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Amanda B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

“Amanda was amazing. Couldn’t ask for better person to leave our little Scarlet with. Scarlet didn’t want to eat so Amanda shared her dinner with her. Scarlet got lonely at night so Amanda slept beside her on the couch. She treated Scarlet like part of the family. Will definitely use her every time we get away.”

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Ellysia F.
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$41
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• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

“Ellysia is the best! My pups had the greatest time with her and her family. Updated daily with pictures and activities. We will definitely be using her again and recommend her hands down.”

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Leidy C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

“We had a wonderful experience with Leidy! She took excellent care of our senior dog, kept us updated with messages and photos, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. It was obvious our dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for ❤️ We would absolutely book with Leidy again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!”

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Siobhan H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

“Siobhan was great with our dogs and gave great updates as well as pictures. I feel safe leaving them with her. She also has a fenced in back yard which is a plus, since that is what our dogs are used to her. Would definitely suggest her dog care to a friend.”

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Amanda & Adam B.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 88 reviews
32 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Chesterfield, VA, 23838

“Adam and Amanda are the best! There are plenty of other dog sitters who live closer to me, but there’s a reason why I am willing to drive 45 minutes one way to drop off Rocky. I know he will be taken care of and loved. Which is a peace of mind for our family.”

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Jay B.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 323 reviews
104 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23231

“Our two dogs had a great time socializing with the other dogs and couch time in the evening. Jay kept us informed with photos throughout the stay. We will be back. Thanks!”

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Lisa C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
22 repeat clients
40 years of experience
North chesterfield, VA, 23237

“I'm happy to report that I was Lisa's first customer. She was absolutely phenomenal with Ryce. She ensured that he was safe, fed and entertained. I received many pictures from the beginning to the end of the stay. Lisa is definitely a breathe of fresh air and I will use her again and again. See you soon, Lisa!!!”

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Laura B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 74 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Midlothian, VA, 23114

“Luna frequents Laura’s quite a bit but this was her longest stay and it was such a peace of mind to us being across the country knowing she was at her home away from home. The pictures Laura sent throughout the week showed she was having the happiest vacation herself 😎🐾”

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Laura C.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
8 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23236

“Laura had my dog nova for a week.Great with keeping you updated on your pet.Nova had a blast will definitely use Laura again.My dog was sad to go home that’s how much fun she had”

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Kaitlin & Danny C.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Prince George, VA, 23875

“Amazing. Roscoe was so happy he almost didn’t want to come home. We were updated frequently during his stay with his activities and pictures. He was spoiled and well cared for. We will definitely ask Kaitlin if Roscoe needs somewhere to stay in the future.”

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Joy D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 88 reviews
40 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Midlothian, VA, 23112

“Joy and her husband are great. My dog is a senior dog 15 years old and he is not as mobile as he used to be. They are patience and understanding of his needs and always send us pictures while he is in their care. The only ones I trust with my dog”

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Radka & James A.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 224 reviews
72 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Moseley, VA, 23120

“I left my 11 year old dog Zee for 4 days and went out of town. I received updates and pictures 3-4 times a day. Zee did not eat much the first day from her bowl so was "hand fed" by Radka to ensure she ate some....OMG! We discussed by text and made a food substitution that worked out..Radka went out and purchased the food with her own funds! She took care of my Zee like she was hers...She walked her, played with her, indulged her, and spoiled her (to be honest)..I felt so happy and contented with the care that I never worried like usual. My family joked that Zee would not want to return home.. Radka's adorable kids even helped out with Zee. What more could I ask for?..this was THE BEST experience i ever had with doggie care in 10 years!! Many thanks to this awesome family..I hope they don't get too popular and unable to take Zee next time I travel..”

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Amy M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 622 reviews
246 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

“Amy once again did such a great job taking care of my pup! It's so nice knowing he's in such good hands. I so appreciate all she did during his stay and her communication- thank you again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily B.
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Emily B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Newtowne West, Richmond, VA, 23220

“Emily was a great sitter for my fur baby! She was very thorough, from the initial booking to picking up my dog. I received updates and pictures daily. I will definitely be booking her again!”

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Christina D.
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Midlothian, VA, 23112

“Christina and her family were amazing with our skittish girl. She communicated every day with status updates and I felt her compassion in every message. She put our minds at ease which allowed us to fully relax and enjoy the vacation. Will book her again for future boarding stays.”

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Darling C.
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$36
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23235

“Darling was amazing and Charlie had a wonderful time at her house. Very communicative and made us feel very comfortable. Will be booking her again!”

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Julie W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 82 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carillon, Richmond, VA, 23221

“They were fantastic! They provided loving care, daily photo updates, and fun activities that left my pup exhausted and happy. 5 stars—will book again!”

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Sara P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23805

“Sara and Jakob were great with Kingsley. They seem to really know animals and how to handle them as well. We needed someone who will provide just the right amount of play and rest for Kingsley as he is a Big Energetic puppy. Sara provided pictures and videos daily and let me know Kingsley's schedule everyday at "winter camp" with her own doggies lol. Two days before the end of our boarding period, I asked if they would give Kingsley a bath at extra cost and they happily said yes even though it was kind of last minute and Kingsley is a big dog! Kingsley came back very clean and happy. We felt good during our time away and was able to enjoy our trip knowing that Kingsley was being taken care of. We are definitely going to take Kingsley to Sara again the next time we are away! Thanks guys!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ross & Ava T.
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Ross & Ava T.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
24 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Blackwell, Richmond, VA, 23224

“They are fantastic! My dog is elderly and they provided such a safe space for him. They communicated daily and sent me photos of his walks. Highly recommend.”

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Miguel A.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
18 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23231

“Miguel was great with Zeus ! He updated me with pictures and videos through his whole stay and zeus has a great time with his new furry friends !”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’ve booked with Leidy a couple of times now and she is great! She’s very communicative and sends pictures everyday! My dog comes home happy and is excited at every drop off.

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Jade E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alana was amazing! She was very sweet and kind and kept me updated throughout Jazzy’s stay with pictures and messages. I truly appreciated how attentive and communicative she was. I would definitely recommend Alana to anyone looking for someone caring and dependable! ❤️🐾

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Katrina W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rikki is amazing! this is our second time booking with her and this time was a longer stay than the first time and our boy had a great time. rikki really cares for your babies like she cares for her own.

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Gracie T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anika took such great care of my dog, was in constant communication with me on how he was doing with pictures, and was super flexible and understanding about pick up and drop off times. Absolutely will be using her again!

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Maddison G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience with this dog sitter! They were reliable, caring, and kept me updated throughout the entire stay. My dog was happy, comfortable, and clearly well cared for. It gave me great peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I truly appreciate the attention, patience, and affection they showed him. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dependable dog sitter, and I will definitely book with them again!

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Elsie i.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our second time booking with them and our pups absolutely loved their time with them. They send daily updates and are very communicative when it comes to your pups!! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to for a Dog sitter in the area!

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Melissa V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with our dog sitter. He took excellent care of our dog, kept us updated, and made sure everything went smoothly while we were away. It was clear that he genuinely cared and was attentive to our dog’s needs. We felt completely comfortable knowing our pet was in good hands. We will definitely be using him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter. 🐾

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LaWanda W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara and Jakob were great with Kingsley. They seem to really know animals and how to handle them as well. We needed someone who will provide just the right amount of play and rest for Kingsley as he is a Big Energetic puppy. Sara provided pictures and videos daily and let me know Kingsley's schedule everyday at "winter camp" with her own doggies lol. Two days before the end of our boarding period, I asked if they would give Kingsley a bath at extra cost and they happily said yes even though it was kind of last minute and Kingsley is a big dog! Kingsley came back very clean and happy. We felt good during our time away and was able to enjoy our trip knowing that Kingsley was being taken care of. We are definitely going to take Kingsley to Sara again the next time we are away! Thanks guys!

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Alison L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosalind was so fantastic! She really helped us out of a jam. She was so kind and attentive. She made sure to send pictures! We will definitely work with her again and highly recommend her to others.

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Jennie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

When I say Angel, I mean Angel. I was all the way across the Atlantic when the person I trusted to keep our fur-baby was not able to care for him properly. We were really contemplating returning home. Rover has held me before; but not like this. It was 4:30 a.m. in the morning when I DESPERATELY reached out to several providers. I don't know why but Taijah responded almost immediately. After a few text messages back and forth, she agreed to pick Mylo up from the house and board him. She picked him up by 8 the same morning, and when my flight came in late, she kept him for us. Her calm spirit, her professionalism, and her bond with Mylo, allowed us to enjoy the rest of our stay knowing he was in good hands. She sent photos, kept me updated and it almost made me jealous to see him so comfortable with her after just meeting her. I am SO grateful and so blessed to have found her at such a critical time. She allowed Mylo to snuggle with her and I believe that allowed him to recover. She will forever be my go to. I thank Rover so much for this service...but most of all I thank Taijah for taking such good care of our baby and coming through in a traumatic clutch.

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Zoe S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brandy is amazing!!! Hands down! She picked up and drop off eyrus and takes great care of her, she's definitely going to be our to go babysitter for eyrus from now on

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Jennifer V.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alejandra took phenomenal care of our puppy. She was so patient, gentle and spot on with her schedule and everything. I highly recommend her and will definitely consider her for our any future trips! Our pup came back very happy. And she also kept us posted with everything so we had a full peace of mind when we were away! Highly recommend her!!

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Danish Z.
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As of November 2026, there are 798 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Ettrick. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Ettrick can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Ettrick home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Ettrick.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Ettrick. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Ettrick sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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