Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in 5th Sw, Charlottesville, VA
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1. Danielle C.

“Danielle is amazing! She is extremely professional and communicative. She met up with me before the trip and took great care of my cat, Ellie. Ellie can be shy and cautious of new people but Danielle took her time and gave her lots of love, space, and patience. Can’t wait to book with her again!”


2. Katie I.

“Katie was amazing! She is so communicative and clear. I had an issue with my automatic feeder and she saved the day with ease. She was so great with my cat, he loved her. Will definitely work with Katie again and I do recommend her.”


3. Maura D.

“Thank you, Maura!!!”


4. Tessa F.

“Tessa did a couple of drop-in visits for me for my two dogs. She sent me updates and pictures and was very responsive. I will use her again in the future!”


5. Penny H.

“Penny was fantastic doing drop in visits and walks for my two dogs! They are a rambunctious pair and she seemed to handle it all with ease. Plan to utilize her services again in the future if she's game!”


6. Robert H.

“Mitch went above and beyond caring for our animals while we were away for the holidays and was even flexible with adding an extra day when we decided to extend our trip. Super sweet with our animals and took great care of our home. Would definitely recommend!”


7. Skyla B.

“Skyla was absolutely great! Handled complex apartment procedures well and made sure to prioritize my dog during her drop in visits while I was away. Her updates were great and gave me peace of mind.”


8. Kirtly R.


“Kirtly was absolutely fabulous with letting our puppy ember out! Ember got all her energy out and was so happy when I got home every day. Will definitely use again!!”


9. Elizabeth S.

“Liz was incredible with our older dog. She was always there on time, even early during his morning visits. She brought treats and sent so many adorable photos of how well he was doing while we were away. I would absolutely use Liz again in the future. What a gem!”


10. James B.


“James is an excellent pet sitter!! He was so good with my dogs, every picture showed them happy and well. He was wonderful at communicating with us, and really allowed us to not worry about the dogs and enjoy our vacation. I highly recommend him as an outstanding pet sitter!!!”


11. Mikayla H.

“Mikayla did a great job caring for our two guinea pigs! Their cage looked great when we got home, and they always looked happy in the pictures she sent us each day.”


12. Sloan K.
“Sloan will do a great job taking care of your pets, she is responsible and really loves all pets! She has watched my two cats and axolotl multiple times and I’ve always been so happy she was there. Sloan takes great care of the animals and communicates with you as well. I’ve also seen how much she loves her own dogs and all the care she provides for them. Sloan goes above and beyond for animals and I can’t recommend her enough to watch your pets!”


13. Rhiana Q.

“Honestly could not say better things about Rhiana. This was my first time using Rover, and I’m glad I got her as my first cat-sitter! She kept me updated everyday with pictures. My boys seemed to really like her 🥺 I expected them to be skiddish and run away, but they did not! My cats can sense when people have good intentions, and they were very trusting of her. I would definitely hire her again!”


14. bailey l.

“Bailey did a great job with our boys! She arrived on time and spent time loving on our boys. We even added a last minute request to bring in some mail that needed to be refrigerated. Great experience. Will definitely recommend and have her come back anytime”


15. Rebecca Z.

“Rebecca did such a wonderful job watching our two kitties! She was communicative, punctual, and did so well taking care of our babies. We would definitely reach out to her again!”


16. Briana J.

“Briana is so enthusiastic and caring for our boys. Our dogs love her and she went above and beyond to provide night relief, treats, and care during a particularly challenging summer when our old dog needed her the most. She is a true professional and I'd trust her with my dogs and house any time!”


17. Kellar C.

“Kellar took care of our 5 fish tanks, including saltwater, freshwater, and brackish, while we were away and is an amazing pet caregiver! I got great updates and photos with the daily Rover Cards. I even saved some of the photos because they were so good. Kellar seemed interested and showed enthusiasm during the meet and greet which gave me peace of mind before the sit even began. Kellar asks questions as they arise and is a good communicator. I would recommend their services to anyone who needs pet care and will definitely be requesting their services again in the future.”


18. Nathan L.

“Nathan was great with sunshine! He was communicative and timely! Definitely recommend :)”


19. Jessica S.

“Jessica was wonderful caring for our new kitten! Will definitely ask her to help again. She did everything I asked, was respectful of my home, communicated very well, and the kitten loved her! Thank you, Jessica!”


20. Carolyn & Jeremy C.


“Carolyn was incredible! She was communicative, helpful, and clearly very experienced with animals. She took wonderful care of my 2 cats and dealt with my cat who is newly on anxiety medication (and doesn’t take nicely to having a stranger stuff a pill down his throat) so well!! I would absolutely use her again the next time I go out of town! :)”
The median cost per night for pet sitting in 5th Sw is $20
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Sitters in 5th Sw average 8 repeat pet sitting clients
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in 5th Sw on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 75 pet sitters in 5th Sw. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 82% of 5th Sw pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in 5th Sw.
Rover makes it easy to find 5th Sw pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 75 pet sitters in 5th Sw on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
