contact us to tell us about your pets and your schedule

2. Free meet & greet - we come to your home, meet your animals, and learn their routine

3. Book your visits - through our easy online client portal

4. Relax- we'll send you updates after every visit so you always know your pets are happy

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Book Cat Sitting in Fredericksburg, VA

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Contact us to schedule a meet-and-greet. We'll get to know your cat before the first visit: their routine, their quirks, and anything they need. Then we go from there.

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​📞 (540) 407-2690

✉️ info@crittersitterofva.com