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Top rated Richmond house sitters
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“My very active doggy immediately connected with Allison and Allison kept up with her energy level. That’s not easy! I would definitely call upon her again if I’m going out of town.”
“Kristen was right on time! We had a nice meet and greet with Bruno. She was very sweet and gentle with Bruno. He is timid because we just rescued him last year. We are working on him to trust her. Definitely will have her back.”
“Sala was great with our puppy! She walked and played with him and left our apartment so clean and nice. It was great knowing that our little guy was in such great hands and it was so nice coming home to toys put away, dog treats refilled, and clean lick mats and dog bowls.”
“Molly was great with our dog, who can be a bit quirky at times. She was communicative and left our house in terrific shape. Most importantly our pup was extremely well cared for while we were away!”
“Fiona was wonderful, and I would not hesitate to book her again! My miniature poodle, Romeo, loved her! She communicates frequently and sends photos to the dog’s parents. I am grateful to have found such a good caretaker for my doggy and trustworthy pet and house sitter. Thank you Fiona!”
“Whitney took wonderful care of our cats and lizards! She was very communicative, sending frequent pictures and updates and responding quickly when we wrote. Our pets and our house were in excellent, trustworthy hands, and we are so grateful!”
“Brooke took great care of our kitty, Sox, while we were away. We got photos of their activities together! Brooke was reliable and responsive to messages. Our house was exactly as it was when we left. She even washed the sheets, which was appreciated since we got home at 2am. Would highly recommend Brooke to care for your pet and look forward to having her here again.”
About: I have been taking care of dogs for over 6 years. I enjoy getting to know your dogs routines and working to make them feel as happy as possible while you are away. I am great at setting up sniffaris, am happy to go on adventures or walks, and will send you lots of photos! I’m currently working part-time so I can be very flexible. I can offer house-sitting services and also drop-in care throughout the week as you need. I am a calm person who takes the time to get to know animals. I will make sure your pet is comfortable and will keep your space clean while you are away.
“Reed deserves his top rating. He was always timely, and visited us to get to know Dallas before my trip. He was also very flexible as my flight time changed a bit, and made sure Dallas was not alone too long.I enjoyed the daily updates and photos and think Dallas had a really good time with Reed.”
“Cheyenne did a wonderful job house sitting our two pups! She was attentive and respectful of our home, took fabulous care of our dogs and had great communication. We will definitely be booking her again!”
“Sydney was great. She met us prior to our trip to meet our pet and discuss any special instructions. She communicated throughout our trip and sent update photos regularly. We really appreciated all Sydney did for our pet. Our home was in excellent condition when we returned. We will definitely utilize Sydney in the future.”
“Nina was amazing!! She provided thorough, regular updates, kept the house clean, and most importantly, kept our two girls safe and loved! Our dogs have some behavioral quirks, and Nina was so kind and patient and able to accommodate their needs. She also came for a meet and greet beforehand! Would recommend a million times over. Thank you, Nina!”
About: I truly enjoy the opportunity to care for dogs of all ages and of all types. It’s not just a source of income, but something I truly enjoy. I frequently dog and house sit for family and friends, and look forward to doing the same for you. I currently have open availability to dedicate to taking care of your pups. I am happy to check in on them, take them for walks, make sure they are fed, provide overnight pet sitting (at your home). I had a pup of my own for fourteen years, but don’t have one at the moment. I look forward to the opportunity! I am available to walk, feed, and pet sit at your home. Long walks for exercise, spending time to be sure they are comfortable, whatever is required. I unfortunately do not have boarding at my home as the building I’ve lived in for nearly twenty years is designated a “historical landmark” and pets are prohibited.
“Chris did a great job with our three high energy dogs when I had to find somebody last minute. He sent daily updates and provided the dogs with plenty of playtime. He left the house clean and was communicative throughout our two-week trip. I would absolutely book him again!”
About: I take my dog sitting seriously, and I do it with passion. I had to move away from my own pups, and would be happy spending time with another furry friend. I am careful, attentive, observant, and happy to help! Im currently working part time, 2-6 PM Monday through Friday, so weekends are great, so are evenings! If your cat or dog is okay being left alone for 4 hours thats great! I would be purchasing the right materials and things upon my first client. Recently moved out to the area, and haven't been a cat sitter since I have been out here!
“Steven is great! He’s friendly and our dogs couldn’t have been happier and more well taken care of when we got home. He was quick to take our sitting job in a pinch and we look forward to having him hang with our dogs again in the future!”
Over 91 pet parents in Richmond have booked house sitting
Richmond pet parents share their Rover experiences
Ally is a fabulous pet sitter. She took care of our cat and dog while we were out of town. It was initially supposed to be low maintenance situation but shifted when our dog had an unexpected injury and needed some additional care. She was flexible and extremely communicative throughout the process. We appreciated how Ally reached out when she had questions and sent us pictures of our cuties. She even came for a second consultation so we could show her give him meds and perform minor first aid as a result of the injury. She is a good listener and has a natural ability to connect with animals, even our weirdo cattle dog. We highly recommend her and think she is a local pet sitting star. Upon arriving home, the house was spotless, the sheets were washed and the pets were at ease. Thank you, Ally.
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3. Book & Pay
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Richmond is $60
Why Choose Rover?
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Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Richmond average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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 Jun 2026 was about $60 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 Jun 2026, there are 371 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, 87% 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.
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