Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave

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Sitter Profile Image: Ed A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
141 reviews
50 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Ed was excellent in every way and put this first time Rover user at ease. He came by for a meet and greet a few days before. He was timely and sent detailed report cards of each visit along with some of the best photos I’ve ever seen of my pup. 100% will have him dog sit again.

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Julia S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I’ve taken care of dogs ranging from new born puppies to senior dogs for the past 10 years. Friends and family trust me to dog sit and dog walk for them regularly. I am currently on summer break so I have plenty of time to play with and walk your pups! I have a very flexible schedule. I am open to walking and caring for your pup however you feel is best! I have experience with a a variety of walking methods, crating, fenced yards, and off leash dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Karlee F.
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Karlee F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Karlee was awesome! She left the most detailed notes and photos that I've ever seen from a sitter, and she was incredibly personable and warm. Definitely glad we found her to care for our kitties and wouldn't hesitate to book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Josephine B.
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Josephine B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Josephine is excellent, very reliable and caring. She sent me detailed reports and photos every day, so I could relax knowing my dog and cat were in good hands while I was away.

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Danielle S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Danielle was extremely responsive, flexible, and caring for our last minute request. Our cat is pretty shy so it was great to see her warm up and feel safe with Danielle. Would book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rhiana Q.
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Rhiana Q.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
315 reviews
110 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

I would recommend Rhiana she sent great updates of my cats showing them playing and cuddling. My cats ate well so that tells me they liked her?

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Tracy D.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
21 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Belmont, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Tracy was so great with meeting my pup! She spent so much time and careful questioning to make sure she had all of the necessary information to take care of him. I feel very, very confident in recommending her to others.

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle C.
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Danielle C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
193 reviews
61 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Danielle was absolutely perfect!! She took great care of our sweet kitty Bijou, and even came to meet us beforehand!! We will definitely be using her services again, and highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy S.
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Amy S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Amy looked after our dog for the first time this weekend and she was absolutely wonderful. She asked great questions about meals, walks and our dog's routine and was very thorough in every detail. Amy kept us updated with photos and messages so we never wondered how things were going. Our usually shy dog warmed up to her immediately and I felt completely at ease being away knowing our dog was in such caring hands. We will absolutely work with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amelie S.
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Amelie S.
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$14
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1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I have been taking care of friends, family members animals for over 2 years now while attending college. I love giving care to their furry friends while they are away. Having animals myself I understand the need to have a trustworthy caretaker while away! I look forward to become your pets new friend! I currently work 30/32 hours a week usually during the early mornings or mid afternoons. I have usually offered early morning walks or evening walks to those in need! I am able to do overnights as well, but always check to make sure the animals will be okay while I work! I have always tried to take care of the pets in the exact way the client has asked. I am able to sit in during meals, stay to get energy out, or even squirrel watch! I always try to make the animals stay in the routine that they have known!

Sitter Profile Image: Giuliana S.
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Giuliana S.
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$14
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8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of all kinds for over 8 years and have experience with feeding, walking, bathing, playtime, and overnight care. Friends, neighbors, and family have relied on me to care for their pets and make sure they feel comfortable and safe while away. I also have personal experience with wound care and closely monitoring my own dog during recovery, so I understand the importance of patience, attentiveness, and following care instructions carefully. I genuinely love animals and treat every pet like my own. I’m currently working part time at the University of Virginia, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to spend caring for your pets throughout the week. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, overnight stays, and making sure your pets get lots of attention, exercise, and care while you’re away. I always make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in both my home and my client’s home. I carefully follow feeding schedules, walking routines, medication instructions, and any special care requests. I pay close attention to pets’ behavior and needs and make sure they get plenty of affection, exercise, and supervision. I also keep owners updated with photos and messages so they can feel confident their pets are in good hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Yana S.
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Yana S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Yana did a fantastic job caring for my kitten with a last minute notice! She took great pics and videos along with thorough notes! Will definitely keep them in mind for future bookings!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bertie & Lissette A.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
34 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

My dog had such a great time with Bertie while I was on vacation, she probably didn’t even notice I was gone. Seeing the pictures of their day together made me happy and I will rebook in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Miriah D.
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Miriah D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Miriah was absolutely fabulous and saved us by being able to check on our puppy on very short notice. She was extremely professional and I came home to a happy, safe puppy. Very pleased!

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Sitter Profile Image: Makenna R.
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Makenna R.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Makenna was great! She was even able to go out of her way and meet with us on a very short notice ahead of time. All of our animals absolutely love her. Makenna is one of the best pet sitters we have had and we will definitely be asking her to help in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan V.
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Megan V.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Charlottesville High, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Megan is very professional and caring. My cats warmed up to her quickly, and she took daily photos to send with her daily updates. I am 100% pleased and will call on her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail J.
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Abigail J.
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$20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I’ve owned many dogs over my lifetime. From a Min Pin to Collies, Retrievers and Pointers. I have taken care of friends and relatives animals while they were out of town. I have done long time sits (several weeks) to daily drop ins. I’m retired so I have lots of time to care for your pets. I love taking walks and getting to know each animal whether it’s to come hang out and play, feed etc or take for long or short walks. I don’t have any dogs or cats living with me now due to my landlord not allowing pet ownership. They don’t mind if I bring a dog here for short periods.

Sitter Profile Image: Margaret C.
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Margaret C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22904

Margaret was communicative, kind, and wonderful to my cat! Would not hesitate to book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Doris S.
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Doris S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
63 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Our cat loves Doris and is always well cared for thanks for to their cuddle times! We appreciate the pics that come with every visit report. We recently had our longest vacation away from our cat ever and were so grateful for Doris’s care throughout. Thank you!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Genesis G.
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Genesis G.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Genesis went above and beyond! She took a great care of our cat, she brought some packages in, she helped out with an emergency situation. We are very grateful! And our cat loved her!

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She was WONDERFUL! My pup was being stubborn and Karlee was so kind about it. She respected boundaries while still doing what she could to keep him happy. She was SO communicative and patient. I appreciate you!!!

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Madelyne S.
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This is my second time hiring Hollister to watch my kitties. It's always a blessing to have Hollister care for my little cats. I truly appreciate the pictures and detailed updates with every visit. Coming home to see how happy my cats were and how clean my house was was such a joy. I highly recommend Hollister to anyone seeking a caring and detail oriented pet sitter.

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Indira H.
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Ireland was amazing and available last minute. She handled my bigger dog perfectly and sent updates! Would 100% recommend!

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Corinne V.
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Emilee is awesome. She was game to take on a new challenge in the form of my anti-social cat, who has a history of aggression with strangers. Thanks to her I was able to leave on a long trip with confidence that my cat's basic needs would be met in my absence -- I am very grateful!

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Nicole B.
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Michelle was amazing to look after my pup Frankie! Contacted her last minute and she was quick to accept the request. Great communicator and would definitely use her again!

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Brett Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle is a wonderful sitter. She cared for my baby boy (cat) perfectly, including giving him medication. I could not ask for a better cat sitter ever. Highly recommend ❤️

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Gretchen G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yana is phenomenal! She always takes such great care of our boy. He is super comfortable with her and she is very detail oriented. I never worry about my pup when he is being taken care of by her! :)

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Marissa A.
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She did great, came in and followed my instructions well! She was also very responsive. Would definitely recommend and rebook!

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Deborah O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the second time Rachael took care of our cat iole. As before, Rachael took just wonderful care of her. Her report cards were detailed, and showed just how attentive she was with iole. We 100% recommend Rachael!!!! :)

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Chris J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia was an absolute lifesaver! She accepted an incredibly last-minute booking without hesitation. My dog Frankie gets a bit or of separation anxiety and sadness when we leave town, but Julia handled it with total patience, compassion and professionalism. Very clear to communicate everything going on with the pup. Without ever meeting the pup before she was extremely reliable when I left her with some instructions. She went above and beyond! I felt completely at ease knowing my pup was in such flexible and capable hands. Highly recommend!

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Brett Z.
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Jessica was sooo helpful! She accommodated a last minute change in my travel schedule and took very good care of my two cats. I would highly recommend her and will definitely have her watch my pets again!

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Caroline K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bertie & Lissette took wonderful care of my dog, Briggs, during a very last-minute weekend trip. As a first-time Rover user, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but they exceeded my expectations in every way. They responded quickly and enthusiastically, arrived as scheduled, and provided regular updates, including photos and videos that gave me great peace of mind while I was away. Briggs looked happy, comfortable, and clearly well cared for throughout his stay. Communication was excellent, the feedback was helpful, and they were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to book with Bertie & Lissette again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, caring pet sitters.

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Jamie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen stopped in through the weekend to watch our senior special needs boy while we were away and was excellent with him! She kept us updated with pictures and status updates which was very much appreciated, especially with a boy who has some quirks. Kristen was very easy to communicate with and flexible with travel plan changes. Highly recommend her for pet sitting needs and will plan to have Kristen help us out with our pup again. Thanks Kristen!

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Erin H.
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Edie was excellent, we were able to leave reassured knowing that our cat was being well taken care of.

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Julee S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rhiana did a wonderful job with Harper! She is an excellent communicator and took care of Harper like she was her own. Will definitely be having her take care of Harper again!

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Brittany T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Genesis was the best pet sitter! She took great care of my cats, her communication was clearly and timely, and I will be recommending her to anyone looking for pet care.

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Victoria J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience and would absolutely book again. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and it gave me peace of mind knowing Theo was being well cared for while I was away. I appreciated the updates, photos, and attention to detail throughout each visit. It’s clear they genuinely care about the pets they look after. Thank you for taking such great care of Theo. I look forward to booking with you again in the future!

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Anthony W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kris is an extremely reliable and flexible pet caretaker. Travel is often stressful, but one thing I never worry about while I’m gone is my two cats. Kris takes excellent care of them, including giving medication twice a day. She also is very detailed in her Rover cards. Also, Kris is some kind of cat whisperer — she take the most adorable photos when she does check-ins. My one cat is a goblin but when I see her photos of him, he looks so cute I almost forget what an utter demon he is.

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Erin K.
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Will definitely REBOOK in the future. She was AMAZING while taking care of my cat and making sure my plants were watered while I was gone. She took cute pictures of him, PLAYED with him, REFILLED his WATER and FOOD bowl everyday. She also gave my cat TREATS and LOTS OF SNUGGLES. Our cat loves her and we do too!

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Neriam M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sloan is a very dependable and professional sitter, and took excellent care of our cat while we were away. We highly recommend working with her!!

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Greg B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 679 pet sitters in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave. 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, 90% of Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave have an average of 18 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave.

Rover makes it easy to find Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave 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 679 pet sitters in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave, 98% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. 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 background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

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