Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Northrop, Richmond, VA
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“Kade was amazing with our sweet girl and knew exactly how to approach her as she can be timid in the beginning with new people. Kade did everything we asked, was always on time and kept up with our routine. I loved the photos with updates after every visit! We know we left our dog in good hands. We will definitely be repeat customers!”


“Kyla was so great for drop-in visits this past week! She's very sweet and my normally shy cats warmed up to her pretty quickly. She had great communication with the daily updates and pictures :) no notes, and will definitely see if she's available to book again next time I'm out of town. Thanks again, Kyla!”


“Jeff provided multiple days of feeding, cuddle time, walks and loving attention for our dog. The photos he sent helped us feel at ease knowing our boy was safe and happy. We appreciated his responsibility and updates!”


“Elijah was super communicative and my very shy cat ended up becoming best buddies with him! I felt so much more at ease knowing he was taking good care of her.”


“Cat was a dream to work with. Super communicative, and spent a lot of time with our dog at each check in! After our usual sitter moved away I was nervous about finding someone new but I was immediately relieved by Cat’s dedication and her obvious love for dogs. Her notes after each check-In made me chuckle too. I think we found our new regular sitter!”


“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!”


“Kristen is a gem of a person and so attentive to our dog, Skye. She sends lots of updates and pictures and is also very funny. She is great to work with and I totally trust her with our furbaby.”


“Cassie was wonderful! She took great care of our dog and was on time and very easy to work with. highly recommend using her to care for your pets.”


“Abigail had no trouble accessing my apartment and was a reliable sitter while I was away. Seemed like my cat Josie really enjoyed her company too from the photos :) Thanks Abigail!!”


About: I’ve taken care of multiple breeds and of varying ages. I’ve also helped train my own puppy, as well as friends’ dogs, the basics like potty training, sit, etc. I’m quite comfortable with puppies under 1 year old all the way to our senior friends. I’m currently a full-time dog mom and pet caretaker. I just graduated from grad school and don’t start my new job until this fall, and I thought - what a better way to spend my summer off taking care of my favorite animal and helping other pet owners? I’m an open communicator and can be available how you need me with the proper heads-up! I live in an apartment building with my fiancé and our sweet, cuddly boy dog (neutered). There’s 3 parks within walking distance and a dog park just an 8min drive away. Since I live in an apartment, I would recommend only small to medium dogs stay with us, but I’m always willing to travel to clients’ houses for dogs of all sizes. I treat my clients dogs as if they were my own fur baby. The love, kindness, & attention I give my sweet boy is the same love, kindness, & attention your dog will receive. My friend is also a vet tech I can always reach out to for advice/questions and I myself am a certified (human) healthcare professional.

“Kay stepped up when my usual cat sitter cancelled before the Christmas break and really put all of my worries at ease. She is a phenomenally attuned cat sitter and so communicative for any needs she had. Thank you, Kay! Couldn’t have enjoyed my vacation away without you!”


“These folks are incredible!! So kind, great with my dog, and very flexible. I’ll be booking again!”


“Alexander was awesome! My silly, hyper pup warmed up to him well and he made sure my big oy was taken care of without any deviations from our routine. I will be planning on booking Alexander soon!”


About: I’ve helped take care pets of my own, my moms, friends, & others who knew of me reliably for 16 years. I do it all I currently work part time and soon to be none so I’ll have plenty of time for your pets to be cared for and loved I will rely on how things work in your house and work based off of your pets schedule. Your pets safety is my first priority


“Anna is a great communicator and genuinely seems to care about my animals. I feel really secure with her watching them (2 cats, some fish). She was super easy to work with!”


“Jordan is an absolute gem. We hire her every time we are out of town and our cats (one of whom has get a get an insulin shot very 12 hours) are so well cared for. 10/10, definitely book her!”


“Joy is such a wonderful pet sitter! I was so relieved when joy accepted to pet drop in on my hound and cats. Very attentive and responsive. Loves spending time with animals and is a comfort to have looking after your pets! Perfectly on time and doesn't over stay. I trust her 100% with my fur babies. Absolutely will be booking again!”


About: I've lived with dogs my entire life, and therefore have experience with puppies, senior dogs, and every age in-between. My friends - and especially my partner - call me "the animal whisperer" because of my non-anxious presence that animals seem to notice and be drawn to. In fact, my former housemates tell me that I taught their grumpy, elderly dachshund how to love people! I enjoy playing with dogs, but am also perfectly content to lounge and cuddle with our lazier canine companions. I live in an intentional community with several other housemates, and am therefore unable to bring pets home with me. However, I am flexible when it comes to checking on your pet(s) and spending quality time with them. Considering I will be caring for your pet in your home, I welcome any preferences and suggestions you may have! I'm comfortable being with dogs on furniture, but can also crate them if that's what they're used to. Additionally, I can adapt to feeding and walking schedules.

About: I have always had pets growing up from dogs of different sizes to bunnies and bird. Recently I have been taking care of my dog Dutch. He suffered from seizures all his life, so I have experience in bigger dogs and one with health issues. I have full availability. It may change due possibly picking up a part time job as I am preparing for a year long college course. Putting my dog through behavioral courses has helped me with heel training. So walking dogs of any size won't be an issue for me. Especially with it being so hot recently making sure the asphalt isn't too hot and not keeping dogs out for too long.

About: I have taken care of dogs, cats, and other animals since I was 10 years old. I am passionate about providing a safe and loving environment for your pets. I have experience with senior and disabled pet care as well. You can be rest assured you pet will be treated as if they were my own. I am currently available full time so I have plenty of time to take care of your fur babies! I am available on weekends as well. I prioritize understanding every pets routines, needs, and preferences. I am big on communication so I will provide regular updates on your pets well being while you are away. No request is too much.
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Kade M.
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“Kade was amazing with our sweet girl and knew exactly how to approach her as she can be timid in the beginning with new people. Kade did everything we asked, was always on time and kept up with our routine. I loved the photos with updates after every visit! We know we left our dog in good hands. We will definitely be repeat customers!”


Kyla B.Star Sitter

“Kyla was so great for drop-in visits this past week! She's very sweet and my normally shy cats warmed up to her pretty quickly. She had great communication with the daily updates and pictures :) no notes, and will definitely see if she's available to book again next time I'm out of town. Thanks again, Kyla!”


Jeffrey H.Star Sitter

“Jeff provided multiple days of feeding, cuddle time, walks and loving attention for our dog. The photos he sent helped us feel at ease knowing our boy was safe and happy. We appreciated his responsibility and updates!”


Elijah S.Star Sitter

“Elijah was super communicative and my very shy cat ended up becoming best buddies with him! I felt so much more at ease knowing he was taking good care of her.”


Catherine C.Star Sitter

“Cat was a dream to work with. Super communicative, and spent a lot of time with our dog at each check in! After our usual sitter moved away I was nervous about finding someone new but I was immediately relieved by Cat’s dedication and her obvious love for dogs. Her notes after each check-In made me chuckle too. I think we found our new regular sitter!”


Elizabeth S.Star Sitter

“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!”


Kristen C.

“Kristen is a gem of a person and so attentive to our dog, Skye. She sends lots of updates and pictures and is also very funny. She is great to work with and I totally trust her with our furbaby.”


Cassie S.Star Sitter

“Cassie was wonderful! She took great care of our dog and was on time and very easy to work with. highly recommend using her to care for your pets.”


Abigail D.

“Abigail had no trouble accessing my apartment and was a reliable sitter while I was away. Seemed like my cat Josie really enjoyed her company too from the photos :) Thanks Abigail!!”


Talia C.
About: I’ve taken care of multiple breeds and of varying ages. I’ve also helped train my own puppy, as well as friends’ dogs, the basics like potty training, sit, etc. I’m quite comfortable with puppies under 1 year old all the way to our senior friends. I’m currently a full-time dog mom and pet caretaker. I just graduated from grad school and don’t start my new job until this fall, and I thought - what a better way to spend my summer off taking care of my favorite animal and helping other pet owners? I’m an open communicator and can be available how you need me with the proper heads-up! I live in an apartment building with my fiancé and our sweet, cuddly boy dog (neutered). There’s 3 parks within walking distance and a dog park just an 8min drive away. Since I live in an apartment, I would recommend only small to medium dogs stay with us, but I’m always willing to travel to clients’ houses for dogs of all sizes. I treat my clients dogs as if they were my own fur baby. The love, kindness, & attention I give my sweet boy is the same love, kindness, & attention your dog will receive. My friend is also a vet tech I can always reach out to for advice/questions and I myself am a certified (human) healthcare professional.


Kay C.Star Sitter

“Kay stepped up when my usual cat sitter cancelled before the Christmas break and really put all of my worries at ease. She is a phenomenally attuned cat sitter and so communicative for any needs she had. Thank you, Kay! Couldn’t have enjoyed my vacation away without you!”


Ross & Ava T.Star Sitter

“These folks are incredible!! So kind, great with my dog, and very flexible. I’ll be booking again!”


Alexander S.Star Sitter

“Alexander was awesome! My silly, hyper pup warmed up to him well and he made sure my big oy was taken care of without any deviations from our routine. I will be planning on booking Alexander soon!”


Erin J.
“Erin has a love for animals like no other. We were roommates and she always helped with my dog and made sure he was well taken care of. Being a dog mom herself, she knows the compassion it takes to give love to our fur babies! I can’t recommend Erin enough! She will give your babies lots of love and they will be in the best care!”




Anna F.

“Anna is a great communicator and genuinely seems to care about my animals. I feel really secure with her watching them (2 cats, some fish). She was super easy to work with!”


Jordan J.


“Jordan is an absolute gem. We hire her every time we are out of town and our cats (one of whom has get a get an insulin shot very 12 hours) are so well cared for. 10/10, definitely book her!”


Joy Z.


“Joy is such a wonderful pet sitter! I was so relieved when joy accepted to pet drop in on my hound and cats. Very attentive and responsive. Loves spending time with animals and is a comfort to have looking after your pets! Perfectly on time and doesn't over stay. I trust her 100% with my fur babies. Absolutely will be booking again!”


William C.
“Will is the best pet sitter you could ask for! He cared for our senior dachshund, Bailey, for two years. He is reliable, kind, responsible, and thoughtful. He'll also send pics of your pup throughout the day. He's great at connecting with dogs right away. 11/10 I will always recommend booking with Will!”


Eric P.
“Eric is great with any kind of animal, from turtles to cats. He has helped us out the most with our ridgeback that had seizures. Eric always made sure his medications were given on time and he cared for him through each episode, keeping him safe. Eric is the only one that I trust with my pets.”


Brynn L.
“Brynn is truly "The Pet Whisperer". She is amazing with dogs and cats, rabbits, birds, farm animals, as well as marine life. A true pro.A”
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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 Northrop.
Rover makes it easy to find Northrop 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
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