House Sitting in Richmond
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1. Cruz P.

“We can’t say enough good things about Cruz! They were so great with our reactive pup! Our pup didn’t even bark at Cruz, which is a first, and is a testament to how caring and great they are! We will definitely work with them again!”


2. Vivian T.


“We had such a great experience with Vivian! My puppy loved her and she took great care of him and left the house in wonderful shape while we were gone. She sent regular updates and we knew our puppy was in great hands! Highly recommend Vivian.”


3. Alexandra H.

“Alexandra house sat for my elderly dog Coco for a week (in my home). She was a fantastic sitter. She was communicative, friendly, professional, and easy to work with. She worked with Coco's personality. I think that she is an animal person and it comes through in the great and responsive care she provided while we were away (ditto for her her husband). Her approach definitely put my mind at ease while we were gone. Thanks Alexandra!”


4. Laurena A.

“This was my first vacation using a pet sitting service so I was really anxious but Laurena made me feel at ease especially after meeting her in person. I needed an overnight sitter for 3 days since I have one kitty who is super social and vocal and one who is the extreme opposite. Laurena is very calm and knows how to interract with distrustful kitties like my Sofia who is very averse to any slight changes to her routine. The constant communication and texts with pictures further helped me feel less worried and I was able to fully enjoy my vacation because of Laurena's professional and kind work ethics. I absolutely recommend Laurena and I will definitely be seeking out her services during my next vacation.”


5. Karen G.

“Karen took good care of our 2.5 year old Doberman. He has a lot of energy so it was great she took him on walks! She followed all of our instructions perfectly and gave us updates often. We really enjoy her taking care of our pup and plan to use her again !”


6. Nick H.

“Nick is great with our dogs. They instantly liked him the second they met him in our initial meet and greet. He came on time and kept me updated on the dogs. Will definitely use his service again in the future.”


7. Asher O.

“Thanks to Asher's excellent care of my Husky, I'm able to visit family without spending the whole time worrying about what's going on at home. Asher is reliable, careful, attentive, and a really good communicator. Can't recommend him highly enough.”


8. Josephine K.

“Josephine took great care of my fur baby! She was very attentive to following his daily regime and did a great job of providing me with regular updates.”


9. Harold H.

“Harold was easy-going and accessible in the planning process. He is kind, practical, and good with dogs. Our dogs received great care, and he was especially careful with our elderly dog, doing extra work to help her and clean up after her, which we really appreciated. We used Harold for three nights of house-sitting and we found our home was in good order and the dogs were calm when we got home. Very happy to have found him!”


10. Alexis G.

“Alexis was great! She and my cat bonded so quickly during their first housesitting together and sent so many cute photos and videos that kept my mind at ease while away. I came back to a happy cat and home. Will definitely be booking again!”


11. Carlo B.
About: Having previously worked doing dog training at work and overnight care. Plus my time growing up with dogs and cats I am very comfortable caring and working with dogs and cats. I also have experience working with chickens, cows and goats. I am a college student and I am able to provide walking and care during the day and overnight supervision with pets on most nights. At home I make sure that the room and area that the pet is in is well cleaned and appraise for them. When I am at a clients house with their pet I make sure to respect all rules and patterns that the owner has as to not disturb there routine.


12. Yesica K.
“Yesica has stayed at our house and taken care of our dog Tucker on several occasions. She does a great job and Tucker loves having her over. She spends a lot of time with him and makes sure he has everything he needs. Yesica is very responsive and send pictures of our pooch. We will use Yesica to watch our pets again.”


13. Lili A.

“Lili did a fantastic job for my cat during a 9 day trip, was attentive, shared many photos and videos, introduced new toys and activities to keep him stimulated and kept me informaed along the way. As a long time cat owner she has a lot of expertise on cat behavior and diet and gave me some great advice. I would recomend Lili and would defintly engage her again given the opportunity”


14. Liliana S.

“Liliana was great! The house was totally clean, Bear looked like he really enjoyed her company in the pictures she sent and she even took him to Thanksgiving. Very thoughtful and really good with communication.”


15. Judith B.

“Easy and clear communication, reliable and friendly and most importantly my dog was instantly comfortable with Judy. Thanks for watching my dog.”


16. Yazmin B.
About: I’ve taken care of 4 dogs of my personal dogs 2 chihuahuas and 2 pit bulls when I was 9 years old. Throughout my years others have relied on me to help care for their bigger dogs. I currently have two cats that I care for. Pet care is extremely important to me so I fit it into my daily schedule. I feed my cats every morning, while I have 1 cat who uses the restroom outside I always let her out before she eats. When I get home from being out I clean the litter box of the cat that uses it. When it’s dinner time I like to think that my cats are a little spoiled so I take the time to set up their food how they prefer it. On weekends I like to take the indoor cat outside for walks since he is harness trained. I would care for the clients pet in their home by following the orders that the owner has for me. I would take all safety precautions needed to keep everyone safe.


17. Autumn H.

“Autumn was wonderful being able to house sit and take care of our animals while we were on vacation. Always a peace of mind when she takes care of them!”


18. Nathaniel D.
“Nathaniel is responsible and caring. He is reliable and will make sure anything potential clients need will be taken care of. He has 2 dogs, a cat, a bird, and a snake and he takes great care of all of them. Nathaniel loves animals and will take care of any pet like it was his own.”


19. Antoinette E.
About: I REALLY love dog. I've been a dog owner for over 20 years. I lost my last two dogs to cancer in 2017. I know how important dog walking is to pet owners. I walked my dogs everyday, sometime twice a day. I would love to fill the gap of dog walking in your home. I am available to walk part time and full time. I would prefer a set schedule. But I am open to drop in needs as well. I can work from your home. For over night stay, I have a back yard for dogs who need to be outside. I have a park around the corner from my house. If the dog is clean and house broken, they can stay in house


20. Tamella S.
About: Highly responsible, Dependable, Highly Energetic, trustworthy, pet friendly, people friendly, professional, genuine, independent, helpful, persistent, high attention to detail, patient, have interactive experience with dogs, cooperative, loving and caring, stable, realistic, high stress tolerance, adaptable, spontaneous, punctual, flexible , athletic, customers service oriented, good at making decisions, can do attitude, neat , organized, outstanding interpersonal skills, versatile, compassionate, honest, nurturing, positive, calm , peaceful, intelligent, great work Ethic, creative, clean, fun to be around, silly , love to laugh, care about others , joyful, open minded, cool, collective, great listener, reliable, exceptional, upbeat, optimistic, kind, talented, supportive, relaxed, happy, always on time, lovable, leadership, respectful, talkative, outspoken, passionate, pleasant, nice, reasonable, enthusiastic, cheerful, adaptable, flexible, genuine, persistent, dependable, , trustworthy, athletic, helpful, compassionate, loving. C I'm currently working part-time, so l'll have plenty of time to play with your pups! I'm available for boarding on weekends, and Weekdays…anytime let me know I have a fenced yard and two friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog if needed…let me know
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Richmond on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $73 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 Mar 2025, there are 6,515 house sitters in Richmond. 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, 85% of Richmond house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Richmond have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Richmond.
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. Richmond 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.
