Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your pet.

Every sitter passes an enhanced background check. Learn about RoverProtect
Top rated Downtown pet sitters
These prices are per visit. Pricing may change based on the options you select. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply. Learn more

“Penny was fantastic doing drop in visits and walks for my two dogs! They are a rambunctious pair and she seemed to handle it all with ease. Plan to utilize her services again in the future if she's game!”


“Danielle is incredible. In a last minute pinch she helped care for my animals. She came over the day of my request just to meet them and every single one of them, including my anxiety riddled shiba rescue took to her immediately. She is intelligent, compassionate, and did an absolutely incredible job. Highly recommend.”


“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.”


“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?”


“Bailey did a great job with our boys! She arrived on time and spent time loving on our boys. We even added a last minute request to bring in some mail that needed to be refrigerated. Great experience. Will definitely recommend and have her come back anytime”


“Great to work with! Very flexible with schedule and obviously passionate about your pets. Also very responsive to messages while we were out of town. Will definitely book with again!”


“Samantha was great with King. This was her 2nd time doing a drop in visit with him and I could tell that he really enjoyed his company. She sends updates on her visits which gives me a peace of mind she is the best.”


“Mitch went above and beyond caring for our animals while we were away for the holidays and was even flexible with adding an extra day when we decided to extend our trip. Super sweet with our animals and took great care of our home. Would definitely recommend!”


“Kirtly was absolutely fabulous with letting our puppy ember out! Ember got all her energy out and was so happy when I got home every day. Will definitely use again!!”


“Jessica is the best!”


“So glad you could watch our dogs for us! You went above and beyond to make sure they got walks in and played in the yard.”



“Whenever we plan our travels, our first step is to see if Dávi is available to look after our 2 cats! We could not possibly be more grateful to Dávi for the excellent care she provides - if you want a thoughtful, loving, responsible, responsive pet sitter hire Dávi!”


“Doris is amazing!!! She has taken great care of since we brought her home the week of May 20th! We will definitely use her again in the pups.”


“Lettie was amazing with our very anxious dog and really flexible with a somewhat chaotic schedule.”



“Did a great job!! Responsive and sent us pictures of our little monsters. Was patient with our annoying feeding plan. Would happily hire her again.”


About: I have owned animals since I was a child, as well as house sat for neighbors many times! I also have experience with high-energy dogs. My schedule is very flexible at the moment, so I am often available for any last minute pet needs. I am available on both weekdays and weekends! I prioritize your pet’s safety, comfort, and routine—whether walking, dropping in, or house sitting. I provide reliable care, regular updates, and treat your home with respect, ensuring your pet feels secure, loved, and stress-free while you’re away.

“Rachael watched our two cats for a long weekend and was amazing. She sent photos of the cats and was very communicative about them. It was great having her to rely on and helped us focus on our vacation. Thanks, Rachael!”


“Christopher is everything you could want in a pet sitter! He doted on my dogs and kept them safe and happy. He was conscientious and reliable, and took great care of the house and all dog-related messes. Also great with communication and flexibility. I would happily work with him again!”


About: I have regularly dog sat my friend’s 2 fraternal rescue puppies (lab-mixes) since they were 6 months old, including multiple consecutive overnights with basic training and 3 walks a day. In my 20’s I took care of our family dog frequently and joyfully with daily walks and play. I actively exercise with daily weight training, yoga, or spin cardio and walk an average of 8 miles/ day outside and will have no trouble giving your pup the physical exertion they need to feel happy and content at the end of the day. When I am with a dog I try to see the world through their eyes, ears and paws. Whether it’s a hot sidewalk, a noisy lawnmower, or an overtightened harness strap, I actively consider what their experience is like when I care for them. These precious creatures deserve attention, empathy, guidance, and affirmation, and as a PhD student currently on leave, I can promise you the same level of conscious care and attention to detail I would give to an academic research project. Aside from a few necessary hour long appointments, meals, and daily gym visits, I am exceptionally flexible and available to spend time with your pups, particularly in the morning for walks and other activities. I am only strictly unavailable Tuesdays from 2-4pm, Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm and Sundays 3:30-5:30pm, and every other Thursday from 2-4pm. I will not care for my pets in my home. In your home I would leave them unattended for an absolute maximum of 4 consecutive hours at a time and would only sleep in your home on a case-by-case basis depending on the dog's and owner's needs, boundaries, facilities and location.

“Estefani is the best! She was soooo sweet with my senior kitty. She is a great communicator and sent lovely updates each day. I felt so much better knowing she was looking after my cat. 10/10 would recommend!”

Loving pet sitters in your neighborhood
Search Results


Penny H.Star Sitter

“Penny was fantastic doing drop in visits and walks for my two dogs! They are a rambunctious pair and she seemed to handle it all with ease. Plan to utilize her services again in the future if she's game!”


Danielle C.Star Sitter

“Danielle is incredible. In a last minute pinch she helped care for my animals. She came over the day of my request just to meet them and every single one of them, including my anxiety riddled shiba rescue took to her immediately. She is intelligent, compassionate, and did an absolutely incredible job. Highly recommend.”


Josephine B.

“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.”


Rhiana Q.Star Sitter

“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?”


bailey l.

“Bailey did a great job with our boys! She arrived on time and spent time loving on our boys. We even added a last minute request to bring in some mail that needed to be refrigerated. Great experience. Will definitely recommend and have her come back anytime”


Carolyn & Jeremy C.
Star Sitter


“Great to work with! Very flexible with schedule and obviously passionate about your pets. Also very responsive to messages while we were out of town. Will definitely book with again!”


Samantha C.


“Samantha was great with King. This was her 2nd time doing a drop in visit with him and I could tell that he really enjoyed his company. She sends updates on her visits which gives me a peace of mind she is the best.”


Mitch H.Star Sitter

“Mitch went above and beyond caring for our animals while we were away for the holidays and was even flexible with adding an extra day when we decided to extend our trip. Super sweet with our animals and took great care of our home. Would definitely recommend!”


Kirtly R.


“Kirtly was absolutely fabulous with letting our puppy ember out! Ember got all her energy out and was so happy when I got home every day. Will definitely use again!!”


Jessica M.

“Jessica is the best!”


Lindsay T.

“So glad you could watch our dogs for us! You went above and beyond to make sure they got walks in and played in the yard.”




Davila G.

“Whenever we plan our travels, our first step is to see if Dávi is available to look after our 2 cats! We could not possibly be more grateful to Dávi for the excellent care she provides - if you want a thoughtful, loving, responsible, responsive pet sitter hire Dávi!”


Doris S.

“Doris is amazing!!! She has taken great care of since we brought her home the week of May 20th! We will definitely use her again in the pups.”


Lettie N.

“Lettie was amazing with our very anxious dog and really flexible with a somewhat chaotic schedule.”




Emilee K.Star Sitter

“Did a great job!! Responsive and sent us pictures of our little monsters. Was patient with our annoying feeding plan. Would happily hire her again.”


Livvy Y.
“We have two dogs, and while we love them dearly, they can be a bit of a handful. Our dogs (75 lbs and 15 lbs) love having Livvy around, and I almost didn't want to write this review as I don't want to share! If you are looking for a conscientious and trusting person to watch over your pets and home, Livvy is an obvious choice. We always come home to a clean house and happy pups!”


Rachael K.Star Sitter

“Rachael watched our two cats for a long weekend and was amazing. She sent photos of the cats and was very communicative about them. It was great having her to rely on and helped us focus on our vacation. Thanks, Rachael!”


Christopher H.Star Sitter

“Christopher is everything you could want in a pet sitter! He doted on my dogs and kept them safe and happy. He was conscientious and reliable, and took great care of the house and all dog-related messes. Also great with communication and flexibility. I would happily work with him again!”


Andrew P.
“Andrew is an amazing pet caregiver! He has taken care of my two boisterous puppies on multiple occasions, and each time he has been loving, reliable, and responsible. He has stayed at my house while taking care of the puppies, so I can rest assured that they are getting lots of attention and love from Andrew. He goes above and beyond my expectations; for example, he takes them on long walks, plays with them, and cares for them as if they were his own dogs. He handled an emergency situation (one puppy broke free from his harness) with ease, and he kept me informed as he solved the issue. 5 stars!”


Estefani M.

“Estefani is the best! She was soooo sweet with my senior kitty. She is a great communicator and sent lovely updates each day. I felt so much better knowing she was looking after my cat. 10/10 would recommend!”
Over 84 pet parents in Downtown have booked pet sitting
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kellar is super thoughtful and conscientious. Excellent judgment. Really loves the animals. The absolute best.

I am so appreciative of Danielle for putting me at ease knowing I would be away from Lucy. She was kind and patient with her and took excellent care of her. She sent me notes and pictures each day which made me happy. I would definitely recommend her.

Kiersten did a really good job taking care of Pete. She followed my instructions really carefully and Pete also liked her!

Emily left detailed notes about her visits which I appreciate. She seemed eager to get to know our pets which boasts well for future visits. Lots of photos.
Kim did a great job triaging a few unexpected disruptions to my pets’ set up this week, and communicated about it + navigated it with kindness, resourcefulness and flexibility. Grateful as always for her help!

Caroline did such a wonderful job with our kitties! She followed all our instructions perfectly and played with our kitties the whole time. We were very appreciative of her helping with bringing in a very large package we forgot was being delivered. If we were staying in this area we would absolutely love to have Caroline pet sit again!

Jessica was great and made sure to update us on how our cats were doing. I would recommend booking Jessica!

Tessa took great care of my cat and responded very quickly to a last minute request. Would recommend to anyone looking for care

Alexa came for a drop-in visit to care for our cat Chumsy while we went on a trip out of town. She was very responsive and helpful when I had an issue while out of town in regards to our cat and I’m so grateful to her for her help and attention. She also did a great job updating me with photos. Highly recommend!

Courtney did a great job taking care of not only my kitties, but also my plant children! I came home to two happy, healthy babes, and received prompt updates and pics of the cats each day of my trip. She is communicative, punctual, and a true lover of cats. Highly recommend!

Whenever we plan our travels, our first step is to see if Dávi is available to look after our 2 cats! We could not possibly be more grateful to Dávi for the excellent care she provides - if you want a thoughtful, loving, responsible, responsive pet sitter hire Dávi!

Mitch was WONDERFUL. He took great care of my cat while I was on vacation. He was attentive & very thorough. He went above & beyond my expectations. Definitely will be using his services again in the future.

As usual Emilee did a fantastic job of taking care of our kitties! Riley and Evey were in good hands with Emilee!

Amanda was such a wonderful cat sitter for our cat, Ninja! Ninja was unfortunately a bit grumpy and less friendly since we were away, but Amanda was so patient and caring with her. She took the time to text with me, asking questions and learning more about Ninja’s preferences so she could help her feel more comfortable. She even brought a toy from home and stayed extra time to try to cheer Ninja up and build trust. We really appreciated how thoughtful and dedicated she was. Highly recommend!

Thank you, Briana! Your attention and care of my two cats was absolutely wonderful. I appreciate your thoughtful notes and photos. I didn’t stress about them at all while I was away!

Sloan was wonderful! Super friendly and responsive from the start— I immediately felt confident in her as a sitter and I was right! She kept me updated with lots of cute pics and I came home to two very happy, well-cared-for kitties. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone reliable and kind to look after your pets!

Penny was great! Willing to meet up with us before and go over instructions, and took great care of Macy. Gave very detailed updates and notes throughout the visit.

Claire did an amazing job with my shy kittens over a long vacation and had very clear communication with me throughout.

How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by pet parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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
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.
