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
23 reviews
9 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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Craig M.
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Meredith K.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
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: 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
14 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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Indiana M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

Indiana was phenomenal to work with. Took excellent care of our cats, was super respectful of our home and helped take care of a few things here and there in our house. Was also very communicative and let us know what was happening with our pets. 10/10 she’ll be our go to pet sitter whenever we are in need and she should be your go to as well!

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Amanda B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chester, VA, 23831

Amanda was a great sitter, and I really appreciate that she was available to sit for me pretty last minute when she'd never met us before. She was happy to arrange a meet and greet for the next day and she quickly impressed both the cat and dog and myself (impressing the cat was particularly noteworthy!). She was always quick to respond, very responsible, and happy to use the reference document she was given. I'd would absolutely be interested in having her sit for us again.

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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
85 reviews
23 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

Emily is our favorite sitter ever! She cares for our girls so well, sends the best text and photo updates and makes sure everything is taken care of before leaving.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lena G.
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Lena G.
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$13
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7 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

About: I’ve taken care of pets my whole life and would love to take care of yours! I will treat them the same I treat my own pets, with care and love 🩷 I’m currently job hopping and hoping to fill my time in making new animal friends. I have a lot of time and am pretty flexible I make sure everyone is safe and happy, including the environment they live in. I will happily go out of my way to make sure these pets are safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Shanelle W.
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Shanelle W.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
26 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA, 23801

Absolutely amazing and showed a lot of love for my 4-year old good boy. I definitely recommend reaching out to her before anyone else, as she is very caring and kind, and will make sure your pet is well taken care of. Thank you Shanelle!

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Jeremiah M.
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
26 reviews
12 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: 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
37 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

Darnell was an excellent sitter! He took a lot of photos and did a nice write up for each day that he was watching our cat. He was extremely respectful of our home and we came back to a very happy kitty!

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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
53 reviews
23 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: Michael R.
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Michael R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
32 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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Amanda D.
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: Alison L.
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Alison L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 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: Jessica R.
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Jessica R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
19 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: Courtney W.
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Courtney W.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
14 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: 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: Rikki G.
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Rikki G.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
13 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

About: Hi- I'm Rikki & Pearl is my adorable, furry shadow. Since delivering her eight puppies, I knew I had found my calling of caring for animals. I pamper animals with holistic care that leaves them feeling squeaky clean and Zen. I’m also dog CPR certified so if tails stop wagging, I’m the lifesaver ready to jump in with treats, belly rubs, and superpowers. I also have extensive experience in senior dog care, ensuring that older pups receive the extra love, attention, and specialized care they deserve. Our home, Pearl's Palace, is like an animal "spa" surrounded by a welcoming community of pet-loving neighbors. With round the clock attention and care, we hope you and your pets find our home as comfortable as we do. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, Pearl makes a great secretary! From the moment your pup arrives, they’re welcomed like family. Mornings often start with a friendly sniff-and-greet, followed by some outdoor play or a stroll around the neighborhood to stretch those legs. If the weather’s nice, supervised pool time keeps things exciting (and doubles as a workout). Midday brings rest in a shaded spot or inside the home, with fresh water always available. Throughout the day, dogs enjoy a mix of play, cuddle breaks, and light grooming—nail checks, brushing, or a spritz of my handmade lavender-infused conditioner for relaxation and bug protection. Afternoon activities may include fetch, enrichment games, or lounging by the pool while soaking up the sun. Evening winds down with a final potty break, gentle pets, and plenty of praise before pick-up or bedtime, so your dog heads home happy, relaxed, and maybe just a little spoiled. I have a tall privacy fence and a Great Dane to keep your pets company. Walks are regular and so is meeting new dog friends. Instructions for in-home care are followed as specified below. *Now Available* LIVE feed to owners so you can talk to them and check in!

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
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

Carrieanna did an amazing job. Would hire her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Valeria N.
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Valeria N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Petersburg, VA, 23803

About: I have been around pets all my life but didn't have my own dog up until 3 years ago. It has been an amazing experience learning how smart and how much personality a dog can have. You can say that properly training my dog has been one of the most rewarding things I have done. Im currently studying on my own for a certification which makes my availability extremely flexible. I can meet most of my clients scheduling needs or we can discuss what works best! I recently just moved to Virginia and haven't brought over my Nala, but we own a home and have a great backyard with a fence where your pupper can enjoy themselves. I want you to feel as comfortable as possible with the care of your pet because i know how hard it can be being away from them. I can meet any of your pets activities needs as well administer any medication necessary. Im patient and understanding and my goal is gain yours and your pets trust. Thank you for your time and i cant wait to meet you all soon!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was fantastic! Her updates were thorough, thoughtful, and gave me so much peace of mind while I was away from our babies. She was attentive, punctual, and clearly cared about making sure they were happy and well cared for. It made such a difference knowing they were in such good hands. I would absolutely book with Emily again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

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Kayla C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first dog sitter experience and it went very well. Alison was thoughtful when providing her updates on my dog Nahla and the photos were great. I look forward to engaging Rover and Alison again. Thank you. Ramon

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Ramon L.
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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.
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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 Jun 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 556 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 16 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 556 pet sitters in Petersburg on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Petersburg, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.