Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In North Downtown Charlottesville, VA
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1. Danielle C.
“Danielle took wonderful care of my two cats while I was away. She made sure they had plenty of food, water, and treats, gave them lots of love, and kept me updated the whole time. Her kindness and attention to detail gave me so much peace of mind. I highly recommend her!”
2. Penny H.
“Penny was fantastic doing drop in visits and walks for my two dogs! They are a rambunctious pair and she seemed to handle it all with ease. Plan to utilize her services again in the future if she's game!”
3. Rhiana Q.
“Rhiana is like a second mom to my kitties. They love her! I can’t say enough great things about her. I already have her lined up again before the end of this month. I don’t worry for a second knowing she’s taking care of my two boys.”
4. Stevie M.
“Stevie has been an amazing sitter for our Chloe bunny. She is on time, and very interactive and loving during her visit. I would definitely recommend Stevie to others!”
5. Elizabeth S.
“Liz was incredible with our older dog. She was always there on time, even early during his morning visits. She brought treats and sent so many adorable photos of how well he was doing while we were away. I would absolutely use Liz again in the future. What a gem!”
6. Tessa F.
“Tessa was amazing! She was very communicative, always showed up on time and got along so well with our cat. I would definitely recommend and hope to use her again!”
7. James B.
“James is prompt, super communicative, and goes above and beyond. He’s comfortable with our two active labs, and they love him! So grateful for James!”
8. bailey l.
“Bailey did a great job with our boys! She arrived on time and spent time loving on our boys. We even added a last minute request to bring in some mail that needed to be refrigerated. Great experience. Will definitely recommend and have her come back anytime”
9. Danielle S.
“Danielle did a great job taking care of my cat Stella! She responded promptly and sent cute pictures. It was clear she did a good job of making my cat feel comfortable while I was away :)”
10. Emilee K.
“Emilee has made regular drop-in visits for my pup. She always gets my pup outside for a good work-off-some-energy session, and takes good care of her. Emilee also is reliable, punctual, and flexible; all great qualities in a sitter!”
11. Kirtly R.
“Kirtly was absolutely fabulous with letting our puppy ember out! Ember got all her energy out and was so happy when I got home every day. Will definitely use again!!”
12. Miriah D.
“Miriah was absolutely fabulous and saved us by being able to check on our puppy on very short notice. She was extremely professional and I came home to a happy, safe puppy. Very pleased!”
13. Carolyn & Jeremy C.
“Carolyn was incredible! She was communicative, helpful, and clearly very experienced with animals. She took wonderful care of my 2 cats and dealt with my cat who is newly on anxiety medication (and doesn’t take nicely to having a stranger stuff a pill down his throat) so well!! I would absolutely use her again the next time I go out of town! :)”
14. Robert H.
“Mitch was great!! He sent pictures and kept me updated with everything. He even helped with a couple of odd jobs keeping the house comfortable for MJ.”
15. Rachael K.
“Rachael was wonderful with my pomeranian-chihuahua mix, Dixie, and I came home to a happy dog and a clean house! I was also extremely grateful to Rachael because the alarm was going off in my house and she called me and was able to sort it out over the phone, and calm down Dixie. i honestly don't know what I would have done if she hadn't helped with that. I highly recommend her.”
16. Elizabeth P.
“She took excellent care of the cats, would love to have her come do check-ins again!”
17. Doris S.
“Doris did a great job checking in on my cat Pepper! She sent updates and pictures about how Pepper was doing. I will definitely ask Doris to watch her again!”
18. Christopher H.
“Christopher is everything you could want in a pet sitter! He doted on my dogs and kept them safe and happy. He was conscientious and reliable, and took great care of the house and all dog-related messes. Also great with communication and flexibility. I would happily work with him again!”
19. Caroline H.
“Caroline was a great sitter! She took great care of our dog while we were at our wedding. She gave us peace of mind about our pup when we had a million other things going on! We would certainly use her services again.”
20. Amanda W.
“Amanda is kind, empathetic and responsible with pets and people, and wild animals too. She's outgoing and active. I've known her for several years, and she has taken good care of my pets and kept in touch while we were away.”
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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 North Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 73 pet sitters in North Downtown. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 83% of North Downtown pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in North Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find North Downtown 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
There are 73 pet sitters in North Downtown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
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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