House Sitting in Cofer, Richmond, VA
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1. Oli L.

“I’m so glad that Oli was available to come check on Gus while I was gone during the day. She is familiar with his routine and always sends me the cutest pictures!”


2. Kyle J.

“I recently hired Kyle as a house and dogsitter, and I couldn't be more impressed with his service. From the moment he stepped into my home, I felt at ease knowing my house and beloved pets were in capable hands. Not only did he maintain the cleanliness and security of my home, but he also went above and beyond in caring for my furry companions. He followed all instructions meticulously, ensuring my pets' routines were maintained and that they received plenty of love and attention. Kyle demonstrated exceptional responsibility and reliability throughout his stay, and I returned to find my house in impeccable condition and my pets happy and healthy. I highly recommend Kyle for anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring house and dogsitter. His professionalism and genuine love for animals truly set him apart.”


3. Alexander S.

“Alex was great with the dogs and was responsive to our messages. Was very impressed that he came over for a meet and greet and was taking notes and asking questions. Left the home so clean we couldn't even tell someone had been there. Highly recommend”


4. Victor S.

“Victor did great sitting for Ellie, kept her company all day, listened to her needs, gave her food and her medicine. Would absolutely book him again in the future!”


5. Alex K.

“Alex is a slam dunk. Animals were healthy, safe, and happy when we returned. Received regular, daily updates during the week. House was spotless. Definitely a re-book. Thank you so much, Alex!”


6. jordan g.

“Jordan was so great!!! She took great care of Cooper and my home. She was super communicative and sent lots of photos. I would absolutely use Jordan again!”


7. Amber C.

“Amber goes to incredible lengths to make sure animals are taken care of. She is responsive and thoughtful and my animals love her! I definitely recommend hiring her.”


8. Allyson B.

“Allyson was attentive to our family's needs and communicative while we were away. Our dogs were relaxed and happy with her. It was a pleasure having her house sit for us.”


9. Lynne F.

“Lynne was a great house sitter and did an excellent job taking care of our fur baby. She shared photos every day and even left a sweet message to welcome us home. It was comforting knowing our geriatric lab had company, especially in the evening, while we were out of town. I would highly recommend Lynne and look forward to rebooking with her in the future!”


10. Whitney P.

“Whitney was a wonderful house and dog sitter, she stayed at our home with our dog for a couple days and endured the Richmond water outage with an incredibly positive attitude the whole time. She provided updates as requested and was great at keeping up the communication. We hope to be able to have her watch Remy when needed again in the future!”


11. Caitlin W.
“Caitlin did a wonderful job watching our Blue Heeler, Luke. Luke is high energy and Caitlin took him out for walks and played ball with him. Her communication was great where she provided pictures and updated us about Luke while we were away. I would 100% use her again. We think of Luke as our first born son, and she made us feel at ease leaving him at home knowing he was well taken care of.”


12. Rosemary L.

“First time we’ve ever left our cat and home in the hands of a stranger. We have learned our cat might love Rosemary more than us. ? She kept us up to date with pictures. We’ll definitely book her again.”


13. Rita D.

“Rita a such a sweet and responsible dog sitter! She kept me updated the whole time and sent me cute pics of my dog to reassure me everything was great. Communication was spot on and our pup seemed very happy!”


14. Siah G.
“I have a small Chihuahua . When she was born I couldn't get her too eat so siah sat and helped me feed my new puppy and showed me what to do for hours and he always came and checked on her and made sure she was in tip top shape .”


15. Kristen C.

“Kristen was the absolute best! She was able to help me out on short notice. I am new here and I had a family emergency. She made sure to keep me updated and sent me plenty of pictures. I would definitely recommend her and will use her again in the future!! Izzy and Gunner absolutely loved her”


16. Jess M.
“Jess was so great with our brand new puppy Kemba! She made sure we felt comfortable by meeting us before we went out of town. Jess sent frequent photo updates and kept us at ease during our entire trip. Would definitely recommend!”


17. Chloe W.

“Thank you so much to Chloe for taking such great care of Copper! Chloe is an amazing walker and sitter and goes above and beyond. We appreciate you!”


18. Andrew C. T.


“Andrew is an absolute gem! He went above and beyond to care for our three fur babies and our home while we were away for a long weekend. He sent adorable and hilarious pictures and was very responsive while we were away. He is also just an amazing person and conversationalist, and made us feel at ease leaving our pets and home in his care. Our home was clean when we came back—cleaner than we left it—and he even left us a delicious meal in the fridge! Five stars, 10/10, highly recommended!”


19. Liesel B.

“Liesel was amazing with my finicky and dog reactive dog, so grateful to have someone who knew how to work with her! Provided lots of updates which I really appreciated as well!”




20. Stacey N.


“I have been using Stacey for a few years now. She is the best kitty sitter you could possibly imagine having! You never have to worry while you’re away. We’re so lucky to have found her! 🤗”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Cofer on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 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 Jul 2024, there are 1,149 house sitters in Cofer. 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, 89% of Cofer house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Cofer have an average of 15 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 Cofer.
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. Cofer 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.
