September 2026 Pet of the Month
Name: Buttercup
Breed: American shorthair; orange tabby
Likes: Going out, being petted and groomed, lying on my mom’s bed and desk
Dislikes: Begging for food (he’ll nip the back of your leg if you’re not preparing his meals fast enough); not getting treats
About Buttercup: (from himself) I was born in southern Illinois and spent the first 9 years of my life in the country side of Illinois and Maine before moving to Arlington in 2020. I really enjoy going out and I am glad that my mom lets me. We live in a beautiful community with many trees and grass. Our neighbors are also very friendly. They often pet […]
September 2026 Pet of the Month
Name: Buttercup
Breed: American shorthair; orange tabby
Likes: Going out, being petted and groomed, lying on my mom’s bed and desk
Dislikes: Begging for food (he’ll nip the back of your leg if you’re not preparing his meals fast enough); not getting treats
About Buttercup: (from himself) I was born in southern Illinois and spent the first 9 years of my life in […]
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Sit-A-Pet is the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s oldest and most trusted pet sitting service.When you have to leave town, enjoy peace of mind for the care of your pet and home.
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Testimonials
Sit-A-Pet clients like to speak for themselves…
Twinkie & Happy
“Twinkie” and “Happy”, pictured here surveying the world beyond their back door, are the second generation of McKay cats that Sit-A-Pet has cared for. We found Sit-A-Pet ten years ago when we moved to Vienna. We have been dedicated clients ever since!!! Sit-A-Pet’s reliability and excellent care, including nurse-like attention through multiple chronic illnesses (with the three “girls” in our first generation), have made all the difference in the world when we go away! Our girls are well cared for (and, in fact, often eat better for Sit-A-Pet), and we can relax!!
Art and Susan
Vienna, VA
Sam
Sit-A-Pet took care of my lovely cat Anna and her swaggering brother Sam (pictured here) most of their lives during my frequent absences, nurturing them through their adult lives and their declines and deaths. In the last years, Sam was very physically challenged — though he didn’t know it — and he relished the care and affection he got from Sit-A-Pet. A new pair of cats now grace my abode — and I continue to call on Sit-A-Pet with the greatest confidence. Oh, and my house is also happy in Sit-A-Pet’s Care… did I mention the time a basement water pipe sprang a leak while I was in Copenhagen? I learned about that only when I got back, and it was already fixed!
Carolyn,
Downtown Silver Spring
Carmen
As near as we can tell our Blue-fronted Amazon, Carmen, is 35. That means Sit-A-Pet’s wonderful sitters have been looking after her since she was a teenager of 17, to our great satisfaction and, apparently, to hers.
Marcia and Paul
Northwest, DC
Sasha
Sit-A-Pet staff have looked after our family pets for over twenty years, whenever we’ve been away. The animals adore the special attention, and I feel better knowing my dogs (and home) are in the best of hands. Debbie and her staff are knowledgeable, compassionate and highly professional.
John and Jane
Arlington, VA
Charlie
I can’t say enough good things about Sit-A-Pet! Marlene has been taking wonderful care of my cat Charlie for six years. I never worry when I travel, because Marlene not only comes over everyday and feeds Charlie, but she visits for a while and plays with him. All the Sit-A-Pet sitters who have cared for my cats during the past 12 years, are conscientious and ultra responsible about the comfort and safety of my pets AND the security of my home. Most importantly, all the people who work for Sit-A-Pet are true animal lovers!
Emily
Takoma Park, MD
Cara & Mia
Over 12 years we’ve taken many trips, and we’ve enjoyed them all the much more because Sit-A-Pet has always been there looking after our cats. The level of caring and service is unequaled. We have used Sit-A-Pet exclusively for 12 years. While we never like leaving our cats, we have no fear doing so because of the fine service Sit-A-Pet provides. Our cats accept Jan their pet-sitter from Sit-A-Pet as one of the family. For 12 years they’ve received nothing but the finest, most attentive service we could imagine. It truly makes vacations and trips more enjoyable knowing they are being well taken care of.
Steve and Nina
Capitol Hill
Louie
You are fantastic. We can leave town knowing our sweet Louie is in great hands. We don’t have to think twice about him.
Tom and Cindy
Bethesda, MD