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Rachael & Garth D.

Star Sitter

Virginia Beach, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Rachael & Garth can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My husband has a stay at home job so he is home every single day, he would love some company during the day and he has always had a huge soft spot in his heart for dogs! I also am home a few days during the week, I have a part-time job as a dental hygienist

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About Rachael & Garth D.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs that stay with us are allowed on the couch or the bed unless the owner tells us otherwise! They are a part of our family while they stay with us😄

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Rachael & Garth D. would like to know about your pet

I am very much a rule/ suggestion follower, and I love having advice on how to take the best care of your little guy/girl, the more you share with me the better we can make them feel like they are at a vacation resort while you are away!

A typical day

When your pet is staying with us, they will be treated to lots of snuggles and attention. Since we don’t have dogs of our own yet, we will be just as happy to play with them as they will hopefully be to play with us!

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Rachael & Garth D.'s Neighborhood

Rachael & Garth D. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

We have lots of love to give!

Pet care experience

We live in Creeds (23457 area code) with a huge one acre 6 foot tall fenced in backyard!💜 My husband and I have been doing Rover for a while now, and it has been the most wonderful experience! Both us and our kids have thoroughly enjoyed all the dogs we have watched so far! This is also a great test for our kids Logan (9) Corbin (7) and Owen (4) to show how responsible they are helping care for dogs so that in the future they may be able to get one of their own! (They will be supervised by us at all times when they are helping😄) Also (not all the time) but sometimes we may be hosting more than one dog, so if your dog doesn’t get along with other dogs just let me know, and I can see if we can arrange a time slot for only your dog at the house☺️

Reviews

Christina F.
Boarding • abr. 16, 2026
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Rachel and family took amazing care of our pup. Rachel was fast to respond and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend.

Stacy C.
Boarding • abr. 12, 2026
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Our 2 Golden Doodles had the time of their lives! Thank you for taking such sweet care of our fur babies and keeping us informed every step of the way!

Makenzie B.
Doggy Day Care • mar. 05, 2026
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Rachael and Garth were fantastic. We did a meet&greet and Koda Loved it and them. They sent videos and pictures often during Koda's time with them. He had so much fun with them and their kids. They are so welcoming and they make you feel like you are at home. They took such great care of Koda. I will definitely book with them again!

Pam H.
Boarding • feb. 08, 2026
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Waylon had such a great time which made our time away from him easier, knowing he was having so much fun. Highly recommend! Garth and Rachael are the best. : )

About Rachael & Garth D.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs that stay with us are allowed on the couch or the bed unless the owner tells us otherwise! They are a part of our family while they stay with us😄

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Rachael & Garth D. would like to know about your pet

I am very much a rule/ suggestion follower, and I love having advice on how to take the best care of your little guy/girl, the more you share with me the better we can make them feel like they are at a vacation resort while you are away!

A typical day

When your pet is staying with us, they will be treated to lots of snuggles and attention. Since we don’t have dogs of our own yet, we will be just as happy to play with them as they will hopefully be to play with us!

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Rachael & Garth D.

Star Sitter

Virginia Beach, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews