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Sitter Profile Image: Cody M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23607

About: I used to have another rover account and dog watching was my full time job for about 3 years. I quit for a little bit but now I am a stay at home mom and have a 4 1/2 year old golden who loves everyone and just wants some friends to play with. I am a stay at home mom and have a dog of my own so adding a few more never hurts. My golden daisy is my child she is so spoiled and if you trust me with your dog they will be too. She is full of energy and loves all dogs and people haha. She does not know what stranger danger is. I have a huge fenced in back yard. I am also able to split up my house to have dogs in separate areas when they need a break from each other. This will be my full time job aside from being a mom so I am always home.

Sitter Profile Image: Emilie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA, 23669

About: I used to work for farmville Va animal shelter for two years,I worked for a private dog boarding center for a year, and I used to have a small business for a year in Farmville Va for pet sitting. I adore and love animals with all my heart, growing up wasn’t easy but having a friendly face such as a pet made it a lot easier. I rescued my hound, Mrs Eve and she has been the best blessing I could ask for. I found her on the side of the road super sick and could barely walk, so I took her to the shelter and adopted her on Christmas Eve! She is up to date with all of her shots and is in very good health! When I found her they believed she was 6-7 weeks old but she was actually 6 months old but was super sick from parasites eating her from inside-out, now she is four years old and living her best life! When I pet sit, I treat the animals as my own! I enjoy being the only sitter with the animals, as I love their love and affection! I am a full caretaker of my dog as well! I work on the weekends so my week days are usually free! Me and my husband have a routine with our dog so we walk her before heading to work and as soon as we get home we walk her as well. She does have food down throughout the day but usually only eats if we are home from work as she sleeps all day! We play with her and her mountain of toys when we come home from work. We do trails/beach walk with her on days we are not busy or working as she deserves to have adventures as well! She sometimes sees our neighbors Dog outside so we allow them two to play together for a little before returning inside! I only have my hound dog Mrs Eve and she stays indoors as we live in an apartment but me and my husband goes on trails with her,take her outside a lot throughout the day and when we aren’t home we have a Roku camera watching her to make sure she is safe! Our neighbor has our number incase of any danger to the building because we would drop anything for the safety of our child (our dog Eve)!

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49 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

Rodney always takes great photos of the walk and writes a review at the end. I'm very happy with his work and would completely recommend him to anyone.

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Clara B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA, 23661

About: I grew up on a small farm in the Maryland agricultural reserve and have experience caring for animals big and small, from dogs and cats to sheep and emus! You can count on me to be reliable, communicative, and treat your pet like they’re my own. I’m grateful that my work schedule as an environmental scientist is flexible and remote. It’s easy for me to prioritize pet care to fit within your schedule. While caring for your pet, I promise to treat your home as well as your fur baby with care and respect. I love being outdoors and am happy to take your pet for lengthy walks whether or not you have a fenced in yard.

Sitter Profile Image: Karla M.
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28 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Northampton, Hampton, VA, 23666

About: I am a vet assistant currently going to school for vet tech. I have puppy/kitten and senior pet knowledge. I love pets of all sizes and have a willingness to work with all temperaments. I’m currently working full time from 8am until 6pm when I can give your fur babies walks and play time! I am usually available between 12pm-1pm to stop by and check in with your pet. I will always give pet parents constant updates along with going over any house rules expected of me. I ensure safety of all pets inside the home.

Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA, 23669

About: I've worked in animal welfare & shelters since 2015. I have lots of experience working with dogs and cats with various personalities and needs. I personally own 3 dogs and several cats all at various ages. One of my cats is disabled- and I've owned and worked with dogs and cats that have special needs (seziures, CH, deaf, blind), take daily medications, and possess specific breed traits/personalities that can't make them difficult to manage. Currently work remote and have a large amount of flexibility in between travel for work. I can prov8de limited boarding in home- dogs must be able to coexhist with cats, be able to be crated and/or left in a single room unattended, and be respectful of baby gates. I do have a separate space for cats that is easier to manage. Current cats in the home do free roams but there is an entire space devoted to the dogs in the home. Can crate and rotate as needed and care for up to 2 dogs if everyone can get along. In your home I prefer to stick to as close of a routine that you provide them with- from their potty breaks to morning and evening walks. Staying as consistent as possible can help provide a relaxing trip for you and your pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Tashaun F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
49 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

Tashaun was my first walker on this app and did exactly as I asked! Because it was my first walk, he even gave me a coupon code for a free walk! He responded quickly/efficiently, sent picture updates, and left everything exactly how it was. He also did this on such short notice. My pup seemed happy. Thanks again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Autumn W.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA, 23661

Autumn is great! She's flexible, caring and does a great job with our big guy. She has worked with our changing schedule and even checked in with us during our dogs surgery recovery. Absolutely do recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Claire P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Phoebus, Hampton, VA, 23663

Excellent communication and provided lots of updates on every visit. We recently fostered to adopt our dog and she went above and beyond to ensure to us he was comfortable, happy and taken care of. I am continuing to use Clair for our regular dog walking needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna B.
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Jenna B.
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37 reviews
17 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Hampton, VA, 23666

Jenna was great with my dog, Ellie. I’m new to the area and finding reliable care for my dog is very important to me. I’m glad to find Jenna and I look forward to having her walk Ellie on a regular basis.

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Sitter Profile Image: Deidre Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
45 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

About: I've owned and cared for many kinds of animals: cats, dogs, birds, other caged, and aquatic (freshwater & salt) pets. With vet tech experience, I have a trained eye for catching and often solving problems. As a horticulturist, I can even care for your plant collection. I simply adore most living things! Being semi-retired and self-employed gives me freedom to create my own schedule. I'm able to fit most timeframes except prior to 9 am as I have my own menagerie to care for first thing! Having had VIP clients in DC for so long, safety and security are ingrained in me. It's critical for your animals, your home, and my own well-being. I follow your instructions or my own protocols as needed, since every pet and home is unique. In my own home, your pet would have their own separate room/space and/or be closely monitored when in the rest of the house. If I accept a mini dog for boarding, they will be on a leash at all times when outside for potty breaks or a walk.

Sitter Profile Image: Felicitas S.
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Felicitas S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
18 repeat clients
22 years of experience
North King St, Hampton, VA, 23669

I had a vacation out of state and Felicitas truly made me feel like I was still at home taking care of my own babies. She was super responsive, and on time every time. She updated me on one of my dogs limping as soon as she noticed it and sent a video displaying the problem. The pictures she sent were also very cute and funny. My babies adored her. Next time I go on vacation I would absolutely use her again.

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Stephanie B.
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$16
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23 years of experience
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA, 23666

About: I have been around all kinds of animals all my life and I absolutely love taking care of them! I will treat your babies as if they were mine! This will be my main job so I will be available anytime! I also have 2 dogs so I will need to fit them in also I will be able to do whatever it takes to make sure your fur baby is safe and feeling loved! I will treat them as if they were mine

Sitter Profile Image: Skylar Rose P.
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Skylar Rose P.
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$21
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1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23607

About: Skills include: medication application, IV fluids, walking, playing, vet appointments, pregnancy assistance in birth, feeding, cleaning, bathing and most importantly cuddles! (Cuddles with consent of course) I have a remote job that doesn’t take up a lot of time so I am usually available and I have a love and passion for caring for animals and pets! I love animals and I had a cat named Precious for 18 years. I got a job at a vet hospital not only because I loved pets but because it was best for Precious. I was able to give her the best quality of life through my job and she sadly passed away in 2025. She was my special girl and I am ready to start caring for animals again. They matter a lot to me and I can’t bring myself to get another cat so I figured all the love and care I have in my heart, I should use it for good and help others in taking care of their precious babies. I’ve learned a lot while working at a vet hospital as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Dawn A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA, 23669

We had a wonderful experience meeting Dawn. She was warm, professional, and very thoughtful in how she approached getting to know our dog, Mr. Thor. She took the time to assess whether it would be the right fit and was honest and communicative throughout the process, which we truly appreciated. It’s clear that she cares deeply about making sure each dog and family is matched appropriately. That level of integrity and professionalism says a lot. We’re grateful for her time and would absolutely recommend her to other pet parents.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sariah D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23607

Where to even begin with Sariah. She has been walking our boys for months now and we would be lost without her. Originally she started off walking our lab and terrier mix and they both absolutely adored her. Then we unexpectedly had to put our terrier down and she missed him just as much as we did. A month later we rescued our yorkie and she didn’t hesitate taking him on. He wasn’t leash trained, was scared and just over all a traumatized dog. She helped him walk on a leash, carried him when he needed to be carried and loved him through. We are devastated at her moving and not being able to care for our boys anymore. We always knew they were in good hands with her. Sariah thank you so much for taking care of our boys as we would and loving them. You will be missed dearly.

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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
30 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA, 23661

About: Does your pet need TLC in the comfort of their own home? I have been taking care of dogs all of my life. I am very active and love the outdoors. Your pet will have a great time while in my care. I believe that your furry baby should get treated just like your child. They should have someone who is able to care for them the way that you would ,and they would definitely be taking care of while in my care. Your furry baby will be taking on walks and also get a lot of attention and love while in the comfort of their own home. Last minute and Emergency drop ins and walk are always welcome. I also for walks in the park and in the Mcdonough and Kennesaw Areas. We are waiting. Book me early and save on holiday care. We will be hosting dog walking in the McDonough square during June. Morning walks start at 9am and evening walks start at 5pm. Go enjoy tacos and ice cream while we walk your furry baby. During the holidays, spring break, and summer break, I will be available on the anytime. After the holidays, we can consults about time. I am flexible. I care for pets by following the owners directions. I provided interactions by talking to my clients and playing with them. I also use the tips my pet parents give me. During drop in, I adhere to safety by making sure that doors are lock while and after the visit. I ensure that all supplies are put back up. Any unexpected accidents are clean up. When I walk my clients, I will only walk one pet parent's baby or babies per session. I ensure that we have all necessary supplies including water. I bring additional support with me.

Sitter Profile Image: Blesseth P.
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$20
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3.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
17 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23607

About: I have taken care of dogs ever since I was a kid. Neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed and bathe their pets. I am very active, so your baby will definitely be able to get a good walk in with me and enjoy the fresh air. There is a park nearby that I like to go to for the doggies to run around and play. This is my full-time job, so I have more than enough time to make sure that your pup receives enough attention and love. I also have toys as well, so your baby will never be bored I live in a luxury gated small community that is super walkable and pet friendly and I can easily crate your dog if you needed. I have a feeling that your baby is going to love my dog park.

Sitter Profile Image: Javion Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23605

About: I've been working with and studying animal behavior since I was 10 years old, and my passion for dogs has only grown stronger over the years. With over a decade of hands-on experience in training and caring for dogs of all breeds and temperaments, I’ve developed a deep understanding of their needs, behaviors, and how to effectively communicate with them. I currently work full-time for a mobile dog grooming company, where I handle dogs daily with patience, confidence, and care. Whether you're looking for someone to walk your dog, provide basic training, or help with behavior issues, you can trust that your furry friend is in experienced and loving hands. I also offer a very flexible schedule and can accommodate most needs with plenty of notice. Whether you're looking for dependable dog walking, basic obedience training, or help with behavior issues, I’m here to give your pup the attention and care they deserve. Your dog’s safety and well-being are my top priorities. When in my care, you can rest easy knowing they’re in a secure, loving environment. I have a fully fenced-in backyard where they can play safely, and the property is equipped with cameras for added peace of mind. I’m committed to following any specific dietary needs or routines your dog may have, and I make sure they get their daily walks for both exercise and mental stimulation. If your pup needs regular brushing or combing, I’m happy to handle that too—keeping them clean, comfortable, and cared for every step of the way.

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$15
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4.5 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23607

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats for about 5 years, and ever since, I’ve loved them! I couldn’t see myself without a pet. I love caring, playing, and cuddling with them! I also have a yorkie who LOVES to play so your pet will not be bored. I am a nurse; however, someone is always at the house whether it’s my hubby or our baby’s nanny. The only times we are gone are for church. Other than that, your fur baby will not be left lonely!! I have a fenced yard and a yorkie to keep your pet company! Toys, treats, and crates are available as well if needed for the pet!

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Dawn was very reliable and absolutely wonderful and loving with our dog, Stitch. She even helped us several times without even asking. I would highly recommend her for any of your pet needs.

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Mickey F.
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We love her! If you are looking for someone who's going to take care of your pet just family she's amazing.

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Kimberly C.
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Autumn is great! She's flexible, caring and does a great job with our big guy. She has worked with our changing schedule and even checked in with us during our dogs surgery recovery. Absolutely do recommend her!

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Kimberly C.
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Anna has been wonderful with our skittish pup. She is very understanding and aware of the puppy’s body language, and responds appropriately. I feel very confident with Anna’s abilities to care for our pets and will definitely be booking more appointments in the future.

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Clarissa T.
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I hired Jessica to walk my dog. She was wonderful. My dog fell in love with her and would dance and whine every time Jessica would arrive. Jessica took care to change up the route so Kayla would have new smells to experience on her sniffaries. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Jessica again.

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Luv2Bead1231
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Thank you Jasmine for walking Cassie today last minute ❤️💗💕💓 She really appreciated the treats you gave her!!!

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The average cost for Dog Walking in Newport News on Rover is $18.87 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 2,366 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Newport News. 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 Newport News. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

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

  • 96% of walkers can help with special care needs
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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.

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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.

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