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Top rated Richmond cat sitters
“Declan is an extremely friendly and reliable sitter! He's great with our new kittens and has been very gracious working with us on short notice with our relatively erratic schedule. Would recommend to anyone in need of a sitter!”
“Haylea is amazing! She’s very professional and has great communication. She took great care of my cat while I was away and provided great pictures and updates. Highly recommend!”
“Jennifer was amazing! She was available on short notice and managed our 3 pups brilliantly. We are definitely using her services again!!! Do NOT hesitate to book her!!”
About: I have been taking care of all types of pets for as long as I can remember. I have been entrusted to take care of my family and friend’s pets. I have my associate degree in animal science and am also a veterinary assistant. I currently am working a full time job but have Thursday after noon through Sunday to walk your pets! Upon request I can help during the week if I happen to not my at work! I am comfortable walking all sizes and difficulty of dogs. I have worked with dogs that love to pull to dogs that like to take their time. I ensure that every pet I take care of gets all the love and attention they need!
“Maria is awesome with our cats jinx and Loki! Every time we go out of town she has been the person who takes care of them and we always come home to happy, healthy, well fed and excited cats.”
About: I put 30+ years of pet care experience on here but it’s really more like 45. I’ve been taking care of our family pets since I was 8 years old. I always took care of family and friend’s pets, stayed at their homes when they needed me to watch them or just played with their fur babies so they wouldn’t be alone during the day. I feel a very kindred connection towards dogs and cats (& other animals) and give them as much love and happiness as I can. I’m currently working part-time as a substitute teacher, so I have a lot of availability on the weekends and during the day, especially during the summer and spring break. Additionally, I create a schedule so I can work around yours and mine. I have a fenced in yard, but walk my dog daily on a leash when I take him out. He is showered in love and is very well behaved.
About: Hi! I’m a college student at UW who is super passionate about animals! I love both dogs and cats and have puppies of my own! I will take great care of your animals! I’m currently working a part-time job and have a pretty flexible class schedule! I am very available in the afternoons and weekends but feel free to reach out whenever and I will do my best to make it work! Although I cannot care for pets in my apartment, I am happy to take care of them in your home or apartment! I will be sure to take great care of your home and animal!
“We had a meet and greet prior to the drop-in visit and our dog was very comfortable with Heather. Heather also communicated with us prior to and after the visit. We were very pleased with Heather’s service and will definitely use her again.”
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Sarah H.
“Sarah was very helpful when we needed last minute care for our cats! She took great care of them!”
Kaleigh S.Star Sitter
“She was prompt, amazing and handled my sassy cat like a pro. I will definitely use her again.”
Sarah R.
“Sarah was awesome with our pups!”
Declan G.Star Sitter
“Declan is an extremely friendly and reliable sitter! He's great with our new kittens and has been very gracious working with us on short notice with our relatively erratic schedule. Would recommend to anyone in need of a sitter!”
Abigail Z.Star Sitter
“Abilgail is great! She does drop ins for my cat and is efficient, communicates well and makes me feel at ease when I am away. I highly recommend.”
Melissa Z.
“We are very happy to meet Melissa. The meet and greet, and then our first drop in visit for Frankie were great! If doggie is happy, we are happy. Woof 😊”
Haylea H.Star Sitter
“Haylea is amazing! She’s very professional and has great communication. She took great care of my cat while I was away and provided great pictures and updates. Highly recommend!”
Jennifer F.Star Sitter
“Jennifer was amazing! She was available on short notice and managed our 3 pups brilliantly. We are definitely using her services again!!! Do NOT hesitate to book her!!”
Sydney D.
“Sydney was the best person we could’ve asked for for our cat! Communication was fantastic, including picture updates. Would recommend her!”
Lilli & Zachary G.
“Outstanding care and communication from Lilli and Zach again! They are very observant of any changes occuring with my cats.”
Deanne D.
Star Sitter
“Very friendly. Felt safe leaving my dog with her. She sends pictures and updates every day. The price is right also. I’ll be using her again.”
Fern H.
“Fern bonded with our cat in a heartbeat and took great care of him while we were on a 9-day trip. We are totally satisfied with Fern’s service and won’t hesitate to call again.”
Kilee E.
“Kilee is a very sweet and kind person; she is responsible and provides good care for animals. I would trust her with my pets' care. She has been working in the veterinary field for over a year now. Seeing the care, and love she gives to animals is awesome, and I hope that everyone feels the same way about pets that she does.”
Diana M.
“Diana was fantastic! I am a first-time user on Rover, and I was thrilled with her shared interactions with my cats and keeping me up to date while I was on vacation.”
Maria S.Star Sitter
“Maria is awesome with our cats jinx and Loki! Every time we go out of town she has been the person who takes care of them and we always come home to happy, healthy, well fed and excited cats.”
Jennifer H.
“I've known jen for almost 5 years and she's an amazing person and friend, she's great with kids and dogs, she's truly an amazing person”
Chelsea N.
About: Hi! I’m a college student at UW who is super passionate about animals! I love both dogs and cats and have puppies of my own! I will take great care of your animals! I’m currently working a part-time job and have a pretty flexible class schedule! I am very available in the afternoons and weekends but feel free to reach out whenever and I will do my best to make it work! Although I cannot care for pets in my apartment, I am happy to take care of them in your home or apartment! I will be sure to take great care of your home and animal!
Emily B.
“Emily did a great job taking care of my dogs for me. I’m happy with her service and would recommend her to anyone.”
Heather Anne E.
“We had a meet and greet prior to the drop-in visit and our dog was very comfortable with Heather. Heather also communicated with us prior to and after the visit. We were very pleased with Heather’s service and will definitely use her again.”
Erik & Nicolette P.
“Really good job. Played with the cats. They were happy. I'll be sure to call on Erik & Nicolette again!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Richmond on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $22 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 259 cat sitters in Richmond. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Richmond cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Richmond have an average of 18 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Richmond.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Richmond cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 259 cat sitters in Richmond on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Richmond, 99% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 95% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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