Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Newtowne West, Richmond, VA
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Top rated Newtowne West pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Meghan was great with my cats. Even Beans, who hides from everyone but me, found himself rolling over for belly rubs from Meghan. Highly recommend her and would definitely request her services again!”
“Margaret took great care of my two cats while we were away. She took the time to get to know my cats and was attentive to their needs, which I was appreciative of and I’m sure my cats were too!”
“Kade was absolutely amazing with cleo!! Very respectful of her boundaries and the space. My girl cleo is a little shy, but she came out and even cuddled with kade. Absolutely will book again!”
“Danielle was such a great choice for drop-ins! She was very professional, and communicative. She quickly offered a meet and greet when I first reached out, and during that time, she asked about and really understood our needs and expectations, as well as communicated hers. During our vacation, she kept us updated during and about each of her visits. Unfortunately, our dog had multiple accidents (not her fault at all), but thanks to Danielle, she made sure our dog was comfortable, taken care of, and asked for and fulfilled our suggestions on what could be done differently. For our next vacation, we will definitely be reaching out to Danielle again!”
“Lila always does a great job with our crotchety elderly cat and follows all our directions for his crotchety food preferences perfectly! She also sends lots of photos and detailed updates.”
“Rachel is the best cat sitter! She is so communicative and is able and happy to deal with my quirky cats! They can be timid with new people but they have liked Rachel from the start. I will always use and recommend Rachel!”
“Holland was A B S O L U T E L Y wonderful, this was my first Rover experience, and I couldn't be happier. The photos & reviews she gave were detailed and joyful, I can tell my baby was well cared for and enjoyed her time with Holland. I will definitely be using her services again !”
“Kristen was wonderful! She took great care of our kitty while we were out of the country for about 2 weeks. We will definitely connect with her for any future needs as well.”
“Jeffrey is super reliable and responsive. We always feel comfortable heading out of town knowing our three kids are in the best of hands. They have a complicated feeding routine, and Jeffrey handles it like a pro!”
“We couldn’t be happier with the care our quirky dogs received! Catherine did a fantastic job and was incredibly patient with both of them, taking the time to understand their individual needs. She kept us updated throughout, so we always knew our pets were in good hands. We highly recommend Catherine!”
“Elijah was very reliable and did a fantastic job of communicating from the first time I reached out to him about sitting. He took lots of photos and wrote notes that made it clear exactly how our cats were doing while we were away. Will definitely ask him to watch them again!”
“Katie is the best! This is the 3rd time she has taken care of my little guy. She always sends so many photos and detailed report cards, and texts if she has any questions. She even vacuums up kitty litter and takes out the trash. I wish I could take Katie with me when I move so I could know my baby is in good hands when he needs a cat sitter!”
“Lisa took such great care of my shy cat while we were away, and her daily updates helped calm my anxiety of leaving my cat. She followed my instructions carefully and left the house in the same condition we left it. Plus, she watered the plants! I will be using her again!”
“Katherine watched my pup for me while I was gone for the day and she was great! She was very attentive to messaging me and sent me photos during each visit, which was perfect. Definitely would book with her again!”
“Highly recommend Elizabeth! She was great with Huey and sent me updates and photos everyday :) Huey was so happy when I came home, and I know that's because he had a great time with his new friend, haha! Would use her again, for sure.”
“Robbi did absolutely amazing! She’s so sweet & my cats absolutely loved her from the moment she stepped in the door lol. In fact when i came home from my trip they acted like they didn’t know me 😂!! She sent plenty of pictures, she communicated everything with me, and she followed the list of things i provided! I definitely would book her again 10/10 💕!”
“Having Sophie look after our kitties allows us to actually relax on vacation because we know they are so well taken care of. She always sends great photos and keeps us updated on what's happening at home. Highly recommend!”
“Kallie was a great sitter. She was able to connect quickly with me when I had to go out of town last minute. Ragnar was well taken care of. Would recommend her to folks looking for a pet sitter and would use her again.”
Over 102 pet parents in Newtowne West have booked pet sitting
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Newtowne West is $16
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Newtowne West on Rover as of Nov 2025 was about $16 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Newtowne West.
Rover makes it easy to find Newtowne West 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
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.
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