Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Fairmount, Richmond, VA
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“Found Kade last minute and couldn’t be happier! She did a great job with my cats and was so friendly. Will definitely contact her again. Thanks!!”


“Thane did a wonderful job of caring for our fur babies! They were thoughtful and considerate to our cats needs and kept us well informed while we were away.”


“This was our first time using Rover and we are so glad we found Jeffrey. He took such great care of our diabetic cat so we could rest easy on vacation.”


“Absolutely wonderful with my girl! My timid pup warmed right up to her, which usually does NOT happen so quickly, and loved the company. Kyla was responsive, communicative and was really great working with. Will definitely book with her again!”


“Rachel did a wonderful job during her drop-in’s with my two dogs while we were away for 4 days! Her communication was excellent, and we enjoyed seeing photos of how happy our dogs were during her visits! One of our dogs can be very timid, but he came out of his shell by her second visit!”


“Kathleen did a great job with Tater, played ball with him and feed him. She arrived on time to pick Tater up and is very responsive to walking requests. Will book again with her.”


“Maria was excellent with my our pups! One is super shy and warmed up quickly. The other has never ending energy and she kept him busy with fetch. 10/10 would definitely love for Maria to watch our dogs again”


“We hired Catherine because of her numerous great reviews. She was available for the time we needed and was prompt to schedule a meet and greet. Catherine was very likable, personable, and relatable. We needed someone who we could trust to watch our pups but also would be respectful to our home as well, knowing she had over 80+ great reviews gave us peace of mind. She watched our pups while we were away on vacation. She was very communicative and kept us up to date with how our fur babies were doing, sending updates and photos. We had her come to our home for 30 min visits, where she fed them, took them outside for potty breaks, and spent some time loving on them. We have a female 11 yr old yorkie, and a male 4 yr old vizsla,our yorkie is just loveable towards everyone, but our vizsla he was a bit apprehensive in the beginning with her but Cat was determined to win him over and by midweek he finally warmed up to her. I would highly recommend Catherine to anyone who is looking for someone to come into their home and care for their pets.”


“Devinder takes great care of my cat Theo, who can be a bit sassy and territorial, especially when it comes to his personal space. I’d definitely recommend Devinder to anyone with a quirky or particular pet - he handles them with care!”


“Cynthia was a great pup-sitter, and kept me well informed with pictures and updates! Sebastian tends to be anxious and he looked like he didn’t miss a beat of belly rubs, cuddles, walks and attention. She communicated all needs and changes in behavior during my time away! She was a great sitter!”


“Kirby is the best sitter we’ve ever had for our pup! She treats our dog like her own and really puts in the effort to make sure our dog is well cared for and loved. We never had a problem with her visits. Always secures the house before leaving and always writes the funniest and perfectly detailed report cards. Please hire Kirby as your sitter. You won’t regret it!”


“We reached out to Jessica, because she seemed like a fit for our elderly dog with high medical needs. She was warm, accommodating, and she would have been the perfect fit had our dog not passed away before she could begin providing him care. She had not previously injected a dog, but she was a trooper - coming over for a visit, and gave Ricky insulin with ease. I also felt safe giving her a key to my home. I have already told my best friend (who has three dogs) about her, and while we are heartbroken by the circumstances, we remain hopeful we will encounter her through our dog loving friends who consistently need the kind of support I am confident she provides. Thank you again, Jessica.”


“Abby is the best! She has been my go to sitter since moving to the area and is consistently reliable and helpful every time with making sure my cat is happy, safe & and fed while I’m away!”


“I’m never using anyone else! Tyler has a genuine love and passion for animals that shows in her visits and when she hosts. You won’t just get pictures of your dog playing in backyard - she actually spends time with your pup”


“Andrew has been by far the best dog walker you could ask for. Always going above and beyond. He literally offered to install the portable AC in my house while I was at work and the AC went out. Leaving Richmond is going to be hard but finding anyone better with my dog will be impossible!”


“Elle has been great for us and our kitties, she is always prompt to visits, quick to respond, and keeps our mind at ease while we are away from home”


“Hollie was wonderful with our two pups! One is a little more shy, but she still won her over and approached her with so much care. Hollie is highly communicative, responsible, and provided great care. Thank you, Hollie :)”


“Rachel was great with Kovu and was always available for communicating with me. She spend her time playing with him and ensuring he had plenty of food and water. Would definitely hire her again!”


“Rachel is simply amazing. I love the way she is gentle with my pups and is punctual. I trust her in my home and feel safe with her caring for my pups. They love Rachel H. She is the best.”


About: I grew up with rescue dogs that required unconditional love and regular attention. My family rescued a dozen animals over the last decade that we would rehabilitate and rehome. My childhood experience with pets ranged from house training to aggression aversion. I also house/pet sit for my neighbors. I am currently transfering to VCU and have plenty of time inbetween studying for dog walking, house visits, and check-ins. I am taking class part time and will be very flexible with class work. I make sure my pets get vigourous outside activity along with regular playtime, feeding and medication, and companionship, every day. The Bluetick hound named Tulip I currently own is very dog friendly and loves playing at the dog park, where we go nearly every day.
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Kade M.
Star Sitter


“Found Kade last minute and couldn’t be happier! She did a great job with my cats and was so friendly. Will definitely contact her again. Thanks!!”


Eula C.
Star Sitter


“Thane did a wonderful job of caring for our fur babies! They were thoughtful and considerate to our cats needs and kept us well informed while we were away.”


Jeffrey H.Star Sitter

“This was our first time using Rover and we are so glad we found Jeffrey. He took such great care of our diabetic cat so we could rest easy on vacation.”


Kyla B.Star Sitter

“Absolutely wonderful with my girl! My timid pup warmed right up to her, which usually does NOT happen so quickly, and loved the company. Kyla was responsive, communicative and was really great working with. Will definitely book with her again!”


Rachel D.Star Sitter

“Rachel did a wonderful job during her drop-in’s with my two dogs while we were away for 4 days! Her communication was excellent, and we enjoyed seeing photos of how happy our dogs were during her visits! One of our dogs can be very timid, but he came out of his shell by her second visit!”


Kathleen L.Star Sitter

“Kathleen did a great job with Tater, played ball with him and feed him. She arrived on time to pick Tater up and is very responsive to walking requests. Will book again with her.”


Maria & Luis V.
Star Sitter


“Maria was excellent with my our pups! One is super shy and warmed up quickly. The other has never ending energy and she kept him busy with fetch. 10/10 would definitely love for Maria to watch our dogs again”


Catherine C.Star Sitter

“We hired Catherine because of her numerous great reviews. She was available for the time we needed and was prompt to schedule a meet and greet. Catherine was very likable, personable, and relatable. We needed someone who we could trust to watch our pups but also would be respectful to our home as well, knowing she had over 80+ great reviews gave us peace of mind. She watched our pups while we were away on vacation. She was very communicative and kept us up to date with how our fur babies were doing, sending updates and photos. We had her come to our home for 30 min visits, where she fed them, took them outside for potty breaks, and spent some time loving on them. We have a female 11 yr old yorkie, and a male 4 yr old vizsla,our yorkie is just loveable towards everyone, but our vizsla he was a bit apprehensive in the beginning with her but Cat was determined to win him over and by midweek he finally warmed up to her. I would highly recommend Catherine to anyone who is looking for someone to come into their home and care for their pets.”


Devinder K.Star Sitter

“Devinder takes great care of my cat Theo, who can be a bit sassy and territorial, especially when it comes to his personal space. I’d definitely recommend Devinder to anyone with a quirky or particular pet - he handles them with care!”


Cynthia B.Star Sitter

“Cynthia was a great pup-sitter, and kept me well informed with pictures and updates! Sebastian tends to be anxious and he looked like he didn’t miss a beat of belly rubs, cuddles, walks and attention. She communicated all needs and changes in behavior during my time away! She was a great sitter!”


Kirby B.Star Sitter

“Kirby is the best sitter we’ve ever had for our pup! She treats our dog like her own and really puts in the effort to make sure our dog is well cared for and loved. We never had a problem with her visits. Always secures the house before leaving and always writes the funniest and perfectly detailed report cards. Please hire Kirby as your sitter. You won’t regret it!”


Jessica D.Star Sitter

“We reached out to Jessica, because she seemed like a fit for our elderly dog with high medical needs. She was warm, accommodating, and she would have been the perfect fit had our dog not passed away before she could begin providing him care. She had not previously injected a dog, but she was a trooper - coming over for a visit, and gave Ricky insulin with ease. I also felt safe giving her a key to my home. I have already told my best friend (who has three dogs) about her, and while we are heartbroken by the circumstances, we remain hopeful we will encounter her through our dog loving friends who consistently need the kind of support I am confident she provides. Thank you again, Jessica.”


Abby L.Star Sitter

“Abby is the best! She has been my go to sitter since moving to the area and is consistently reliable and helpful every time with making sure my cat is happy, safe & and fed while I’m away!”


Tyler H.
Star Sitter


“I’m never using anyone else! Tyler has a genuine love and passion for animals that shows in her visits and when she hosts. You won’t just get pictures of your dog playing in backyard - she actually spends time with your pup”


Andrew C.Star Sitter

“Andrew has been by far the best dog walker you could ask for. Always going above and beyond. He literally offered to install the portable AC in my house while I was at work and the AC went out. Leaving Richmond is going to be hard but finding anyone better with my dog will be impossible!”


Elle P.Star Sitter

“Elle has been great for us and our kitties, she is always prompt to visits, quick to respond, and keeps our mind at ease while we are away from home”


Shaine S.Star Sitter

“Hollie was wonderful with our two pups! One is a little more shy, but she still won her over and approached her with so much care. Hollie is highly communicative, responsible, and provided great care. Thank you, Hollie :)”


Rachel R.

“Rachel was great with Kovu and was always available for communicating with me. She spend her time playing with him and ensuring he had plenty of food and water. Would definitely hire her again!”


Rachel H.

“Rachel is simply amazing. I love the way she is gentle with my pups and is punctual. I trust her in my home and feel safe with her caring for my pups. They love Rachel H. She is the best.”


Aidan S.
“Aidan is a highly intelligent and detail-oriented person in every aspect of his life. He maintains an exemplary relationship with his dog, Tulip, and often treats her as if she were his own child. If that same attentiveness is reflected in Aidan's approach to all pet caregiving (which I can guarantee it will be), then any and all Rover users would be lucky to have him.”
Fairmount pet parents share their Rover experiences
Tyler was fantastic! I felt very comfortable leaving my little baby in her hands. I will definitely book again!

Rachel is the best with my cats! They love her and we always come back to them in high spirits. She is punctual and you can tell she loves animals. I will always recommend Rachel to anyone who needs a pet sitter!

Cat has been an absolute pleasure to work with! I scheduled her last minute for daily drop-in services with my dog, Koko. Even though it was a short turnaround time (I made the request Saturday morning for services starting on Monday), Cat came to our house that same day to meet Koko and discuss what I was looking for in drop-in services. Over the past week, Cat has been an excellent communicator, has consistently arrived on time, and has really catered her care to Koko's preferences (e.g., playing ball with her in our yard, convincing her to eat something at lunchtime even though she's picky). I have already booked another drop-in session with Cat for next week and will certainly continue to work with her in the future! I highly recommend working with Cat!

Kelly is the absolute best! She understands my cats and treats them like her own. I always feel so much better leaving town when I have her to watch my babies :)

The second time Maria & Luis watched our two dogs while we were out of town for a few days and did a wonderful job again. Thank you guys so much!

Deanna was reliable and professional in taking care of my babies while I was away. She showed up as scheduled, always included pictures, and accomodated my less typical requests in providing care. I would recommend her without reservation; I had peace of mind on my rip knowing she was taking care back home.

Abby did an incredible job with our two kitties! They can be a bit anxious but Abby made sure to spend ample time with them to make them feel comfortable while we were away. She was also able to give them daily medications without issue! Would highly recommend Abby and will definitely be booking with her again in the future!

Nicole was able to help me pretty last minute with checking on my pup, super communicative and was super great with Elvis. Thank you so much !

Brenna did an amazing job of checking in on my cat T. Rex while I was out of town! She was a great communicator and super flexible with my traveling times. I would 100% recommend her to other pet owners and am sure I will reach back out next time I need a drop-in again!!

Erica was great to work with and our pups really seemed to enjoy their time with her. She was attentive to their needs and gave everyone lots of snuggles while we were gone.

Devinder takes great care of my cat Theo, who can be a bit sassy and territorial, especially when it comes to his personal space. I’d definitely recommend Devinder to anyone with a quirky or particular pet - he handles them with care!

Lindsey came through with a last minute request and she always takes care my little ones! She makes my life and job so much easier when I have last minute trips!
Jessica was the best - as always - with our geriatric Maine coon and his troublemaker brother! She knows just how to keep them happy!

AJ did a great job caring for our older resident dog and our 3 month old foster puppy. AJ covered feeding both dogs, lots of visits and play-time inside and outside in the yard for the puppy, regular walks for our Janie, and lots of extra care and affection!

My cat is so comfortable around Ana and does such a good job of updating me. I would definitely recommend her to watch your pets!

Jennifer did a great job watching our cat Gigi while we were out of town! She was communicative, and reliable and we knew Gigi was in great hands. I would definitely recommend booking with Jennifer!

Kaleb saved the day by sitting our kitty pretty last-minute! He was really communicative and put our minds (and hers) at ease even though she was a bit anxious and in a new home. We definitely appreciated the time and care he took with her along with all the photos and updates.

Ashley was amazing!! She sent lots of cute pics of the kitties and sent a nice note of everything she did while she was there!! Will definitely book with her next time!

So helpful with my baby kitties. I love that she takes lots of pictures. It shows me what a good job she’s doing. Went above and beyond to help me secure my place while I’m out of town. So grateful!

Alexis has been taking care of our dogs for some time now. Every time we are back from a trip our dogs look happy and well cared for. She always gives us an update and makes sure our pups needs are taken care of. Thanks Alexis for taking care of our pups, we appreciate you!

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