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“Mary went above and beyond for our babies and our family!!! We really loved having her and felt very at ease having her take care our babies and even the chickens! Cant wait to book her again”


About: Ever since I was born I had an animal right by my side . I have learned to take care of animals and provide for them. I have taken care of friends, family and neighbors pets in the past. I also have worked at a dog daycare called tail chasers so I have experience with big dog groups. I’m good with cats as well . I’m experienced with walking multiple dogs at a time because I got 3 myself. I’m currently working 3:30 am to 12:00 pm so I will have plenty time to spend with your animals. I’m free on the weekends as well . Willing to come to your place to house sit and take care of your animals. I have done that in the past for people. Willing to also stop by and give water, food and walks with some play time on the side .

“Our pets had a wonderful with Gracie. Our dog who is part Aussie had a great time with Gracie’s Aussie. Communication was amazing and made us relax about their well being while away. We’ll certainly be calling Gracie on our next trip.”



“Alex was very thorough and very kind and went the extra mile for our dog Bandit. Always above and beyond what needed to be done. Bandit loved having Alex stay with him while we were on our trip.”


“Gracie is wonderful! She is very knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviors, and made sure our dogs had a good time while we were away. She sent lots of pictures so we would know they were in good hands and we’ll definitely have her back again.”


About: Hello! I love all types of pets and currently have two dogs of my own. I am a student at Virginia-Maryland college of veterinary medicine trying to earn some extra money by doing what I love, playing with pets. I have experience with all types of pets at varying sizes and personalities. During my undergraduate career, I raised two Seeing Eye Dogs and helped other raisers with training. During this time, I worked at a veterinary hospital, participated in animal specific events like vaccination clinics, and groomed. From healthy puppies and kittens to seniors who need medication, I have seen it all and am prepared to help with whatever your pet needs. I hope I can meet your fur babies and shower them with love while your away. As someone who owns two dogs, pet care is a priority in my life. Both of my pups get plenty of one-on-one time as well as long walks and enrichment in the house. During the day, the pups are crated while I am at school, but if my boyfriend is off of work they get to run around and play. As soon as I get home the dogs get taken out and fed. Along with daily care, I take care of all of their grooming and medical needs as well. I currently live in apartment complex which has a dog play area for your furry friends to get plenty of exercise. There is also a trail connected to the complex which will be utilized for long walks and plenty of sniffing opportunities. Both of my pups are very friendly and would be happy to be your pet’s playmate during their stay.

“Richard did a great job caring for my pups, he kept the house cleaned up and followed my instructions I left for him! He even checked in on my chickens for me and collected eggs. Dated them and I didn’t even ask for that! He did a great job came home to happy pups!”


“Wonderful sitters! Joyce and her husband took such good care of our 4 dogs. We were really happy that they were able to come to our home multiple times per day in order to feed water and play with our 4 sweethearts. And Joyce was able to take 1 dog to the vet to look at an injury that occurred PRIOR to her starting; the dogs paw got caught in something right before we were scheduled to leave for vacation. Luckily, his paw was fine. I cannot say enough about how pleased we were and are with the house/pet sitting by Joyce!”


About: I've had many years of experience between keeping my own animals as well as house sitting or just dropping in to check on your pets! I also offer the same service for reptiles! Preferably would like to service closer to Wytheville but will travel in some cases I currently have a full time job but I am looking to quit so I can focus on doing nails and going to school part time for that but I need a side hustle! I live in a school bus so I don't really have tons of room to take care of pets there but I am more than willing to come to their homes, I'd prefer that the pet is comfortable as possible and I cannot stay overnight in a home but I can stay as long as needed to make sure the care requirements are met


“I was kind of in between a rock and a hard place.. I had to go out of town in a week, and didn’t want to leave my dog in a kennel again.. he has special needs and kennels have too many dogs to pay special attention to him so I tried Rover... My request for assistance was accepted right away. I was always able to reach the sitters and they sent me updates and statuses ... definitely recommend Cheyannes assistance if you need a sitter”


About: I've grown up with a love of all animals and have had at least one dog or cat in the family for as long as I can remember. My mom managed a boarding and training kennel and took me to work with her every day, where I not only assisted her with the daily tasks, but also learned about caring for animals of all types and sizes. I started pet sitting for family and friends around the age of 10, and also was responsible for taking care of the pets in our home. I take my animals out for regular playtime and bathroom breaks, clean up the yard, and feed and water as needed. We have an older dog so I've also gotten comfortable with administering medication, whether it's chewable, hiding pills in treats, or injecting into the animal itself. I was bit by the pet lover bug at an early age, and it's become a huge passion in my life. My schedule is open and ready to accommodate any of your pet sitting needs. I have reliable transportation so I can either stay overnight to pet sit for you or stop by for a quick check-in or playtime. I will treat your dog or cat like a member of my own fur family.I am comfortable feeding, crating, and administering medicine as needed. I will put the safety of your animals above everything else, so rest assured your pets are my top priority.

About: I have had animals all my life. I grew up with four dogs, a cat, and a bird! We rescued all of them and gave them a loving home full of attention and all the treats they could ever want. I would also pet sit for friends every so often. Because of this, I have learned a lot about everything that comes with being a pet owner. I now live here in North Carolina with my boyfriend and we have our sweet cat, Pretzel. I currently have a full-time job in West Jefferson. I am available for drop ins anytime during the weekends and late afternoon/nights during the week. I can do drop ins and do whatever I need to do to care for your pet whether that's playing with them, feeding them, or changing the litter. I can also walk dogs as well!

About: I grew up taking care of all different breeds of dogs, and there’s nothing else I’d rather do! I started out caring for my own, then I started caring for my family’s and friend’s pets too. My experience ranges from caring for puppies and senior dogs. I had a 14 year old lab that I had to provide senior care on, from feeding by hand, cleaning her up, and administering medicine. I am working full time at the moment but am more than excited to spend my days off with your fur babies! As of right now I am available most weekends, and nights. I care for my dogs by letting them run around during the day, I have a huge yard with plenty of space. At night my dogs like to sleep in their crate.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was a kid. Family and friends trust me to take care of their pets. I’m a trustworthy person with any dog I want this to be a full time opportunity and I believe this is something I can be good at and give everyone my best In our home, they are family and I love to play, feed and take them on walks. I’m trustworthy with any dog I’m around. Thank you

About: i’ve got 3 dogs and love to play with them and go out side and run with them all day and enjoy training them as well i love being around my dogs all day we go to the dog park and i give them milk bone treats and bones all the time i make sure they get water and food as well as treats if allowed. i also make sure if they need to take meds that they get them and the attention they need

About: I’ve taken care of many animals of different species. I have 10 loving pets and I love them dearly. I have a dog named indi, a cat named frenchie, a bearded dragon named Rex, leopard gecko named Clyde, a cat named shadow, an hairless Guinea pig named Brownie , and aquatic turtle named Tim. I also share a dog with my fiance and we have 4 dogs named phoenix, Elvis , Eleanor, and Stella. I am trained with senior dogs and puppies. My dog Indi is currently 16 years of age and Elvis is 15. I am comfortable with working with senior dogs. But over all I am comfortable with working with any animal. I also excel at training dog to do basic tricks. I am currently working at vet clinic , but I have plenty of time to drop in and give my client the upmost attention everyday. I am also currently in school at Radford university and I have classes as well in the morning so I will have to do it in the afternoon. But on the weekends I can give them as much attention as they need. I have a fenced yard and many loving fur babies . I am currently a senior at Radford University and majoring in biology and currently I am studying to become a Vet or a vet tech. I can not board animals. But I can drop by my clients house and take care of their living fur babies and give them all the care in the world. I can also make sure they are feed and have water and that they get exercise as well.


About: I have took care of cats for 10 years and dogs 18 years will love taking care of them do you have any questions don't hesitate to ask I'm currently doing this part time I work a full-time Monday through Friday from 5:00am to 1:30 p.m. God bless you all. Happy to help. I would definitely make sure your cats or dogs are safe and take care of. I'll for all in any kind of services be glad to take care .

About: I have been taking care of dogs and cats since I was 20 years old, I am now 61. I am an avid animal lover. I am off in the summer. I work as a kindergarten teacher during the year. I am looking for part time work to supplement my income. I am available all day.When school starts my hours will be limited. I have had a background check with the public school system in NC as well. I love children and animals. I can give references upon request.
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Mary R.Star Sitter

“Mary went above and beyond for our babies and our family!!! We really loved having her and felt very at ease having her take care our babies and even the chickens! Cant wait to book her again”


Sarah T.
“Sarah Thompson has always loved animals of all kinds! She has the experience and knowledge to help keep your pets safe and well cared for!”


Gracie S.Star Sitter

“Our pets had a wonderful with Gracie. Our dog who is part Aussie had a great time with Gracie’s Aussie. Communication was amazing and made us relax about their well being while away. We’ll certainly be calling Gracie on our next trip.”




Alex M.Star Sitter

“Alex was very thorough and very kind and went the extra mile for our dog Bandit. Always above and beyond what needed to be done. Bandit loved having Alex stay with him while we were on our trip.”


Gracie V.

“Gracie is wonderful! She is very knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviors, and made sure our dogs had a good time while we were away. She sent lots of pictures so we would know they were in good hands and we’ll definitely have her back again.”


Sydney P.
About: Hello! I love all types of pets and currently have two dogs of my own. I am a student at Virginia-Maryland college of veterinary medicine trying to earn some extra money by doing what I love, playing with pets. I have experience with all types of pets at varying sizes and personalities. During my undergraduate career, I raised two Seeing Eye Dogs and helped other raisers with training. During this time, I worked at a veterinary hospital, participated in animal specific events like vaccination clinics, and groomed. From healthy puppies and kittens to seniors who need medication, I have seen it all and am prepared to help with whatever your pet needs. I hope I can meet your fur babies and shower them with love while your away. As someone who owns two dogs, pet care is a priority in my life. Both of my pups get plenty of one-on-one time as well as long walks and enrichment in the house. During the day, the pups are crated while I am at school, but if my boyfriend is off of work they get to run around and play. As soon as I get home the dogs get taken out and fed. Along with daily care, I take care of all of their grooming and medical needs as well. I currently live in apartment complex which has a dog play area for your furry friends to get plenty of exercise. There is also a trail connected to the complex which will be utilized for long walks and plenty of sniffing opportunities. Both of my pups are very friendly and would be happy to be your pet’s playmate during their stay.


Richard M.

“Richard did a great job caring for my pups, he kept the house cleaned up and followed my instructions I left for him! He even checked in on my chickens for me and collected eggs. Dated them and I didn’t even ask for that! He did a great job came home to happy pups!”


Joyce G.

“Wonderful sitters! Joyce and her husband took such good care of our 4 dogs. We were really happy that they were able to come to our home multiple times per day in order to feed water and play with our 4 sweethearts. And Joyce was able to take 1 dog to the vet to look at an injury that occurred PRIOR to her starting; the dogs paw got caught in something right before we were scheduled to leave for vacation. Luckily, his paw was fine. I cannot say enough about how pleased we were and are with the house/pet sitting by Joyce!”


Lolly C.
About: I've had many years of experience between keeping my own animals as well as house sitting or just dropping in to check on your pets! I also offer the same service for reptiles! Preferably would like to service closer to Wytheville but will travel in some cases I currently have a full time job but I am looking to quit so I can focus on doing nails and going to school part time for that but I need a side hustle! I live in a school bus so I don't really have tons of room to take care of pets there but I am more than willing to come to their homes, I'd prefer that the pet is comfortable as possible and I cannot stay overnight in a home but I can stay as long as needed to make sure the care requirements are met




Cheyanne W.

“I was kind of in between a rock and a hard place.. I had to go out of town in a week, and didn’t want to leave my dog in a kennel again.. he has special needs and kennels have too many dogs to pay special attention to him so I tried Rover... My request for assistance was accepted right away. I was always able to reach the sitters and they sent me updates and statuses ... definitely recommend Cheyannes assistance if you need a sitter”


Mathias H.
“Mathias is one the only people I trust with my dogs. I have 3 husky mixes and they can be a bit much to say the least. He not only keeps a close eye on them when they are out in the yard, but he gives them love and attention inside as well. He is also quick to notice if someone isn't feeling well and reacts accordingly. I highly recommend Mathias for all your pet needs.”


Whitney C.

“Whitney was wonderful. We had to leave town for a necessary medical procedure for my husband. When we returned home our babies were happy, healthy and well cared for.”


Madison W.
About: I have had animals all my life. I grew up with four dogs, a cat, and a bird! We rescued all of them and gave them a loving home full of attention and all the treats they could ever want. I would also pet sit for friends every so often. Because of this, I have learned a lot about everything that comes with being a pet owner. I now live here in North Carolina with my boyfriend and we have our sweet cat, Pretzel. I currently have a full-time job in West Jefferson. I am available for drop ins anytime during the weekends and late afternoon/nights during the week. I can do drop ins and do whatever I need to do to care for your pet whether that's playing with them, feeding them, or changing the litter. I can also walk dogs as well!


Abbie C.
“Abbie has been my go to dog sitter for years now. She always treats my babies like her own. She always develops a personal relationship with the dogs she cares for. I hate the idea of boarding our pups when we go out of town. I’m so happy we have Abbie to step in when we’re gone. ❤️”


Beau G.
“Beau is very good with animals, they all love him. He in return shows them alot of love and affection. Play time is his thing also. Responsible and caring, he will take good care of your pet.”


Lisa D.

“Lisa was very sweet and nice. Tucker seemed to be very happy. She texted me with updates on Turcker while babysitting.”


Alyssia M.
About: i’ve got 3 dogs and love to play with them and go out side and run with them all day and enjoy training them as well i love being around my dogs all day we go to the dog park and i give them milk bone treats and bones all the time i make sure they get water and food as well as treats if allowed. i also make sure if they need to take meds that they get them and the attention they need


Sierra S.
“She is very kind and gentle with dogs as well as making sure that they are treated with the upmost care. 110% Trustworthy and careful!”




Joshua W.
About: I have took care of cats for 10 years and dogs 18 years will love taking care of them do you have any questions don't hesitate to ask I'm currently doing this part time I work a full-time Monday through Friday from 5:00am to 1:30 p.m. God bless you all. Happy to help. I would definitely make sure your cats or dogs are safe and take care of. I'll for all in any kind of services be glad to take care .


Yvette S.
“Yvette always does such a good job when she stays at our place to watch Zeus and Charley. She follows instructions perfectly, gives them lots of love and play time. I never worry when we go in vacation because I know I’m leaving them in responsible hands.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Galax on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $39 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 Aug 2025, there are 30 house sitters in Galax. 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, 82% of Galax house sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Galax.
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. Galax 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.
