House Sitting in Richmond
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1. Emma P.

“Took great care of my dog and sent lots of awesome photos, which I so appreciated!”


2. Zoe M.

“I highly recommend Zoe! She did an excellent job taking care of my pet. She was responsible, attentive, and very caring. I truly appreciate her dedication and would definitely trust her again.”


3. Tiffany T.

“Tiffany watched our 2 Ridgebacks at our home for 5 days and nights. I have a puppy 8 months old and a senior almost 12. I trust her implicitly with my dogs. They mean so much to myself and my husband and I don’t leave them with just anyone. This was the first time that we would have been away from the puppy more than a couple of hours. She kept us up to date daily and sent lots of pics. The pup adjusted and settled in quickly because of Tiffany’s amazing dog skills. She kept the house and the yard very tidy despite the rain and mud. Next time we go anywhere she will be my first call. She is trustworthy, kind, and genuinely loved the dogs. You won’t be sorry if you book with her.”


4. Taylor D.
“Taylor is super responsible, a great communicator and it’s obvious how much she loves animals. Some of my pets have very specific needs or instructions and Taylor manages it all. She has cared for our rabbits, bird, cat, multiple dogs and guinea pigs! Your pet with definitely be well cared for! There’s no one I would trust more with my pets.”


5. Kevin B.
“Kevin has worked as a pet sitter for a local company in Massachusetts for 3 years. He cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, and small farm animals. He is able to give medications, and easily manages even difficult pets. He has had pets his entire life and loves caring for and playing with them. In addition Kevin raised a puppy for Guiding eyes for the blind. He was responsible for all care including training, socializing, and medical needs for the puppy from 3months old until he went back to Guiding Eyes for official guide dog training at a year and a half old. Kevin is conscientious, dependable, responsible and treats every animal with kindness and love. Highly recommend him!”


6. Nicholas J.

“Nicholas was the best!!! He checked in couple times a day with photos over a very long and hot weekend. It was obvious from the pictures that our dog was very happy. We felt that she and home were in great hands. Thanks again Nicholas!”


7. April R.
“April has taken care of my dog several times while I was either travelling (for a week at a time) or for a weekend and even for a day, when I had to make an extended day trip. She is very trust worthy, and relaible. My dog who can be very particular absolutely loves her!”


8. Lucas S.

“I cannot thank Lucas enough. Far exceeded my expectations, we will 100% be a repeat customer. Two-week trip, our anxious dog loved Lucas and clearly felt safe amd cared for. Detailed updates, even cleaned up the house (and the sheets on the bed he used) before we returned! Highest recommendation”




9. China P.

“Chinas amazing! She was so helpful and accommodating when we were in a pinch and took wonderful care of our girl, I can’t recommend her enough!!”


10. Victoria K.

“Victoria took great care of my pup!”


11. Alexandra G.

“Alexandra was fabulous! I don't think my dog knew the difference between her and me! I felt very comfortable with her in my house and with my sweet pup. She sent lots of pictures and texts. I will definitely use her again and highly recommend her!”


12. Olivia F.
“Olivia watched our two dogs and cat this week while we were away and was so great with all 3 pets, including with our senior dog who became ill very suddenly in the middle of the night. She kept us updated with our dog’s condition and went above and beyond with what was an unexpected trip to the weekend emergency vet. We felt completely comfortable with Olivia’s care of our dog and felt confident she was on top of things during what could have been a stressful day navigating the logistics of a vet visit while driving home from out of state. It helped knowing our dog was being cared for so proactively. We would happily book with Olivia again and recommend her to others!”


13. Kathryn S.
“Kat Is a wonderful pet caregiver, sticks to training regiments, provides loving care, and is very patient. I would recommend her time and time again.”


14. Olivia V.
“I couldn’t be happier with the care my dogs received! The Olivia lives in a quiet neighborhood, taking my dogs on calm and structured walks, and even took them to the lovely trails nearby. Olivia offered to take them to the dog park too. She was amazing with my two big dogs and especially thoughtful with my senior dog. She paid close attention to all my requests and made sure to send me daily updates with photos, which really put my mind at ease. I highly recommend her and trust her completely with my dogs!”


15. Shannon M.


“Our pups love Shannon. She treated them so well! Took them on outings everyday, brushed them, gave them kisses and cuddled on the couch. Shannon is a great communicator, reaching out every day with updates and photos like I requested. I was confident in her abilities and didn't worry about the girls while we were away for over a week! She's reliable, respectful, considerate, very capable, and kind. And she left the house in perfect condition. I probably shouldn't give her such high praise because I want her all to ourselves :-)”


16. Joseph N.
“First of all, Joe is a kind and caring human being. He is the proud dad of a rescue German Shepherd, a Welsh Corgi and two cats. He loves the outdoors, hiking or just snuggling on the couch with his pets. He is fantastic with my two, sometimes rather difficult, German Shepherds and I would definitely not trust anyone else taking care of my two pups. I can absolutely recommend Joe to take care of your pets.”


17. Sydney S.

“Sydney was so great to my babies while I was gone! She kept the house clean and I came home to everyone healthy and happy. Would absolutely recommend!”


18. Emily R.

“We have two rescues who don’t warm up to strangers right away. This was the first time that Emily dog sat them; they seemed comfortable upon meeting her (no barks!). The update we got that they took treats from her and were sleeping only confirmed that they felt at ease. Grateful that Emily took good care of our pups and for the pups’ approvals. We’d definitely trust our pups with her again.”


19. Carol & Anthony P.
About: Over 25 years as both a pet owner and helping friends with their pets. Owner of dogs, both large and small, cats and chickens. Used to taking care of multiple pets at once. I will work with you to make sure your pets maintain a consistent schedule. I will be on time for visits and spend quality time with your pets. I am working on making pet sitting my full time job so I will be available when needed. I provide a safe and stimulating enviornment both in the home as well as on walks. I take the time to get to know the pets behaviorsso I can customize my time with them.


20. Ethan T.
About: i’ve been taking care of my neighbors dogs for many many years. i’ve had two dogs over time, and they are definitely my favorite animal. I’m currently working part time and in high school. available most afternoons and most time during the weekend. i’m very flexible before and after school / work. I have a very nice neighborhood and a friendly dog who loves other puppies. and a very friendly kitty that stays out of the way when needed.
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 $55 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 739 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, 88% of Richmond house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Richmond have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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.
