House Sitting in Fairmount, Richmond, VA
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1. Kyle J.

“Kyle took great care of my pup over the weekend. He made sure my dog’s normal routine was followed and spent lots of time giving him attention. Would recommend and will be booking again in the future.”


2. 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”


3. Averi Z.

“Averi did a fantastic job house sitting our wide variety of pets while we were out of town! She communicated with us throughout or travels, sent photos, and ensured everyone was taken care of. Highly recommend her services to others in the area! She cared for our three dogs, large pig, chickens, duck and parrot!”


4. Violet W.

“Violet did an amazing job watching Finn! I had her stay at my place while I was out, she was very professional and cleaned very well before she left! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to come watch their dog!”


5. 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!”


6. 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!”


7. Amber C.

“Amber took great care of our two dogs and house while we were visiting family. She was very communicative and sent lots of updates. Our one pup is a little more anxious than the other and she was very patient with him as he warmed up to her. She also left our house very clean and brought in our packages and watered our plants!”


8. 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!”


9. Briana W.

“Briana is a gem! Super responsive and took excellent care of our pup while we were out of town and he was recovering from a neuter. I will definitely be reaching out to Briana when I need help with Bogey.”


10. Amanda M.


“Amanda is amazing! She’s stayed with our animals twice now and we’ll keep booking her anytime we’re out of town. The animals have always been so well cared for and our house perfectly clean. She was super flexible when we left town last week amidst the water debacle and had to stay at another location with our animals. She’s very communicative and always sends updates with pictures throughout the day. We can’t recommend her enough.”


11. Steven K.

“Steven was an incredible sitter! He was extremely responsive, gave great updates, and took wonderful care of our dog. Noodle was clearly well loved and also kept on her routine. We would highly recommended Steven for any of your dog needs.”


12. Emma R.

“Emma did a fantastic job taking care of our dog for the extended duration of our trip. Frequent communication and pictures helped us relax knowing Gus was in good hands. We came home and the house was spotless, which was a relief after a 22 hour travel day. Thanks a bunch Emma!”


13. 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!”


14. 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!”


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. Andrew C. T.


“Andrew was everything we want in a dog sitter. Kind, thoughtful, conscientious and funny. Our Oona can be a stubborn hound and we really appreciate him working with her quirks. He was flexible in meeting up with us to ensure we were comfortable leaving her, and he left the house better than he found it! A++”


18. Robin L.

“Robin take great care of Moose and my house while I was gone. I didn't feel worried at all while I was gone under her care. Moose seemed to take to her really well!”


19. Josie C.

“Josie helped us house sit and dog sit for over a week. When we got back the dogs and the house were extraordinarily taken care of. We couldn't have gotten a better person to care for our loved ones while we were gone.”


20. Alexas G.

“Alexas took amazing care of Cooper during the 5 nights I was away! She was communicative, followed all instructions and left the house nice and tidy. Cooper even ran straight into the guest room when we woke up the morning after I got back looking for her!! I will absolutely be using Alexas again!!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Fairmount 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 1,150 house sitters in Fairmount. 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 Fairmount house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fairmount 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 Fairmount.
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. Fairmount 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.
