Doggy Day Care in Blackwell, Richmond, VA
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“Best Rover experience ever! Emily treats our pup as her own, lavishing them with fun excursions, pup cups, and even practicing commands. I feel so much peace knowing I can rely on Emily and Sean to look after my fur baby, and our pup is always excited to visit her friend and surrogate family!”
“Matt is responsive and punctual. He goes above and beyond and has updated his house and yard to be the best pup party zone ever! My dog and I are glad we found him.”
“Very accommodating and good communication!”
“This was Luna’s first day with Julie. She was happy when I picked her up and seemed to enjoy herself. We have another day scheduled in a week.”
“This was our first time leaving our 1-year-old dog with someone outside of the family since we got him. Katelynn was awesome with Zeus and was great with him from the very start! He typically is very scared of new people and refuses to leave our side but she made him feel comfortable and safe from the start! She kept us up to date throughout the day which made us feel safe. We will definitely have Zeus stay with her next time, she was wonderful and I would highly recommend her!”
“Myrna was fantastic. She has a pool for all the doggies. She sent photos and communited throughout Starbuck's stay. Starbuck had such a great time that when we picked her up she didn't want to leave. We will definitely be using Myrna again!”
“Talia and Yuno took great care of my little floof Auggie! Great communication and he had the best day! Highly recommend!!!”
“Reese's stay was amazing with Nicholas and his pup! Our girl is high energy and came home tired and happy. We got pictures of her having her best day both outside playing and inside napping, which we appreciated on this hot summer day. We will definitely be repeat customers. Thank you!”
“Thank you so much for walking butch today and being our new doggy daycare person!”
“I can’t possibly say enough good things about Tyler and the amazing care she took of our pupper. She’s the best.”
“Did fantastic with her and her family! Super amazing”
“Despite the late request, Ross answered very quickly and was able to arrange a brief meeting the same night for Murdoch and his dog to meet. The day after, we left Murdoch with Ross and Ava and everything went monthly with a few pictures of Murdoch's day. I recommend Ross and Ava !”
“Kat has a wonderful personality and deep love for animals. She has a great home and is committed to taking the best care of your pet. I know my dog is in great and safe hands with her. I will be using Kat in the future for sure!”
“This was Deuce (my Yorkie’s) first dog care experience and it was a successful. Ethel was a great communicator and made this a great experience. Although this was the first time, it certainly will not be the last! Thank you Ethel!”
About: Hello! My name is Kyla and since I was 5 years old my family and I have always welcomed needing pets to our home and family. I’ve also been frequently trusted with caring for neighbors’ and family pets during their times away. With this background I’ve been given the hands on experiences to understand and provide the needs of pets who are away from their home environment and would ensure that my home and care is a welcoming and comforting temporary replacement to what you provide to them. Looking forward to being your trusted sitter! I currently work from home full-time and am much of a homebody outside of that, giving me plenty of time to care for and play with your furry friends and provide frequent updates on their stays away from you. I live in an apartment but am very close to nearby parks and walking areas and would be sure to frequently give your pets their much needed doses of fresh-air and outdoor playtime. When in a client’s home, I am sure to treat it as my own and maintain the routine that they’re accustomed to.
“We loved having Nahima care for Jasper. She was great at communicating with me about Jasper and was flexible with pick and drop off times. Jasper came back so happy! We’d be thrilled to have Nahima care for Jasper again!”
“Thanks for taking great care of Suki!”
About: We’re a pet-loving household with lots of experience caring for both cats and dogs. My husband and I both work full-time remotely as graphic designers, so we’re home most of the time and love spending our breaks and off-hours hanging with animals. We’ve both grown up with pets and currently care for our cat Gail and our sweet dog Cosmo. We also frequently watch our friends' and family’s pets—whether that means daily walks, drop-in visits, or weekend hangs. We live in the Stratford Hills neighborhood of Richmond and are happy to offer dog boarding in our home. We have a spacious, fully fenced-in yard that’s perfect for dogs to run and play. Your pet will get plenty of attention, outdoor time, and cuddles throughout the day. We’re always happy to accommodate special requests and will absolutely keep you updated with pictures and notes while you’re away so you can feel confident your pet is in good hands. My husband JD and I are graphic designers who work from home. We have flexible schedules, which makes it easy for us to manage potty breaks, playtime, and quality time with our furry visitors throughout the day. We have a fully fenced-in yard and always supervise our dog and any visiting pets while they’re outside. No pets are ever left unattended outdoors at any time.
About: I’ve lived with and taken care of dogs for the last four years. I started fostering dogs in 2022, and adopted a puppy of my own last winter. I’ve worked with severely traumatized and scared dogs and am also comfortable walking energetic puppies. Happy to help :). I am unfortunately allergic to cats. I’m a therapist in Richmond, but am currently between jobs and have a very flexible schedule at the moment! I’m looking forward to connecting :) I have a German shepherd / Siberian husky mix who has endless energy. We spend a lot of time walking, running, hanging at the dog park or fields where she can run and sniff to her hearts content. Happy to do the same with your pup. Comfortable providing medication and keeping your routine going while you’re away.
“Chris met us on time at the park and watched Ladybug while I went rock climbing at the RVA Man Wall. He was great with Ladybug and let her go wherever she wanted and snuggled her while we climbed. Great Rover experience with Chris, highly recommend!”
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1. Emily B.
“Best Rover experience ever! Emily treats our pup as her own, lavishing them with fun excursions, pup cups, and even practicing commands. I feel so much peace knowing I can rely on Emily and Sean to look after my fur baby, and our pup is always excited to visit her friend and surrogate family!”
2. Matt M.
“Matt is responsive and punctual. He goes above and beyond and has updated his house and yard to be the best pup party zone ever! My dog and I are glad we found him.”
3. Hilary R.
“Very accommodating and good communication!”
4. Julie W.
“This was Luna’s first day with Julie. She was happy when I picked her up and seemed to enjoy herself. We have another day scheduled in a week.”
5. Katelynn R.
“This was our first time leaving our 1-year-old dog with someone outside of the family since we got him. Katelynn was awesome with Zeus and was great with him from the very start! He typically is very scared of new people and refuses to leave our side but she made him feel comfortable and safe from the start! She kept us up to date throughout the day which made us feel safe. We will definitely have Zeus stay with her next time, she was wonderful and I would highly recommend her!”
6. Myrna C.
“Myrna was fantastic. She has a pool for all the doggies. She sent photos and communited throughout Starbuck's stay. Starbuck had such a great time that when we picked her up she didn't want to leave. We will definitely be using Myrna again!”
7. Talia C.
“Talia and Yuno took great care of my little floof Auggie! Great communication and he had the best day! Highly recommend!!!”
8. Nicholas P.
“Reese's stay was amazing with Nicholas and his pup! Our girl is high energy and came home tired and happy. We got pictures of her having her best day both outside playing and inside napping, which we appreciated on this hot summer day. We will definitely be repeat customers. Thank you!”
9. Caitlin S.
“Thank you so much for walking butch today and being our new doggy daycare person!”
10. Tyler H.
“I can’t possibly say enough good things about Tyler and the amazing care she took of our pupper. She’s the best.”
11. Le'Quitta R.
“Did fantastic with her and her family! Super amazing”
12. Ross & Ava T.
“Despite the late request, Ross answered very quickly and was able to arrange a brief meeting the same night for Murdoch and his dog to meet. The day after, we left Murdoch with Ross and Ava and everything went monthly with a few pictures of Murdoch's day. I recommend Ross and Ava !”
13. Kat R.
“Kat has a wonderful personality and deep love for animals. She has a great home and is committed to taking the best care of your pet. I know my dog is in great and safe hands with her. I will be using Kat in the future for sure!”
14. Ethel V.
“This was Deuce (my Yorkie’s) first dog care experience and it was a successful. Ethel was a great communicator and made this a great experience. Although this was the first time, it certainly will not be the last! Thank you Ethel!”
15. Kyla B.
“Kyla was absolutely amazing with my Maltese, Jasper! She provided daily photos and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She was incredibly responsive and kept me updated every step of the way. When I had an unexpected emergency and needed her to watch Jasper for a few extra days, she didn’t hesitate to accommodate me. It’s clear she is an experienced and caring pet owner, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for my pup. I highly recommend Kyla to anyone looking for a reliable, loving pet sitter!”
16. Nahima V.
“We loved having Nahima care for Jasper. She was great at communicating with me about Jasper and was flexible with pick and drop off times. Jasper came back so happy! We’d be thrilled to have Nahima care for Jasper again!”
17. Charlotte R.
“Thanks for taking great care of Suki!”
18. Christine B.
About: We’re a pet-loving household with lots of experience caring for both cats and dogs. My husband and I both work full-time remotely as graphic designers, so we’re home most of the time and love spending our breaks and off-hours hanging with animals. We’ve both grown up with pets and currently care for our cat Gail and our sweet dog Cosmo. We also frequently watch our friends' and family’s pets—whether that means daily walks, drop-in visits, or weekend hangs. We live in the Stratford Hills neighborhood of Richmond and are happy to offer dog boarding in our home. We have a spacious, fully fenced-in yard that’s perfect for dogs to run and play. Your pet will get plenty of attention, outdoor time, and cuddles throughout the day. We’re always happy to accommodate special requests and will absolutely keep you updated with pictures and notes while you’re away so you can feel confident your pet is in good hands. My husband JD and I are graphic designers who work from home. We have flexible schedules, which makes it easy for us to manage potty breaks, playtime, and quality time with our furry visitors throughout the day. We have a fully fenced-in yard and always supervise our dog and any visiting pets while they’re outside. No pets are ever left unattended outdoors at any time.
19. Victoria P.
About: I’ve lived with and taken care of dogs for the last four years. I started fostering dogs in 2022, and adopted a puppy of my own last winter. I’ve worked with severely traumatized and scared dogs and am also comfortable walking energetic puppies. Happy to help :). I am unfortunately allergic to cats. I’m a therapist in Richmond, but am currently between jobs and have a very flexible schedule at the moment! I’m looking forward to connecting :) I have a German shepherd / Siberian husky mix who has endless energy. We spend a lot of time walking, running, hanging at the dog park or fields where she can run and sniff to her hearts content. Happy to do the same with your pup. Comfortable providing medication and keeping your routine going while you’re away.
20. Chris R.
“Chris met us on time at the park and watched Ladybug while I went rock climbing at the RVA Man Wall. He was great with Ladybug and let her go wherever she wanted and snuggled her while we climbed. Great Rover experience with Chris, highly recommend!”
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The median cost per day for doggy day care in Blackwell is $31
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Blackwell on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $31 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
Typically, sitters offering doggy day care on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Blackwell.
Blackwell doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Blackwell sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
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