House Sitting in Rugby

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Sitter Profile Image: Bertie & Lissette A.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
31 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

Bertie and Lissette's family were amazing! They took great care of my puppy and were very responsive and easy to communicate with. I will definitely contact them again the next time I am in Charlottesville.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nathan M.
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Nathan M.
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$64
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Nathan was great! He house sat our mini Aussie for a weekend while we were out of state and went on multiple walks and was great with him! Highly recommend if you have a high energy dog!

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Danielle C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
186 reviews
60 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Danielle did an AMAZING job taking care of our kitties. One of them needs a lot of medication but that didn’t seem to phase her. They were well taken care of, got very comfortable with her in a short period of time, and we got a lot of adorable pictures. We will definitely be hiring her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dakota W.
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Dakota W.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
36 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Dakota, this review is written also as my gratitude. Thank you again for all your time and attention to my dogs for such a very long time (12 days!). They were content and happy when I got back. And the house was spotless! (You didn’t have to clean up!) I felt safe leaving them with you and deeply appreciated your daily updates and photos. I hope you and Spam would be willing to help us out again in the future 😊!!

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Jeannean C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kyle & Meagan M.
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Kyle & Meagan M.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Keswick, VA, 22947

Kyle and Meg were outstanding sitters! They stayed with our pup for 12 days, and we couldn't have been happier with their care for her and for the house. We received pictures and little messages every day, which kept us feeling reassured that all was well. They took her on regular walks and spent plenty of time just snuggling with her and keeping her company. I can't thank them enough for their care and responsibility. They will be the first people I call next time we need someone to care for our pets.

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Tracy S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
35 years of experience
Troy, VA, 22974

Wow, Tracy was an amazing pet and house sitter! We received precise and regular updates on our doggie and felt super comfortable and confident having Tracy in our home. Tracy also gave him lots of walks and loads of attention. We felt like our dog was in excellent hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Zach D.
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Zach D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Zach was a new sitter to our family and I am so glad we met him through Rover! He took the absolute best care of our dog and cats, and our house, while we were away for a few days. It was so nice knowing our furry family members were in great hands. He definitely treated them like his own and I have a feeling they're going to miss him now that we're home! We can't wait to have Zach back again!

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Victoria G.
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$40
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5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

About: I have a large family dog that I have been responsible for since I was about 10 years old. She has since gotten older so I have experience with a senior dog and giving any sorts of medication (and the peanut butter necessary to get her to take it). I am no stranger to having to clean up any accidents in the house so that is a non-issue for me. I am also open to taking care of other animals like rodents or turtles or other cage creatures. I am a true and passionate animal lover! My schedule is very flexible at the moment. I am happy to give as much or little time needed for the pets. I can figure out any scheduling and details necessary with clients. I am never loud coming into a home. I always let the pets come to me unless they are hiding on purpose. I take care instructions very seriously and will follow everything exactly and will reach out if I have questions about the best way I can care for your fur friend.

Sitter Profile Image: Dawn "Star" C.
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Dawn "Star" C.
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$95
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4.9 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
39 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

We had an outstanding experience with Star as our house and dog sitter. From start to finish, her professionalism, reliability, and genuine care gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Our dog, Millie, received exceptional attention, exercise, and affection, and it was clear upon our return that she had been very well cared for. In addition, our home was maintained impeccably. Everything was in excellent order, and we truly appreciated the level of respect and responsibility shown throughout. Communication was consistent and thoughtful, with regular updates that kept us reassured. We would highly recommend Star to anyone seeking a trustworthy and dedicated house and pet sitter. Her commitment to both our pet's well-being and our home's care was exemplary, and we would not hesitate to book her services again. Without a doubt, this was our very best house sitting and dog sitting experience in our 25 years of pet ownership.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailey W.
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Bailey W.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Bailey is awesome! She tended to our 8 week old puppy and 5 year old ferret within a weeks notice. She is very professional, understanding, attentive, and asks good questions. She also sent us pictures while on the job which made me feel at ease. With Bailey, you can be rest assured your fur babies are receiving the best care available! We will be continuing care with her.

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Jenna J.
Sitter Profile Image: dieira h.
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dieira h.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

Dieira has been amazing and our Izzy just adores her, she has stayed in our home do 2 plus weeks with no issues and checked in with sweet pictures regularly. We will definitely use her services again ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Montana P.
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Montana P.
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$50
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lake Monticello, VA, 22902

Montana was great! I've used her twice now and would recommend! She checks in and I know my dog is well cared for when she's there!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hana M.
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Hana M.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

Hana is very kind and gentle and took great care of my two dogs. She sent multiple updates while I was traveling and that set my mind at ease. The house was pristine upon my return. Great job, Hana!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna D.
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Anna D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Belmont, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Anna was great and our puppy Dot loves her! Anna followed our instructions we left for Dot and was very attentive. She read into Dots needs very well. We are very grateful to have Anna in our lives and have already rebooked with her! Thank you Anna!

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Jenna J.
Sitter Profile Image: Brayleigh C.
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Brayleigh C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Troy, VA, 22974

About: I have experience caring for all age ranges of cats and dogs. I have 3 years of animal welfare experience previously working in a shelter and i have always naturally been a huge animals lover. I have the ability to read animals body language really well. I connect quickly with every animal I meet! I have experience with different kinds of energy levels as well. If your dog needs a hike and does well in the car; I’m your gal!!, If they just need cuddles while we binge a tv show I can do that too! I have experience with bunnies, chickens and birds too!! I have a 3 year old dog named Ace who came to me as a puppy. I raised him and have trained him to be off leash, sit, stay, paw, and heel. (Basic commands) if you need assistance or would like for me to work with your dog in any training/ socializing way please reach out! Currently available anytime! Would love to have the ability to work with your animals and still have the time to give my animals the loving they deserve as well! I walk my dog every chance I get while working on any minor behavioral or fear based problems to insure my baby can live a full healthy happy life.

Sitter Profile Image: Megan R.
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Megan R.
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$80
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4.8 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Venable, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Megan was spectacular, stepping in with very short notice to dog sit my puppy for a week when my original sitter canceled a few days before I left. She took very good care of my dog a provided some very cute photos of the fun they were having

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison F.
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Madison F.
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$40
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20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: I have had a dog my whole life. After my old family dog passed I decided it was time to get a puppy. After months of working closely with my pup she has succeeded in recall, leash walking, show tricks and more! She is great with other dogs and would love to hangout with your pup! I am home for the summer from college with no other interfering work plans so your dog will be at the top of my list every day!! I am always alert of other dogs around, I stay away from the street, I always have a plan so you’ll know where I am and when I’ll be back with your furry friend

Sitter Profile Image: Michelle B.
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Michelle B.
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$85
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Carysbrook, VA, 23055

Michele was amazing with my three animals— we were a last-minute booking and she came to meet them first and then worked hard to make them feel at ease. She was attentive, kind, and caring and sent us updates and photos to reassure us that all was well. She made our holiday trip possible and we are super grateful!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis C.
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Alexis C.
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$27
per night
1 year of experience
Main-Starr Hill, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: I’ve always had animals growing up. My family bred Saint Bernards, so I have experience with animals of all sizes and ages. I loved helping take care of them, but have been unable since I moved for college. I am really excited to meet your pets. I’m currently working part-time with a very flexible job. I can do anytime as long as I have about a weeks notice prior. Thank you! I have a fenced in court-yard and currently have no pets, so your pet is my number 1 priority. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with plenty of space for your animals!

Sitter Profile Image: Kara N.
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Kara N.
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$70
per night
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats for most of my life! I have a big pit bull and grew up with labs! I’ve pet sitter for friends and family over the years and have worked well with fearful dogs. This is my only job right now, so I am very available! I am not a super early morning person, so anything before 8:30 may be too early! I follow instructions well and love will go above and beyond to meet the needs of the animal I’m caring for! I can keep up good communication with you, if desired!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meagan and Kyle took such good care of our babies! I was worried about leaving them home for a whole week but was completely at ease after all the pictures and videos we got. They were having the best time!

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Allie L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wow, Tracy was an amazing pet and house sitter! We received precise and regular updates on our doggie and felt super comfortable and confident having Tracy in our home. Tracy also gave him lots of walks and loads of attention. We felt like our dog was in excellent hands.

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Ned F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Did a great job house sitting for us for a last minute one-night trip. Sent lots of pictures of our pup and I loved how much communication there was!

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Lindsay D.
House Sitting
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Rugby is $50

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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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Sitters in Rugby average 4
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 Rugby on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 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.

If you’re searching for a Rugby house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 282 house sitters in Rugby. 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, 91% of Rugby house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Rugby have an average of 20 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Rugby.

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. Rugby 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.