House Sitting In Richmond

“Alexys did a great job with our kitten and puppy. She kept us updated on how they were doing. Our puppy is skittish around new people and things and she was able to win him over. She was also very professional and our home was as we left it. We will be using her again in a few days after having her here for the past week.”

Fleshika R.

“Christina took great care of our two cats over the Thanksgiving holiday! She responded promptly to our initial request & sent regular updates & pics. When we got back, we found Milo & Rufus looking happy & calm, and our place was clean & tidy. Thanks so much, Christina!”

Laura K.

“She is absolutely amazing! She keeps me very informed during her time with Duchess. She plays a lot with her and it shows from how tired she is when we get back! She is so kind and a good sitter! Definitely use her!”

Kellie C.

“Sabina did an amazing job sitting my cats over the holidays! i was in a last-minute bind and looking for overnight help for my two cats and she was kind enough to take the job and go above and beyond to care for my babies/send updates. it was so nice being able to have some peace of mind knowing they were in such great hands. would highly recommend!”

Nina R.

“Olivia took great care of our babies while we were gone for the day. Our one dog, Brutus, is a little anxious around people but he warmed up to Olivia with no problem. Thank you so much!”

Dana C.

About: Hi my name is Sarah and I’m *almost* as hyper as your dog 🤣🩷 I’ve taken care of dogs professionally on and off for ten years, am confident w both dog sitting and shorter walks/check-ins, and have nearly full availability at this time. I am a runner, so can comfortably provide services that will tire out even the most hyper of dogs! I also have experience caring for senior dogs and dogs with medication needs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, and I’ll do my darndest to make sure your pup has the best walk/day/*insert period of time here* EVER! 💞💞 I’m currently doing flexible remote work, so I have lots of availability to care for your pet! I am open to multi-day bookings and very flexible with longer term care as well as shorter check-ins and walks 🩷 I have essentially full availability on Fridays and weekends; the only time I am not available is 6-10pm on weekdays, as I’m currently in school for massage therapy :) Anything outside of that window is fair game! I take a very attentive and energetic approach, making sure to put safety first in everything. I absolutely love dogs and am very eager to explore the city and get moving myself, so I see dog-walking and pet sitting as something I get just as much out of as you and your pet! I do not currently have any pets in my home, so would be open to boarding in the future at my place in Fishtown (granted, probably a better idea for smaller dogs and cats, as my apartment isn’t ginormous).

About: I have always had a dog since I was a child. I currently have a 6 year old shepherd mix Parsley. He's the only person who likes hanging out with dogs in my house more than me and my partner. I have plenty of experience watching other dogs - my friends and I watch each others dogs when we're out of town and its always a joy. Parsley loves to play with other dogs but is also great at reading a vibe. If your dog doesn't like to play Parsley is more than happy to give them their space. I also have experience with reactive dogs. In the last year we lost our other dog Franz. We loved having Franz but he was not an easy dog. He was reactive towards people and other dogs and we managed him very well - taking extreme caution to make sure there were no altercations with anyone or their pets. I work from home so can be very attentive and I already take Parsley on 2 45 minute walks a day so your pet will get plenty of exercise. We'd love to have your dog come have a hang with Parsley and me. I work from home so can give your pet complete around the clock care. I also live with my partner who has just as much experience with and love for animals as myself. I have a fenced in yard and a large 6 year old shepherd mix. We walk him on 2 loong walks every day so we are very used to getting pets exercise. He also loves to play but is good at reading the room if your dog likes to be left alone. We have had 2 pets before and always make sure to feed them in separate rooms. We have a spare bedroom if your dog likes their own space - we can set up their crate and let them do their thing.

About: I have worked with all kinds of animals throughout my life, learning to train cats and dogs on my own. I’m also familiar with exotic pets such as pythons and bearded dragons. I can comfortably administer different kinds of medications to most animals, including oral liquids and pills, sub-Q and IM injections, and topicals. Currently I am available as a full-time pet sitter for house-stays and drop-ins. I often sit for multiple houses at once, doing house-stays for one client and drop-ins for 1-3 others depending on the services and times needed per client. When I meet an animal for the first time, my priority is gaining their trust. I spend time casually observing so I can take note of their personality and physical forms of communication, but I don’t get too close or move too quickly until I’ve given the animal a chance to take me in as well. Once trust is established, we can move on to wearing leashes and harness, medication routines, playing, etc.

“We have two large, anxious dogs and finding a sitter we trust can be difficult. Greg is a total exception. Communication was consistent and reassuring, updates and photos throughout without us even having to ask. Greg genuinely knew how to handle big, nervous breeds. Calm, patient, no rushing, our dogs were relaxed by the end of the stay and it put our minds at ease.”

Dasha M.

“Quanece & Malik are awesome! They are so helpful, go above and beyond and most importantly super loving and patient with my anxious pup. I am so grateful for their love and care that I know I can rely on when I’m not there. They are very easy to work with, flexible and communicative. Cannot recommend their services enough! Thank you!”

Courtney Z.

“Nick was very communicative while I was away. He sent daily check-in reports with plenty of photos, my pup looked very happy to be in Nick’s care!”

Maura K.

“Brittany was so amazing! She was super communicative and flexible with my booking and Oscar absolutely loved her. I will definitely book with Brittany again if I need a long-term stay for Oscar!”

Lily A.

“Always such a great caretaker for our animals. They have provided so much help with last minute assistance with our animals. TreDerica is incredibly communicative and has always shared so many pictures with us while we are away. Will happily book multiple times !”

Natasha R.

“Porsche was incredible!! She did a meet and greet with us before watching our dog. Which went really well and was very helpful for us. She then stayed at our house which was left really clean. She sent photos and communicated her arrival and departure as well. We will be using her again.”

Kerry T.

“Princess took great care of my little monster! He had been recovering from some health issues and she went above and beyond, making sure he was eating and well cared for. Will definitely book her again!”

Kim H.

“I think my toy poodle is smitten with JJ”

David B.

“Vanessa did a great job watching after Barnaby for the weekend! She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout, which brought me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. I'd highly recommend her as a sitter.”

Izzi C.

“Elizabeth is great! We have two needy pets, including an old, anxious dog with mobility issues and other special needs. Elizabeth was perfect with administering medications and and keeping up with regular physical therapy exercises. We came home to a clean house and two well cared for (though possibly disappointed Elizabeth was gone) pets. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth if you need someone to watch pets in your home.”

Adam K.

About: I've always lived with and loved animals. I am a co-parent of two cats, have been a regular sitter for many friends' cats & dogs over the last 10 years, and have completed four pet sits this year through another app. I also have experience looking after chickens, ducks, pigs, hamsters, rats, rabbits, and fish! I take my commitments and responsibilities seriously, and I know how much trust is involved with relying on someone else to look after your home and beloved pets. Getting to connect with pets adds so much joy to my life, and I'm passionate about giving animals the care they deserve! I am very attentive & gentle with animals, and am happy to share photos and updates of your pets while they are in my care! I'm relatively new to this site, so my references are still coming in - happy to connect you directly with a reference, or do a phone call / video chat before arranging anything. Hello! I'm Kris, a 38-year-old fashion designer & caregiver. I’ve been a trusted pet sitter for many in my extended community over the years, having lived with and cared for many cats & dogs of all ages. I am available for overnights & drop-ins any day of the week. I take my commitments and responsibilities seriously, and I know how much trust is involved with relying on someone else to look after your home and beloved pets. I work for myself, so am able to spend lots of time keeping your pets company and taking play / walk breaks. I am very attentive & gentle with animals, and am happy to share photos and updates of your pets while they are in my care! I've worked as a house cleaner before as well, and you can expect me to keep your home tidy, scoop litter daily, and care for any house plants.

“Karen was so kind and took great care of my baby boy! She eased my stress about leaving him for the first time and clearly cared so much and gave him all the love and attention while I had to be out of town. She is the best!”

Lindsey G.