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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel D.
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Rachel D.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 184 reviews
78 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23223

“Rachel was excellent! She was very responsive, kind, reliable, and went out of her way to make sure my doggie felt loved and had fun on her walks! Will absolutely use her again in the future”

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Kirklen P.
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Eddie S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 74 reviews
23 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

“Eddie was absolutely amazing, he came at such short notice and played and took care of our pup! He was great with communication and also sent pictures! We couldn’t have asked for a better first time experience here and we will definitely be booking him again!”

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Audrey R.
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Devinder K.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 93 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Devinder is great with my dog. He takes the time to connect with Baloo and gives him the mid-day attention and care needed while I'm at work. Devinder is very reliable and is very good at communicating. I would highly recommend!”

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Shannon T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
42 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

“Shannon was so great! She was to coordinate with and went the extra mile to make sure our 2 dogs were walked and cared for. Thank you Shannon”

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Lynn T.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
14 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

“Lynn is such a treasure! Our pups absolutely love her and she's the most reliable and trustworthy pet sitter we've ever had! Thank you, Lynn!”

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Stephanie B.
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Chynna N.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
22 repeat clients
14 years of experience
North Highland Park, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Chynna took great care of my Junie while I was away. She followed all instructions, sent me lots of photos, and kept me informed on how Junie was doing on their walks. I will definitely be using Chynna again for any dog sitting needs!”

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Kelsey M.
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Nikki B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
9 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

About: My first business venture, in elementary school, started with posting flyers in my neighborhood for my dog-walking business, to prove to my parents that I could take care of a family dog if we were to get one. It worked; we got our first family dog, and have been a dog family ever since! Now I have my own golden retriever named Koa who is the light of my life, loves coming with me anywhere he is allowed, and has yet to meet a stranger. I always have a surplus of love to give, especially when it comes to animals, and my post-pandemic job now provides me with plenty of flexibility. Let me love on your fur baby, too! My job is very flexible, so it’s easy for me to add things to my agenda day-of. I enjoy the spontaneity and adventure of this side-hustle. When you’re not home, your dog misses you. I’m just there to make them feel safe and connected to someone in the meantime. I take that responsibility seriously.

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Sidney D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 83 reviews
30 repeat clients
20 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

“Sidney is so wonderful with our sweet pug! We trust her deeply and she is a great communicator and very flexible with our somewhat unpredictable schedules.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Theresa M.
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Theresa M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23222

“Theresa is entothusiastic and Reggie is always happy to see her. Today they went on a nice long walk.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie C.
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Stephanie C.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

“Stephanie was fantastic! She was right on time, super professional, and took great care of my puppy—making sure he got his walk and was fed lunch right on schedule. I had a great experience with her and wouldn't hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Janelle P.
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Janelle P.
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$16
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18 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

About: I've had one dog for 17.5 years and currently am the proud mama of two doggies now. They are my world and deserve the best. During my work breaks, I come home to hang out with the pups and give them plenty of time to get fresh air and smells outside. When given instructions by an owner, I am very thorough in how I follow them. If there are specific feeding instructions, I do not defer from the needs of the dog. I'd never leave a dog unattended when letting them outside and am always sure to keep a keen eye on them, as I do this with my own dogs at home. Although I am never lax when it comes to established rules of care, I still like to have fun with the pets and definitely will talk to them with baby voice!

Sitter Profile Image: Kirby B.
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Kirby B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 103 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North Highland Park, richmond, VA, 23222

“I have an anxious rescue (Sir Kitt) and Kirby has been absolutely wonderful with her! When we started, Kitt had to be coaxed to walk. She was so scared of everyone. Recently, Kitt has come out of her chill spot when she hears Kirby come in! Kirby is wonderful with her and we will be booking again.”

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Kayley D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 432 reviews
64 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Providence Park, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Great dog walker, very communicative while we were away. Sent lots of pictures and kept us in the loop. Would recommend to anyone looking for a dog walker.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren M.
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Lauren M.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
30 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

“Lauren was extremely flexible and able to help walk Butch when I was at work on very short notice! Thank you so much and so sorry about the security alarm! Would happily use Lauren again! I'm sure Butch loved her too!”

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Chrissie N.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

About: I am a former Animal Control Officer. I have 5+ years in the veterinary field and another 10+ years of experience in general animal welfare. I am comfortable with animal handling and giving medications. I have experience with many different breeds and ages, no fur friend too small or too tall! I am comfortable with rescue fur friends with special needs. Pet care is not only part of my daily routine at home with my own animals but my goal is to make pet care my full time job for others animals as well! I currently am working part time which gives me time to make sure your animals are well cared for and get plenty of attention throughout our time together! I am comfortable caring for your fur babies in whatever ways they are normally cared for. I appreciate and respect that everyone’s households run a little differently and I will do my best to make sure your pet doesn’t even notice that you’re away!

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Skye P.
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$18
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5 years of experience
North Highland Park, Richmond, VA, 23222

About: I have had dogs, cats, rats, birds, etc. my entire life and there is not a critter in the world I don’t want to snuggle. No fear of reptiles, rodents, or insects either. I am working part time and am in self paced school to further my career so I have to plenty of time to give proper love and attention to your pet(s). I currently don’t provide pet sitting in my own home due to having two elderly cats with medical issues. They need calm, quiet, and a predictable schedule.

Sitter Profile Image: Gabriel F.
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Gabriel F.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
38 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Church Hill, Richmond, VA, 23223

“Gabriel was great! Very responsive/ communicative and took great care of our boy! Also able to adjust to our schedule and available last minute!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison B.
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Madison B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

“She’s good with our dogs, I would recommend her”

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Monica H.
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susan b.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
mechanicsville, VA, 23111

About: I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, and even reptiles Do Ithey have Special needs? Need walking? Need cuddles for them? A little training reinforcement? Experienced with puppies too I currently work at home with a very flexible schedule. My home is very well set up so that I can keep my eye on them if they need to be created, no worries I have one crate. https://www.rover.com/sit/susanb27673 Use my new customer discount! I have a fenced in yard and lots of walking trails in my neighborhood. I am dependable, love to send you pictures and willlove them like my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Marjorie L.
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Marjorie L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23219

About: I’ve been dog-sitting for about 5 years now. I’ve mainly taken care of small to medium sized dogs but I’m open to looking after larger dogs as well. I am very reliable and have a lot of energy to keep your dog entertained throughout the day. I love going for walks and and going to dog parks if allowed by the owner. I live in an apartment and it’s dog-friend and the apartment has a dog area where they can relieve themselves. I live in a studio apartment but there’s plenty of open space where your pup can lounge around. I’m very attentive of your dogs needs, so I stay on top of taking them out for walks and making sure their water bowl is kept full and following their feeding schedule. Also open to grooming and showering your dog, especially if they are staying overnight with me. If your pup is energetic and loves to play we will be a great match!!

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The median cost per walk for dog walking in Mechanicsville is $20

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Rachel was a great sub for my regular walker! She was able to provide walk on the same day I requested. Reggie was very enthusiastic.

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Robbin S.
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Lynn has been wonderful. She is kind and very good with Quincy. Lynn took the time to get to know Quincy and make him feel safe and relaxed. It's Quincy's favorite time of day when Lynn comes and takes him on an adventure walk. Quincy needed a little more outdoor time than I can provide due to an illness. Lynn is very punctual and is ready to let Quincy explore. Thank you Lynn! Quincy's new best friend!

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Margaret P.
Dog Walking
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Always great service with Stephanie and her family! I really appreciate how prompt and professional she is. Thank you!

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Hayden D.
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Shannon was great! She was extremely dependable regardless of the weather as well as flexible as needed. Shannon really made a difference in our new dog's life. I highly recommend her.

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Lindsey is a delight to work with. She is so friendly, on time for each visit. It is very evident that she loves animals. I highly recommend Lindsey

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Debra W.
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The average cost for Dog Walking in Mechanicsville on Rover is $17.12 per walk (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Walking 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 Walking. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 2,356 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Mechanicsville. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Mechanicsville. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Mechanicsville.

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

Every walker 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 .

Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Mechanicsville. On Rover:

  • 94% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

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