Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Gilpin, Richmond, VA
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1. Kade M.


“Kade was incredible! This was my first time using Rover so I was incredibly nervous. Kade handled my grouchy, shy dog perfectly. It was such a relief to feel like my dog was in such good hands and I didn't have to worry about him. Kade followed all instructions to a tee and worked around the hot weather to take care of Joe in the safest way possible.”


2. Alyssa S.

“Alyssa was so great! She left timely updates with lots of pictures and I was able to fully relax on my vacation knowing my cats were in good hands!”


3. Kathryn T.

“Kathryn patiently engaged with my cats on their terms, gained their trust, and brought them out of their shells. She followed the weirdly specific feeding instructions my one cat requires perfectly. She gave them love and attention, and sent me photos so I would know they were okay. 5 out of 5 stars!”


4. Lila D.


“Wow! Can't say enough good thinks about Lila. We were in a bind as our pet coverage plans fell through at the last minute. Lila's quick response and communication put our trip back on track. She was prompt to squeeze in a meet & greet, which went great as she made good effort to connect with our four-legged family member. Scheduled her for several check-ins over couple days while we were gone. She was more than generous with her time and efforts to engage with my dog. We loved getting the updates, pics and videos with the Rover app. Lila's updates were informative and put our minds at ease. We will definitely be using her again and strongly encourage others to consider her for your needs.”


5. Amanda M.


“Amanda was phenomenal with taking care of Indi while I was out of town. Indi was feeling very sick and Amanda gave consistent updates and went above and beyond to help take care of her and make sure she was as comfortable as possible. Thank you so much Amanda, will definitely be rebooking for the future!”


6. Devinder K.

“I’m so glad I chose to book with Devinder! I’ve been blown away by his responsiveness, flexibility, communication, and clear love for pets :) He’s very professional, but also comes across like a friend who’s always down to help you out and care for your pets like they’re his own. I trust him with my pets for the long haul!”


7. Violet W.

“She came to the rescue at the very last min. We ended up staying an extra day of our vacation and the originally scheduled sitter wasn't available. Not the best animal photographer 😂 but that's not the service. I was happy to come home to happy n healthy Babies”


8. Andrew C.

“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!”


9. Jeffrey H.

“Jeff provided multiple days of feeding, cuddle time, walks and loving attention for our dog. The photos he sent helped us feel at ease knowing our boy was safe and happy. We appreciated his responsibility and updates!”


10. Jessica D.

“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.”


11. Elijah S.
“I highly recommend hiring Elijah. He’s gone above and beyond taking care of my cats, making sure they have everything they need and giving them lots of love while I was away. He kept me up to date with pictures and check ins, and was kind enough to pick up a package in my absence and get the contents put away in the fridge. Will definitely continue to work with him!”


12. Grayson D.

“Grayson took great care of my cat while I was away for two weeks! She went above and beyond making sure he was comfortable and got everything he needed.”


13. Kristen C.

“Kristen was wonderful! She took great care of our kitty while we were out of the country for about 2 weeks. We will definitely connect with her for any future needs as well.”


14. Maria & Luis V.


“Maria and Luis went above and beyond to take care of our kitties this weekend! As a first time rover user I was nervous but they were communicative and very loving to our cats. Can’t recommend them enough!”


15. Sophie M.

“Sophie did a great job taking care of our kitties! She sent lots of photos and we felt better leaving them while we were on vacation knowing she was there.”


16. Alexandra E.


“Alexandra was so kind and sweet with our boy! Paid attention to detail from instructions I provided and were responsive. 10/10, will definitely be reaching out again if we need help with our guy :)”


17. Abby L.

“Abby is the very best. She’s cared for our cat Billie 4 or 5 times, and Billie just loves her. She is always responsive and so kind. Can’t recommend Abby more!!”


18. Eula C.


“This was my second time using Thane and, as expected, they were great! They gave my kitty Rat all the snuggles he requires and had no problem with his medication. Their updates each visit were thorough. I was a bit disorganized while planning this time away and they were very understanding. I’m so glad to have found them!”


19. Catherine C.

“This was our first time using services through Rover and we are so glad we did! Cat was absolutely amazing through the entire process keeping us well informed at each drop in. She was incredibly patient with our fur babies and their unique personalities, even befriending our shy boy in record time. Thank you so much, Cat!”


20. Brenna C.

“Brenna was an outstanding cat sitter for me. Very communicative, clearly loves animals, and overall just great! My little guy was pretty nervous and Brenna offered to make an extra visit to keep him company. She was willing to go above and beyond. Highly recommend”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Gilpin on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 338 pet sitters in Gilpin. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Gilpin pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Gilpin have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Gilpin.
Rover makes it easy to find Gilpin pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 338 pet sitters in Gilpin on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Gilpin, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 96% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
