Dog Boarding in Northrop, Richmond, VA
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“This was the longest time I've been away from my pup and Michelle did another amazing job. He always looks like he's having the best time with Milo and I appreciate all the updates and pictures they send! So happy to have found a great sitter for my boy!”


“Dewi and I have had a wonderful first experience boarding with Alex! I was out of the country for two weeks, but always could tell form the updates, photos and videos that my gentle old man was in the best of care. Especially loved seeing him get special attention on his 15th birthday! Alex has much experience with all types of dogs, and it shows. Very professional. Thank you so much!”



“Hilary took wonderful care of Oakland during my five-night trip! Oakland loved running in the yard, and Hilary kept me at ease with regular updates. I felt completely comfortable leaving her in her care and will definitely reach out to her again for future dog-sitting needs!”


“During July 4th, we planned on going out of town for the weekend. We were impressed with Julie's rover profile and decided to contact her. We were able to meet up with her twice, once so that she could see our dog, and the second time so that Mozzie could check out her place. This was the first time since adopting him over a year ago that were had ever boarded him somewhere, so we were understandably nervous about it, but Julie proved to be a great sitter. She sent us status updates and pictures while we were away, so that we could know what Mozzie was up to. When we came to pick him up, she also helped us with tips and ideas on how to help Mozzie socialize with other dogs. We could definitely tell that Mozzie was in good hands. Definitely recommended!”

“Matt was absolutely wonderful our Dalmatian, Juniper! He was also so accommodating when our flight home was cancelled resulting in us picking her up a couple hours later than originally scheduled. I would highly recommend him if you ever need a sitter for your dog, and would not hesitate to book with him in the future.”


“Jeffrey was fantastic with my dog! He sent me lots of updates and pictures while I was away, so I was always confident that Malcolm was being well taken care of. I also appreciated that Jeffrey was happy to take Malcolm on good walks and also cuddle with him when they were just hanging out. I highly recommend this Rover!”



“This was a great experience for both me and Mila. Tiffany took such great care of my fur baby and sent me pictures so I knew how she was doing throughout her stay! Tiffany will definitely be my go to dog sitter moving forward.”



“I am more than pleased with the ❤️ and care DAMACIA provided for my 3 months puppy. I would recommend her and we will be going back. Was a little nervous at first, but she reassured me he would be fine even around other Fur Babies.”


“Lauren was willing to take Leo on short notice and she did amazing. She gave me a bunch of pictures of him and kept me updated. Would definitely bring Leo back”


“I so appreciate the time Chip spent with Raye ! She took him on walks and integrated him into the dog pack very thoughtfully. Lots of pictures and videos!”


“Kat was absolutely amazing when we left our dog Remi with her for several days while we went to the beach. Remi had just been through a lot with her two buddies having just moved out. My youngest daughter, her husband, and my two grandchildren as well as their two dogs had been living with us for three years while they saved to buy a house. There was a lot of packing and moving and weird schedules and then they were gone. Remi was having trouble adjusting and then we left for a vacation we had had planned for months. Kat was very patient with her, helped her with her separation anxiety, let her sleep with her and her two dogs, and took her for extra walks. She updated me several times a day and sent me pictures. I couldn't have asked for more peace of mind leaving my dog when she was a bit out of sorts already. I never worried because I knew Kat had it under control. If I could give her 10+ stars I would!!!”


“Myrna was great with our dog Archie!! She's very experienced with watching dogs and her house seems like a great environment for dogs to have a great time. I'd highly recommend her!”


“Great job taking care of my boys. Provided photos and fixed special food for Rusty when he didn’t want to eat his food. Picked up a day early so extra day paid can be tip.”


“Danielle was awesome! She accommodated me pretty last minute when travel plans changed and made it super easy to schedule a meet and greet. Her dogs were well-behaved and played great with my dog. She was super communicative while I was gone and accommodating with pickup. Amazing sitter and I’ll definitely be using her again!”


“Nicole kept us up to date with pictures and letting us know Maui was comfortable and at peace. We loved how she worked with us on our return and was especially ready when we arrived. Thank you again Nicole, Maui really enjoyed you this weekend!”


“Cindy is great! She has a great yard for my dog to enjoy outside time with her dogs. She sends daily pictures to show he is doing great. I always feel confident that he is safe in her care.”


“Ingrid was a blessing as we had another sitter cancel our reservation last minute and we were able to book with Ingrid with a drop off time of 12 hours. She was very nice and gave our dog so much love! Very quick to reply and happy to watch our dog 😊”


“Royal and Rachelle were excellent. They are kind and we could tell took great care in our dog and the others they care for. They communicated all week long and gave us updates on our Bella. We felt 100% confident in leaving our dog with them while we were away for the week! Thank you!”


“Cindy was super responsive and treated my dog like family! He had a great time with her and I felt comfortable and confident during his stay with Cindy!”



About: I have always had pets, dogs and cats. I enjoy walking my own dog for his benefit and for mine. I will be happy to come to your home to walk or check on your pets. I am available all day during the weekends and early morning or late day and night for walks and drop ins. I have dog and cat sat for my friends pets over the years as well as caring for my own pets. I am comfortable with all breeds and sizes. I will be happy to give any medication and brushing as needed. I currently have one dog who gets 2 walks a day and lots of love. I would love to help with your loved pet's needs in the Willow Lawn WestHampton Cary street area for walks and drop by visits. Availability for other areas vary by location.
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Michelle T.Star Sitter

“This was the longest time I've been away from my pup and Michelle did another amazing job. He always looks like he's having the best time with Milo and I appreciate all the updates and pictures they send! So happy to have found a great sitter for my boy!”


Alexandra O.Star Sitter

“Dewi and I have had a wonderful first experience boarding with Alex! I was out of the country for two weeks, but always could tell form the updates, photos and videos that my gentle old man was in the best of care. Especially loved seeing him get special attention on his 15th birthday! Alex has much experience with all types of dogs, and it shows. Very professional. Thank you so much!”




Hilary R.
Star Sitter


“Hilary took wonderful care of Oakland during my five-night trip! Oakland loved running in the yard, and Hilary kept me at ease with regular updates. I felt completely comfortable leaving her in her care and will definitely reach out to her again for future dog-sitting needs!”


Julie W.
Star Sitter

“During July 4th, we planned on going out of town for the weekend. We were impressed with Julie's rover profile and decided to contact her. We were able to meet up with her twice, once so that she could see our dog, and the second time so that Mozzie could check out her place. This was the first time since adopting him over a year ago that were had ever boarded him somewhere, so we were understandably nervous about it, but Julie proved to be a great sitter. She sent us status updates and pictures while we were away, so that we could know what Mozzie was up to. When we came to pick him up, she also helped us with tips and ideas on how to help Mozzie socialize with other dogs. We could definitely tell that Mozzie was in good hands. Definitely recommended!”


Matt M.Star Sitter

“Matt was absolutely wonderful our Dalmatian, Juniper! He was also so accommodating when our flight home was cancelled resulting in us picking her up a couple hours later than originally scheduled. I would highly recommend him if you ever need a sitter for your dog, and would not hesitate to book with him in the future.”


Jeffrey H.Star Sitter

“Jeffrey was fantastic with my dog! He sent me lots of updates and pictures while I was away, so I was always confident that Malcolm was being well taken care of. I also appreciated that Jeffrey was happy to take Malcolm on good walks and also cuddle with him when they were just hanging out. I highly recommend this Rover!”




Tiffany B.
Star Sitter


“This was a great experience for both me and Mila. Tiffany took such great care of my fur baby and sent me pictures so I knew how she was doing throughout her stay! Tiffany will definitely be my go to dog sitter moving forward.”




DAMACIA J.Star Sitter

“I am more than pleased with the ❤️ and care DAMACIA provided for my 3 months puppy. I would recommend her and we will be going back. Was a little nervous at first, but she reassured me he would be fine even around other Fur Babies.”


Lauren B.

“Lauren was willing to take Leo on short notice and she did amazing. She gave me a bunch of pictures of him and kept me updated. Would definitely bring Leo back”


Raye J.Star Sitter

“I so appreciate the time Chip spent with Raye ! She took him on walks and integrated him into the dog pack very thoughtfully. Lots of pictures and videos!”


Kat R.

“Kat was absolutely amazing when we left our dog Remi with her for several days while we went to the beach. Remi had just been through a lot with her two buddies having just moved out. My youngest daughter, her husband, and my two grandchildren as well as their two dogs had been living with us for three years while they saved to buy a house. There was a lot of packing and moving and weird schedules and then they were gone. Remi was having trouble adjusting and then we left for a vacation we had had planned for months. Kat was very patient with her, helped her with her separation anxiety, let her sleep with her and her two dogs, and took her for extra walks. She updated me several times a day and sent me pictures. I couldn't have asked for more peace of mind leaving my dog when she was a bit out of sorts already. I never worried because I knew Kat had it under control. If I could give her 10+ stars I would!!!”


Myrna C.Star Sitter

“Myrna was great with our dog Archie!! She's very experienced with watching dogs and her house seems like a great environment for dogs to have a great time. I'd highly recommend her!”


Amy M.


“Great job taking care of my boys. Provided photos and fixed special food for Rusty when he didn’t want to eat his food. Picked up a day early so extra day paid can be tip.”


Danielle K.Star Sitter

“Danielle was awesome! She accommodated me pretty last minute when travel plans changed and made it super easy to schedule a meet and greet. Her dogs were well-behaved and played great with my dog. She was super communicative while I was gone and accommodating with pickup. Amazing sitter and I’ll definitely be using her again!”


Nicole B.Star Sitter

“Nicole kept us up to date with pictures and letting us know Maui was comfortable and at peace. We loved how she worked with us on our return and was especially ready when we arrived. Thank you again Nicole, Maui really enjoyed you this weekend!”


Cindy T.


“Cindy is great! She has a great yard for my dog to enjoy outside time with her dogs. She sends daily pictures to show he is doing great. I always feel confident that he is safe in her care.”


Ingrid Paola Q.

“Ingrid was a blessing as we had another sitter cancel our reservation last minute and we were able to book with Ingrid with a drop off time of 12 hours. She was very nice and gave our dog so much love! Very quick to reply and happy to watch our dog 😊”


Royal & Rhonda P.Star Sitter

“Royal and Rachelle were excellent. They are kind and we could tell took great care in our dog and the others they care for. They communicated all week long and gave us updates on our Bella. We felt 100% confident in leaving our dog with them while we were away for the week! Thank you!”


Cindy S.Star Sitter

“Cindy was super responsive and treated my dog like family! He had a great time with her and I felt comfortable and confident during his stay with Cindy!”




Jeannette T.
“Jeannette T. is fantastic with dogs! She is very loving and caring towards animals. Jeannette is a fantastic choice to take care of your pet! She is very responsible and is sure to take great care of your dog.”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Northrop.
Rover makes it easy to find Northrop dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
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