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Top rated Richmond house sitters
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“Christina was amazing with Bourbon! He can be wary about meeting new people but he quickly trusted and bonded with Christina. She is a great communicator and took excellent care of my home and my gentle giant. Thank you!”
“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.”
“Ellen was absolutely amazing with my dog! From the moment we met her, it was clear how much she genuinely cares about animals. She was attentive, responsible, and went above and beyond to make sure my dog felt comfortable, safe, and loved while I was away. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was obvious my dog was not only well taken care of, but truly happy in her care. When I came home, everything was perfect—and my dog was calm and content, which says it all. I would 100% trust Ellen again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and dedicated dog sitter!”
“Renee was awesome! Super prompt, easy to communicate with, and really detail-oriented. She took great care of both my home and pup, and everything looked exactly the same as when I left. I’ll definitely be booking her again”
“Olivia was fantastic! Communication was a breeze and she was incredibly patient with us being our first time with the service. She was very eager to make sure our pup was comfortable and stuck to his routine while we were away. Will absolutely rebook with her when the time comes!”
“Alondra is amazing with tobes. She really takes care of him like her own. I love that tobes is so relaxed when I am back. She provides updates often and I appreciate that very much. Would recommend her to anyone!”
“Kyra watched my girls for the first time since I moved & they're in adjustment phase. She handled it so well and asked questions to help improve their comfort and understand their moods. I came back to very happy girls and an apartment in amazing condition!! Highly recommend, Kyra!!”
“Tetiana is hands down the best pet sitter you could ever ask for. Took exceptional care of our very needy English Bulldog and sent daily updates. The highlight for our dog was the day trip to the park and Tetiana sent an amazing edited video of their day at the park together. Absolutely amazing!”
“Darina took such great care for my dog while I was away for the day. She made sure she got plenty of outdoor time, even though it was a very rainy day. My dog doesn’t warm up to everyone quickly but she did with Darina! Thank you!!”
“Hannah did an amazing job watching our puppy. She played with him a lot and kept him very happy. She did a wonderful job keeping me up to date with their daily activities and also sent pictures and a couple of videos which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Hannah if you are in need of a loving and caring pet sitter.”
“Ashley was great! We just adopted our dog and he has some separation anxiety but he seemed to have a great time and we’re so glad he was in good hands.”
“Quanece & Malik did an amazing job watching our dogs. They were incredibly communicative, they sent a message every time they walked our dogs with pictures/videos and details of the walk. We have two large breed dogs and one who can be a bit of a challenge - as he has a lot of energy - he takes an experienced dog walker to care for him. Quanece & Malik handled both dogs like professionals, which allowed me and my family to take a vacation without worrying about our pups at home. Thank you Quanece & Malik for your excellent care of our dogs- we would 10/10 recommend to anyone who needs a dog sitter!”
“Karen took great care of our dog while we were out of town. He is usually anxious and cautious meeting new people but her calm demeanor he didn't bark at all. Coming home we could tell our dog had a great time with her and would happily book again”
“Stella was amazing! She watched Franklin overnight and did such a great job keeping me updated with pictures and messages throughout the stay. That meant so much to me especially since Franklin can get pretty anxious when I am away. I felt totally at ease knowing he was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Stella and would happily book her again! :)”
Richmond pet parents share their Rover experiences
Ellen was absolutely amazing with my dog! From the moment we met her, it was clear how much she genuinely cares about animals. She was attentive, responsible, and went above and beyond to make sure my dog felt comfortable, safe, and loved while I was away. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was obvious my dog was not only well taken care of, but truly happy in her care. When I came home, everything was perfect—and my dog was calm and content, which says it all. I would 100% trust Ellen again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and dedicated dog sitter!
This is the first time I had someone stay in my home to care for Chica. Alexys was great. She came by the house the day before we were leaving for a meet and greet. She arrived on time, stayed one night overnight, washed the sheets and made the bed. That was above and beyond. And Chica was happy. I would definitely use Alexys again and recommend her to anyone need pet sitting/walking services.
Kyra watched my girls for the first time since I moved & they're in adjustment phase. She handled it so well and asked questions to help improve their comfort and understand their moods. I came back to very happy girls and an apartment in amazing condition!! Highly recommend, Kyra!!
Christina is a very caring and flexible cat sitter. We appreciated the way she went the extra mile to make our cats feel comfortable and supported when we were away (they have some separation anxiety issues). Her communication was excellent and we felt like they were in good hands throughout. We also appreciated all the photos and status updates. We will definitely book Christina again!!
Alexandria is a great pet & house sitter and we are very grateful for her! She has stayed with our dog and cat twice now, this time for a longer stay, and did a wonderful job with all of their (many) needs! She sent updates and photos and always kept us updated, and we knew we could trust her. Thank you Alexandria!
We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Justine was incredibly conscientious and took wonderful care of both our dog and our tortoise. She kept us updated with pictures throughout our trip, which really put our minds at ease. Whenever she had a question, she communicated promptly and clearly. We came home to a clean, organized house and a calm, happy dog who clearly felt comfortable and loved in her care. The spontaneous photo updates she sent were such a thoughtful touch and made being away so much easier. We highly recommend her and would absolutely book with her again!
Cayla was super patient and exactly what our two pups needed!! She took extra care of the pups when it snowed and made sure all of the salt was off their paws. We got frequent updates and she responded promptly. We truly couldn't have asked for a better sitter!
We have a new puppy who is finding it hard getting used to city living with a little touch of separation anxiety. We haven’t yet had a reason to leave him but the holidays had two separate days we had to find someone patient and reliable to be with him, on a holiday week no less! Julia was quick to answer, came for a meet and greet beforehand, and completely put us at ease so we were able to go enjoy our planned events knowing he was in good hands. Our beagle baby fell in love and was unbothered when we left as he was now home with a new friend to play with. We are looking forward to having another reason to book with Julia soon!
Amanda went above and beyond in caring for North. She sent me photos several times a day, including during walks, and North seemed very happy to spend time with her. She left my home in perfect condition, and I feel confident that North was very well taken care of. I highly recommend Amanda to other pet owners, and I will absolutely hire her again! Thank you, Amanda!
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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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