Dog Boarding in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
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1. Matt M.
“Matt was wonderful and easy to work with. Our dog Marlowe loved being at his house and having other playmates to be around. He communicated concisely and quickly with us. He took fantastic care of our little one and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a dog sitter.”
2. Raye J.
“Roscoe had the best time playing with friends. He was so well taken care of. I received so many pictures and videos. Raye is awesome and Roscoe was in great hands.”
3. Michelle T.
“It was our first time leaving our dog Lucy with Michelle and Lucy had a wonderful time and Michelle took great care of of her. I really appreciated the daily updates and pictures on how Lucy was doing. We were gone for a week and I felt comfortable and confident leaving Lucy in her care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog sitter!”
4. Dorothy M.
“Dorothy was extremely communicative and sent photos and updates of my puppy while she stayed the night with her! So glad Luna had her while we were away :) thank you!”
5. Cindy S.
“Cindy was super responsive and treated my dog like family! He had a great time with her and I felt comfortable and confident during his stay with Cindy!”
6. Hilary R.
“Hilary and her husband were great with my stubborn senior pup. I received multiple updates, and Toby came back a happy camper. We have already booked another stay this summer! ”
7. Tiffany B.
“Tiffany is amazing! This was the first time I boarded my Simba. I was so nervous. However, Simba was very well taken care of. Tiffany kept me updated with texts and pictures. She was professional and caring toward not only Simba but me as well. Simba truly enjoyed his stay. I don’t think he wanted to come home! I will definitely use Tiffany’s services again. If you want a reliable, patient, caring, and professional person to care for your pet, Tiffany is your person!!!”
8. Alexandra O.
“Alexandra boarded our 14 year old super senior pug and she did really well. She used to go to a large boarding facility and when she came home she was very out of sorts and unsettled. Diamond came right back home and settled right back in so it seems that she was happy while we were gone. Alexandra was super responsive and sent daily updates. Overall it was a great experience for us and apparently for her as well :)”
9. Donetta N.
“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!”
10. Emily B.
“I highly recommend Emily as a pet sitter. She took great care of my pets. She was very reliable and attentive that made me feel at ease during my time away. She provided regular updates. I will definitely entrust my furry babies to her again in the future.”
11. Nicole B.
“Nicole was a great sitter! She provided daily updates and answered right away when I had any questions. My dog had a great time staying there. She was in good hands and would definitely book with Nicole again!”
12. Amy M.
“Roman’s stay with Amy was great. I received lots of updates during his time away and Amy kept him entertained with lots of fun and play. Roman even came back smelling like a basket of clean laundry with fresh flowers on top!”
13. Amanda E.
“Amanda was great! My pup had so much fun. So much to the point I didn’t think she wanted to leave. :) Amanda has a lot of experience with dogs because she has two rescues. I really trusted her and I wouldn’t hesitate to leave my baby with Amanda again.”
14. Jeffrey H.
“Jeremy took care of my dog Parker while I was out of the country for a week. I felt Parker was in excellent hands and seemed happy and rested when I got back! Jeremy was super communicative leading up to Parker’s stay as well as during it sending lots of fun videos of their strolls around the neighborhood. Would definitely use Jeremy again!”
15. Kyla B.
“Kyla was absolutely amazing with my Maltese, Jasper! She provided daily photos and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She was incredibly responsive and kept me updated every step of the way. When I had an unexpected emergency and needed her to watch Jasper for a few extra days, she didn’t hesitate to accommodate me. It’s clear she is an experienced and caring pet owner, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for my pup. I highly recommend Kyla to anyone looking for a reliable, loving pet sitter!”
16. A'Jee D.
“A’Jee was amazing! Kept me up to date with my dogs daily adventures. I’m already recommending her to a few people I know. Definitely trusting her with my fur baby again! She was also able to accommodate last minute, which was a life saver. Thanks, A’Jee!”
17. Sarah F.
“Sarah was awesome. She responded quickly to my messages and sent me updates. I received several pictures of Roman while he was with her. He had plenty of outside time. I will definitely book again! Highly recommended!!”
18. Jonathan P.
“Jonathan was great! I can tell that Mocha enjoyed her time during boarding and we were sent pictures and videos through her stay. Would definitely recommend!”
19. Blythe R.
“Fergus always comes home happy & tired from a weekend with Blythe. She is wonderful & we are so lucky to have found a reliable sitter who truly cares about our pet.”
20. Ré E.
“Lucy had such a good time with Ré! He sent us so many updates of her playing and snuggling on the couch. We could tell she really felt at home and he took such great care of her.”
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As of Jul 2024, 703 sitters provided dog boarding in Shockoe Bottom. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Shockoe Bottom dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Shockoe Bottom have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Shockoe Bottom.
Rover makes it easy to find Shockoe Bottom dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star 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 boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 703 dog boarding sitters in Shockoe Bottom on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Shockoe Bottom, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 dog boarding 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 boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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