Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Peter Paul, Richmond, VA

“Elijah has a special way with our boys, even the shy one comes out for each visit. Appreciate the great communication and play time with the boys. 5 stars!”

Amber B.

“Danielle did an excellent job with Otis, kept me updated with pics and videos from her visits. He's not always the quickest to warm up but seemed to take to her on her first visit! Came home to a happy, healthy boy. Would definitely book her to look after him again!”

Andrew T.

“I’m so glad I chose to book with Devinder! I’ve been blown away by his responsiveness, flexibility, communication, and clear love for pets :) He’s very professional, but also comes across like a friend who’s always down to help you out and care for your pets like they’re his own. I trust him with my pets for the long haul!”

Julia P.

About: I’ve cared for animals my entire life. Dogs, cats, and even farm animals—and I have experience with everything from energetic puppies to seniors who need medication and gentle care. I fostered through the Richmond SPCA in college, which taught me patience, how to read different personalities, and how to help shy or nervous pets feel safe. I’ve also worked with professional trainers while raising my own dog, so I’m comfortable reinforcing basic commands, routines, and positive behavior. I’m active and love taking dogs on long walks and play sessions, but I also know how to slow things down for older pets or those who prefer a calm routine. What sets me apart is that I understand how stressful it can feel to leave your pet with someone new, and I focus on giving both you and your pet comfort while you’re apart—lots of love, clear communication, and updates that help you feel connected every step of the way. I live at home and work remotely, so I’m able to be with your pet throughout the day. This gives me the flexibility to stick to their routine, whether that means regular potty breaks, long walks, playtime, or just keeping them company so they never feel alone. Your pet won’t be waiting hours for attention, I’m around to give them consistent care and comfort. I live in a three bedroom home with plenty of space and a secure 6-ft fenced yard, with Ring cameras surrounding the property for added safety and peace of mind. My own dog is crate trained, friendly, and well-socialized—he loves to play but is gentle and respectful enough to give visiting dogs space when they need it. I can keep pets separate if preferred, and I have two bedrooms set up as little “pet hotels” so each dog has their own quiet, comfortable space to relax, sleep, or eat without stress. Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or yours, I follow your routines closely, communicate often, and make sure every animal feels safe, understood, and treated like family.

“Abby was great! This was our first time using Rover and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Abby was proactive in scheduling a meet and greet, maintained the agreed upon visits and even got close to our very timid cat! We appreciated the frequency of communication and the peace of mind being away from our little bug so much. Highly recommend Abby!”

Kari C.

“Very responsive. Gave great updates. It made me feel so much better being out of town and knowing someone was taking such good care of my cat.”

Payton V.

“Rachel was great, would definitely recommend her to anyone. She was kind to bring in some pretty heavy packages while I was away. She also picked up an accident that one of my kitties made. She is a gem!”

Christy G.

“Thank you so much, Maria! Maria was a fantastic sitter for my two cats. She did drop in visits while we were away for a day, and she followed instructions perfectly, and came at the times we agreed. She played with my cats, and sent me lots of pictures, where my cats looked happy. We came home to two perfectly normal cats and house. Having her made my day better, because I could relax knowing that my boys were taken care of. I will definitely contact her again, next time we are out. Thank you so much again, Maria!”

Marina E.

“Katie did a phenomenal job taking care of my two cats--she comes highly recommended! I appreciated how thorough she was in all aspects, and her comprehensive visit notes and pictures. Thank you again, Katie, for taking stellar care of Ellis and Cicero, and we'll see you again!”

Nora W.

“It was our first time using Kristina to watch over our pet while we were away, and it won’t be our last!! She was very sweet to our girl and our home while we were gone and felt a great piece of mind knowing our cat was in good hands. Thank you so much Kristina!”

Veronica F.

“Holland was a pleasure to work with. My dog can be quite anxious, and Holland was wonderful—carefully following my instructions and showing real empathy and understanding for my dog’s needs.”

Ethan

“Chynna was so wonderful with our senior Bostons I felt like she looked after them like they were her own. I really appreciated all the photo updates and the extra attention she gave them while we were away! We will definitely have her watch our pups again 💯🧡”

Devon M.

“Hollie took Tater for a walk, checked on the kitties, cleaned the litter box and brought in my mail. Kept in touch with me and sent photos. They did a great job!”

Elizabeth S.

“Sidney is great with our puppy and was very accommodating to do a drop-in on short notice. Would recommend her to anyone looking for drop-ins and dog walks!”

Kyle D.

“Sydney was awesome from beginning to end! She was immediately responsive, and helped to come up with a solution to care for our kitten when our plans changed slightly and we needed an extra day, even coordinating with another sitter on Rover to exchange the key! The pictures were fantastic, and she was so attentive that she even noticed a potential issue with our new kitty that we were able to quickly address upon return. Highly recommend!”

Laura K.

“Virginia was an amazing caregiver for my guy Pancho. She was communicative and caring throughout the process, and went the extra mile to ensure that he was cared for and that I had peace of mind. I would 100% lean on her again for care.”

Jay M.

“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!”

C R.

“Cynthia is great! This is the second time she has watched our cats and it’s so nice to know they will be well taken care of while we’re gone. I really appreciate the photos and updates. It’s nice to know the cats aren’t just given the necessities but are given the attention and play time they need too.”

Evin T.

“Thank you Evie! Caring sitter for my cat and dogs!”

Rachel P.

“Rachel was a godsend! She was sooo good with my 2 babies (cats) she automatically connected with my male cat, my female is very skittish, but Rachel knew what she needed to, T L C❤️ My plans, if she is still interested in next year, I would love for her to be able to come visit with my cats for a week again”

Novalee W.