Dog Sitting in Richmond
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“Erin was such a reliable and attentive cat sitter! I was relieved to see her details and specifics of the boys behavior with drop in visit notes. It helped me know my boys were in great hands. Thank you again Erin!!!!”

“Abigail was awesome! First time using this service and will definitely use again. Abigail provided daily updates and photos of our cats after each visit. Highly recommend!”

“Sydney was awesome from beginning to end! She was immediately responsive, and helped to come up with a solution to care for our kitten when our plans changed slightly and we needed an extra day, even coordinating with another sitter on Rover to exchange the key! The pictures were fantastic, and she was so attentive that she even noticed a potential issue with our new kitty that we were able to quickly address upon return. Highly recommend!”

“Lee was wonderful with our fur babies! He left detailed notes after each visit, and provided excellent care for our cat and two dogs! We ran short on litter, and he even bought some to get us through! We would definitely use Lee again!”

“Alyssa was great with my cat, who experiences separation anxiety. She did a wonderful job and sent me pics of my kitty getting skritches. I appreciate her care.”

“Shawna has been dropping in to feed and care for our kitty for months now and we are so grateful! With our work schedules, having such a reliable, warm, and communicative person looking after our sweet boy has been such a relief. Steve French loves her and she always makes sure he’s well cared for. Book with Shawna and you won’t regret it! Your pet will be in great hands!”


“Linsey is the BEST pet sitter and all around person. Our normally shy cats warmed up to her immediately and she took excellent care of them, which allowed us to enjoy our vacation without worrying. We will definitely be booking with her again and cannot recommend her highly enough. 🌟”

“Nina did an outstanding job! I could tell that Maya was happy during our 9 day vacation! She sent lots of photos and updates!! I’m very happy to have Nina sit Maya again!!”

“My dog looooves Avery and you can tell she really enjoys taking care of dogs. She does a great job, is consistent and reliable, and has come through for me time and time again! Highly recommend.”

“Emmalee took great care of our diabetic kitty while we were away and consistently showered her with lots of love and attention! Communication was good (updates with each visit) and I was happy to know she was in good hands.”

About: Got my first dog at 8 years old and have been hooked ever since. Trained my labrador retriever to be special needs certified when he was 2. Been helping pet parents around the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. Always love to meet new people and their pets! Great with larger animals. Currently based in Richmond, VA as a Junior at VCU. Slowly finishing up my finals so my availability is becoming more and more flexible! My classes officially end May 5th so I’ll be completely free then! Pet care is very case sensitive and relies on the owners understanding of their pet. Hoping to connect with owners about their pet’s specific needs and provide that care to them to the best of my ability, whatever it may be!

“Fantastic cat sitting service provider. My cat came down with a sudden allergy just before I left on vacation. She was willing to apply medicine on him each day and provided updates and even drove to pick up a cat medicine that was mailed to the wrong address. She’s very nice and friendly and my skeptical cat warmed up to her quickly. Would absolutely recommend.”

“Elijah always does a fantastic job. When I used him this past weekend, he truly went ABOVE AND BEYOND. He not only took great care of my cat but also discovered a major issue going on with my house (long story), called me about it to talk through the issue and then stayed put until he'd resolved it. If not for all he did, I'd have had to come home and deal ith the issue myself - it was urgent. PLUS (most importantly) he made sure my beloved cat was OK because he'd been affected by the house problem (again, long story). Thank you again, Elijah!!”

“Haley did a wonderful job looking after my 3 kitties while I was away! Haley followed instructions perfectly and was very responsive throughout my trip! :) I will definitely be booking with Haley again! :)”


About: I’ve been dog-sitting for about 5 years now. I’ve mainly taken care of small to medium sized dogs but I’m open to looking after larger dogs as well. I am very reliable and have a lot of energy to keep your dog entertained throughout the day. I love going for walks and and going to dog parks if allowed by the owner. I live in an apartment and it’s dog-friend and the apartment has a dog area where they can relieve themselves. I live in a studio apartment but there’s plenty of open space where your pup can lounge around. I’m very attentive of your dogs needs, so I stay on top of taking them out for walks and making sure their water bowl is kept full and following their feeding schedule. Also open to grooming and showering your dog, especially if they are staying overnight with me. If your pup is energetic and loves to play we will be a great match!!
Richmond dog parents share their Rover experiences
Jeff was on time, consistent, generous with his time & care of my dogs, friendly, & a great communicator. When one of my dogs struggled to relax around him, he was patient, & took the time to help her get comfortable, & stuck with it until she adjusted. Thank you!

Kirby is awesome! She took such good care of my sweet boy Dino! This was my first time using Rover & Kirby put all my nerves at ease. The report card & photos were sweet & helpful. Would definitely recommend Kirby to anyone looking for responsible, loving care for their fur baby 🩷

This was our first time ever using a sitter for our dogs and Hannah was amazing! She was flexible with her time, communicative, and provided photos that helped us feel much more comfortable. She followed all instructions and kept our boys happy. I’d definitely recommend Hannah and will book with her again!

Grace is absolutely fantastic. I cannot recommend her enough. She was able to help us out on such short notice on a holiday weekend and she took phenomenal care of our girl. Our dog is a little high maintenance and she’s our entire world and Grace was so communicative so thoughtful, so caring and took such great care of her with tons of pictures to boo! Will definitely be booking her again! Thank you, Grace!

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Dog Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, dog sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog sitters available in Richmond.
Rover makes it easy to find Richmond dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog 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 dog sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.

















