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“Jack is amazing!! He was able to accommodate multiple visits in a day for my puppy on a short notice. He is very communicative, left detailed reviews for each visit with multiple adorable pics. He provided care that was above and beyond. I knew my puppy was in good hands I highly recommend!!!”


“So glad we found Kaitlyn to watch over our two kitties while out of town. It is clear that she loves all cats and goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. Would definitely recommend and trust her again!”


“We have been so lucky to have used Tiffani in our area for pet care. Each time she's been our pet sitter, her consistency in sending her check-ins/updates have allowed us to be so much more comfortable, while being away, and allowed us to focus on our time away. She's had great communication and has been efficient in preparing and asking questions beforehand. With the other small actions she does while stopping, we'd recommend her to anyone.”


“Karissa was fantastic and very reliable. My cat is not always the friendliest, but he really liked Karissa’s visits and let her pet him and engage with him with his toys. She sent lots of photos and gave detailed accounts of her visits. Would definitely book with her again and highly recommend. Thanks Karissa!”


“We are repeat customers and will always call Jennifer first whenever we need someone reliable and who is great with our cats. The two boys love Jennifer, and Jennifer is more than patient with our little diva kitty who can be quite a handful. Knowing that Jennifer is there to take care of our kitties gives us great peace of mind and keeps the kitties happy, too.”


“Kayla is an animal-lover through and through! She is polite, professional, and was exceptionally kind to my bunny. I felt comfortable with her in my home, and welcomed her daughter (who is also and animal-lover) who befriended my sweet bunny! I got cute pictures, she followed all my crazy instructions, and left my pet and my space exactly how I asked her to. I will definitely go to Kayla next time I am in need of a pet sitter! 🙋🏻♀️”


“Hayley was awesome. First time using this service and she kept me updated the entire time. Even went as far as to clean up after our dog who made a bit of a mess.”


“Chanse took excellent care of our two cats during drop-in visits and sent us pictures and updates of how the visits went each time. I would definitely recommend her, and will be booking her again.”


About: My lifelong love of dogs has turned into an opportunity to help others by caring for your furry friends in my home. I ❤️ dogs! With my part-time schedule I have am able to spend plenty of time at home with furry friends of all sizes. I am flexible to care for dogs during the week and on weekends. I have a fenced in back yard and 2 friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. I have extra crates if that would be more convenient for you.

About: I have been taking care of dogs of many sizes since I was eight. My neighbors, family, and friends have trusted me with watching their animals while they are away, I have taken care of animals from the size of a Chihuahua to the size of an Irish wolfhound. I also have previously owned a pitbull mix, and now own a German Shepherd and Husky. I have worked at 4 different doggy daycares so I am well versed in taking care of all breeds of dogs. Currently my only job is pet sitting so I am free every day of the week to take care of your animals, unless of course I already have a job going on for that week Whenever I am watching someone's animal in their home I make sure to constantly play with the dog, make sure they go outside often, and make sure that animal is happy while I am there.

“Hannah went above and beyond our expectations for caring for our dogs. After meeting her, I had no concerns about leaving our dogs in her care. Hannah is caring, respectful of the house, trustworthy, and on time. She is thorough in her reports of the visit, and sends pictures of you want. I look forward to having Hannah come back again. The dogs love her!”


“Kelsie did great with my dog! Aspen loved connecting with her during our meet and greet. Kelsie was very kind and professional. I will definitely be reaching out to her on a regular basis.”


About: There's never been a time in my life where I've lived without at least a couple of critters running around, from cats and dogs to crustaceans and weasels. Though I've never made a profit off of looking after others' pets, I've spent a fair amount of time fostering, mainly cats and dogs, and volunteering at my local animal shelter. As a result, I have a lot of experience caring for senior pets who may have medical needs or temperamental issues and younger pets who may need a bit of extra training or encouragement. Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I'm no stranger to caring for them. The best part is that I love doing it! I'm currently enrolled in school 9-5PM Monday through Friday, but I'm free to immediately head anywhere I'm needed and willing to spend the night if necessary. On weekends I'm completely free and would be more than happy to stay overnight! My home is overlooked by three older cats and one who turned a year old in July. The youngest is always looking to find a new companion, but the others keep to themselves. We previously had a doberman, so we have a large backyard with no toxic plants and a stainless steel wire leash that allows exploration of the entire yard. Pets will be supervised at all times, and I'd be more than willing to make any accommodations to make sure you feel safe leaving your furry companion with me.

About: I would love to play and lay with your pets and make good friends with them during our time together. I can take them for walks, play with their toys, have sleepovers, any kind of fun. I am very responsible, caring, and trustworthy. I have taken care of many cats and dogs my whole life, so I know the responsibilities that come with the licks and kisses. I also have interacted with all types of pet personalities and it takes a special eye to detect and respond to those differences... that's me! My mom calles me Mrs. Doolittle because I'm very receptive to pets communications. I am very excited to get to know your pets and be that fun visitor that comes when you need my services. Pictured: Nakayla, Niko, Babycakes, Gracie, Penelope, Duke, Louis, mrs.kitty, Odie I am currently finding my footing by working other gig economy apps and some online work. My work can be anywhere right now and, for my benefit, my schedule can be around your pets needs. I will do my best to adhere to your pets schedule. Most pets like their usual routine and I will give that to them. I am very good at catering to animals by watching and trying to understand what they are communicating to me. The only pet that I have had that does not respond to me was a turtle we housed after finding outside. All cats, dogs, and guinea pigs that I have taken care of responded well to me. It takes that extra bit of care to take the time to try to understand what each pet needs/wants. I am doing gig work and personal projects that can be done off my laptop, giving me a flexible schedule that hopefully fits with your pets routine I like to keep the routine you have fit for them. I have found that dogs are usually pretty good at expressing what they need and if I'm doing something wrong.

About: I have taken care of dogs all my life. I have owned dogs from a Bulldog all the way to a Great Dane. I have trained all my dogs and know dog behavior well. I can be adventures or a couch potato depending on your dogs needs. I am currently dog free so looking for some puppy love to fill my spare time with. Book with me! I currently work a full-time Monday - Friday job 8am-5pm. I do get the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with the only set day in office as Tuesday. So overall have decent availability for a quick stop by or working from your residence during the day if needed. I strongly believe in leashed dogs when not in a fence. My current home environment it would be best if I came to your home due to lack of fencing and renting. No worries though I am more than willing to transport animals in my vehicle if needed to go on an adventure or a vet if something came about.

About: Hi there, my name is Dominique. I am a fun, kind, compassionate person who loves animals! I have a dog that I rescued from a killer shelter down in Indiana named Orion who is with me in my profile picture who absolutely get spoiled by the rest of my family and I. As well I worked in a boarding facility near my home town. And I have learned a lot about how to handle all types of dogs personalities. I have worked with puppies and elder dogs as well as aggressive, timid and very energetic pups as well! And me and my Boyfriend help foster dogs that are looking for there forever home! i'm going to be a freshman in college up at whitewater. My class schedule varies where I have hours where I won't be having classes where then I can go and spend some time with the pet or just feed or let them out! With my dog Orion we need to keep him on a leash or he will run away to go explore but with my old dogs Baron and Riggins we were able to let them run around without worrying about them running off ! I also love being able to relax and just cuddle with dogs if they are the cuddling type which im more than happy to do to make then feel loved while there owner is away


About: I worked in a doggy day care for many years! I did everything from feeding, giving medication, walking, cleaning,playing, helping in training, boarding. It was a big facility and we took in on a daily usually up to 80 dogs that all played together and got along! I also am a groomer! I have my own supplies for grooming. I also help my dad take care of his 5 dogs. 2 little and 3 big dogs! In my care your dog will have fun in a safe environment! Be loved, petted, walked, fed it would be like he was at home with you! I have no other animals but 3 children that love animals as much as I do! Two girls 7 and 9 and a son who is 11. I'm available for walking and dog sitting at my home 24/7 at your home after 7:15 am . I love animals so very much!

About: I have lived in a household with a dog for most of my life. My first dog was a German shorthaired pointer mix named Sheba. After that I had a Newfoundland named Monkey and a mixed breed medium pup named Lidoo. I love taking care of animals! I was in charge of taking my dogs for walks regularly. I love playing fetch and tug of war with them! I also enjoy dogs who are very large but think they are lap dogs. I give pets (mine and others) LOTS of love! Unfortunately, I do not currently have a dog and that is one of the reasons I want to walk and take care of other peoples pets! I am good with both large and small dogs and can provide rigorous exercise for them. I have also had cats all my life, so I am skilled in taking care of them as well. I hope you pick me to take care of your pets! I am currently going to college full time, however a lot of my classes are online. This allows me plenty of time to care for your pets! As I would be coming to your home to care for your fur baby, they will be in a comfortable and secure environment already and I will keep them free from harm 100% of the time.

About: I have had pets my entire life, and have been around friends and family who do as well. I grew up with a dog and multiple cats so I have experience caring for both dogs and cats. I have also recently found an interest in visiting animals at the shelter and gently connecting with them where they’re at and giving them the love they deserve in their own individual way. I value how every animal is very unique and enjoy getting to spend time with and understand them. I currently have some part time things going on, but multiple times a week I can fit in time for pet care including time on the weekends. At this point I won’t be able to care for pets in my home. But I am responsible and trustworthy, and can follow directions and ask follow up questions should there be any-trying my best to provide the most honest and authentic pet care as possible.

About: I’ve been around dogs forever now! I’ve had all kinds of experiences with all different breeds. I can’t wait to love your pet almost as much as you do! I’m currently working from home and would love to have an excuse to get out of the house a little more often. I also love taking walks! I have a fenced yard and cameras set up around my house. I also have a security system in my house for doors being left open and so forth.
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Jack F.

“Jack is amazing!! He was able to accommodate multiple visits in a day for my puppy on a short notice. He is very communicative, left detailed reviews for each visit with multiple adorable pics. He provided care that was above and beyond. I knew my puppy was in good hands I highly recommend!!!”


Kaitlyn W.Star Sitter

“So glad we found Kaitlyn to watch over our two kitties while out of town. It is clear that she loves all cats and goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. Would definitely recommend and trust her again!”


Tiffani H.

“We have been so lucky to have used Tiffani in our area for pet care. Each time she's been our pet sitter, her consistency in sending her check-ins/updates have allowed us to be so much more comfortable, while being away, and allowed us to focus on our time away. She's had great communication and has been efficient in preparing and asking questions beforehand. With the other small actions she does while stopping, we'd recommend her to anyone.”


Karissa B.


“Karissa was fantastic and very reliable. My cat is not always the friendliest, but he really liked Karissa’s visits and let her pet him and engage with him with his toys. She sent lots of photos and gave detailed accounts of her visits. Would definitely book with her again and highly recommend. Thanks Karissa!”


Jennifer L.


“We are repeat customers and will always call Jennifer first whenever we need someone reliable and who is great with our cats. The two boys love Jennifer, and Jennifer is more than patient with our little diva kitty who can be quite a handful. Knowing that Jennifer is there to take care of our kitties gives us great peace of mind and keeps the kitties happy, too.”


Kayla W.Star Sitter

“Kayla is an animal-lover through and through! She is polite, professional, and was exceptionally kind to my bunny. I felt comfortable with her in my home, and welcomed her daughter (who is also and animal-lover) who befriended my sweet bunny! I got cute pictures, she followed all my crazy instructions, and left my pet and my space exactly how I asked her to. I will definitely go to Kayla next time I am in need of a pet sitter! 🙋🏻♀️”


Hayley M.

“Hayley was awesome. First time using this service and she kept me updated the entire time. Even went as far as to clean up after our dog who made a bit of a mess.”


Chanse T.

“Chanse took excellent care of our two cats during drop-in visits and sent us pictures and updates of how the visits went each time. I would definitely recommend her, and will be booking her again.”


Beth K.
“Beth is such a fun-loving doggie mama! She is always coming up with stimulating activities for her pups. She is also very in tune with their individual needs. They are so healthy and happy! I would trust her to care for my Ruby any day!”


Nikole R.
“Nikole is a very caring animal lover! She’s incredibly reliable, attentive, and clearly loves dogs! From daily walks to playtime and lots of cuddles, pups are always in good hands with her! I can’t recommend her enough — she treats every dog like her own!”


Hannah B.

“Hannah went above and beyond our expectations for caring for our dogs. After meeting her, I had no concerns about leaving our dogs in her care. Hannah is caring, respectful of the house, trustworthy, and on time. She is thorough in her reports of the visit, and sends pictures of you want. I look forward to having Hannah come back again. The dogs love her!”


Kelsie K.

“Kelsie did great with my dog! Aspen loved connecting with her during our meet and greet. Kelsie was very kind and professional. I will definitely be reaching out to her on a regular basis.”


Ava K.
About: There's never been a time in my life where I've lived without at least a couple of critters running around, from cats and dogs to crustaceans and weasels. Though I've never made a profit off of looking after others' pets, I've spent a fair amount of time fostering, mainly cats and dogs, and volunteering at my local animal shelter. As a result, I have a lot of experience caring for senior pets who may have medical needs or temperamental issues and younger pets who may need a bit of extra training or encouragement. Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I'm no stranger to caring for them. The best part is that I love doing it! I'm currently enrolled in school 9-5PM Monday through Friday, but I'm free to immediately head anywhere I'm needed and willing to spend the night if necessary. On weekends I'm completely free and would be more than happy to stay overnight! My home is overlooked by three older cats and one who turned a year old in July. The youngest is always looking to find a new companion, but the others keep to themselves. We previously had a doberman, so we have a large backyard with no toxic plants and a stainless steel wire leash that allows exploration of the entire yard. Pets will be supervised at all times, and I'd be more than willing to make any accommodations to make sure you feel safe leaving your furry companion with me.


Anna B.
“Anna was my neighbor down the street and I could always count on her whenever I needed a pet caretaker when I left for my trips. I felt comfortable enough to be gone for weeks and know they were being loved and rightly taken care of.”


Allison F.
“Allison is an amazing pet sitter. I have her watch my animals when I go out of town on vacation. My dog and cat don’t get along so they need to stay separate. Allison is great at accommodating to both animals despite their extra needed care. Would recommend to all my friends and family.”


Dominique C.
About: Hi there, my name is Dominique. I am a fun, kind, compassionate person who loves animals! I have a dog that I rescued from a killer shelter down in Indiana named Orion who is with me in my profile picture who absolutely get spoiled by the rest of my family and I. As well I worked in a boarding facility near my home town. And I have learned a lot about how to handle all types of dogs personalities. I have worked with puppies and elder dogs as well as aggressive, timid and very energetic pups as well! And me and my Boyfriend help foster dogs that are looking for there forever home! i'm going to be a freshman in college up at whitewater. My class schedule varies where I have hours where I won't be having classes where then I can go and spend some time with the pet or just feed or let them out! With my dog Orion we need to keep him on a leash or he will run away to go explore but with my old dogs Baron and Riggins we were able to let them run around without worrying about them running off ! I also love being able to relax and just cuddle with dogs if they are the cuddling type which im more than happy to do to make then feel loved while there owner is away




Jamie F.
About: I worked in a doggy day care for many years! I did everything from feeding, giving medication, walking, cleaning,playing, helping in training, boarding. It was a big facility and we took in on a daily usually up to 80 dogs that all played together and got along! I also am a groomer! I have my own supplies for grooming. I also help my dad take care of his 5 dogs. 2 little and 3 big dogs! In my care your dog will have fun in a safe environment! Be loved, petted, walked, fed it would be like he was at home with you! I have no other animals but 3 children that love animals as much as I do! Two girls 7 and 9 and a son who is 11. I'm available for walking and dog sitting at my home 24/7 at your home after 7:15 am . I love animals so very much!


Alissa L.
About: I have lived in a household with a dog for most of my life. My first dog was a German shorthaired pointer mix named Sheba. After that I had a Newfoundland named Monkey and a mixed breed medium pup named Lidoo. I love taking care of animals! I was in charge of taking my dogs for walks regularly. I love playing fetch and tug of war with them! I also enjoy dogs who are very large but think they are lap dogs. I give pets (mine and others) LOTS of love! Unfortunately, I do not currently have a dog and that is one of the reasons I want to walk and take care of other peoples pets! I am good with both large and small dogs and can provide rigorous exercise for them. I have also had cats all my life, so I am skilled in taking care of them as well. I hope you pick me to take care of your pets! I am currently going to college full time, however a lot of my classes are online. This allows me plenty of time to care for your pets! As I would be coming to your home to care for your fur baby, they will be in a comfortable and secure environment already and I will keep them free from harm 100% of the time.


Amanda L.
“Amanda moved in with us and our fur babies a few years ago, and we adore all three of them. She has such a gentle touch when handling our cats and is always loving on them even when they are stinkers. Our two cats have welcomed her into our home just as we have and have added Amanda to their human list of making morning and evening rounds of the house to make sure everyone is safe. I feel Amanda would provide a loving and nurturing environment when she cares for any animal, which is why she is best suited for Rover.com and its clients.”


Casie C.
About: I’ve been around dogs forever now! I’ve had all kinds of experiences with all different breeds. I can’t wait to love your pet almost as much as you do! I’m currently working from home and would love to have an excuse to get out of the house a little more often. I also love taking walks! I have a fenced yard and cameras set up around my house. I also have a security system in my house for doors being left open and so forth.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Richmond on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 73 pet sitters in Richmond. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 82% of Richmond pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Richmond.
Rover makes it easy to find Richmond pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 73 pet sitters in Richmond on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
