Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Kelly Town-Rugby Heights, Charlottesville, VA
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“Charlie can be an extra handful being the tiny grumpy old man that he is but Caroline handled him with ease. He really liked her and she sent fantastic updates and pictures and I would trust her with him anytime.”
“Ed took care of our cat for a little over 3 weeks and was absolutely wonderful. He gave great update everyday and beautiful pictures. He also gave our cat eye drops twice a day as she was sick which was great. Would recommend Ed to anyone and will rebook his services next time with 100% trust. Highly recommend, thank you Ed”
“Bailey did a great job with our boys! She arrived on time and spent time loving on our boys. We even added a last minute request to bring in some mail that needed to be refrigerated. Great experience. Will definitely recommend and have her come back anytime”
“Margaret was great with our dog Ace! She made sure he had plenty of fun/ play time in addition to feeding/regular care for him while we were gone. She was open to schedule changes as needed. Would recommend!”
“Emily is the BEST! This was my first time using Rover and Emily popped up first. Which I’m so happy I clicked on her. She has helped me learn more about my Lucy. I can’t wait to book again!”
“Rhiana did a wonderful job. She was able to help me last minute, too, which was a big help. I would definitely book with her again; she’s very nice and friendly.”
“Josephine is excellent, very reliable and caring. She sent me detailed reports and photos every day, so I could relax knowing my dog and cat were in good hands while I was away.”
“Danielle is incredible. In a last minute pinch she helped care for my animals. She came over the day of my request just to meet them and every single one of them, including my anxiety riddled shiba rescue took to her immediately. She is intelligent, compassionate, and did an absolutely incredible job. Highly recommend.”
About: I have been dog and cat sitting/walking since I was 13 years old! I have experience with puppies, senior pups, cats/kittens, along with many different breeds! I’m staying in Charlottesville for school now, but at home I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. Safe to say I have experience with the craziness :) I’m currently a full time student at UVA, so I have a little bit of a varying schedule. On Wednesday’s I am available all day after 11! Tuesday and Thursday I am available all day after 12:15! My Mondays tend to a little more hectic with availability before 10:30 and from 12-3. Fridays and weekends are relatively free with enough of a notice! I can take care of your fur baby in whatever way needed in your home! Walks, medications, crates, fences, whatever they’re used to! My apartment doesn’t allow pets so I will exclusively care for them in your home!
“Lettie was really great with my cat, Sushi, while we were out of town! I know she was well taken care of and got all the pets and loving while Lettie was visiting. Loved getting the updates and pictures of her too. Will definitely be reaching out again for pet sitting needs 😊”
“Tessa was wonderful with my cat Pippa! She was incredibly prompt and responsive and made me feel comfortable while I was away. I will definitely book with her again!”
“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!”
“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.”
“Great first drop-in experience. Caroline was very flexible with some last minute travel changes, and I got lots of updates and pictures while I was gone.”
“Rachael did a great job stepping in on short notice for our normal sitter. She was flexible and attentive and kept us well informed on how things were going with our cat while we were out of town.”
“We had a great experience with Jen and recommend her! We have two dogs and a cat, Jen took great care of them and kept us updated with messages and pictures so we could relax on our vacation. Would definitely book her services again!”
“Dakota met us and our GS before we left town. We were very pleased and comfortable leaving our pet under his care. He didn't just drop in to feed and walk him, he also played with him. We will never use boarding. We will differently use Dakota again when needed.”
“Amy is amazing! She was on time, gave my Daisy girl a good long walk, and went above and beyond! She is kind and gentle which put my girl at ease right away. I am so fortunate to have found her and would love to have her care for Daisy any time I have to be out of town!”
About: With over 8 years of professional pet-sitting experience and a lifetime—50 years—of caring for my own dogs and cats, I bring reliability, compassion, and deep understanding to every animal I look after. I treat each pet like family, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and well-cared-for while you’re away. Whether it’s daily walks, playtime, medication, or simply keeping your pet’s routine consistent, you can trust that they’ll be in capable and caring hands. After retiring from a 25-year career with IBM, I’ve combined my love of animals and the outdoors into something I truly enjoy — pet sitting, dog walking, and pet transport. With 8 years of professional pet care experience and over 50 years of personal experience with dogs and cats, I understand how important it is to have someone you can trust with your pets. I’m dependable, punctual, and treat every animal as if they were my own. When I’m not caring for pets, you’ll find me out hiking and exploring nature. I primarily care for pets in their home, as I have a cat of my own who is particular about her space. I also offer dog walking, feeding, one on one play. I provide pet transport and have a dependable, safe car for any travel needs. I’m reliable, punctual, and treat every animal as if they were my own.
Kelly Town-Rugby Heights pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emily is excellent pet sitter. I will use her again. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants someone who will not only take care of their pets while they are away, ensuring they have food and water, but will get down on her hands and knees to connect with them, play with them, and have fun with them. Emily took care of my two kitties for a little over two weeks, dropping in to see them in my home, maintaining their routines, doting on them, and sending me pictures and reports each day about their antics. One of my kitties, Li'l Lulu, can be very particular and be quite standoffish and ornery if I am not doing things EXACTLY the way she wants them done, WHEN she wants them done. She's especially that way with strangers. Yet Lil'l Lulu came right up to Emily the first time they met -- knowing immediately that Emily was a person she could trust -- and, while I was away, she let Emily place her on her lap to clean her ears, purring the whole time. Emily told me when we met that she became a pet sitter because she loves animals, likes spending time with them, and sees pet sitting as a career, as something she wants to do, not as a fill-in job to make ends meet or until something better comes along. Animals sense that ... and it showed through in the way she took care of my kitties ... just like they were her own.
Laura was fantastic! She sent detailed updates and adorable pictures of our two cats every day. She was attentive and responsive, clearly showing her love for cats. She even set up treat puzzles, which were beyond our requests. I highly recommend her to anyone and will definitely book her again!
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Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Kelly Town-Rugby Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Kelly Town-Rugby Heights 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
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- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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