Pet Sitting in Petersburg

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Sitter Profile Image: Leslie I.
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Leslie I.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Prince George, VA, 23875

Leslie did a wonderful job with our Boxer "Duke". We are grateful we found her. We enjoyed the pictures she shared with us while we were gone.

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Hana J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

Hana is amazing! She’s so flexible and understanding when it comes to schedules and demands of each animal in the home. She truly cares about our animals (she will leave our tv on for our dog so she isn’t lonely) and does enrichment treats without us even asking her to. I trust her with our babies 100%

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Ashley D.
Sitter Profile Image: Indiana M.
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Indiana M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

Indiana is amazing 🤩 both myself and Dexter could not be happier. She is personable, very friendly, neat, prompt, and obviously loves animals. Dexter is usually very stand offish & unsure of new people but he immediately allowed pats and was in Indiana’s lap for most of her photos! Absolutely will be calling on this amazing woman in the future. Don’t hesitate to book her!!

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Rebecca T.
Sitter Profile Image: Meredith K.
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Meredith K.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Prince George, VA, 23875

Meredith was great! Very responsive, professional and super knowledgeable. Bodhi loved her a she gave him lots of cuddles and took great care of him. 10/10

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Sitter Profile Image: Darnell M.
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Darnell M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
36 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

Darnell took such great care of Monroe. He was very communicative and kind to my girl. She has separation anxiety so I was stressed leaving her at first l, but Darnell eased that very quickly. Will definitely book with him again in the future. Thank you Darnell!

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Alexandra P.
Sitter Profile Image: Cassidy R.
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Cassidy R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

Cassidy was wonderful. There were daily updates and the cutest pictures. Even added a last minute walk since my pups were feeling cooped up. She let me know if there were any problems and I came home to happy pups.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily W.
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Emily W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
19 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

Emily was absolutely hands-down the best sitter we've ever hired. She was amazing at being punctual for our daily drop-ins, and keeping up daily communication to let us know how things were going. We have a special needs cat that needed extra attention and a long to-do list that comes with the job, and she handled it so easily and professionally! I would highly recommend to anyone with high anxiety about their pets!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alison L.
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Alison L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23805

Best experience! She was amazing, patient, and caring! I will definitely book again, and recommend her to my friends! My cats had never been clipped, and they were skittish, but she helped calm them, and get the job done. No issues, they act as if nothing happened! Wonderful experience!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara P.
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Sara P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23805

Sara was awesome!

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
12 repeat clients
17 years of experience
South Chesterfield, VA, 23834

Grace sent us lovely updates and pictures of our cats each day which made being away much easier. The cats were well played with and barely seemed to notice when we returned 🤣.

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Sitter Profile Image: Brooklynn B.
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Brooklynn B.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South Chesterfield, VA, 23803

Brooklynn was amazing with my babies! Lots of play time and pictures. She was very communicative with me and gave them lots of loving. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael R.
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Michael R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
29 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23805

Wonderful experience! Michael was totally reliable, took time with my puppies to give them attention and care. Very pleased!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rosalind H.
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Rosalind H.
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$20
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4.8 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

About: I've had pets my whole life from the biggest of dogs to cutest of cats. I'm a very active mom, and fitness lover that could always use a furry partner. 🐕‍🦺🐈 I'm currently working mornings 7am-3pm, so anytime before 6 am or after 4pm drop off works best for me. I have a back yard as well as 1 lovely cat that usually doesnt mind other cats or dogs being around. My home is clean warm and inviting to all animals. Hooray! As a mom pet care fits into my schedule perfectly. My kids have a lot of fun with all animals that come to our home. I currently moved into a smaller place but my 6 year old son and a young wild & free 3 year old son, who can't get enough of the running he gets to do during my sits.

Sitter Profile Image: Monique & Daniel V.
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Monique & Daniel V.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
22 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

Monique and family were great! Always on time as requested. They didn't just come to the house and feed our 5 dogs they actually took time with our dogs. Definitely recommend them to anybody!

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Sitter Profile Image: Courtney W.
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Courtney W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23805

About: Active military family who loves animals and doing activities with animals! We have 2 dogs who love other animals :) My wife works from home, and we do not have kids. One of us works from home, so we are usually at home with the dogs most of the day and our weekends are usually very flexible! We have a fenced in yard in a quiet neighborhood away from busy roads. We can easily crate dogs if need be. We like to take daily walks!

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica R.
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Jessica R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
18 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

Jessica has dropped by on my pupsters on two separate occasions, and I would trust her anytime I need some help. She always provides adorable updates and is communicative. The pups have a great time with her. I will book Jessica everytime if she's available!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carrieanna A.
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Carrieanna A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

Carrieanna did an amazing job. Would hire her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jasmine H.
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Jasmine H.
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$20
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4 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

About: I've taken care of animals from a very young age including pet sitting and grooming, I am a professional dog groomer who loves spending time with precious furry friends and making them look and feel 10/10!! I currently work full time, My availability would be after my work schedule for the week and the days I am off. updated schedule weekly. I work well with difficult dogs, i'm very loving and caring for any pets under my care! I'm gentle and keep a close eye on your baby.

Sitter Profile Image: Amadi P.
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Amadi P.
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$20
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15 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

About: Hi my names Amadi. Thanks for taking a second to check out my profile! I have a little over 15 years of experience in training dogs, helping with socialization skills, and general caretaking. Currently I work from home, a light schedule as I’m testing to obtain another specialty license. In my daily life I used to foster dogs for a rescue. Most of my fosters came from very rough beginnings and had many social and/or anxiety issues but we have been able to overcome them💙 With that being said I totally understand how some dogs are unsure of new people and I’m 100% willing to take the time needed to get to know your fur baby. I do currently have an iguana in his own enclosure and I have extensive reptile knowledge and I’m willing to assist with those as well. I currently have a light schedule that I work from home, so I am available for a lot of pet care needs. I do frequent bathroom visits play, and meal time. I am 100% about safety first. I will not accept any new dogs that will put anyone else in jeopardy. Although I have experience in housing a large number of dogs from my time fostering out in Goochland, and my time working in a doggy daycare, I do not wish to take on a large number of dogs at any one time.

Sitter Profile Image: Ashley Z.
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Ashley Z.
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$20
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8 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

About: I’ve been in the veterinary field for 3 years and I’m going to school to be a technician! I love helping animals and their owners. I’m currently working full time but can come over during lunch breaks and play with your animals or even go for a walk or play fetch! I can stay at your house or do walks a few times and day as well as feeding and giving medication if needed. I like playing with animals and making sure they’re having as much fun as possible while you’re away!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily makes my life work! Doggos love her, communication is outstanding, 100% capable and trustworthy.

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Brenda P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mack has watched our 2 dogs twice over the last couple months and when I told our dogs that Mack was coming to watch them, they were VERY EXCITED!!!! Mack is not only awesome with our dogs but she is stellar with communication and keeps us informed about her visits with great detail which makes us feel much better about leaving our fur babies! We highly recommend Mack to watch your pets, you won’t be disappointed!

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Darren S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I HIGHLY recommend booking with Emily, she was a god-sent! Emily quickly replied to my request; was very thorough and mindful when discussing Luna's needs; responded within a timely manner AND follows through with her "Personalized Pet Companionship" motto. Not only was this my first time using Rover, it was my first time leaving my fur-baby behind and Emily soothed my nerves and anxiety every step of the way. With every visit I received multiple photo updates and a full report of the visit- food & water intake, play time, cuddle time, the full works, etc. And when little things needed to be added to the visit or Luna's routine, Emily did not hesitate to provide. I would definitely rebook with Emily whenever a cat-sitter is needed again.

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Yinaliz C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience! Michael was totally reliable, took time with my puppies to give them attention and care. Very pleased!!

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Amanda D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jammie was absolutely fantastic! I had a family emergency where I had to fly out internationally ASAP. I did not realize I could not keep in contact with her prior leaving through the ROVER app. Luckily we were able to find a work around, and she accommodated me with ease. I could not of been happier, as this was my first time ever using such a program for dog sitting. Will definitely be using her services again in the future! Highly recommend!

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Daniel V.
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Petersburg is $20

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Sitters in Petersburg average 8
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Petersburg on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Petersburg pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Apr 2026, there are 543 pet sitters in Petersburg. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Petersburg pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Petersburg have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Petersburg.

Rover makes it easy to find Petersburg 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

There are 543 pet sitters in Petersburg on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Petersburg, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.