House Sitting in Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA
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1. Kyle J.
“I recently hired Kyle as a house and dogsitter, and I couldn't be more impressed with his service. From the moment he stepped into my home, I felt at ease knowing my house and beloved pets were in capable hands. Not only did he maintain the cleanliness and security of my home, but he also went above and beyond in caring for my furry companions. He followed all instructions meticulously, ensuring my pets' routines were maintained and that they received plenty of love and attention. Kyle demonstrated exceptional responsibility and reliability throughout his stay, and I returned to find my house in impeccable condition and my pets happy and healthy. I highly recommend Kyle for anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring house and dogsitter. His professionalism and genuine love for animals truly set him apart.”
2. Oli L.
“Oli was such an amazing dog sitter!!! She sent pictures and updates as I was gone and really made me and my baby comfortable. 10/10 would recommend.”
3. Violet W.
“Violet was great with our dogs. They can be a bit high maintenance and she took that on with grace and understanding. Would highly recommend Violet and will be using her again!”
4. Alexander S.
“Alex was great with the dogs and was responsive to our messages. Was very impressed that he came over for a meet and greet and was taking notes and asking questions. Left the home so clean we couldn't even tell someone had been there. Highly recommend”
5. Rachel K.
“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
6. Lynne F.
“For the first time in 3 years we were able to take a trip without being stressed the entire time thinking about how our dogs were doing. Lynne sent updates and photos daily. Our dogs loved her. She followed all of our instructions and schedule.”
7. Rosemary L.
“Rose was fantastic, we couldn’t ask for a better pet sitting experience. All of our pets adored her and seemed more than happy in her care. She sent lovely updates/photos of them and wasn’t afraid to reach out with questions. It was the most worry-free pet sitting experience and we look forward to travelling again knowing our pets will be safe and loved in her care.”
8. Emma R.
“Emma did a fantastic job taking care of our dog for the extended duration of our trip. Frequent communication and pictures helped us relax knowing Gus was in good hands. We came home and the house was spotless, which was a relief after a 22 hour travel day. Thanks a bunch Emma!”
9. Amber C.
“Amber was absolutely incredible with our dog over the weekend - so sweet, very conscientious with her and with our house! Couldn’t have asked for more. Would absolutely recommend!”
10. Amanda C.
“Amanda is INCREDIBLE!!! I felt so at peace knowing that my precious dog, Cooper, was safe in her care. She was punctual, attentive, respectful and sent me so many pictures of her time with Cooper. She is a true gem and always welcome back at my house. Cooper can’t wait to see her again in a few weeks!”
11. Nancy O.
“Nancy’s incredibly communicative and caring when dogsitting for our 2 small pups and my mom’s small Havanese. We felt our pups were in great hands and she was easy to work with when we had some last minute changes. One of our dogs is anxious and reactive - Nancy was thoughtful and patient in meeting him which we greatly appreciative. Will definitely hire her in the future.”
12. Amanda M.
“Amanda was incredible with our dogs. She was so communicative which we really appreciated and we knew our dogs were getting a lot of attention and love. We will be using her again!”
13. Victor S.
“Victor did great sitting for Ellie, kept her company all day, listened to her needs, gave her food and her medicine. Would absolutely book him again in the future!”
14. Shaine S.
“Holly was extremely accommodating as my schedule kept changing. She cared for my 3 babies just as we would. We are very happy to have found a reliable sitter!”
15. Gabriel B.
“Grabriel was awesome! He was extremely caring and attentive to my puppy. He also did a great job of keeping him occupied throughout the day by taking him on walks, etc.”
16. Nicole P.
“Nicole is flexible and super easygoing. would definitely rebook!!”
17. Kathleen M.
“After a few negative experiences with other sitters on Rover were so relieved to have found Kathleen. She was amazing with our pup, a great communicator and we returned home to a clean house and happy dog. We’ll certainly request to use her again!”
18. Alexas G.
“Alexas took amazing care of Cooper during the 5 nights I was away! She was communicative, followed all instructions and left the house nice and tidy. Cooper even ran straight into the guest room when we woke up the morning after I got back looking for her!! I will absolutely be using Alexas again!!”
19. Caitlin W.
“Caitlin was great and my very timid cat really took to her. I highly recommend Caitlin!”
20. David M.
“David was amazing! So friendly and communicative and our pets were well taken care of! Will absolutely use his services again! Thanks so much!!!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Jackson Ward on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 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 Jul 2024, there are 1,151 house sitters in Jackson Ward. 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, 89% of Jackson Ward house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Jackson Ward have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Jackson Ward.
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. Jackson Ward 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.
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