House Sitting in Richmond

About: I’ve cared for pets of all kinds-from farm animals to small pets like rabbits and hamsters, and of course, cats and dogs of all sizes. With years of experience and a lifelong love for animals, I’m ready to give your pets the same care and attention I give my own. I understand how important your furbabies are, and I’d love to provide them with reliable, loving care. I’m an active college student at Eastern Kentucky University! I have classes three days a week, with breaks between them, leaving plenty of time to care for your precious furbabies. I’d love to provide them with the attention and love they deserve. I would love to shower your pets with love and attention! I always follow any rules you provide for food, treats, or routines. For dogs, I enjoy giving them plenty of time outside when the weather permits, and I am happy to take them on walks. I’m also more than willing to get on the floor and play with any pets who want interaction. I follow instructions carefully and make it a point to leave your home tidy, taking care of any messes your pets might make along the way.

“Isabella is a fantastic sitter! She loves the boys and they love her. She’s a great communicator and gives me updates, which I love! She will also go the extra mile when one doesn’t feel so great! So glad we found her!”

Cindy H.

“Rachel was caring and patient with our dog. It was our dogs first time with a sitter but Rachel made it a wonderful experience. We’re booking her again and recommend her to watch your pet!”

Christa B.

About: I have taken care of not just dogs and cats but also bunnies, rats, fish and ducks and all of them were wonderful learning experiences I am a university student and some days are busier than others but I will always have time between classes to come check on animals. I have had dogs and cats my whole life so I have some experience working with them. Mine are crate trained and I know they need to be checked in regularly.

About: One of the hardest things to do is trust someone to care for your pet, to make them feel safe, and treat them as family members while you’re away. That is the care I strive for with every visit! Because being away from your hoomans can feel uncertain, I provide extra play time and extra love. I also clean up their messes—if there are any, and I’m happy to help with the occasional chore when you have to be away for more than a couple of days! I am also committed to working closely with you to provide tailored care and companionship. I provide clear communication, pictures of your babies with each visit. I bring experience caring for pets of all ages—from playful youngsters to wise seniors—along with expertise in administering medications and supporting animals with special needs. Note: I’m no longer able to offer boarding services. One of my own sweet boys is getting up in years—he’s a little more fragile, and a little less patient than he once was, and I worry that boarding a stranger would cause him a lot of unnecessary stress. I work from home — this allows me some flexibility and the ability to customize my breaks and lunch based on the needs of my clients. When caring for pets in the home of my clients, it’s important to remember that the little one that I’m caring for is likely stressed because their mom and/or dad are gone, and there is a stranger (me) in their home. With that in mind, I typically spend more time with them than what is required by Rover because they need the extra time to feel comfortable with me. I take time to try to get to know them and help them feel more at ease. I treat them with the same amount of compassion I want for my own!

About: I have had so many pets over my lifetime. Including 6 dogs, a bird, a bunny, a kitten, several fish, frogs, many guinea pigs, a hamster, hermit crabs and even a hedgehog! I have been a pet sitter for many years as well. I really enjoy it and love to treat every animal I meet as my own. I currently work part time, so I will have lots of time to take care of your pets and help you out! Just reach out & we can discuss my schedule for the week! I like to meet with the owner & discuss how I can make your pet as comfortable as possible and talk about all of their needs and what they like.

“Christina did great with my 3 pups while we were on vacation. Our trio is not only energetic, but have dietary restrictions and she was amazing our whole week. We would absolutely trust her with our fur children again!”

Sarah C.

About: Many vets and technicians in my family so I see on a day to day basis how to care for animals! I’ve had dogs and cats all my life and i’ve always loved taking care of neighbors animals! We’ve also had many turtles, goats, horses, and even chickens. I am a full time college student athlete that love animals! I am very respectful and responsible and would love to love on your animals! I have grown up and learned that respect is a big thing in the world and i understand that’s what people want everywhere. i am willing to do that for others.

About: With your pets permission, they will be loved on. Pets in my care will be treated like family. I have been around pets of all kinds my whole life and have pet sat for over 5 years! The only days of the week where I’m out for more than 3 hours is Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am at home otherwise, the more time I have with your pet, the better! I do have two cats, so they will likely be separated from your pets in a boarding situation, but I live next to a dog park so it is easily accessible for pups. I have many cat toys and treat varieties as well.

“Andrew was super easy to work with and took great care of my dog while I was away!!”

Kirk D.

“Kate cared for my dog and Guinea pig at my home 3 days and two nights . She was patient and thoughtful while caring for my rescue who needs all of that before he warms up to someone new. Have already hired her again.”

Lisa D.

About: I have over 4 years of experience caring for both cats and dogs. I’ve looked after pets with medical needs and have given medication when needed. I’m reliable, attentive, and make sure every pet gets the care and attention they deserve. I enjoy walking dogs, playing with them, and making sure they feel happy and comfortable while their owners are away. Even with a busy schedule as a college student with a job, I work hard to make pet care a consistent part of my routine. I plan ahead and stay organized so I can give each pet the time, care, and attention they deserve. Whether it’s fitting in walks, playtime, or check-ins around my classes, I always make sure their needs come first. I provide pet care in my client’s home to make sure their pets stay comfortable in a familiar environment. I handle feeding, walks, playtime, and any special care like giving medication or following specific routines. Since I live in a dorm with a roommate, I’m not able to board pets where I live, but I always make sure they’re well cared for in their own space.

About: I have experience with all kinds of animals, from dogs to cats to bunnies. I absolutely love animals and enjoy meeting new furbabies! I am comfortable scooping litter boxes, administering medicine, taking dogs out to potty, and for walks as long as they need! I will be patient and treat your babies as if they're my own 😻🐶 I'm currently working part-time. So I have plenty of time to spend doing check-ins and walks and giving your babies all the loving and playtime they need! Your furbabies will have a staycation pawty while you're gone! I am happy to give individualized care to your pets tailored to their personalities and routines.

“Elena was wonderful to work with! My dog tends to be nervous around new people but Coraline warmed up to Elena immediately”

Rihs S.

“Christan was awesome to have watch our animals! We needed someone last minute and even though our address was messed up in the system she still drove out of her way to accommodate. Both of our animals were taken care of and she kept us updated throughout our time away! Not only did she care for them, but she also kept our house clean and mess free which she did not have to do. I hope to book her again the next time we are away because not only did we enjoy her but our animals did too and that has given us comfort! I would recommend her services again and hope to use her in the future!”

Madison C.

“Amy is amazing!!!! My pups were so happy when I got home and she cleaned my home!”

Laura A.

About: I've been working with dogs since I was 9 years old. It started at a summer camp located at my local shelter and at home with our own dogs. At 18 I helped foster 2-week-old kittens that were born in our front yard and abandoned by their mom. I have worked with many different dogs and have been house sitting since I was 16 years old with different types of dogs and different care levels, from needing to give elderly dogs medication to hyper puppies who need lots of play time. I fit in Pet care into my daily routine by waking up at a specific time every morning to take care my own dog out for a morning potty break, then it is breakfast time, then an hour after is a morning walk, after I have lunch is a shorter afternoon walk and before dinner is an evening walk, with several potty breaks scattered reasonably every 3 hours to make sure. Sometimes I take my own dog on small hikes or to the dog park to get some more socialization in. Outside of my hobbies and schooling pet care is my life. This does depend on what I am hired for, if I am hired for potty breaks and play time then I do just that, I arrive at the home, let the dog out to go potty, take a walk play with some toys. If I am housesitting, then I follow the schedule the owners have their dogs on as to not disrupt the dog's stability.

“I truly can’t express in a review how grateful and blessed I am to have found TJ 🙏…not only did he put our minds and hearts at ease with frequent videos and texts about the care of our fur babies while we were away, but he made our return a pleasant homecoming as our house/babies were just as loved and cared for as if we’d never left ❤️…so much appreciation for this incredible being and his service to the community 🙏…I can not recommend him highly enough ⭐️”

Joanna O.

About: I’ve taken care of animals of all kinds and sizes my entire life! I have experience with dogs of all sizes, cats, reptiles, and even farm animals! I look forward to caring for your pets! I’m a full time student, and full time cat mom! I have flexible availability throughout every day of the week! I’m available after 4pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I’m also available after 2pm Tuesday and Thursday. I’m available at any time on the weekends. I offer customizable pet care for any pet and owner, no matter how specific! My home is pet proof, and inhabited by one cat named Ko.

“Jessica was awesome she made sure to communicate with me and send me updates of my pup through out the week! Will definitely book with her again!”

Hannah S.