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Rachael R.

Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
158 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 can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Availability

I am free most days of the week and home almost all the day. This is my life and my job. I realized that caring for your dogs like my own is what I really love.

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About Rachael R.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
48% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a decent sized grassy yard with a 6ft fence all the way around, and a large tree that dogs just seem to love laying under when they’re not napping on the couches. The dogs are able to access the yard and potty or sunbathe from the time they wake up to bedtime with the doggy door. If needed I also have 3 available kennels if your dog needs to be crated for bed time or if I leave.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Rachael R. would like to know about your pet

Once you book with me let me know if your baby has any allergies or medications they need; I am very familiar with oral pills, as my dog has to take 3 every morning. If they are sleep/away kenneled please let me know and don’t forget to bring creature comforts like blankies and pillows so they are comfortable for their stay. Also let me know their feeding schedule and amount for each feeding. If you have anything else you want to tell me about them I would love to hear it ?

A typical day

During the day they play outside in the backyard, the dogs usually find a toy to chase each other around trying to get. After they tire themselves out, they sunbathe on the deck or play in the baby pool until they come in and want me to throw something down the slippery hallway so they can slide around again and again.

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Rachael R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

The crazy dog lady

Pet care experience

I’ve always wanted to work with and be around animals. My entire life I have had all types of animals, including: dogs, pigs, snakes, birds, hedgehogs, rabbits, and I even bottle fed and raised two 3-day old kittens until they were old enough for me to find them a forever home together. I’m known to most of my friends as the crazy dog lady because I’m always taking in and fostering dogs until I find them homes. I also cut all of my friends/family members dogs nails and trim their fur when they get too fluffy or matted between grooms.

Reviews

Josue S.
Boarding • mar. 18, 2026
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Riley always has a great time at Rachael’s. Very easy to organize drop-offs and pick-ups

Jess H.
Boarding • feb. 17, 2026
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We have been using Rachael for years and she does such an amazing job with our pup. She always sends lots of videos and updates and is just so good with him. We cannot recommend her enough!! Thank you for all you do, Rachael!!

Stephanie P.
Boarding • dic. 28, 2025
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Rachel is awesome! She has such patience and understanding with Teddy! This is our 3rd time using her! We absolutely will use her agian

Tori S.
Boarding • oct. 19, 2025
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Our big guy is super sleepy and content so I know he had a great time with Rachel!

About Rachael R.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
48% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a decent sized grassy yard with a 6ft fence all the way around, and a large tree that dogs just seem to love laying under when they’re not napping on the couches. The dogs are able to access the yard and potty or sunbathe from the time they wake up to bedtime with the doggy door. If needed I also have 3 available kennels if your dog needs to be crated for bed time or if I leave.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Rachael R. would like to know about your pet

Once you book with me let me know if your baby has any allergies or medications they need; I am very familiar with oral pills, as my dog has to take 3 every morning. If they are sleep/away kenneled please let me know and don’t forget to bring creature comforts like blankies and pillows so they are comfortable for their stay. Also let me know their feeding schedule and amount for each feeding. If you have anything else you want to tell me about them I would love to hear it ?

A typical day

During the day they play outside in the backyard, the dogs usually find a toy to chase each other around trying to get. After they tire themselves out, they sunbathe on the deck or play in the baby pool until they come in and want me to throw something down the slippery hallway so they can slide around again and again.

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Rachael R.

Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
158 reviews