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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Kayla did a fantastic job! She was a great communicator and responded quickly to inquiries. She asked very thoughtful and responsible questions about both the dog and the house at our meet and greet. She dog sat for over a week and did such a great job of getting Frankie out regularly, playing with her, and just generally showing her lots of love! Frankie was happy and healthy on our return (and the house was in great shape too!)! We'd happily use Kayla again!”


“Heather was wonderful with Dakoda and Callie! She took great care of our dogs, was respectful of our home, and was super responsive whenever we checked in. She was a pleasure to work with, and we will definitely be booking again!”


“Kirsten was fantastic! She was very communicative and made us feel at ease with lots of photos/videos of our dogs while we were away for the weekend. She is extremely friendly and caring/loving towards the dogs and really made sure to understand their schedule/needs during our meet-and-greet. Would highly recommend and hope to schedule with her again in the future!”


“Katie took amazing care of our boy! My neighbors keep bragging on her and want her contact info for their own pets! She is prompt and let him go out and play with his dog friends every time they were outside! Thank you Katie, you are awesome!”


“Allison was beyond amazing with our boys! We’re new to the area and needed to find someone on fairly short notice. She went above and beyond to provide updates on their wellbeing every day. One of our pups suffers some pretty serious anxiety around new people and absolutely adores her. 100/10 cannot recommend her enough!”


“Cori did an amazing job taking care of everyone and giving my diabetic cat his insulin right on schedule every 12 hours. I appreciate how well he took care of everyone and will definitely be a repeat customer!”


“I highly recommend Thomas to take care of your animals. We were gone for a long weekend and Thomas came for a meet and greet before we left. He took good care of our two dogs while we were gone through the big snowstorm where we lost power. He sent a lot of pictures every day, which was heartwarming. Again I highly recommend him.”


“Shelby Ann took excellent care of Teddy. She followed his routine and gave us updates while we were gone. We will definitely use her as a dog sitter again and we are so thrilled that we found her!”


“We loved having Marquesa watch our pets! She was super friendly, great with our two high-energy dogs, and even our shy cat warmed up to her right away. Communication was easy and smooth the whole time. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and kind pet sitter!”


“Aubrie is excellent! She watched our 2 older dogs while we were out of state. She sent daily photos and text messages to this worried "dog mom". She even changed the bandage on one dog's leg because he had a recent surgery. She seems to truly love our dogs and we would definitely hire her again. We are repeat customers.”


About: I was responsible for caring for my childhood senior dog. She was a small chihuahua mix that I was responsible for walking, feeding and giving oral medications. I also cared for a family friend’s two German Shorthaired Pointer’s for a week. My responsibilities included feeding, walking, crating and administering oral medications! I currently work full-time but have a flexible schedule that allows me to check-in on pets during the morning and evening. However, I can provide longer check-ins during the weekend and have no standing/recurring commitments during the weekend. As someone who has owned pets before, I am well aware of the safety precautions needed. I make sure that my home is pet-proof by making sure my plants are out of reach and any dangerous chemicals. I also have experience with crating dogs.

“Amberly was amazing! She stay at our house for a 10 day trip, and she took great care of my 2 dogs. She communicated very well and sent me photos. My dogs are my life, so it was so nice not having to worry about them while we were gone! ❤️”


“Jason is fantastic! He cared for our cat and house for two weeks. During that time, he was attentive and responsive, sending messages and photos frequently and unprompted. During our time away, a water main break interrupted water service to the house but even this did not interfere with Jason's care-taking. He brought in fresh water for our cat and kept us updated until water service was returned. I trust Jason completely and definitely would work with him again.”

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Alicia P.

“Alicia is a fantastic pet sitter. She is caring, responsive, trustworthy, and more than willing to go the extra distance to take the best care of our beloved dog.”


Kayla D.

“Kayla did a fantastic job! She was a great communicator and responded quickly to inquiries. She asked very thoughtful and responsible questions about both the dog and the house at our meet and greet. She dog sat for over a week and did such a great job of getting Frankie out regularly, playing with her, and just generally showing her lots of love! Frankie was happy and healthy on our return (and the house was in great shape too!)! We'd happily use Kayla again!”


Heather J.Star Sitter

“Heather was wonderful with Dakoda and Callie! She took great care of our dogs, was respectful of our home, and was super responsive whenever we checked in. She was a pleasure to work with, and we will definitely be booking again!”


Kirsten P.

“Kirsten was fantastic! She was very communicative and made us feel at ease with lots of photos/videos of our dogs while we were away for the weekend. She is extremely friendly and caring/loving towards the dogs and really made sure to understand their schedule/needs during our meet-and-greet. Would highly recommend and hope to schedule with her again in the future!”


Claire W.Star Sitter

“Claire did an excellent job dog and house sitting! We came back home to happy dogs and a clean home. We hope to use Claire more in the future.”


Katie C.

“Katie took amazing care of our boy! My neighbors keep bragging on her and want her contact info for their own pets! She is prompt and let him go out and play with his dog friends every time they were outside! Thank you Katie, you are awesome!”


Allison B.

“Allison was beyond amazing with our boys! We’re new to the area and needed to find someone on fairly short notice. She went above and beyond to provide updates on their wellbeing every day. One of our pups suffers some pretty serious anxiety around new people and absolutely adores her. 100/10 cannot recommend her enough!”


Cori M.


“Cori did an amazing job taking care of everyone and giving my diabetic cat his insulin right on schedule every 12 hours. I appreciate how well he took care of everyone and will definitely be a repeat customer!”


Thomas S.


“I highly recommend Thomas to take care of your animals. We were gone for a long weekend and Thomas came for a meet and greet before we left. He took good care of our two dogs while we were gone through the big snowstorm where we lost power. He sent a lot of pictures every day, which was heartwarming. Again I highly recommend him.”




Gillian B.

“Very easy to work with, and my dogs were in great spirits when I returned home. My home was as I left it. Gillian was great!”


Shelby Ann P.


“Shelby Ann took excellent care of Teddy. She followed his routine and gave us updates while we were gone. We will definitely use her as a dog sitter again and we are so thrilled that we found her!”


Madison S.

“Another great visit! Honey came to her residence and was so relaxed by the end she was sleeping at the foot of her couch like she lived there! Thank you Madison!”


Chris L.

“Chris was outstanding with our Peppermint.”


Marquesa P.

“We loved having Marquesa watch our pets! She was super friendly, great with our two high-energy dogs, and even our shy cat warmed up to her right away. Communication was easy and smooth the whole time. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and kind pet sitter!”


Laura D.Star Sitter

“Laura was absolutely wonderful. I’ve never left Paris overnight and Laura kept Paris very entertained and loved! I would definitely recommend Laura to sit you pet!”


Aubrei J.Star Sitter

“Aubrie is excellent! She watched our 2 older dogs while we were out of state. She sent daily photos and text messages to this worried "dog mom". She even changed the bandage on one dog's leg because he had a recent surgery. She seems to truly love our dogs and we would definitely hire her again. We are repeat customers.”


Dayna Gael W.
“Dayna’s parents have a dog which she takes care of when she is home and has cat of her own! She takes care of other friends’ cats while they are gone! She is a sweet and caring person that will provide attentive care to your feline friend or canine pal!”


Amberly B.

“Amberly was amazing! She stay at our house for a 10 day trip, and she took great care of my 2 dogs. She communicated very well and sent me photos. My dogs are my life, so it was so nice not having to worry about them while we were gone! ❤️”


Taji L.Star Sitter

“Helped us out in an emergency!”


Jason S.

“Jason is fantastic! He cared for our cat and house for two weeks. During that time, he was attentive and responsive, sending messages and photos frequently and unprompted. During our time away, a water main break interrupted water service to the house but even this did not interfere with Jason's care-taking. He brought in fresh water for our cat and kept us updated until water service was returned. I trust Jason completely and definitely would work with him again.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Blacksburg on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $42 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 226 house sitters in Blacksburg. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Blacksburg house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Blacksburg have an average of 17 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Blacksburg.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Blacksburg house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
