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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Randolph, Richmond, VA, 23220

Nadia took great care of my 11-year-old dog Nike. She sent pictures every day of her activity and my dog seems so happy to be among other dogs, which was surprising to me. I would definitely use her again. Nike was in good hands the entire time.

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
311 reviews
116 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

Tucker had a great time at Amy’s!! We received photos all weekend long with updates of our pup, he was exhausted by the time we brought him home. Fun weekend with Amy and we will definitely send him back!

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Raye J.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
219 reviews
96 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Oakwood, Richmond, VA, 23223

Raye is a wonderful person and was soooo caring and sweet with my shy girl. She gave her loads of snuggles and attention and sent multiple updates each day via photo and videos. So grateful to her!!!

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23223

Donetta is the absolute best! She provided regular updates with photos over the course of my pup’s stay. She creates an environment that made my pup feel right at home. I could tell that Fiona had a great time because she came home completely exhausted. Donetta was also flexible when I needed to extend the reservation and additional night. Thank you so much. Highly recommend! Will definitely book again!

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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
331 reviews
91 repeat clients
30 years of experience
North Chesterfield, VA, 23236

Damacia was fantastic! Our Goldendoodle puppy loved playing with her dogs and was very well-cared for. She came home clean, happy and tired! We’d definitely recommend and will use Damacia in the future. We are so grateful to have found her!

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Swansboro, Richmond, VA, 23224

Aaren and Jordan are absolutely amazing, phenomenal pet sitters! From the moment I left Arya in their care, I knew she was in loving and patient hands. They treated her like family, and that meant everything to me while I was away. Their communication was top-tier—they kept me updated consistently with messages and check-ins, which gave me so much peace of mind. On top of that, they were incredibly flexible and accommodating, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Arya truly found her second home with them, and there’s no doubt they are now her permanent sitters. I appreciate them more than words can express and can’t thank them enough for the love and care they showed my big girl. 💕🐾

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Imani C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
8 years of experience
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA, 23223

About: I’ve been a dog lover for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family always had dogs, so caring for them has always been a natural part of my life. I genuinely see animals as family, and I believe they deserve the same love, patience, and attention we give our children. Friends know they can trust me with their pets, and I’ve cared for my best friend’s pug whenever she travels, making sure he feels loved, comfortable, and keeps his routine. My goal is to provide every pet with a safe, nurturing environment where they can feel happy and at home until they’re reunited with their family. Your pup will enjoy a calm, clean, and cozy home where they’ll be treated like part of the family. I work around a flexible schedule, allowing plenty of time for potty breaks, walks, playtime, enrichment, cuddles, and rest throughout the day. My apartment community features a fenced dog park, and we’re surrounded by beautiful walking trails that are perfect for exercise and sniff adventures. Whether your dog loves to play or prefers a peaceful place to relax, I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away. As someone who naturally enjoys caring for both children and animals, creating a warm, loving environment comes easily to me. I’m patient, attentive, and believe every dog has their own unique personality and needs. Whether your pup enjoys long walks, playing fetch, lounging on the couch, or simply having someone nearby, I’ll make sure they receive personalized care, plenty of affection, and regular updates so you can have peace of mind while you’re away.

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Kristine H.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Central Office, Richmond, VA, 23219

Kristine was fantastic! Reliable and great communication. Loved the photo updates. Cats are very relaxed and happy. Would not hesitate to book again!

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Pamela & Paul H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
24 repeat clients
41 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23229

My 4lb Yorkie had more fun away from us that he almost didn’t want to come home. He did great with them at their home and even got along with other dogs.

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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Museums, Richmond, VA, 23220

Carolina was amazing! She just watched my dog for the first time over a long weekend. I usually am hesitant leaving her with new people but she sent me plenty of updates right away and continued them throughout the stay. She walked them a ton, took them to run in a little park and gave Hazy even a nail trim because he nail was getting caught. I have nothing but good things to say and will be booking again for sure!

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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
The Diamond, Richmond, VA, 23220

Eric is the best! I recently had a sitter cancel 6 hours before drop-off -- I thought my vacation was ruined! I immediately put out a Sunday morning last-minute Rover requests for a sitter, with very low expectations that anyone would even respond, much less accept. Within a few minutes, Eric responded and then accepted. He totally saved my vacation! After that, he was extremely communicative, but even better, he was perfect for my highly energetic doggo. He gave long dauly walks and play sessions. I knew that my dog would love having his Bucky as a 24/7 playmate, but I was very concerned that he has cats, since Sheba had never seen a cat before. Since she has a high prey drive, I thought there could be serious problems. Eric, however, seems to have a natural understanding of pets, and he was able to safely introduce Sheba to his cats, and apparently there were no issues. Also, Eric was highly flexible when my return flight was delayed by a day, and quickly agreed to extend the stay. I couldn't have asked for a better experience from start to finish.

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Sheri J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
31 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23229

Sheri is fantastic! Her two teens are fantastic as well. I was quite nervous leaving our Great Dane Bodie, but once I met Sheri, I had no doubt he was in the best hands! They definitely had their work cut out out for them because Bodie was the biggest baby and the first few days of his stay was rough. They really worked with him to help him adapt to his new surroundings and by around day 3, he was completely comfortable and started sleeping through the night. I am so thankful for her and her sweet teens for taking great care of Bodie while we enjoyed a vacation with family. Thank you Sheri!

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Stacey M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Fulton, Richmond, VA, 23231

My dogs are family to me, so I'm always nervous leaving them somewhere new. No worries needed though, Stacey was great! We had a meet and greet to ensure our dogs got along, and I was able to meet her at her home in advance to see where my dogs would be staying. She asked thoughtful questions about my dogs' needs and made sure I had peace of mind while I was on my trip. She has a fully fenced in yard which was great for my younger, high energy dog to run laps around the house and get her energy out. My dogs have a somewhat significant age range - one is 1.5 years old and the other is 8.5, and she was able to cater to both of their activity levels to make sure they had a fulfilling experience. We will definitely work with Stacey again the next time we need dog care!

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Ryan W.
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$30
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15 years of experience
Church Hill North, Richmond, VA, 23223

About: I frequently dogsit for friends and family, and I've had my soul-dog for 5 years! She's a rescue shepherd-husky mix and has taught me SO much about training and caring for a smart, high-energy dog! She's entering her senior years and has slowed down a lot, which means I have more time in my day to care for other pups, whether it's a check-in, walk, or boarding in my home. I have a fenced front and back yard, and with my location in Church Hill, there are countless places to walk and explore. I currently work from home 95% of the time! The other 5% is a mix of working at coffee shops and going in to my work's coworking space, but I'm never away from home for more than 8 hours a day. My days are very flexible and I'm happy to work around you and your pup's schedule! I have a fenced front yard that is grassy and a shady, fenced back patio/yard that pups can run around in. I only take 1 boarding or day-care client at a time, so your dog gets my full attention (alongside my pup!). Your dog must be friendly around other dogs for boarding or day care.

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
464 reviews
120 repeat clients
16 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Lila did a wonderful job boarding my dog for the weekend and was very communicative throughout. I’d absolutely trust her to take care of him again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nathaniel R.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23226

Nathaniel was amazing with my pup. My dog is very high energy and active — Nathaniel was very attentive and sent pictures and videos! Definitely will book again

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Sitter Profile Image: Teresa P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Cedarhurst, Richmond, VA, 23225

Allie always has such a great time with Teresa - she doesn’t want to leave at the end. We’ve had Teresa as a sitter many times and we feel so safe and comfortable with her. She’s a great communicator and takes the best care of our girl!

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23228

I was having a rough time finding a sitter in time for my trip and she was perfect for my dog. She sent lots of pictures and my dog got to spend time with other dogs all day and play. She seemed very happy and well taken care of. I definitely recommend her :)

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
43 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

Thank you for taking such good care of Toby! We appreciated the photos and updates you sent us. The fact that Josh slept with him downstairs when he was hesitant to go up speaks volumes for how much he has been cared for.

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Triston N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
10 years of experience
Fulton, Richmond, VA, 23231

Triston watched over our two dogs while we went on vacation for a week and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience we had! Triston has a genuine compassion towards animals that we immediately felt when meeting him. He preferred knowing daily habits and schedules which we really appreciated. We will definitely be reaching back out to Triston again in the future!

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Richmond is $45

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Beth was great! Made my pup feel right at home for a long weekend away. Sent many pictures and updates which was amazing!

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Claire H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our puppy Nola loved Jordan!! She was also super responsive and sent lots of pictures, Nola seemed to have a great stay!

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Julia H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Imani was very communicative during my boy’s stay. She was mindful of the heat and made sure he got plenty of exercise and attention. My baby loves her!

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McKenzie C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Zach was an excellent sitter for our pup! Easy going, good communicator, shared plenty of photos, will definitely use him again

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Zakk L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eric was amazing, as always. This time he sat for Sheba and our latest rescue, Baby Boy. I'm sure this was a bit of a challenge since Sheba is extremely energetic, but Baby Boy has bad back legs and cannot play as hard. He managed this disparity with excellence.

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Tom H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

The dogs looked happy and relaxed at the end of their stay, and we appreciated all the great photos and videos while we were gone! Thanks so much for the great care provided.

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Joanna D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Matt is our go-to! He is absolutely wonderful! Matt is spectacular at communicating and letting us know how our dog is doing. He sends amazing photos! He is thoughtful and caring. We always know our dog is loved and safe when he's with Matt. We would highly recommend Matt!

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Pamela & Paul H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog Mina is a senior chihuahua with a bit of a temper and can be extremely difficult to work with. Starlynn went above and beyond with her care. I have never seen Mina as calm and cozy with someone new like this. Cannot recommend Starlynn enough!

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Dominique G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

What a great urban oasis for my little guys. Amanda is wonderful, Chauncey and Gherkin seemed instantly at home in their wonderful home with cute backyard right in the museum District. You can tell Amanda and her partner really love dogs. So thankful I found them.

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Kevin G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie and Josh are wonderful boarders and so caring for their put and ours! Our honeybun absolutely loved her time with them and we couldn't have felt more comfortable having her stay with them.

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Lindsey K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna did an excellent job boarding our pup. She was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Your pet is in good hands with Deanna!

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Jonathan S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha did a great job with our girl. Was so good about giving updates and keeping in touch. Kept up with Zaylas routines. We will definitely use her again to watch our girl. Thank you so much!

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Clarissa C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gumbo, our cat was a happy camper at Jessie's! She is a great caregiver and communicator. She sent his updates and pictures on a regular basis and kept me updated on his stay. Her resident cat is also very sweet and welcoming of new animals. Thank you!

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Neha D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chewbacca had a great time with Francis and got along well with her dogs and cats. When we picked him up, he was relaxed and happy Francis sent photos throughout the stay and had quick responsive communication.

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Melissa B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lilly was a great sitter, she walked and played with our pup everyday, while also sending thoughtful updates throughout our time away. We will definitely be using her again in the future!

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Chandler K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We could not have asked for a better sitter for Archie! Korri and her family truly welcomed him into their home and treated him like one of their own. It was so obvious from the photos and updates that he was completely happy and comfortable there. He made himself right at home, snuggled in bed, had plenty of companionship, and even developed his own little fan club when Korri’s sister started coming over just to see him! 😂❤️ Korri was wonderful about keeping us updated throughout our trip, and those little glimpses of Archie happily living his best life made it so much easier to be away from him. She also went above and beyond for us when our travel plans unexpectedly changed. We needed to extend Archie’s stay by a couple of days, and Korri could not have been more gracious or accommodating. Then, after a delayed flight home and another unexpected hiccup on pickup day, she was once again incredibly kind and flexible and assured us that Archie was welcome for as long as we needed. More than anything, we never had to worry about whether Archie was safe, happy, or loved. Knowing he was being cared for in a real home, surrounded by people and dogs who genuinely enjoyed having him there, was priceless. We are so grateful to Korri and her whole family for taking such wonderful care of our boy. We would absolutely book with her again and recommend her without hesitation. Five stars doesn’t feel like enough! 🐾❤️

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Ashley A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristine was absolutely wonderful with our cat. She’s punctual, responsive, sent us regular updates, and our cat had a wonderful time with her (even though he’s normally shy around strangers). Would definitely recommend!

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Habiba A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! From the very beginning, I felt completely confident that my dog was in loving and capable hands. Tiffany provided excellent care, attention, and affection, and it was clear that my dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. She was reliable, responsible, communicative, and attentive to every detail. I especially appreciated the updates and knowing that my dog was being treated like family while I was away. Her genuine love for animals really showed. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust completely with their beloved pet. I will definitely use her again! 🐾❤️ Thank you for taking such wonderful care of my fur baby!

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Grace T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michaela was such a pleasure to deal with! Will definitely rebook with her again. My baby was a happy boy. Thank you!

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Maria R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Newman was so happy in the pics that were sent during his stay. Le’Quitta and her crew spoiled him and took great care of him. Definitely will rebook and use her again!

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Nikki P.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Richmond on Rover is $42.8 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 818 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Richmond. About 92% of Richmond sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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