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Sitter Profile Image: Julia S.
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Julia S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Julia was an absolute lifesaver! She accepted an incredibly last-minute booking without hesitation. My dog Frankie gets a bit or of separation anxiety and sadness when we leave town, but Julia handled it with total patience, compassion and professionalism. Very clear to communicate everything going on with the pup. Without ever meeting the pup before she was extremely reliable when I left her with some instructions. She went above and beyond! I felt completely at ease knowing my pup was in such flexible and capable hands. Highly recommend!

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Karlee F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Karlee is a great sitter! She’s super friendly and responsive to visits. She’s done a great job at doing house visits for my puppy to tire him out and keep him engaged when I’m busy. Would definitely recommend!

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Kelsey F.
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Amelie S.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Amelie was amazing! She was clear, organized, and took the best care of my pup all while providing the cutest updates. I would recommend her to anyone and definitely will be using her again!!!

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Erin B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

From the start, Erin was amazing! She worked with our schedule and did such a wonderful job with our pups! They were so happy when we came home and we could tell they were really well cared for while we were gone. Erin kept us up to date on their daily activities and sent us lots of pictures 🙂 It was awesome seeing how much fun they were having and it really helped us to relax. Erin even straightened up the puppy blankets and brought in our mail! She is the best!!

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Yana S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Yana is great! She was scheduled for a drop in for my dogs. They loved her and she gave attention to my cat as well (not that he gives anyone a choice). The dogs were happy and worn out when I got home. I will absolutely be booking with her again.

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Abigail J.
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$20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I’ve owned many dogs over my lifetime. From a Min Pin to Collies, Retrievers and Pointers. I have taken care of friends and relatives animals while they were out of town. I have done long time sits (several weeks) to daily drop ins. I’m retired so I have lots of time to care for your pets. I love taking walks and getting to know each animal whether it’s to come hang out and play, feed etc or take for long or short walks. I don’t have any dogs or cats living with me now due to my landlord not allowing pet ownership. They don’t mind if I bring a dog here for short periods.

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Margaret C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Margaret was wonderful and made me feel so comfortable leaving my cats in her care. She’s very helpful and provides great, detailed check-ins.

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Mary B.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
21 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Charlottsville, VA, 22901

About: I have taken care of many dogs and love to bond with them. Family and friends have let me pet sit for years and who doesn’t love hanging out with a cute dog. I am currently a part time student and in my off I go on walks and play with my own dog at home. I also go to dog parks to play with my two dogs. I will keep eyes on your pets and play with them and get their energy out. I will also make sure your pet has a new best friend.

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Kelsie K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
24 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Kelsie was marvelous and our cat loved spending time with her. We appreciated her flexibility when our plans kept changing and that she came for a previsit. She also took the time to ask us about his veterinarian in case of emergency. Will call on Kelsie again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline H.
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Caroline H.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
33 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Martha Jefferson, Charlottesville, VA, 22911

Caroline was a great sitter! She took great care of our dog while we were at our wedding. She gave us peace of mind about our pup when we had a million other things going on! We would certainly use her services again.

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Sofia G.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
38 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

My dog had such a great time with Bertie while I was on vacation, she probably didn’t even notice I was gone. Seeing the pictures of their day together made me happy and I will rebook in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy S.
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Amy S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Very communicative, sent us lots of photos of our fur babies, & very accommodating. Loved that she also was willing to do a meet & greet first. We would totally use Amy for her services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Madelyn K.
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Madelyn K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Earlysville, VA, 22936

Madelyn was amazing with Baxter and Bentley when we had to be out of town for a few days. She stayed in touch with me and sent me great photos after each drop-in visit. She even came over to meet them and me before we left town. I was super impressed and so thankful for how happy our dogs were while we were gone. I can’t recommend her enough!

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Martha S.
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Mitch H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
21 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Belmont, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

I was very lucky to have found Robert when I did. He was a wonderful sitter and even my little spicy Miku seem to warm to him. She can be afraid of strangers, yet Robert was gentle and patient. Could not have asked for a better sitter.

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Maddie K.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Our cat was so happy when we came home, but we could tell he was also so happy with Maddie. Great care taker, he was cleaning himself and loving pets.

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Natalie B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
8 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Natalie is an excellent pet sitter. She has taken exceptional care of our kitty over the last few months, including this booking. Not a worry at all when our kitty is in her care. Will not hesitate to book again!

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Riley E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Riley was fantastic with my puppy, Pearl! Pearl is always excited to see her and Riley goes above and beyond to help with paying and reinforcing good training habits, I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tessa F.
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Tessa F.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
149 reviews
48 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Tessa was amazing! She was very communicative, always showed up on time and got along so well with our cat. I would definitely recommend and hope to use her again!

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Austin M.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Crozet, VA, 22932

Austin and her kiddos took amazing care of our sweet Lily today! She provided cute pictures and they went on a fantastic walk! We are so thankful for her!!

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Hali P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Hali was wonderful and we’d definitely book again! She went above and beyond and took incredible care of our senior lab. She was great at communication—a total gem!

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Free Union is $20

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Victoria took great care of our kitty! She's dependable and pays attention to the details. Don't hesitate to book her!

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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Free Union on Rover is $21.09 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 881 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Free Union. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Free Union stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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.

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

  • 98% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% 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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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