House Sitting in Oxford, Richmond, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Bryan - thank you for going above and beyond with our sump pumps during all the rain! Everything looked great when we returned from our weekend at Steamboat. Our pets were so happy. Thank you!”
“Meghan was such an amazing sitter for our pup! She was super responsive and communicative throughout her whole stay. I had no worries while we were out of town that our sweet boy was well cared for. She’s the best so if you can have her take care of your pet, do it!”
“McKenzie was amazing with our crew. Including keeping us up to date on one of our pups who has a medical issue that requires multiple medications and feeding times. It’s especially hard to leave a pet that isn’t feeling well by McKenzie did a great job. My little dog, who is a bit standoff-ish, let her pet her with a few minutes of meeting her. We hope to use her again!”
“Paula did an amazing job watching our ol’ beagle! She kept the house clean and was sure to send lots of updates. We will for sure be using Paula for all our dog sitting needs in the future.”
“Mark did a great job taking care of my cats. He accepted my last minute request and then kindly adapted to the changes I made after he started. He sent me daily updates and photos, and even swept up the cat litter on the mat around the litter box on his last visit. I definitely plan on becoming a repeat client.”
“Mariana is fantastic! She stayed at our house and took care of our dog for 2 1/2 days. Great communicator, and did a wonderful job! Sent of pics of our dog and spent lots of time with her. Will definitely be using her again in the future.”
“Erica was great taking care of our new pup and old cat. Great communication and we had no worries while she was taking care of the house and animals while we were out of the country. We will book her again when we go on trips!”
“Kim was a dream. She was so attentive to Barthy and sent me picture and reports everyday. I had no doubt at all that he was in the best care with Kim. I highly recommend her.”
“Available for a last minute trip, Cindy was a huge help! Responsive, cared for my dog well and kept me updated. I felt comfortably leaving my home and fuzzy buddy in her care.”
“Emily is wonderful!! Our dog has anxiety and Emily was totally understanding and they were soon best buds! Emily was great at checking in and keeping us updated. Highly recommend!”
“Sarah did an amazing job. I am extremely overprotective and type A about my pets and their schedule and she was amazing. She gave my pets a ton of affection, she administered their medications, she maintained our tidy home and we came home to happy pets and a clean living space, and she sent daily updates with pictures and videos like she said she would. She arrived on time and left at the planned time. We would absolutely hire Sarah again. Our dog is actually searching for her!”
“Rachel was amazing! She helped with our dogs while we were gone for the weekend, and both dogs (and our cat) loved her and were so excited to see her. She stayed in communication with us the entire weekend and sent great pictures with updates. She followed all the instructions we left. Both dogs have terrible separation anxiety, but they didn’t seem to miss a beat while we were gone. Would definitely recommend!”
“Rachel is great! Super communicative, reliable, and punctual. She went above and beyond to take good care of our dog for the weekend. Our dog had such a fun time with her and he seemed so calm and content after she left.”
“Noel is amazing. She’s kind, attentive and connected easily with my dogs. She sent pictures and texts during the weekend and addressed their needs exceptionally well. Teddy & Pip were happy and relaxed when we got home.”
About: I have 3 cats and 2 mice, so I have a lot of experience taking care of cats and small animals. I love dogs and have pet-sat for my friends with small and medium size dogs I work a full time job Monday - Friday. I am available to do drop-ins before 7:30am or after 4:30 pm on weekdays. I am always available in the evenings or weekends. I will follow whatever guidelines the owner's give. Otherwise, my base care is to give dogs 2 walks a day and at least 30 minutes of playtime for both dogs and cats. Ensure the pets are fed and gone potty/clean litterboxes.
“Seline was super helpful and great house-sitting our dog and cat when we were out of town for the weekend. She provided photo updates each day and communicated quickly throughout the stay.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Bryan M.
“Bryan - thank you for going above and beyond with our sump pumps during all the rain! Everything looked great when we returned from our weekend at Steamboat. Our pets were so happy. Thank you!”
Meghan C.Star Sitter
“Meghan was such an amazing sitter for our pup! She was super responsive and communicative throughout her whole stay. I had no worries while we were out of town that our sweet boy was well cared for. She’s the best so if you can have her take care of your pet, do it!”
McKenzie D.
“McKenzie was amazing with our crew. Including keeping us up to date on one of our pups who has a medical issue that requires multiple medications and feeding times. It’s especially hard to leave a pet that isn’t feeling well by McKenzie did a great job. My little dog, who is a bit standoff-ish, let her pet her with a few minutes of meeting her. We hope to use her again!”
Paula H.Star Sitter
“Paula did an amazing job watching our ol’ beagle! She kept the house clean and was sure to send lots of updates. We will for sure be using Paula for all our dog sitting needs in the future.”
Oli L.Star Sitter
“Oli was amazing yet again with our doggos and home. She stayed 10 days with them and kept up with their various medicine schedules. We couldn’t ask for more.”
Mark M.Star Sitter
“Mark did a great job taking care of my cats. He accepted my last minute request and then kindly adapted to the changes I made after he started. He sent me daily updates and photos, and even swept up the cat litter on the mat around the litter box on his last visit. I definitely plan on becoming a repeat client.”
Mariana B.
“Mariana is fantastic! She stayed at our house and took care of our dog for 2 1/2 days. Great communicator, and did a wonderful job! Sent of pics of our dog and spent lots of time with her. Will definitely be using her again in the future.”
Erica B.
“Erica was great taking care of our new pup and old cat. Great communication and we had no worries while she was taking care of the house and animals while we were out of the country. We will book her again when we go on trips!”
Kim S.
Star Sitter
“Kim was a dream. She was so attentive to Barthy and sent me picture and reports everyday. I had no doubt at all that he was in the best care with Kim. I highly recommend her.”
Cindy S.Star Sitter
“Available for a last minute trip, Cindy was a huge help! Responsive, cared for my dog well and kept me updated. I felt comfortably leaving my home and fuzzy buddy in her care.”
Egon P.
“Emily did a fantastic job as usual! Neko was very relaxed when we got back from our trip and the apartment looked exactly how we left it. I cannot recommend her enough!”
Emily B.
“Emily is wonderful!! Our dog has anxiety and Emily was totally understanding and they were soon best buds! Emily was great at checking in and keeping us updated. Highly recommend!”
Sarah B.Star Sitter
“Sarah did an amazing job. I am extremely overprotective and type A about my pets and their schedule and she was amazing. She gave my pets a ton of affection, she administered their medications, she maintained our tidy home and we came home to happy pets and a clean living space, and she sent daily updates with pictures and videos like she said she would. She arrived on time and left at the planned time. We would absolutely hire Sarah again. Our dog is actually searching for her!”
Maria M.
“Great sitter. Cared for our house and dog very well and followed instructions as requested. Provided lots of pics to let us know how things were going. Will rebook again!”
Rachel J.
“Rachel was amazing! She helped with our dogs while we were gone for the weekend, and both dogs (and our cat) loved her and were so excited to see her. She stayed in communication with us the entire weekend and sent great pictures with updates. She followed all the instructions we left. Both dogs have terrible separation anxiety, but they didn’t seem to miss a beat while we were gone. Would definitely recommend!”
Rachel K.Star Sitter
“Rachel is great! Super communicative, reliable, and punctual. She went above and beyond to take good care of our dog for the weekend. Our dog had such a fun time with her and he seemed so calm and content after she left.”
Noel D.
“Noel is amazing. She’s kind, attentive and connected easily with my dogs. She sent pictures and texts during the weekend and addressed their needs exceptionally well. Teddy & Pip were happy and relaxed when we got home.”
Le'Yana O.
“An absolutely great sitter! Will be a returning customer! Thank you for taking such great care of my dog, Le’Yana!”
Aparna N.
About: I have 3 cats and 2 mice, so I have a lot of experience taking care of cats and small animals. I love dogs and have pet-sat for my friends with small and medium size dogs I work a full time job Monday - Friday. I am available to do drop-ins before 7:30am or after 4:30 pm on weekdays. I am always available in the evenings or weekends. I will follow whatever guidelines the owner's give. Otherwise, my base care is to give dogs 2 walks a day and at least 30 minutes of playtime for both dogs and cats. Ensure the pets are fed and gone potty/clean litterboxes.
Seline P.Star Sitter
“Seline was super helpful and great house-sitting our dog and cat when we were out of town for the weekend. She provided photo updates each day and communicated quickly throughout the stay.”
Oxford pet parents share their Rover experiences
Julia was fantastic! Mogs and Amy were so comfortable with her. I think they are actually still looking for her ☺️ I am so glad she was available and understood the dogs story. I would highly recommend Julia and hope I can book her services again in the future.
Upon meeting Charly, I quickly felt confident that I had found a great sitter for our 2 border collies and our home who would not only take good care of them but also could handle the quirks that come with the breed and the quirks that come with a big old house. Boy, was I right. There was a huge thunderstorm while we were gone and the neighborhood lost power. When she was unable to reach me, Charly remained calm, spoke with a neighbor who finally reached me. (Poor reception where I was staying.) I talked Charly through our blackout protocol. She handled it while keeping the dogs calm in the storm. She is calm, confident and clear-headed. I hope to engage her again for our travels. Thanks Charly!!!
Sophie ("Zoe") was great. Very responsible and took great care of my dog Ghost. I would use her in a heartbeat. She kept me informed and kept my house clean and secure. She stayed for five nights and Ghost was obviously happy in the pictures she sent to me during her stay.
In July 2025, we left Sarah to care for our sweet but very anxious Max, a 12 year-old mixed breed dog, while we traveled abroad for three weeks. Max is nervous about many things, but nothing more than summer thunderstorms. It rained almost the entire time we were away. Many of these were ferocious and most accompanied by a lot of thunder and lightning😵💫 Sarah sent us daily updates, photos, and videos. She addressed Max’s social-emotional support needs very well. She is a kind and gentle professional—highly skilled, very knowledgeable, and she has had a lot of experience working with dogs like Max. She also handled a couple of house-related issues very well. Over the past 30+years, we’ve worked with many excellent pet/home sitters and we would put Sarah among the best. We couldn’t give her a higher recommendation.
Erica was reliable and very sweet with our older kitty and nervous puppy. She came in and took over for a few days while our other sitter had to go away for a weekend, and made us feel reassured that all would be well while we were gone for several weeks. We hope to have her again.
All I can say is WOW! Allie and Nicholas went above and beyond for my two frenchies! One being a 7 month old who is a wild child and got stung by a wasp and Allie quickly took her up to the vet after she noticed symptoms of an allergic reaction. I was incredibly thankful for her paying such close attention to my babies. I have to say I have found my pet sitter from here on out! They are so nice and very meticulous on doing everything exactly the way you want them to! If you use them as your sitter you will not regret it! My mind was completely at ease while I was away. 🥰
Jessica was a great sitter! She was responsive from the start and communicated with me throughout. She arrived exactly on time and was willing to do a meet and greet beforehand. My two pups are a lot to handle (mostly the puppy) but she didn’t seem phased and did what I asked with them. We would definitely use Jessica again. Thanks!
Jordon was fantastic—highly responsive and an excellent communicator. She kept us updated regularly with photos and notes about our puppy’s activities, which we really appreciated. It was such a relief to know our puppy was in such good hands and having a great time. The entire experience was completely stress-free. We’ll definitely be reaching out to Jordon again!
Megan took amazing care of our dog while we went on a last-minute weekend trip! She is so attentive and patient with our very sweet yet stubborn English bulldog, and we really appreciated how she communicated with us throughout our time away to keep us updated. We will definitely keep her in mind for future needs!
Cassidy is very friendly and willing to take care of your animal. Our 27lb lovable mess, doesn’t always interact well with new people as her fear can cause her to growl. Our dog may not have been one of the best for a newer sitter. Regardless, my dog and house were in good shape and Cassidy hung in like a champ!
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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 Oxford.
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. Oxford 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.
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