House Sitting in Newtowne West, Richmond, VA
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“Oli is wonderful! She stayed at our house and watched our pup for a few nights and it was a great experience. Oli provided updates and photos as needed and she took such great care of our pup and home. She went above and beyond!”



“Melanie was a tremendous choice for housesitting and petsitting! She was communicative, professional, and attentive. I never once worried that my babies weren't getting the care they deserve! HIGHLY recommend!!!!”



“Emily was great. This was the first time my dog had someone different staying and it went great! Ringo felt super comfortable around her and had no complaints. I received texts and pictures when she arrived, took him walking, and when he ate. We will definitely be getting Emily to stay again!”


“Danielle was amazing. She sent a ton of photos and kept me updated throughout the stay. My dogs loved snuggling with her and were so happy and well cared for. Will definitely use her again!”


“Brittany did a great job of looking after my senior dog Samantha. All of her needs were met and more. My home was left spotless and Sam was in good spirits when I returned. Thanks a ton Brittany!”


“Jora was a great pet sitter. I had to make an urgent trip overnight across the country and booking was fast and easy. Then meet and greet. Then they watched the house and puppers while I was away. I am very grateful for this service. Thank you!”


“Aidan was great! I left my anxious hound dog, Dean, in his care over a long weekend. He was very responsive, and proactive about sending updates with adorable pictures. Dean does not warm up to everyone, but was so sad when Aidan left and was stuck with me again. I'll be using him again in the future.”


“Alex did a great job with our 2 pups. He took detailed notes at our meet and greet and followed their feeding and walking schedules carefully. Great communication and pics so we knew they were receiving good care. We’ve already booked Alex for our next time away”


“I recently hired Kyle as a house and dogsitter, and I couldn't be more impressed with his service. From the moment he stepped into my home, I felt at ease knowing my house and beloved pets were in capable hands. Not only did he maintain the cleanliness and security of my home, but he also went above and beyond in caring for my furry companions. He followed all instructions meticulously, ensuring my pets' routines were maintained and that they received plenty of love and attention. Kyle demonstrated exceptional responsibility and reliability throughout his stay, and I returned to find my house in impeccable condition and my pets happy and healthy. I highly recommend Kyle for anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring house and dogsitter. His professionalism and genuine love for animals truly set him apart.”


“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”


“Averi was very communicative and helpful before and during her stay watching Rocky. Would definitely recommend her to house sit in the future.”


“Seline took great care of our two dogs!”


“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kenza was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, they were incredibly communicative and professional, making sure I felt at ease while I was away. What really stood out, though, was how loving and attentive they were to my girls—you can tell Kenza genuinely cares about the pets they look after. I came home to happy, relaxed pups and couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking again! 🐾💕”



“JP was great with our pups and took great care of our home. She was great at communicating and sent us pics of our pups while we were away! Would definitely recommend JP and will use her again in the future!”


“Giselle was a fantastic Rover! For an out of town trip, our dog was very well cared for! We really appreciate Giselle’s communication, thoughtfulness, and adorable update photos! I would recommend her to anyone! She is a true professional. We were first time Rover users but she made the process extremely easy and answered all of our questions with ease! Thanks again!”


“The dogs had a great week! Steven was wonderful with our pups, and especially with our handicapable old man dog. Everything was well taken care of and exactly how we left it which was great to come home to! Thank you!”


“Robbi is great! She’s very responsive and was flexible in a last minute adjustment to the date/time I need her to watch my pup. She would occasionally check in and send photos of my puppy letting me know everything is going well. Definitely will be using her in the future!”


“Elizabeth is so kind and very accommodating for my pup! She did a fantastic job caring for her and followed all my instructions. Highly recommend!”


“Samantha is great! She took great care of four dogs. The dogs liked her immediately. She followed all of my instructions perfectly and responded quickly when I checked in. I will definitely use her again.”


“Christopher paid good attention when we were going over their care and information. He took good care of our pets while we were gone and sent plenty of pictures!”

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Oli L.Star Sitter

“Oli is wonderful! She stayed at our house and watched our pup for a few nights and it was a great experience. Oli provided updates and photos as needed and she took such great care of our pup and home. She went above and beyond!”




Melanie C.

“Melanie was a tremendous choice for housesitting and petsitting! She was communicative, professional, and attentive. I never once worried that my babies weren't getting the care they deserve! HIGHLY recommend!!!!”




Emily B.


“Emily was great. This was the first time my dog had someone different staying and it went great! Ringo felt super comfortable around her and had no complaints. I received texts and pictures when she arrived, took him walking, and when he ate. We will definitely be getting Emily to stay again!”


Danielle K.Star Sitter

“Danielle was amazing. She sent a ton of photos and kept me updated throughout the stay. My dogs loved snuggling with her and were so happy and well cared for. Will definitely use her again!”


Brittany T.
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“Brittany did a great job of looking after my senior dog Samantha. All of her needs were met and more. My home was left spotless and Sam was in good spirits when I returned. Thanks a ton Brittany!”


Jora H.Star Sitter

“Jora was a great pet sitter. I had to make an urgent trip overnight across the country and booking was fast and easy. Then meet and greet. Then they watched the house and puppers while I was away. I am very grateful for this service. Thank you!”


Aidan S.

“Aidan was great! I left my anxious hound dog, Dean, in his care over a long weekend. He was very responsive, and proactive about sending updates with adorable pictures. Dean does not warm up to everyone, but was so sad when Aidan left and was stuck with me again. I'll be using him again in the future.”


Alexander S.Star Sitter

“Alex did a great job with our 2 pups. He took detailed notes at our meet and greet and followed their feeding and walking schedules carefully. Great communication and pics so we knew they were receiving good care. We’ve already booked Alex for our next time away”


Kyle J.Star Sitter

“I recently hired Kyle as a house and dogsitter, and I couldn't be more impressed with his service. From the moment he stepped into my home, I felt at ease knowing my house and beloved pets were in capable hands. Not only did he maintain the cleanliness and security of my home, but he also went above and beyond in caring for my furry companions. He followed all instructions meticulously, ensuring my pets' routines were maintained and that they received plenty of love and attention. Kyle demonstrated exceptional responsibility and reliability throughout his stay, and I returned to find my house in impeccable condition and my pets happy and healthy. I highly recommend Kyle for anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring house and dogsitter. His professionalism and genuine love for animals truly set him apart.”


Rachel K.Star Sitter

“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”


Averi Z.Star Sitter

“Averi was very communicative and helpful before and during her stay watching Rocky. Would definitely recommend her to house sit in the future.”


Seline P.

“Seline took great care of our two dogs!”


Kenza Z.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kenza was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, they were incredibly communicative and professional, making sure I felt at ease while I was away. What really stood out, though, was how loving and attentive they were to my girls—you can tell Kenza genuinely cares about the pets they look after. I came home to happy, relaxed pups and couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking again! 🐾💕”




Jp B.

“JP was great with our pups and took great care of our home. She was great at communicating and sent us pics of our pups while we were away! Would definitely recommend JP and will use her again in the future!”


Giselle C.
Star Sitter


“Giselle was a fantastic Rover! For an out of town trip, our dog was very well cared for! We really appreciate Giselle’s communication, thoughtfulness, and adorable update photos! I would recommend her to anyone! She is a true professional. We were first time Rover users but she made the process extremely easy and answered all of our questions with ease! Thanks again!”


Steven K.

“The dogs had a great week! Steven was wonderful with our pups, and especially with our handicapable old man dog. Everything was well taken care of and exactly how we left it which was great to come home to! Thank you!”


Robbi S.

“Robbi is great! She’s very responsive and was flexible in a last minute adjustment to the date/time I need her to watch my pup. She would occasionally check in and send photos of my puppy letting me know everything is going well. Definitely will be using her in the future!”


Elizabeth S.Star Sitter

“Elizabeth is so kind and very accommodating for my pup! She did a fantastic job caring for her and followed all my instructions. Highly recommend!”


Samantha G.

“Samantha is great! She took great care of four dogs. The dogs liked her immediately. She followed all of my instructions perfectly and responded quickly when I checked in. I will definitely use her again.”


Christopher J.


“Christopher paid good attention when we were going over their care and information. He took good care of our pets while we were gone and sent plenty of pictures!”
Newtowne West pet parents share their Rover experiences
Haley was absolutely amazing. She kept me updated on my babies the entire time she was there with pics and messages. She took care of my home as though it was hers. I would absolutely recommend Haley to anyone who wants peace of mind when leaving your babies when having to travel. Thank you Haley!!

Daniel is always so kind and courteous. His communication is always so reassuring to know our animals are in great hands!

Erica took excellent care of our pets while we were out of town. She was very communicative and send plenty of photos and updates. I would recommend her and would happily hire her again.

Steph was amazing with our pup Bella! She stepped in on very short notice and stayed with Bella all weekend, which we truly appreciated. Throughout her stay, Steph kept us updated with regular messages and adorable photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. We came home to a happy (and wonderfully tired!) puppy — no easy task with Bella’s energy! Thank you, Steph, for taking such great care of her. We’re looking forward to having you watch Bella again soon!

We love having Amber stay with Ruby! Ruby loves her so much, and Ruby doesn’t love many people! We always know she’s in great hands when we leave her at home with Amber. Will continually rebook!

Jordyn was great! She was available super last minute July4th weekend. We set up a meet and greet same day and I was able to show her the routine for my pup and she followed it to a tee. She gave me consistent updates and communication regarding my pup! I felt super comfortable with her caring for him and he loved her. She also was super respectful of my place. I highly recommend her!

Denise was phenomenal and took such amazing care of my boy!!!

Emily was great! She was super flexible and kept us updated during the time she had our pups.

Available and helped alot! Thank you for the watching Waffles.

Emily did such an amazing job! She sent updates and photos of our pups and we could tell they loved her. She went above and beyond to make sure our dogs were well taken care of. Highly recommend trusting Emily to take care of your fur babies!

Madi watched my dachshund puppy while I was away and was great! She sent tons of picture updates during the week and kept me updated on how he was. Definitely will have her come hang with Theo again in in the future!

Clark took great care of our angsty hound (who was a big fan) and cat whole house sitting. She was communicative and very accommodating when our travel times changed. Would highly recommend!

Respectful and great communication when taking care of my baby girl.

Kaitlyn was great! Very kind and helpful with our doggos and took care of our home when pet sitting. Great communication and an awesome sitter! Would recommend and will certainly ask her to help out again.

Rose took great care of our dog and cat for several days while we were away. She keeps in regular contact and we love getting updates and pictures! The house was clean and in order when we got back to two happy pets. We are so grateful for all she does to make sure our pets are loved and cared for when we are away.

Abbey was great with Sophie! Abbey house-sat Soph and Sophie seemed to enjoy herself! I enjoyed the peace of mind of receiving a mid-booking photo of Sophie enjoying her walk. Thanks Abbey!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Newtowne West.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Newtowne West house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
