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“Cathy is AMAZING! She took such good care of our dog Tanner while we were out of town for a week. Tanner is older nearly 14 years old and she was so good with him. He loved his walks and all the attention he got. Kathy was punctual, her updates were very detailed we knew exactly what was happening when she went for the drop in visits. She really took care of Tanner like he was her own! I highly, highly recommend Cathy! I can’t say enough about her professionalism and love for animals!”



“Randi was awesome! I don’t often leave my dog so I was fairly nervous to use a stranger. However, she came by while I was here to meet my dog, and watching her with him immediately put me at ease. We have already booked another session with her!”


“Mark was very good with Poppy, my 9 year old cat. This was the longest I’ve gone off and I’m sure she wasn’t thrilled. But Mark gave her attention and care. I will have him watch my cat again.”


“Our pet was in amazing hands with Laura's care. Laura is very responsive and accommodating to any last minute changes/package pickups, etc. I enjoyed the pictures we received when Laura visited and excited to have found such a wonderful and reliable sitter in the Richmond area!”



“Laura was terrific with our two little dogs. Great communication. Photos after every visit, so I'd be reassured all is well! Will definitely hire Laura again in the future should the need arise.”


“Grace always makes sure our baby is taken care! We are always at ease when we know he is being watched and played with by Grace. We love using her every time we need someone to help watch him!”


“Sierra was great with our older kitten, who was exhibiting signs of anxiety (not eating or using his litter box correctly). She immediately contacted with me, made adjustments and went above and beyond to help clean up and make sure he was comfortable and attended to. He calmed down and we were able to enjoy our extended trip.”


About: I grew up with dogs my entire life. I have now had my own dog for almost 2 years, and she is the light of my life! As a younger teen, I pet sit/walked multiple dogs and cats for families in the neighborhood. I also have pet sit for coworkers in the past. I believe that pets make your life so much better! I treat every animal I come across as if they’re my own. I can promise you my doggie Chloe is a spoiled girl! She gets many car rides, treats, and even has her own closet full of clothes! I work full time Monday-Friday but would love to help out before/after work and on weekends. Depending where you live, I’d be available after 4:30pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends. If distance worked out appropriately, I may even be able to help during my lunch break during the week. To ensure your pets safety, I would love to know their routine, their likes/dislikes, and what to do in case of an emergency. I promise to treat your pets with love, lots of cuddles, and like they were my own!

About: I’m currently a fur-mom care to two German Shepherds, one of whom needs a little extra medical TLC. I’m no stranger to special care, attention, and belly rubs on demand! I also love walking and outdoor play with dogs and would love to establish a long-term friendship with your fur-babies :) I am available in the morning before 8:30 AM and in the afternoons after 3:00 PM ET. Open availability on Weekdays and will have more afternoon availability after 9/1. I am overly attentive when it comes to my pets. They’re are never left alone outside or unleashed ever. They also have a routine that we follow daily and could implement with other pets! I’m also a fan of enrichment activities in addition to physical activities.

About: Hi, I'm Ash! I've grown-up and taken care of dogs & cats of ever kind since I was a child. I've always been the trusted fur "auntie" for my family, my friends and my neighbors when they needed an extra hand taking care of thier pets. I own my own hair & makeup company that allows me to build my own schedule. I have flexible availability during the week for walks, feedings and cuddles! I work most Saturdays for a few hours in the morning, but I am available in the evenings and most Sundays are completely open. I offer in-home pet-sitting services, so your pets can stay comfortable in their own environment while you're away. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or just providing some company and cuddles, I treat every pet like they're my own. I'm responsible, respectful of your home, and committed to making sure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for. I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust, and I’m here to provide peace of mind while you're gone!

“Meeting Lauren in person was a real pleasure. She has a great personality and so easy to talk to. My kitten, Penny, ran right up to her and sat in her lap the whole time we chatted. Lauren did an excellent job taking care of Penny and Frankie. I will definitely be calling her back next time I go away. And I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter.”


“Anna was great! She followed all of our care instructions, and she arrived early each time to her visits. She sent updates and was very caring towards our kitties. If you're in the Glen Allen area and you need someone to look after your cats, I highly recommend Anna!”


About: I’ve been caring for dogs, both difficult and sweet, for over 5 years among friends, family, and neighbors. I am experienced in walking, feeding, and caring for a variety of different dogs with different needs. I currently have a part time, 20 hr/week summer job with 4-5 hour shifts, so I can be flexible enough to let your pets out even when I have work, and I will remain flexible regardless of employment conditions. I care for pets in my client’s home in a responsible, detail-oriented, and caring way, giving anything which the pets may need during my time with them.

About: I have taken care of many different kinds of dogs growing up. I have also had many of my own dogs and have worked with them on crate, walking, and regular obedience training. I’ve cared for different aged dogs from puppies to older dogs. I also have experience with untrained dogs and big and small dogs. I have fostered cats recently and can help out with whatever animals you have. I absolutely love all animals! I am currently still in school so during the week I am still available but my schedule fluctuates. Just let me know ahead of time and I can help out. I am able to provide excellent care for animals as well as tidying up around the home if needed. I will care for them as if they were my own!

“Branden watched our kitties for the first time in early July and we could not be more appreciative! (Sorry for the late review Branden, this is not a reflection of your service but of my inability stay on top of my emails!) He came to our home twice daily to clean litterboxes, replenish food and water, and check to make sure everyone was ok - he even provided daily updates and was so easy to communicate with! We felt very happy to know that the kitties were in such good care and we will DEFINITELY request his services again the future! Thanks, Branden!!”


“Michelle was wonderful with our boy! He is a finicky eater regularly and even more so when he gets nervous. It seems he was totally content with her presence and ate without issue. I’m so pleased and am glad to say we’ve found someone we trust our little man!”


About: I love animals and have a cat of my own. I have also owned a dog, birds, fish, hamsters, and rabbits. I will give your furry family members TLC and care for them like they were my own. I am willing to bring gerbils, fish, hamsters, rats, rabbits, small dogs to my home to watch. I work full time but can do pet checks 2-4 times a day, or stay in your home in the evenings. I can offer references of families I have helped in the past with pets. I want to stay within a 3-5 radius of my home. Thank you in advance for your consideration of caring for your furry family members! I hope to hear from you soon, thanks! I work full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, but can do 3-4 visits per day if you are within a few miles of my home, or stay overnight in your home as well if you desire. Give plenty of water, food, medications if needed. If there is a fenced in yard I will provide plenty of time in the evening in the yard.

About: We are an experienced pet-owning family. My partner and I each grew up with dogs. We each adopted animals straight out of college - she a cat and me a dog. Several years ago we had to say goodbye to the cat. Then recently our pup took her trip across the rainbow bridge. They each lived long and full lives (12 and 17 years). A lot has changed since we adopted those two - a house, a kid (now 10 y/o), career changes. We're not sure that we're ready to make another 10+ year commitment to a new pet yet, but we miss having pets in the house. We'd love to take care of yours as if they were one of ours! My partner and I both have hybrid work schedules so one of us is typically home a few days a week. When taking care of dogs we go out for walks twice a day, morning and evening. In between they can enjoy our back yard. We have a yard with a privacy fence (our doggo was able to climb chain-link fences!). We have a large neighborhood and we're used to walking at least once a day. If your dog is up for it I may even take it running with me! My partner and I both have hybrid work schedules so one of us is typically home a few days a week. We have typical family weekends usually revolving around our son's sports schedule. We have a fenced yard and a nice neighborhood where we can take walks. We do have a two story house so if your pet struggles with stairs it might not be the best fit.
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Cathy R.


“Cathy is AMAZING! She took such good care of our dog Tanner while we were out of town for a week. Tanner is older nearly 14 years old and she was so good with him. He loved his walks and all the attention he got. Kathy was punctual, her updates were very detailed we knew exactly what was happening when she went for the drop in visits. She really took care of Tanner like he was her own! I highly, highly recommend Cathy! I can’t say enough about her professionalism and love for animals!”




Randi T.
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“Randi was awesome! I don’t often leave my dog so I was fairly nervous to use a stranger. However, she came by while I was here to meet my dog, and watching her with him immediately put me at ease. We have already booked another session with her!”


Mark M.Star Sitter

“Mark was very good with Poppy, my 9 year old cat. This was the longest I’ve gone off and I’m sure she wasn’t thrilled. But Mark gave her attention and care. I will have him watch my cat again.”


Laura S.

“Our pet was in amazing hands with Laura's care. Laura is very responsive and accommodating to any last minute changes/package pickups, etc. I enjoyed the pictures we received when Laura visited and excited to have found such a wonderful and reliable sitter in the Richmond area!”




Laura H.Star Sitter

“Laura was terrific with our two little dogs. Great communication. Photos after every visit, so I'd be reassured all is well! Will definitely hire Laura again in the future should the need arise.”


Grace B.Star Sitter

“Grace always makes sure our baby is taken care! We are always at ease when we know he is being watched and played with by Grace. We love using her every time we need someone to help watch him!”


McKenzie D.

“McKenzie was amazing! Quick replies, great updates, and photos! From meet and greet to day of visit, she was awesome to work with!”


Sierra W.

“Sierra was great with our older kitten, who was exhibiting signs of anxiety (not eating or using his litter box correctly). She immediately contacted with me, made adjustments and went above and beyond to help clean up and make sure he was comfortable and attended to. He calmed down and we were able to enjoy our extended trip.”


Olivia I.
“Olivia loves all dogs and I would highly recommend her for any pet services! She has a positive attitude and finds joy in taking care of animals!”


Karen M.
“Karen is wonderful mother of two German shepherds. There’s nothing she won’t do for our two kids. She reads body language well and knows whether a dog is upset or not. She understands when a dog is stress from too much heat exposure. She knows how to avoid confrontation between other dogs. She’s super aware of her surroundings and anything that might cause harm along walks. I would trust her with any furry friend out there.”


Kiersten "KiKi" S.Star Sitter

“Took such great care of our fuzzy ladies! Took great care of all of the cats needs and was very helpful and professional!”


Ashley S.
“Ashley is a great dog sitter for my Frankie! He loves her so much and she made sure he was taken care of and got enough play time. She even took him on some errands with her and a little outdoor movie! I highly recommend Ashley to pet sit for your baby.”


Lauren R.

“Meeting Lauren in person was a real pleasure. She has a great personality and so easy to talk to. My kitten, Penny, ran right up to her and sat in her lap the whole time we chatted. Lauren did an excellent job taking care of Penny and Frankie. I will definitely be calling her back next time I go away. And I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter.”


Anna S.


“Anna was great! She followed all of our care instructions, and she arrived early each time to her visits. She sent updates and was very caring towards our kitties. If you're in the Glen Allen area and you need someone to look after your cats, I highly recommend Anna!”


Allison R.
“Allison loves to take care of both our cats and dogs. She has taken care of them consistently and reliably for years. She is responsible and conscientious when caring for mine and others pets. She has cared for numerous pets in our neighborhood and has repeat customers, due to her exemplary care.”


Hannah W.
“Hannah is SO patient and loving with all animals! She is my younger sister and will occasionally take on my dog walking clients if I’m unavailable. A few of them are not friendly with other dogs or leash reactive - she has not had any problems. My clients and their pets love her😊 She also watches my 90 lb dog while I’m away and I’m admittedly extremely particular and specific lol. She follows directions exactly and I trust her completely with my girl!”


Branden B.

“Branden watched our kitties for the first time in early July and we could not be more appreciative! (Sorry for the late review Branden, this is not a reflection of your service but of my inability stay on top of my emails!) He came to our home twice daily to clean litterboxes, replenish food and water, and check to make sure everyone was ok - he even provided daily updates and was so easy to communicate with! We felt very happy to know that the kitties were in such good care and we will DEFINITELY request his services again the future! Thanks, Branden!!”


Michelle M.

“Michelle was wonderful with our boy! He is a finicky eater regularly and even more so when he gets nervous. It seems he was totally content with her presence and ate without issue. I’m so pleased and am glad to say we’ve found someone we trust our little man!”


Anne Z.
“Anne did an awesome job with our dogs. We have a 50 pound chow and an 8 pound Shih Tzu. Our chow is loving but needs to know someone well so Anne came over once a week for about five weeks to get to know her before we left. That was going above and beyond. Our little Shih Tzu is only two years old. Both of our dogs have never stayed anywhere other than our home and neither of them had been left overnight ever alone. Anne stayed overnight for four days in a row Add treated our fur babies better than we do. I would highly recommend her.”


Travis & Christine G.
“Travis is great with animals. He has owned both cats and dogs during the 20+ years that I have known him. He is patient and sweet, giving the animal positive reinforcement during training and lots of love. I would trust him to care for my dogs any time and I am comforted knowing that they are safe and happy with him.”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, dog sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog sitters available in Glen Allen.
Rover makes it easy to find Glen Allen dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog 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 dog sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.
