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“I cannot say enough good things about Alecia! One of our dogs is not always friendly to strangers and Alecia was so kind and understanding of the situation. She kept me updated on them while we were away and did everything she could to put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter…. She will give your fur babies l the love and attention they want!”
“Lorelei took such good care of our pup all weekend and kept us updated on how she was doing every day. She sent lots of pictures and made sure our dog had everything she needed! We would use her again in a heartbeat!!”
“Torie took great care of my doggies and my home! She is always so sweet and attentive with my pups, and she did a great job of checking in and giving me updates while I was out of town.”
“Raelee was fantastic! She took care of our easily excited dog with care. She took care of our house while gone like a pro. She took the time to clean up after some accidents and even wiped muddy paws! Sent plenty of pictures and updates of their daily exercises out in the yard. More than I can ask for!”
“Jenny is a great sitter! She took such good care of our 4 pets - 2 dogs, 2 cats - sending us pic and video updates and generally being communicative, We felt very at ease leaving our babies in her care!”
“We absolutely LOVED Lucas! Even Bobby Cat loved him and and Bobby doesn’t like anybody! This was the first time we have ever left our boys with a stranger. We did a meet and greet with Lucas several days before we left and our beasties all went crazy over him. I trust their instincts over anything. Lucas sent us pictures and messages daily. I felt comfortable and confident that the boys were in good hands, and able to relax and enjoy myself. The entire experience was great! Lucas will be our “go-to guy” for future travel!”
“Emily gave lots of great communication while she watched pets, pictures sent every day, I can tell she truly loves animals. Thank you Emily!”
About: I lived on a farm most my life and have taken care of a very wide and large variety of different animals throughout the years Currently working part time so I have a bunch of free time for taking care of pets just ask and I'll let you know my schedule Currently I have six cats I take care of at home and some kore street cats I've been taking care of and finding homes for
“Sadie is very responsible, attentive and caring. She has quite a lot of experience with dogs in particular from working at a dog daycare facility which makes me feel confident that she is prepared to handle all types if situations she might encounter.”
“We couldn’t ask for anything better! Constant pictures and updates and exceeded our expectations!!”
“Absolutely amazing would definitely book with every time.”
“Chigozirim has been an absolute blessing for a furry family! Her genuine love her animals shines through and everything she does. She’s reliable, caring, and incredibly attentive to the unique needs of each pet. Whether it’s playtime, feeding, or just offering, gentle, companionship, Chigozirim goes above and beyond to ensure pets are happy and comfortable Knowing she’s caring for them, gives us total peace of mind. We couldn’t ask for a more trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter!”
“Great job Olivia! Hank and Fred were well taken care of which makes for a stress free trip for me and my wife. Timely and responsive communications from start to finish. House was in perfect condition. Thank you Olivia!”
“Remie is very attentive to your pet and your pets needs. He follows any instructions that your pet might need or require. He really appears to enjoy spending time with your pet and getting to know your pet.”
“Alexandra was wonderful with my fur babies! I have two ten year old Shih Tzu’s and one nine week old Frenchie and she was She followed all my nit-picky instructions, and was respectful of my home.”
“Ali was great! Very attentive and follows instructions. Most of all she was able to work with our very timid dog. Good communication throughout. Will be using here again for sure! She's a sweetheart.”
“Tristan is the best with all kinds of animals. We have been for years and I have trusted her with many of my dogs and will continue asking her to watch my pups for many years to come! Highly recommend her :)”
“Lindsay was amazing!! She was excellent with communication, timeliness, and followed instructions as listed. We loved getting pictures of our pups while we were away and how much she was able to care for and love on them!! Will definitely be using her again and highly recommend ☺️”
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1. Alecia S.
“I cannot say enough good things about Alecia! One of our dogs is not always friendly to strangers and Alecia was so kind and understanding of the situation. She kept me updated on them while we were away and did everything she could to put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter…. She will give your fur babies l the love and attention they want!”
2. Lorelei P.
“Lorelei took such good care of our pup all weekend and kept us updated on how she was doing every day. She sent lots of pictures and made sure our dog had everything she needed! We would use her again in a heartbeat!!”
3. Torie C.
“Torie took great care of my doggies and my home! She is always so sweet and attentive with my pups, and she did a great job of checking in and giving me updates while I was out of town.”
4. Raelee K.
“Raelee was fantastic! She took care of our easily excited dog with care. She took care of our house while gone like a pro. She took the time to clean up after some accidents and even wiped muddy paws! Sent plenty of pictures and updates of their daily exercises out in the yard. More than I can ask for!”
5. Jenny H.
“Jenny is a great sitter! She took such good care of our 4 pets - 2 dogs, 2 cats - sending us pic and video updates and generally being communicative, We felt very at ease leaving our babies in her care!”
6. Lucas H.
“We absolutely LOVED Lucas! Even Bobby Cat loved him and and Bobby doesn’t like anybody! This was the first time we have ever left our boys with a stranger. We did a meet and greet with Lucas several days before we left and our beasties all went crazy over him. I trust their instincts over anything. Lucas sent us pictures and messages daily. I felt comfortable and confident that the boys were in good hands, and able to relax and enjoy myself. The entire experience was great! Lucas will be our “go-to guy” for future travel!”
7. Emily G.
“Emily gave lots of great communication while she watched pets, pictures sent every day, I can tell she truly loves animals. Thank you Emily!”
8. Talis D.
About: I lived on a farm most my life and have taken care of a very wide and large variety of different animals throughout the years Currently working part time so I have a bunch of free time for taking care of pets just ask and I'll let you know my schedule Currently I have six cats I take care of at home and some kore street cats I've been taking care of and finding homes for
9. Sadie Grace M.
“Sadie is very responsible, attentive and caring. She has quite a lot of experience with dogs in particular from working at a dog daycare facility which makes me feel confident that she is prepared to handle all types if situations she might encounter.”
10. Kelly R.
“We couldn’t ask for anything better! Constant pictures and updates and exceeded our expectations!!”
11. Stella V.
“Absolutely amazing would definitely book with every time.”
12. Chigozirim N.
“Chigozirim has been an absolute blessing for a furry family! Her genuine love her animals shines through and everything she does. She’s reliable, caring, and incredibly attentive to the unique needs of each pet. Whether it’s playtime, feeding, or just offering, gentle, companionship, Chigozirim goes above and beyond to ensure pets are happy and comfortable Knowing she’s caring for them, gives us total peace of mind. We couldn’t ask for a more trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter!”
13. Olivia S.
“Great job Olivia! Hank and Fred were well taken care of which makes for a stress free trip for me and my wife. Timely and responsive communications from start to finish. House was in perfect condition. Thank you Olivia!”
14. Remie W.
“Remie is very attentive to your pet and your pets needs. He follows any instructions that your pet might need or require. He really appears to enjoy spending time with your pet and getting to know your pet.”
15. Alexandra J.
“Alexandra was wonderful with my fur babies! I have two ten year old Shih Tzu’s and one nine week old Frenchie and she was She followed all my nit-picky instructions, and was respectful of my home.”
16. Ali H.
“Ali was great! Very attentive and follows instructions. Most of all she was able to work with our very timid dog. Good communication throughout. Will be using here again for sure! She's a sweetheart.”
17. Tristan J.
“Tristan is the best with all kinds of animals. We have been for years and I have trusted her with many of my dogs and will continue asking her to watch my pups for many years to come! Highly recommend her :)”
18. Lindsay B.
“Lindsay was amazing!! She was excellent with communication, timeliness, and followed instructions as listed. We loved getting pictures of our pups while we were away and how much she was able to care for and love on them!! Will definitely be using her again and highly recommend ☺️”
19. Jeffrey H.
“Jeffrey was very communicative with updates and photos. The dogs were well cared for and seem very happy! We highly recommend!”
20. Lexie C.
“Lexie is dependable, very easy to communicate with, pays great attention to detail and will ensure your fur baby is well cared for while you are away.”
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House Sitting FAQs
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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 $40 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 78 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, 90% of Richmond house sitters respond in under an hour.
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.
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