House Sitting in Cottrell Farms, Richmond, VA
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Top rated Cottrell Farms house sitters
“Kyla did an amazing job. I had less stress with her taking care of my baby. Mo loved her. She was prompted, on time & communicated well. I will definitely be using her services again!”
“Oli was wonderful! We have a reactive dog who is nervous meeting new people but she warmed up to Oli quickly. Oli checked in often with photos of the pups and left everything in good order.”
“Averi was great! Dogs, house, and plants clearly cared for. She was very flexible when our schedule changed. I am certain that we will book her again!”
“Holly is the best cat sitting. She always took pictures of my cat and sent it everyday. She also on top of everything. My Godfrey loves her so much. Thank you, Holly! High recommended her!”
“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”
“Nancy’s incredibly communicative and caring when dogsitting for our 2 small pups and my mom’s small Havanese. We felt our pups were in great hands and she was easy to work with when we had some last minute changes. One of our dogs is anxious and reactive - Nancy was thoughtful and patient in meeting him which we greatly appreciative. Will definitely hire her in the future.”
“Seline took great care of our two dogs!”
“Kim is the best!!! She took AMAZING care of my dog, and her updates gave me peace of mind while I was away on vacation. I will continue to book with her in the future. I’m so glad I found Kim!”
“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!”
“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
“Sarah did a great job watching Dusty for me when I was in Asheville. She was responsive to texts, has a nice little back yard for the pups to play in and followed all feeding instructions. Thank you Sarah, we will contact you again when in town.”
“Sarah is amazing! It’s a blessing to know a dependable, caring, and highly communicative sitter. Our dog Bodhi loves getting to be with Sarah, we can tell from the photos and videos she sends.”
“Megan was great with our dogs! We had to go away for a few days with short notice, and she was awesome enough to come house sit our 2 pets. They were pretty much instantly in love with her. She provided daily updates and we felt secure knowing our dogs were well cared for! Thanks Megan!”
“Noel was kind, quick to respond, polite, respectful, and the perfect fit to watch our pup Yeti. She took great care of him and our home while we were gone! Definitely gave us peace of mind.”
“Brianna is a wonderful communicator. You can tell that she is professional and kind and takes a lot of pride in her work. I can't wait to ask her to sit soon!”
“Allyson was responsive and always sent pictures and updates while we were away, which put my mind at ease! My dog and cat seemed very happy and calm with her care, and everything with our home was in order / clean upon our return. Would use Allyson again to watch our fur babies!”
“Absolutely amazing experience! Our kitties were well loved and cared for. We got regular pictures and updates throughout our trip. Would totally book again!”
“Kaleigh is amazing! This was the first time leaving my pup and Kaleigh made me feel at ease with consistent communication and updates. She took the time to learn my dog’s personality and routine so she could be as comfortable as possible. I’d definitely recommend Kaleigh!”
“We love Janet! I seriously don't trust my animals with anyone else. She has so much expertise and can handle any temperament/put any dog or cat at ease. Both my fur kids love her. It is such a relief when out of town to know they will be safe with her.”
About: I may only be 18, but I grew up surrounded by animals, and I adore animals so much that I made it my career! I work with dogs but I can work with any animal, any size, age, or behavioral issues. I just want to help as many animals as possible! I work with animals as my job 8AM-4PM so my schedule for this side job would be 5:30PM (possibly 5PM) until 11:30PM. I can work every single day! I will do anything needed to help during the hours I give, Need me to walk them? Got it! Need me to feed them? Got it! Anything you need, I got it
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1. Kyla B.
“Kyla did an amazing job. I had less stress with her taking care of my baby. Mo loved her. She was prompted, on time & communicated well. I will definitely be using her services again!”
2. Oli L.
“Oli was wonderful! We have a reactive dog who is nervous meeting new people but she warmed up to Oli quickly. Oli checked in often with photos of the pups and left everything in good order.”
3. Averi Z.
“Averi was great! Dogs, house, and plants clearly cared for. She was very flexible when our schedule changed. I am certain that we will book her again!”
4. Shaine S.
“Holly is the best cat sitting. She always took pictures of my cat and sent it everyday. She also on top of everything. My Godfrey loves her so much. Thank you, Holly! High recommended her!”
5. 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”
6. Nancy O.
“Nancy’s incredibly communicative and caring when dogsitting for our 2 small pups and my mom’s small Havanese. We felt our pups were in great hands and she was easy to work with when we had some last minute changes. One of our dogs is anxious and reactive - Nancy was thoughtful and patient in meeting him which we greatly appreciative. Will definitely hire her in the future.”
7. Seline P.
“Seline took great care of our two dogs!”
8. Kim S.
“Kim is the best!!! She took AMAZING care of my dog, and her updates gave me peace of mind while I was away on vacation. I will continue to book with her in the future. I’m so glad I found Kim!”
9. 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!”
10. Rachel K.
“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
11. Sarah J.
“Sarah did a great job watching Dusty for me when I was in Asheville. She was responsive to texts, has a nice little back yard for the pups to play in and followed all feeding instructions. Thank you Sarah, we will contact you again when in town.”
12. Sarah B.
“Sarah is amazing! It’s a blessing to know a dependable, caring, and highly communicative sitter. Our dog Bodhi loves getting to be with Sarah, we can tell from the photos and videos she sends.”
13. Megan M.
“Megan was great with our dogs! We had to go away for a few days with short notice, and she was awesome enough to come house sit our 2 pets. They were pretty much instantly in love with her. She provided daily updates and we felt secure knowing our dogs were well cared for! Thanks Megan!”
14. Noel D.
“Noel was kind, quick to respond, polite, respectful, and the perfect fit to watch our pup Yeti. She took great care of him and our home while we were gone! Definitely gave us peace of mind.”
15. Brianna J.
“Brianna is a wonderful communicator. You can tell that she is professional and kind and takes a lot of pride in her work. I can't wait to ask her to sit soon!”
16. Allyson B.
“Allyson was responsive and always sent pictures and updates while we were away, which put my mind at ease! My dog and cat seemed very happy and calm with her care, and everything with our home was in order / clean upon our return. Would use Allyson again to watch our fur babies!”
17. Whitney S.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Our kitties were well loved and cared for. We got regular pictures and updates throughout our trip. Would totally book again!”
18. Kaleigh J.
“Kaleigh is amazing! This was the first time leaving my pup and Kaleigh made me feel at ease with consistent communication and updates. She took the time to learn my dog’s personality and routine so she could be as comfortable as possible. I’d definitely recommend Kaleigh!”
19. Janet S.
“We love Janet! I seriously don't trust my animals with anyone else. She has so much expertise and can handle any temperament/put any dog or cat at ease. Both my fur kids love her. It is such a relief when out of town to know they will be safe with her.”
20. DaLylah W.
About: I may only be 18, but I grew up surrounded by animals, and I adore animals so much that I made it my career! I work with dogs but I can work with any animal, any size, age, or behavioral issues. I just want to help as many animals as possible! I work with animals as my job 8AM-4PM so my schedule for this side job would be 5:30PM (possibly 5PM) until 11:30PM. I can work every single day! I will do anything needed to help during the hours I give, Need me to walk them? Got it! Need me to feed them? Got it! Anything you need, I got it
Over 33 pet parents in Cottrell Farms have booked house sitting
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Cottrell Farms.
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. Cottrell Farms 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
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