Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

“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!”

Lane R.

“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.”

Rebecca W.

“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.”

Doris S.

“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?”

Rita B.

“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”

Jane Q.

“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!”

Gill M.

“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.”

Jacquavian B.

“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!”

Kara H.

“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!!”

Emma S.

“Jessica is the best!”

Rhina S.

“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.”

Kayla S.

“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!”

Lukas H.

“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.”

Christina M.

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

Natalie J.

“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.”

Alexandria M.

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!”

Whitney B.

“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!”

Sheila W.

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!”

Sara H.