Pet Boarding Richmond

“We were very happy to find Joanne and her family to care for our dog Tipper. They were very friendly and very complimentary of Tipper when we had our meet and greet. Tipper is a high energy pup and got along well with their dog Honey. Joanne sent daily updates with pictures which we appreciated. When we picked Tipper up she had all her things packed up and ready to go. We appreciated that because we were tired from our trip. We were also pleased that Tipper was tired too. This tells us she was given lots of attention and activity during her stay at Joanne’s. Tipper spent the afternoon and evening napping as we did too. We have already mentioned to Joanne that we’d like to use her again this summer. We highly recommend her as a great dog sitter!”

Ann M.

“Kim and her husband, Greg, were VERY accommodating and very quick to respond for a last minute trip. Remi seemed to love his time there meeting new friends and loved their backyard. Will definitely be booking with them in the future!”

Aly G.

“Tommy & Julie are fantastic! My dog has separation anxiety and fear of storms/fireworks. They comforted her and stayed with her the whole week. She was happy and healthy when I picked her up. I highly recommend them and am happy to have found them. They TRULY care about our dogs and it shows. We will definitely call them again.”

Laura B.

“Second time I've left Mochi with Dickson and first time for our other dog Archer. Dickson took great care of them, and they came back tired, healthy, and happy!”

Eileen N.

“Elizabeth took such great care of our Brixton while my husband and I were away for our wedding! We’re always nervous leaving Brixton with anyone because he's epileptic and requires daily meds at specific times but Elizabeth went above and beyond to understand his condition and ask questions. Her attention to detail and love of pups gave us so much peace of mind. We also loved her daily updates and photos. Would highly recommend booking with her!”

Kristina P.

“So great. Moose had a great time. They sent pictures and were very flexible when a family issue came up. Will definitely use them again when we need them.”

Kevin S.

“Melody was fabulous. Can’t say enough great things about her. She sent multiple pics and kept us updated. Our pup was very happy and quite thrilled to stay with her! Would recommend to anyone:)”

Cathi L.

“Kaitlyn was amazing! She updated daily and made sure our babies were so well taken care of. She went above and beyond and I’m so grateful we chose to book with her. I will absolutely be booking her for any future needs for our pups.”

Alexis F.

“Anna, took really great care of our Golden Retriever, Beau! I was pleased the find her taking him for a walk when I called to pick him up early. We appreciate her flexibility and love for dogs!”

Jean J.

About: I am the definition of an animal lover, which I attribute to having had animals around my entire life. I grew up with Australian shepherds, German shepherds, cats, hamsters, and even tarantulas! I am extremely comfortable walking dogs, giving them medication via food, and managing when to let them out to go to the bathroom. I’m also willing to give a big furry dog a good brush if they need it! I have lived primarily with big dogs, but have had close relationships with small dogs through friends and my husband’s family whom I have dog sat for in the past. In addition, I am a massive cat lover. I was given a kitten when I was 8 years old and had her for 19 years until she just recently passed. In her senior years, she had both hypothyroidism and asthma so I am well-versed in giving cats inhalers and medication in various forms (via dropper, ear application, in treats, and in food). I am a dependable dog and cat sitter/caretaker because I know how much your animal means to you. I’m an extremely organized person so you can count on me to be reliable with pick-up, drop-off, and everything in between. Taking care of your animal would not be a job to me because I am so happy to do it! I work all day Tuesday and Thursday and the occasional Monday, Wednesday or Friday depending on when I am scheduled (only 4 hours shifts on those days) so I could watch an animal full time during three weekdays in addition to weekends. I am still more than willing to watch an animal for an entire week and either modify my work schedule to be with them more, or just make sure they are set up for the days I am in office. I have a non-smoking home with one cat and two people including myself. My home would be an extremely relaxing environment for a pet and due to my flexible schedule, I can dedicate nearly full-time care to an animal. Since I have a cat, I would only really be able to have dogs stay overnight for a couple-day stint since I'd prefer to keep them separate. In my client's home I would offer the same care in addition to respecting the environment. I'm naturally a very clean person and always pick up after myself.

“We had a good experience. We received regular photos, and the cat felt right at home. I recommend Emily!”

Karina C.

“Jessica was the perfect host for Atticus and very accommodating. We had a last minute work trip come up and she was willing to let us book lat minute. While in the trip I had to extend to another day and Jessica had no hesitation in allowing us to extend for an extra night! We are thankful for such a loving host and enjoyed the wonderful pictures through out his stay! Thank you for the amazing stay with Atticus.”

Michael S.

“This was our 2nd time booking with Melissa and she was fabulous! Excellent communication and flexibility and our pup came home exhausted! It seems like he had a wonderful time with all his dog friends! Thanks to Melissa and Will!”

Stefanie H.

“Sunshine was amazing. I don’t think my dog even missed me. He was spoiled. Sunshine has 2 amazing children who obviously love dogs. You can’t go wrong leaving your dog with Sunshine. We hope to use her again.”

Laticia M.

“I couldn’t be happier with the care my fur babies received while I was away from Emily, her sons, and their pup Gertie! She's incredibly attentive and has a genuine love for animals. I received daily updates with photos, videos and notes of their daily adventures. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter! She is so kind and loving to our dogs.”

Sarah K.

“The dogs seemed to have a great time. We have one really old dog and one crazy young one and they were wonderful with both. Great communications and fun pictures! Thanks so much!”

Maureen L.

“Dorothy is amazing and we couldn’t recommend her enough. She took the time to get to know my pup and her needs, and sent many updates while we were away. We are happy to have found someone we trust so much!”

Amberly P.

“Thank you Judy for an outstanding experience for our beloved dog and for all of us. Your love and caring for Tesla was so wonderful. You communicated twice a day with pictures and updates and they were detailed and reassuring. We really looked forward to our mini chats. Your responsiveness was also great. We knew we could reach you at any time, not that we needed to 😊. You also provided a safe and happy environment for him and he loved being in your home. He was a truly contented pup while he was with you. Words cannot express how grateful we are to you, for providing a home away from home for our dog. Thanks also for grooming him and keeping him in a tip top condition. We cannot say enough about the wonderful service and care you provided. We enjoyed our vacation so much more knowing he was in the best care we could have arranged for him. Thanks again and any dog is lucky to have a home with you while their owners need to be away. We certainly were. I cannot recommend you enough. You are truly the best!!!! 🐕💕🙏🥰”

Ruby A.

“Toby had a great stay at Ayako's. He had fun running and playing in the backyard. She sent us photos daily. We were happy that he was in good care.”

Kirsten H.

“Jean is caring and very attentive to my dog. She gave multiple updates throughout his time there and paid attention to his behavior and asked questions. Very highly recommended”

krisha v.