Pet Sitting in Blacksburg
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1. Helen R.

“Helen was great! Communicated well, is very nice, was very responsive and responsible and took great care of both of our critters! She was able to deal with some of the complexities of our rural house and location as well. Highly recommended!”


2. Angela R.

“Angela was amazing! She was so responsive, professional, and loving with my pups! No wonder they took to her so quickly! I whole-heartedly recommend!”


3. Sam B.

“Sam was great at communication and adjusting to my schedule when I was out of town. Sam took great care of my cat and made me feel so much better about leaving her for two weeks! Thanks Sam!”


4. Camille M.

“Camille took great care of our 2 dogs while we were at a football game. She sent great pics and left detailed messages from her visits. You can tell she really loves animals!”


5. Erin B.

“Erin was great! She took care of our cat and sent pictures to let us know he was okay. Erin was very flexible as our original plans had changed last minute. Very happy with the experience.”


6. Alyssa S.

“Alyssa took care of our golden retriever pup on very short notice! She did an amazing job and sent along photos! We can tell Sonny had a great time!”


7. Alicia P.

“Thank you Alicia! Hattie loves when Alicia visits. She does such a great job and is so thoughtful.”


8. Anna Grace A.

“She’s the best from rest!!! She helped us out so last minute and I felt so reassured daily how my lil one was doing!! She has great communication, timely, follows instructions efficiently and was so good with our cat!! Will definitely be having her again!!(:”


9. Erin S.


“Erin is amazing! My Labradoodle is very sweet but has anxiety issues and it very weary around new people. Erin was so patient with him and allowed him to warm up to her. She took him for many walks and played with him. She sent lots of pictures and videos. She is super sweet and I felt so good having her care for our boy!”


10. Sierra D.
About: Have had dogs all my life, small/large and medically complex needing meds, love to train, have done cat sitting for medical cats and normal ones I am currently a student in college but only have 2 classes a per week, also am active and am willing to change schedules around :) I am currently not taking pets for boarding as I have my own dog now, but would love to take care of your pets at your home and provide them with enrichment whenever you need/want.


11. Jessica V.

“Jessica is amazing!! I cannot recommend her enough. She took excellent care of our cat, Moose. She was very prompt and detailed with how the visits went, and always spent extra time making sure Moose felt comfortable with her. She also sends the cutest photos! We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing Moose was in such excellent hands. We will for sure be booking with her again.”


12. Rachel E.

“Rachel was so great with our huskies! One of our dogs is very skittish but he quickly warmed up to her. I could tell that she’d had experience handling such situations.”


13. Kaylie M.
“Kaylie has had numerous pets including dogs, cats, and much more. She has loved each and every one of those animals and taken care of them all. I can assure that Kaylie is an animal lover who would absolutely take wonderful care of any pet.”


14. Manasa P.

“Manasa is the best dog sitter ever! She is super great with our dog and very communicative and responsible. I don’t know what we’d do without her!”


15. Bella L.

“Bella did a wonderful job pet sitting! My cats loved her. She was great with communication to me. I felt like my kitties were in good hands while I was away and I didn’t worry. I will definitely use her again!”


16. Rosalee K.
About: I grew up taking care of all kinds of animals including chickens, goats, cows, pigs, and of course cats and dogs. I’ve independently cared for animals since I can remember! I am a student at Virginia Tech with a pretty flexible schedule. I have time in between my classes to be able to let your animals outside or just spend time with them! Because I live in an apartment, I unfortunately cannot house animals with me in my home. However, I am happy to take them on walks and hang out with them at their home.


17. Peyton F.
About: -Raised with 5 dogs in my house my whole childhood -Cat lover as well, I have 4 back home -I’ve had all different sized pups, two beagles, two pit mixes, an english bulldog, and currently two boston terriers at home! -Helped care for my senior beagle before he passed away (he lived 17 years!) I’m a student at Virginia Tech and I miss my pets at home so much! I have a car so I am more than happy to drive to your babies and take them to my apartment if needed:) I don’t have any pets here with me at Tech and there is a dog park at my complex and plenty of outdoor space if you need your pet out of your house!


18. Taji L.

“Taji is reliable-very caring towards my adult German Shepherd & Blue Heeler Puppy. He’s comfortable with large, high drive dogs. Def will rebook. Highly recommend to use Taji.”


19. Emma K.
“Emma stayed in our home with our needy Weimaraner Elsie for a week. She gave Elsie the snuggles, love and exercise she needed to get through the week without us. Emma always updated us on how Elsie was doing and I could tell by her updates how much fun they were both having together. Emma left our home spotless, which was a real treat coming home after a trip. Emma is an animal lover and incredibly responsible. I would recommend her to everyone I know!”


20. Chloe R.
“Chloe is a dog lover in every sense of those words! She had grown up with large dogs; labradors, a Weimaraner and a Dalmation! Dogs can sense her connection and LOVE her! Her neighbor's dog comes over after breakfast to spend the day with her. She's used to big dogs and little dogs and has been around other animals as well. She has begged for a bunny since she as a little girl. Chloe is responsible and understands that animals/pets are family members! You can't go wrong hiring Chloe to b a loving pet caregiver. I trust her wholeheartedly with all my pets, even the strongest and most rambunctious of them all!”
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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 Blacksburg on Rover as of Apr 2025 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 Apr 2025, there are 89 pet sitters in Blacksburg. 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, 87% of Blacksburg pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Blacksburg.
Rover makes it easy to find Blacksburg 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 89 pet sitters in Blacksburg 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.
