Pet Sitting in Mechanicsville

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Haven H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

Haven was on-time, responsive, and super friendly and gave us peace of mind during our time away. Gryff’s tail was wagging excitedly each visit!

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Rachel D.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
76 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23223

Rachel was great! She was flexible and responsive when I need to make some last minute changes and my boys seems to love her! She is definitely a jewel!

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Shannon T.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
35 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

Shannon did a great job checking in on my two cats while I was away. She sent pictures and messages daily which I really loved. Will definitely call her again when I go out of town:-).

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Lynn T.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

Lynn was absolutely incredible with both of our dogs! She was very patient during our meet and greet, learning the ins and outs of a special diet for the corgi and understanding the energy levels of our pittie. She was super flexible in meeting with us, stopping over, and extremely communicative! We look forward to booking her again!!

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Chynna N.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
North Highland Park, Richmond, VA, 23222

Chynna was excellent taking care of my dog and I appreciate her availability in a short notice. I will definitely will use her services again.

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John W.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23227

John(Jack) has been awesome to our pup, Pickle. We work out of town a few days a week and he is always prompt and knows how to keep Pickle happy and worn out! Pickle’s mood has improved drastically since he’s been doing his checkins with her. Cannot recommend him enough!

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Elizabeth S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23222

Elizabeth is fantastic! Clio requires special care, and Elizabeth was super communicative and comprehensive in our upfront prep, and was great during her drop-in visit to make sure everything went smoothly for Clio. She was attentive to our fur baby's needs, and Clio seemed to have a great time hanging with her! We will definitely be working with Elizabeth again!

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Victoria P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

Victoria was available for our last minute booking! She did exactly what was in the care plan, communicated well and was super friendly! We will definitely book with her again!

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Margaret A.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
25 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

This was our first time using Rover and we were nervous at first, however, from the first picture of Margaret's visit, we knew our dog Louie was well taken care of and made it easier for us to relax while gone. She provided pictures and updates and we could tell how much Louie enjoyed her company because of the games he would try to play with her. It has already been a weight off our shoulders knowing that we could have someone that Louie enjoys come and take care of him if an emergency, or a weekend trip came up.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nikki B.
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Nikki B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

Nikki took such good care of our little senior dog - she loved on him and followed our directions carefully. She’s so dependable and we highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kirby B.
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Kirby B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
21 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North Highland Park, richmond, VA, 23222

Thanks so much! Kirby was on time and so great with the puppy! Such a relief knowing that our puppy is getting such great attention from someone we can trust!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison M.
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Allison M.
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$14
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10 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23111

About: Hi everyone! My name is Allison, and I am currently a student at UMW home for summer break. I’m looking forward to spending time with pets while also enjoying a fun side hustle doing something I truly love. I’ve grown up around animals my entire life and have full responsibility for my dog, Cooper, a Goldendoodle. I also have three Maine Coon cats who keep life entertaining! This summer, I will continue regularly walking my neighbor’s dogs, something I’ve been doing for about two years now. Animals bring me so much joy, and I genuinely love being around and caring for pets of all kinds. I would love the opportunity to care for your furry family members and make sure they feel happy, safe, and loved while you’re away! I’m a college student at home, working a part-time serving job. I have lots of free time to spend with y’all’s pets! I’m patient, caring, and love giving pets the attention they deserve. Whether it’s playtime, cuddles, or just keeping them company, I’m here to make sure your furry friends feel happy and loved while you’re away. I plan to visit people’s homes to walk their dogs and stay if needed. I am extremely respectful and mindful of everyone’s property, and I will treat each home with the same care and respect as I would my own.

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Kristina W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23222

It was our first time using Kristina to watch over our pet while we were away, and it won’t be our last!! She was very sweet to our girl and our home while we were gone and felt a great piece of mind knowing our cat was in good hands. Thank you so much Kristina!

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Stephanie C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

Stephanie did a great job taking care of our cat. She was on time every day and her communication was great. I would definitely rely on her again.

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Isabella M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
156 reviews
50 repeat clients
15 years of experience
mechanicsville, VA, 23116

Isabella was amazing! She was very thorough in getting information about both our dogs ahead of time and made sure to check in and ask clarifying questions during the first check in. One of our dogs has epilepsy and she did a great job keeping an eye out for any symptoms and keeping us updated. We came home to 2 happy and healthy dogs!

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

Sidney is great with our puppy and was very accommodating to do a drop-in on short notice. Would recommend her to anyone looking for drop-ins and dog walks!

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Elijah S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
74 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Eastview, Richmond, VA, 23223

Elijah took great care of my cats while I was away, sending me detailed notes and photos every day. My cats can be difficult at times, but he followed all of my instructions. We would definitely use him again.

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Alyssa M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chimborazo, Richmond, VA, 23223

We had such a wonderful experience with Alyssa. They took such thoughtful care of Mabel and Sweet Pea, making sure they were comfortable, happy, and well-loved while we were away. It was such a relief knowing our cats were in kind, reliable hands. We would happily book again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for truly attentive care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Danyelle H.
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Danyelle H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA, 23223

Danyelle is AMAZING!!! Took such great care of my boys over a holiday. Gave me daily updates and even put up with some of their eating "quirks", which isn't always easy. But she was super patient with them and gave them all the love they needed while I was gone. I was so super happy and relaxed to know they were in such great and caring hands. Heck, even just the trek to my trash can for litter box cleaning was an extra effort in and it's self. Can't recommend Danyelle enough!

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Cathy R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
46 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hanover, VA, 23069

Cathy is a wonderful sitter. She is very responsible, quick to respond, takes photos during her visits and makes sure our dogs are taken care of. Our dogs are always happy after she visits and we're comfortable with Cathy in our home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia was my dog sitter for the entire 25-26 school year. She “dropped-in” daily to give my dogs some outside time and simple human interaction time. Human-wise, she was always extremely punctual, quick to respond, communicated days when she wasn’t available well in advance, and took phenomenal pictures of my dogs. She also left great feedback from the day and noted any concerns she had if anything came up during her visits. Pet-wise, Ms. Julia was my dog’s FAVORITE visitor. The pictures tell it all, he was such a ham whenever she was there. She plays, hangs out, and gives all the scratchies. She loved on my senior gal, who needed so much help getting around, and was fun and energetic (even gifting a fun new laser toy when she discovered that my younger dog loved lasers) with my younger dog. She can handle anything!! Your dogs/pets will be in great care with Julia. She’s always my top choice!

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Kelsey M.
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Rachel’s the best! She’s taken care of our girls multiple times and always does a great job. Can’t recommend her enough!

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Morgan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eddie was great! We booked him for a last minute drop-in visit for our puppy and he came out on very short notice the night before to meet him with us there. He sent pictures of his visit, communicated well through the process, and even brought in a delivery for us that was on the front steps when he arrived. We would definitely book him again!

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Caroline G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was just super in her care and play with my cat. She sent many pictures, ensuring his comfort level with her. I would definitely book Victoria again and enthusiastically recommend her to others!

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Pam S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon is reliable and highly communicative. Our cat is very anxious and not always on her best behavior. Shannon is a gem and deals with anything that may come her way. I highly recommend her.

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Carol S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kirby is awesome! She took such good care of my sweet boy Dino! This was my first time using Rover & Kirby put all my nerves at ease. The report card & photos were sweet & helpful. Would definitely recommend Kirby to anyone looking for responsible, loving care for their fur baby 🩷

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Adrianna G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lynn was absolutely incredible with both of our dogs! She was very patient during our meet and greet, learning the ins and outs of a special diet for the corgi and understanding the energy levels of our pittie. She was super flexible in meeting with us, stopping over, and extremely communicative! We look forward to booking her again!!

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Stephanie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nikki took such good care of our little senior dog - she loved on him and followed our directions carefully. She’s so dependable and we highly recommend her.

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Sandra D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nashaly did an amazing job caring for my canine. She was professional, on time, and communication was top tier.

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Darius T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth took excellent care of our sweet boy. We've got an 86 lb boy that isn't always the easiest to manage but she did so well with him ❤️ 100% recommend. We (and Auggie especially) are excited to have found such a good sitter. Thanks so much Elizabeth!!

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Max F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Haven was absolutely wonderful with my two senior cats, Brother and Bitty. Both are on transdermal methimazole, and she handled their medication confidently and consistently. She sent two photos every morning and evening, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Her communication was reliable and reassuring, and it was clear she genuinely cared about my cats. She also went above and beyond—cleaning up cat vomit without hesitation and even turning off a TV that had accidentally been left on. Those extra details really stood out. I came home to happy, calm cats and a well-kept home. I would absolutely book Haven again and highly recommend her, especially for senior pets or those with medical needs.

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Kitty S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Margaret is great! She is very kind and helpful. She communicated well and sent pictures to ease our minds. She took great care of our girls! I highly recommend Margaret!

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Jennifer H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was very accommodating, we did a meet and greet prior to our scheduled date for visiting she communicates well and sends pics of her loving on our babies 🥰

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Laura D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was the perfect cat sitter. She came each day as promised and gave my cat, Callie, lots of love and plenty of pets. The pictures she sent always showed that Callie was glad to see her. She gave Callie lots of love and attention and that's the best thing of all.

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Louise E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim is such a great Petsitter! She has taken care of our cat multiple times and is always on time and reliable, very good and communicating and prompt at responding, and so sweet with our kitty he is very shy and he loves her.

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Katy S.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Mechanicsville on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 649 pet sitters in Mechanicsville. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Mechanicsville pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Mechanicsville have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Mechanicsville.

Rover makes it easy to find Mechanicsville 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
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 649 pet sitters in Mechanicsville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Mechanicsville, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.