Dog Boarding in Piney Knolls, Richmond, VA
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“Kendra was great! This was Yasha’s second time staying with her in less than a month. Goes to show how reliable she is and how comfortable she makes you feel, leaving your fur baby with her. She truly cares. I appreciate all the photo’s and updates as well. It’s good to know my baby is having a good time while I am vacationing. No more guilt! lol”

About: What sets me apart is my hands on experience with all kinds of animals. I’ve fostered pets, bottle fed tiny animals, and volunteered extensively at the Humane Society, so I’m comfortable with puppies, seniors, and pets who need extra patience or care. I’ve also owned high energy and “crazy” dogs of my own, which has taught me how to handle challenging behaviors, routines, and different personalities. I’m calm, attentive, and treat every pet like they’re my own! I recently graduated nursing school and have an upcoming month and a half with full availability, so I’ll be home most of the time. This allows me to give pets plenty of attention, regular walks, playtime, and consistent care throughout the day In my home, pets are cared for in a safe, calm, and structured environment. I have a super friendly yellow lab and a fully fenced-in backyard, which allows for safe outdoor play and regular exercise. My home is not shared, so pets have a quiet, secure space to relax and feel comfortable. In clients’ homes, I follow each pet’s routine closely, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, medications if needed, and plenty of attention and affection. I’m respectful of routines and spaces and prioritize keeping pets comfortable, safe, and stress-free.

“Hilary was an amazing sitter for my girl, she took her for runs, played extensively and even made time to always keep me informed. I would trust her again and again and really appreciate the peace of mind she offered while I was away. ❤️”

“Julie took such good care of my energetic girl Indi! She seemed to be right at home in all of the pictures and got some good run time in in their spacious backyard. Definitely will be booking again!”

“Aaren & Jordon were the absolute best!! Our pup is a nervous / shy girlie, but she warmed up to them about immediately!! ❤️ She stayed for a long weekend while we were out of town. Aaren sent us photos and updates the whole time, and went above and beyond taking our girlie on runs / walks all around town!! She has been so sleepy ever since she got home and can tell she had the best time!! Will absolutely be using Aaren and Jordon for all of our upcoming trips. Can’t thank you enough! ❤️❤️”

“Jeff was great to work with! He responded quickly to all messages and was flexible with drop off and pick up times. He provided daily photo or video updates and Carmen felt good when she got home. We will definitely request him again!”


“Star appeared to have a great time with Laura and family and be well taken care of. She had a nice large yard to run in and both caregivers were clear dog lovers and she immediately took to them. I would definitely use them again!”

“Deven and Tyreek were amazing! They took great care of my dog and kept me updated with photos. You can tell they really love animals — my dog was happy and comfortable the whole time. I’ll definitely book with them again!”

“Royal and Rachelle were excellent. They are kind and we could tell took great care in our dog and the others they care for. They communicated all week long and gave us updates on our Bella. We felt 100% confident in leaving our dog with them while we were away for the week! Thank you!”

“Matt's a pro. Transparent, clear communication, easy to plan with. Our dog also had some last minute health issues the week of his stay, and Matt handled it all perfectly. 100% would book again. Thanks Matt!”

“We were worried chewy wouldn’t want to come home! Ava and Ross are definitely dog whisperers. He had a great time and they sent lots of good photos. We felt he was in safe hands.”

“We are newer to the area and this was our first time needing a dog sitter. Lauren was very responsive and wonderful. She also sends lots of great photos and takes lots of walks. Hopefully she will be available again if and when we need a dog sitter.”

“Cindy is the best! Great communication and my dogs get so excited when we pull up in her driveway. They always come home happy, so I know they were well taken care of. Thanks!”

“Alex is the best! Our dog was well cared for, had access to Alex’s backyard, and socialized with other well behaved rover pups staying at her house! She came back looking loved and well cared for! Alex sent us so many photos and we loved having updates throughout our dogs stay! Would recommend Alex to anyone!”

“Myrna is a lifesaver. My sitter canceled on me last minute and Myrna was available within the hour. Ellie usually is pretty shy in new places but she warmed up to Myrna quickly and had a great time.”

“Abby was great with my dogs. She kept me informed throughout the entire trip and was vigilant in keeping my dog with addisons disease healthy. She went above and beyond to ensure they had a good stay.”

“Christine was fantastic! She watched our dog for over a week and provided lots of updates throughout the stay. She is very communicative and easy to work with. We'll definitely book with her again in the future!”
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You want your dogs at Franceska’s! Wow, great house and backyard. Their dogs are great and our dogs became great friends. Franceska kept us up to date with pictures and let us know how they were doing daily. They had a great time. We have a senior dog and a puppy; they handled both with ease. Really great people to work with. Will have them take care of our dogs again!

Micaela was amazing! She asked how often I wanted to receive updates, and she would send a detailed update at the end of the day with photos and videos of how their day went. She made sure Peppa was having fun that weekend and got in lots of walks. She was exhausted when I picked her up, and she slept hard. Micaela was flexible with pickup and drop-off time, and I really appreciated the prompt communication.

Cindy did an amazing job taking care of Ginger! She made sure Ginger got plenty of walks, playtime, and attention. Ginger came home happy and tired, which tells me she had a blast. Cindy was reliable, caring, and kept me updated, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend Cindy to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter. Ginger can’t wait to see her again!

Julia was such a great fit for our French Bulldog, Marseille. She was playful and attentive and sent plenty of photos with updates. She was also flexible when I needed to extend our booking last-minute. Our dog enjoyed playing with the other pets in Julia’s care. I highly recommend. We will be rebooking.

My lil Winter Is Coming had an amazing time with Lynelle and her family. She was able to accommodate us last minute and treated my doggo with a trip to Starbucks for a pup cup. Winter and her dog got along great and Lynelle made sure to send updates and pics for the stay. Highly recommended and will def book with her in the future!

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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Piney Knolls.
Rover makes it easy to find Piney Knolls dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
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