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Sitter Profile Image: Bertie & Lissette A.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 149 reviews
60 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Bertie was amazing! I have a new rescue dog and he and the family were so gracious with Dolly. It let my husband and I relax and enjoy Charlotte while we were visiting! They sent a bunch of pictures to show she was in good hands (even tho she is a handful) Highly recommend!!!”

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Paula C.
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$50
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• 199 reviews
55 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Paula took great care of my anxious dog, Peaches, during a long overnight stay while I was recovering from surgery. She was patient, calm, and attentive, and Peaches absolutely loved her. I felt confident knowing Peaches was safe and well cared for the entire time. I would happily book with Paula again.”

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Cynthia W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
20 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Ruckersville, VA, 22968

“Hank came home exhausted which means he had a blast. Cynthia did a great job in every Dept from communication to updates throughout the weekend. We were extremely pleased with her work.”

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Katina M.
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$45
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• 122 reviews
41 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Troy, VA, 22974

“We boarded our pup at Katina & Cheryl’s for a long weekend, and we’ll definitely be using them again! They were so friendly toward us and diligent about their own pets, which made us very comfortable trusting them with ours. Our pup was well cared-for and seemed to have a blast with them! We also appreciated the updates. Would highly recommend!”

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Caroline D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Caroline took great care of our boy while we were on a long vacation! We got tons of updates and pictures and our dog seemed happy and tired when we got back.”

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Heather N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Palmyra, VA, 22963

“Heather is super responsive and takes your pet’s needs seriously. My pup is sweet but has some anxiety issues—Heather thoughtfully supported all of his needs while providing lots of pictures and updates to ease my mind while he was under her care. Highly recommended… will definitely be booking again!”

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Heather & Nigel S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 180 reviews
80 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Heather & Nigel are the best! When the dogs are so excited to hop out of the car, don't turn to look when we are leaving, and run off to play with their puppy friends, it brings so much reassurance that they are in the right place. I can't recommend Heather & Nigel enough!”

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Emil F.
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$29
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Emil was so sweet with my little pup and he came back super happy! He was very thorough with making sure he did everything he needed and let him sniff around all the time. A great place to send my little guy.”

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Brianne C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Moose had the best stay with Brianne and we feel lucky to have someone as wonderful as her watching him while we were away. She was attentive and wanted to know any specifics for how to best take care of him. We also loved the daily text updates. Will most definitely try to book with her in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Robin H.
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Robin H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Kents Store, VA, 23084

“Thank you Robin for taking such good care of our pups! All the pictures you sent we could see the dogs smiling, playing, and that they were well taken care of. We appreciate your kindness and admire your love for dogs :)”

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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Barboursville, VA, 22923

“Paige was amazing with my dog Maggie! She had so much fun with Paige’s dogs and I loved getting regular photo and video updates. Maggie came home happy and tired from all the playtime. Thank you, Paige!”

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$85
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Palmyra, VA, 22963

“Brooke saves the day for our last-minute booking. She took great care of our big pup.”

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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Kirstin was so wonderful with our dog; she took great care of her and we got lots of thoughtful updates. Our flight was delayed on our way back and she was so helpful and flexible throughout, and even kept our dog for an extra night. We were so grateful! Highly recommend; will definitely book again.”

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Alice B.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
11 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Locust Grove, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I've been taking care of animals of all kinds since I was 12! I started volunteering early with a local humane society and have been active in rescues ever since. I have also fostered dogs from two months-10 years old, including medical fosters, so I'm comfortable giving pets medicine if need be. I currently work at UVA in their communications office, where I have a lot of flexibility, especially on Thursdays and Fridays when I work remotely. I'm available most weekends and many holidays! I live in a shared house with a unfenced backyard and a couple of roommates, both of whom love dogs! There's a trail near me that I enjoy walking dogs on if they are OK with other people/dogs. Otherwise, I take dogs on walks once or twice daily.

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Tyler W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Keswick, VA, 22947

“We cannot express enough how thankful we are to Tyler for watching our fur baby the weekend of our wedding in Charlottesville! He was super attentive and stayed in communication with us throughout the weekend, constantly providing us with updates and pictures. During a weekend with a lot of moving parts, we knew our dog was safe, and loving life with Tyler. Cannot recommend enough and will definitely rebook the next time we’re in Charlottesville ☺️❤️”

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Reilly S.
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$49
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Earlysville, VA, 22936

“She took super good care of our puppers and followed all of our care instructions! We left our dog for a whole week while we went down to Mexico and we didn’t worry about him cause we knew he was in great hands. Will book with Reilly again!”

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Lindsay T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Lindsay gave exceptional care to Maple. She kept us updated during our time away, and Maple was so happy to stay there. Would return to Lindsay in a heartbeat.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura K.
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Laura K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

“Laura was so accommodating. My other sitter canceled the morning of and Laura was able to watch my pup the same day. She even came home from work during lunch to meet at my scheduled pickup time. She sent lots of pics during Rocky’s stay and even gave him a mini report card so I could see how he did. Definitely recommend!!!”

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Margaret M.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
35 years of experience
Lyndhurst, VA, 22952

“Margaret was wonderful! She took great care of my senior girl and gave her the love and attention she needed while I was away. She was easy to communicate with and provided pictures. I’d definitely book with Margaret again the next time I’m in the area!”

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Alexis S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
18 years of experience
Scottsville, VA, 24590

About: I’ve taken care of pretty much all kinds of animals in my life! Dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, chickens… I’m a current dog mom to 4 pups. One of which is a cancer dog, so I’m very familiar with giving medication if need be. We also have a 1 year old puppy + are very refreshed on puppy life! I love any + all animals— they’re my “people”. I currently work mornings- 2pm ish Monday Tuesday and Friday so can come for afternoon walks/visits! I’m available Monday thru Friday. Available some weekends with prior notice if is suits. I have plenty of dog leash walking experience + can keep my eye on your pups! We love to host dogs in our home as it gives us the little bit of love to go around without the need of getting more of our own.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jasper had a fun time at Anne’s, playing with her pup and kids. I received multiple pictures during his stay. Thanks, Anne!!

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Suzanne D.
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Svitlana was very loving to my dog, and sent multiple pictures of him during his stay. I will gladly book Svitlana in the future.

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Merta P.
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Charlie came home very happy and well cared for. Izzy was very communicative and sent many pictures!

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Lisa T.
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Ashley took care of our puppy and we were reassured that he was well taken care of! She was flexible with drop off and pickup times and provided lots of exercise for him!

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Bri S.
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Cody had such a wonderful stay! They were incredibly sweet and attentive to him, and I could tell he was really loved and well cared for. They were flexible with pickup, communicated well throughout his stay, and sent adorable pictures that made me so happy to see. When Cody ran out of food, they let me know right away so I could get it taken care of. He got lots of cuddles and attention, and honestly, I don’t think he even wanted to leave! He came home happy and relaxed, which is everything I could ask for. I’d absolutely trust them with Cody again and highly recommend them!

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Emily S.
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Jenny took great of our pup! Each day she sent photos and videos to keep us updated on his status. She was easy to schedule with and great at communicating. Would absolutely recommend her to others with a high energy pup :)

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Liz Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic experience. She really took into consideration my dog's personality and what my dog would need during the weekend. She provided me with consistent updates and photos and when I came to get my dog she was excited to see me but not anxious to leave. It honestly could not have been any better.

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Marie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kate and Tyler were SO attentive, communicative, and caring for Jasper. They have a huge yard where he could run like crazy, fun toys, and walking trails nearby where he got to experience all the sniffs. He and Penny got along well together. Kate’s and Tyler’s house is clean and tidy, and they have great energy. I am so grateful to have found them for caring for my hound, Jasper! Thanks, guys!!🙏

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Suzanne D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Margaret took wonderful care of our 5 month old puppy for the weekend! She was very attentive, flexible to attend to his usual schedule, and played with him all weekend. He was wiped after a weekend of fun. We highly recommend using her for all puppy needs!

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Bri S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley watched my Lexie, 5 and a half year old black lab, for 6 days. She provided me daily updates and photos of Lexi's activities to keep me informed that she was doing well. I highly recommend Ashley as a resource to care for your dog as well.

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Scott S.
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Vannessa and Will did an amazing job with our blue heeler! He got lots of attention, time outside, and plenty of play with their two dogs, Hank and Bennett. It was a perfect stay for him - thank you so much!

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Aaron C.
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Boba enjoyed his time with Indira. She took good care of him while I was in Charlottesville for work, and booking with her was simple and easy while we traveled from out of town.

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Abigail C.
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Alice was very sweet with our dog and accommodating with us as we had to move our time by an hour. That was very helpful for our overall trip. We hope to use her in the future as she is everything we need in a senior pet sitter.

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Sharon W.
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Keri took excellent care of my dog Gus! She took such great attention to his needs! Gus immediately felt comfortable around her!

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Abigail S.
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Kelley was wonderful with Zeke, and sent pictures frequently. Zeke and her dog got along well, and it was so good to know he was being so well cared for. I will ask Kelley to sit in the future and would recommend her to anyone.

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Merta P.
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Nana is great with Mo! Nana communicates well, and he was flexible with my trip schedule. This is my second time boarding Mo with Nana and will book for other needs in the future.

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Kellie C.
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Blair was amazing with our dog Mochi! She boarded her for 5 nights and did an incredible job, was very nice and communicative and provided frequent updates throughout. Would be happy to use again for future boarding needs!

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Sean R.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Birnam Wood home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Birnam Wood.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Birnam Wood sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

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While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

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