House Sitting in Oxford, Richmond, VA
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“Oli was such an amazing dog sitter!!! She sent pictures and updates as I was gone and really made me and my baby comfortable. 10/10 would recommend.”
“Thank you so much for watching my crew. It was so nice to know they were well cared for while I was out of the country. Also thank you for being so patient with my delays because of the ice/snow storm. The crew looks forward to next time!!!”
About: I’m confident giving medications, injections, and providing gentle care for elderly or special-needs pets. While I don’t have much experience with reactive dogs, I’m very comfortable with quirky cats—my own has quite the attitude! Your pets will be safe, loved, and well cared for. Hi! I’m a nurse and doctoral student with two dogs, two cats, and a flexible schedule. I’m available for drop-ins, walks, or overnight stays—especially mornings, evenings, and weekends. With 5+ years of experience and a calm, loving approach, I’m here to make sure your pets are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away. I’m also comfortable giving meds and caring for senior pets. Let’s chat! I have two sweet, social dogs who are leash and e-collar trained—we get lots of exercise through walks and fetch! I also have two very opinionated indoor cats: one shy, one sassy, both obsessed with running water and treats. My crew mostly lives in harmony (with the occasional drama, of course). I’m happy to share my amazing trainer’s info if you’re interested! I love helping other pet parents feel confident their fur babies are well cared for.
“Victor did great sitting for Ellie, kept her company all day, listened to her needs, gave her food and her medicine. Would absolutely book him again in the future!”
“We recently had Jessica to look after our two dogs. She was wonderful and so attentive. We received quite a few photos which included updates and we knew our dogs were in great hands. We highly recommend Jessica to anyone who is looking for someone to take care of their fur babies!!!”
“Caitlin was great. The dogs were happy and not stressed at all. The house was clean and straight. Everything was so nice to come home to. I will definitely request her in the future.”
“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
“Marissa did a great job taking care of our dog and cat. She did all the tasks we asked, communicated effectively, and the animals loved her. Would use again.”
“Meghan was absolutely wonderful and took great care of my pups! They were all very well loved and cared for while I was gone. She was very communicative and sent me daily pictures and updates.”
“Kathryn is great and we'll definitely use her again. She sent us lots of updates and pictures. And it was clear from the pictures that my pup was getting lots of TLC and exercise.”
“Emily was wonderful with my two large dogs, who have a lot of energy and have some dog reactivity to be managed, so they are not the easiest dogs to look after. I was very nervous about leaving them with a new person (first time using Rover!) but Emily had come recommended and I felt much more comfortable after speaking with her and doing a meet-and-greet. She kept me updated with photos and video throughout the stay and I returned to two very happy content pups. Can confidently recommend Emily as a conscientious and attentive sitter.”
“Averi took excellent care of our dog Rocco and our home while we were away for a long weekend! She was very accommodating and Rocco was so relaxed when we got home! 10/10!”
“Kathleen is the perfect dog sitter. She really goes above and beyond to care for our dog while we're away and follows all our instructions precisely about our dogs reactive behaviors. This time she even brought over extra toys to entertain our dog. I feel less guilty going away now, because it's like he gets a vacation too by spending time with Kathleen.”
“Seline took great care of our two dogs!”
“Alex did a great job with our 2 pups. He took detailed notes at our meet and greet and followed their feeding and walking schedules carefully. Great communication and pics so we knew they were receiving good care. We’ve already booked Alex for our next time away”
“Janei was wonderful with our dogs and cat! She was professional, confident, and warm. She will be first on our list to call the next time we need someone!”
“Joi was an amazing sitter. Our dog had a health emergency while we were away and she handled it calmly and with great care. She kept us informed and kept our baby safe. It involved spending hours in the vet emergency room and then monitoring the patient every two hours. We are so grateful for her calm and caring.”
“I can’t say enough about Sarah’s service. She stayed with our 2 pups for a week. We received updates everyday. She left the house in perfect condition. It was so comforting to have her at our home. Sarah’s wonderful. We love her 💕”
“Lynne was a great house sitter and did an excellent job taking care of our fur baby. She shared photos every day and even left a sweet message to welcome us home. It was comforting knowing our geriatric lab had company, especially in the evening, while we were out of town. I would highly recommend Lynne and look forward to rebooking with her in the future!”
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1. Oli L.
“Oli was such an amazing dog sitter!!! She sent pictures and updates as I was gone and really made me and my baby comfortable. 10/10 would recommend.”
2. Kim S.
“Thank you so much for watching my crew. It was so nice to know they were well cared for while I was out of the country. Also thank you for being so patient with my delays because of the ice/snow storm. The crew looks forward to next time!!!”
3. Kaylee K.
“Kaylee watched our cat and reptiles for us on a last minute trip. She was super communicative and followed all of our instructions perfectly. She went above and beyond in giving our kitty extra love and attention, cleaning his litter box, and sending us regular updates. Our pets all looked happy and healthy when we got home. We will definitely be reaching out to her again next time we need a pet sitter!!!”
4. Victor S.
“Victor did great sitting for Ellie, kept her company all day, listened to her needs, gave her food and her medicine. Would absolutely book him again in the future!”
5. Jessica H.
“We recently had Jessica to look after our two dogs. She was wonderful and so attentive. We received quite a few photos which included updates and we knew our dogs were in great hands. We highly recommend Jessica to anyone who is looking for someone to take care of their fur babies!!!”
6. Caitlin G.
“Caitlin was great. The dogs were happy and not stressed at all. The house was clean and straight. Everything was so nice to come home to. I will definitely request her in the future.”
7. Rachel K.
“Rachel was fantastic with our pets!! She sent numerous pics and was always extremely communicative of her schedule. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
8. Marissa J.
“Marissa did a great job taking care of our dog and cat. She did all the tasks we asked, communicated effectively, and the animals loved her. Would use again.”
9. Meghan C.
“Meghan was absolutely wonderful and took great care of my pups! They were all very well loved and cared for while I was gone. She was very communicative and sent me daily pictures and updates.”
10. Kathryn R.
“Kathryn is great and we'll definitely use her again. She sent us lots of updates and pictures. And it was clear from the pictures that my pup was getting lots of TLC and exercise.”
11. Egon P.
“Emily was wonderful with my two large dogs, who have a lot of energy and have some dog reactivity to be managed, so they are not the easiest dogs to look after. I was very nervous about leaving them with a new person (first time using Rover!) but Emily had come recommended and I felt much more comfortable after speaking with her and doing a meet-and-greet. She kept me updated with photos and video throughout the stay and I returned to two very happy content pups. Can confidently recommend Emily as a conscientious and attentive sitter.”
12. Averi Z.
“Averi took excellent care of our dog Rocco and our home while we were away for a long weekend! She was very accommodating and Rocco was so relaxed when we got home! 10/10!”
13. Kathleen W.
“Kathleen is the perfect dog sitter. She really goes above and beyond to care for our dog while we're away and follows all our instructions precisely about our dogs reactive behaviors. This time she even brought over extra toys to entertain our dog. I feel less guilty going away now, because it's like he gets a vacation too by spending time with Kathleen.”
14. Seline P.
“Seline took great care of our two dogs!”
15. Alexander S.
“Alex did a great job with our 2 pups. He took detailed notes at our meet and greet and followed their feeding and walking schedules carefully. Great communication and pics so we knew they were receiving good care. We’ve already booked Alex for our next time away”
16. Janei W.
“Janei was wonderful with our dogs and cat! She was professional, confident, and warm. She will be first on our list to call the next time we need someone!”
17. Joi H.
“Joi was an amazing sitter. Our dog had a health emergency while we were away and she handled it calmly and with great care. She kept us informed and kept our baby safe. It involved spending hours in the vet emergency room and then monitoring the patient every two hours. We are so grateful for her calm and caring.”
18. Sarah B.
“I can’t say enough about Sarah’s service. She stayed with our 2 pups for a week. We received updates everyday. She left the house in perfect condition. It was so comforting to have her at our home. Sarah’s wonderful. We love her 💕”
19. Lynne F.
“Lynne was a great house sitter and did an excellent job taking care of our fur baby. She shared photos every day and even left a sweet message to welcome us home. It was comforting knowing our geriatric lab had company, especially in the evening, while we were out of town. I would highly recommend Lynne and look forward to rebooking with her in the future!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Oxford on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,153 house sitters in Oxford. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Oxford house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Oxford have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters 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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