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$35
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569 reviews
224 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

Our pup Fizz always loves going to Amy’s house. Both her and her husband are fantastic people who treat Fizz like a family member. We always love the pictures and videos she provides daily to keep us updated.

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Matt M.
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$45
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275 reviews
84 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA, 23222

Kingsley had a fantastic stay at Matt's place. Matt updated us often with photos and details of his attitude and comportment, and it was clear our dog was having fun. He seemed to get a good mix of play and rest time and we knew he was in good hands. We'll definitely be back!

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Jill W.
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Cyndi M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
189 reviews
70 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

First time leaving our Bella (for a 10 day vacay) so anxiety was through the roof with just the thought of leaving her. After meeting Cyndi I knew I found the perfect person and WOW did she ever exceed my expectations. Cyndi is so easy to worth it and

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Michelle T.
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51 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Randolph, Richmond, VA, 23220

Mich was awesome! Our dog felt welcomed and comfortable during her stay. Mich’s dog, Milo, was a good companion/ host. Great back yard. Mich sent pictures and regular updates. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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Michael G.
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Myrna C.
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$41
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
31 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Oakwood, Richmond, VA, 23223

Excellent sitter. She was so professional and caring. She walked him she played with him. I got pictures everyday. Bruno got along with her baby. They became good buddies. I can tell Bruno miss Snoop her pet. When I have to go away again I definitely want Myrna to be the sitter. You will feel good about leaving your pet with her

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Jennifer R.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
23 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

My pom pom loves it there,loves the attention and playtime. I literally had to drag her away and pick my pom up. I choose to just use her,if she’s available.

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Michaela Z.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA, 23223

From start to finish, Michaela did a wonderful job watching our little dog Coco! She always responded in a timely manner and kept in touch with us, sending pictures and updates daily. We’re so grateful that Coco was loved and taken well care during our trip abroad. We would highly recommend Michaela if you should need a loving and caring pet sitter!!🥰🐾

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Peyton & Daved T.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
157 reviews
83 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

Peyton was wonderful - super responsive and agreed to watch my dog VERY last minute. I was anxious about leaving Ember because she typically has separation anxiety but she did great and Peyton sent updates and pictures the entire time I was gone. Great first experience with Rover and Peyton!

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Jesse D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23228

My pup had a great time with Jesse and his dogs! He got lots of exercise and was a happy boy when we picked him up. Jesse has very prompt and helpful communication. Will book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle N.
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Michelle N.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23228

Five-star experience! Boone was so well-cared for and clearly loved the extra attention from the whole family. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend stay. Michelle is super communicative and flexible, making everything very easy.

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23223

Donetta is so easy to work with. She communicates with us daily with pictures and a text. Our beagle, Charlie, feels right at home with her.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
mechanicsville, VA, 23111

Susan was very kind and caring to my pets. She provided excellent service and she helped me out tremendously. She responded to me the same day and helped me out in a time crunch, had to run out of town for a funeral. My cats seemed very happy and couldn't get them to go back in their carriers the day I picked them up to go home! Susan saved me and I appreciate her help in such a sad time.

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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
318 reviews
86 repeat clients
30 years of experience
North Chesterfield, VA, 23236

Damacia is an amazing sitter for my dog, Jazzy! She kept me updated with pictures and made sure Jazzy was well cared for the entire time. From the moment I met her at drop-off, she was so welcoming and kind. I also had a medical emergency at the airport and had to change my flight at the last minute. Danika was incredibly accommodating and allowed Jazzy to stay an extra night without hesitation. She responded quickly with genuine care and concern, which meant so much to me during a stressful situation. I truly appreciate her flexibility, professionalism, and kindness. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy M.
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Amy M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
308 reviews
115 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

We felt very comfortable and safe leaving our senior pug with Amy for the weekend! He is finicky but she was very accommodating and flexible.

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Sitter Profile Image: Susan V.
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Susan V.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

Susan is a wonderful Rover! Her family is so kind as well. They take great care of our puppy and he loves going over to stay at their house! She is super communicative and flexible.

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Julie W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carillon, Richmond, VA, 23221

Julie was absolutely wonderful, I highly recommend and am really grateful for her thoughtful care of my elderly pup! It was helpful knowing my dog was in good company and enjoying all the smells and sunny spots in her nice backyard.

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Raye J.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
204 reviews
88 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Oakwood, Richmond, VA, 23223

According to my dog, Raye is top tier when it comes to hospitality. He's already asked to return to her home that's full of love and tasty treats. Thanks again for taking care of Rocco.

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Ross & Ava T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
19 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Blackwell, Richmond, VA, 23224

Our Golden made fast friends with Ross & Ava & there gentle Great Dane, George. They were very responsive and reasonable. Will use again when visiting in Richmond.

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Sheyanna H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23059

Archie had a great stay with Sheyanna! She was great at communicating leading up to his stay and sent tons of cute pics while we were out of town. He came home happy and worn out from lots of walks and play time. I would definitely book with her again.

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Stacey M.
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12 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Fulton, Richmond, VA, 23231

Stacey was the ultimate sitter and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with Rover! She scheduled time for our dogs to meet in a public area first followed by a tour of her home and yard where Sebastian would be staying. I received photos of how much fun he was having while on my trip, and to be honest I bet he's looking forward to his next stay, what with having a four legged buddy and a wrap-around, fenced-in yard for unlimited zoomies. I can't recommend Stacey enough and will be sticking with her whenever it suits going forward.

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Lindsay Y.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Mechanicsville is $45

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Jennifer took great care of Pepper. Pepper was antsy and at first didn't eat well and Jennifer made sure she was ok and well taken care of. Great host.

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Richard L.
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Daved was an amazing sitter. I had to find a aitter at the last minute for my trip and Daved was able to accomodate us. He made the process so easy of dropping her off and getting her acquantained. Daved has a set up for the dogs to make them feel comfortable. I was sent picture's through Cali's stay so I never had to worry about her. I had to contact Daved to add more time to Cali's stay due to my flight being delayed. Daved was more than accomodating for us and I will defintely look again. Thank you again Daved.

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Kenise F.
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Donetta takes great care of our 13 year old beagle. She is very caring and Charlie loves his “vacation days” with her.

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John D.
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Jasmine was fantastic to work with and made leaving our puppy stress free. Jasmine provided regular updates and sent pictures daily. Appa came home happy and tired from all the playtime. We could not be happier with the experience.

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Lindsay H.
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Ashlee was wonderful! Ziggy spent ~5 days with her and had a blast. Ashlee was quick to respond, provided timely updates, and overall took great care of my pup. She has a great space for sitting pups. Would 100% recommend and will rebook again when needed.

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Joel D.
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My dog Theo loves staying with Nicole! She is super responsive to messages and takes amazing care of him. I know he is always in good hands with Nicole.

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Nate H.
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Boomer loved staying with Amber! She was very friendly and patient with my senior dog and sent frequent updates. Highly recommend her!

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Melissa B.
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Sarah was wonderful with Kairi! I felt completely comfortable leaving her in Sarah’s care. She sent lots of updates and pictures, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I could tell Kairi was well taken care of and happy. I would absolutely book with her again!

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Franceska H.
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Nancy was absolutely wonderful! She and her husband took care of my Maddie as if she was family. I received constant communication and prompt responses when checking in during my trip and coordinating drop off/pickup. Nancy was even kind enough to take Maddie a day early when inclement weather caused travel plans to shift. She also notified me right away when she noticed Maddie was scratching more than normal and was quick to offer suggestions to help her feel more comfy. As an anxious dog mama, I felt at ease knowing she was being so well cared for.

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Kaycee G.
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Madison and Charlie were great! They sent lots of pictures while our pups were away for the weekend. We had gone out of state for the weekend and they were really flexible with pickup knowing we were driving back.

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Laura G.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Mechanicsville on Rover is $38.85 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 809 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Mechanicsville. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Mechanicsville sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Mechanicsville landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Mechanicsville home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Mechanicsville.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Mechanicsville sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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