Doggy Day Care in Short Pump

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa L.
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Vanessa L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
8 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23233

Great experience leaving my three dogs with Vanessa. I would definitely use her services again. She was very communicative and flexible with our needs.

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Caleb G.
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Srujana O.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23059

Always satisfied with Srujana’s care and enthusiasm when looking after Tenor. The pup always comes back happy, and most importantly, tuckered you after playing with Rex all day.

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Caleb A.
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Ashli C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
19 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23233

Ashli has been a blessing in disguise for us! We’re so glad to have found her on Rover! Our little dog Boba loooooooves playing with Ashli’s puppies Rocky and Fozzy. We had the best meet and greet experience we’ve had so far on Rover. Ashli and her puppers spent plenty of time with us and she even went to the extent of showing us her home and talked through how Boba would be situated. Ashli has been amazing at sending updates while we’re away and genuinely cares for Boba’s wellbeing. We’ve struck gold with finding friends for Boba and us and will continue to seek her help and services as long as possible! Thank you Ashli!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Andreea M.
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Andreea M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
204 reviews
79 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23238

Zadie enjoyed her day stay at Andreea's today. The shady back yard was a perfect exercise spot in this hot, muggy Richmond weather. Andreea let me know via message that Zadie wasn't so interested in her food, which she made up for when she returned home! Guess she was having too much fun interacting with Andreea's two pups to think about eating. Smooth booking, arrival and departure.

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Sheri J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
31 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23229

Sheri was incredible. Made plenty of time for our dog and made sure he was comfortable and received lots of care. Sent pics and updates throughout the day. Will 100% call her again if we need a sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Loren C.
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Loren C.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23238

So wonderful! Cant wait to use Loren again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Priyal A.
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Priyal A.
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$40
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4.6 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23233

Very professional and efficient. Sent lots of pictures and videos! She was amazing!

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Regina C.
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Kira J.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23229

Kira was very accommodating with my dog and our schedule. We were running late on our way back and she stayed up late to watch our little guy. She’s a fantastic sitter

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Sitter Profile Image: Pamela & Paul H.
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Pamela & Paul H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
19 repeat clients
41 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23229

Lovely folks who understand dogs well. My dog was well cared for; she enjoyed playing outside & taking it easy inside, where she was allowed to be herself.

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Sitter Profile Image: Susan V.
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Susan V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

Susan and Josh were such great hosts for June! Lots of outdoor space, and other dogs to hang out with. I would recommend this home to any pet and will use again if we’re in the area!

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Sitter Profile Image: Zaria R.
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Zaria R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

Zaria is wonderful with dogs. My little ones tend to be shy and skittish with strangers but not with her. They were comfortable immediately. It was such a relief to know they would be happy with her. I HIGHLY recommend Zaria to take for your fur babies too!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katharine S.
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Katharine S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
13 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Monument Avenue Park, Richmond, VA, 23230

Katie did an amazing job with our puppy Bear! She made him feel so welcome and safe and her sweet Louie is an angel - wore bear out! Katie was so easy to work with and gets an A++ for communication! Bear will definitely go back to Katie Camp!

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Cate M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23238

Cate was a great sitter for the day, taking care of our golden retriever puppy Mabel! Drop-off/pickup was super easy and we could tell that Mabel did not want to leave! We were pleased that Cate was super active with our puppy and she got time to socialize with Tilly, based on the adorable pictures that Cate sent. Will definitely use Cate again in the future any time we need a sitter! Thanks!

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David D.
Sitter Profile Image: Parneet S.
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Parneet S.
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$120
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
28 years of experience
Glen allen, VA, 23059

Parneet was sweet and assured me my puppy was in good hands. It was my first experience with Rover and I was nervous. At the end of the day I picked up a calm, tired and happy puppy. Perfect.

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Sitter Profile Image: Eva A.
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Eva A.
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$85
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4.9 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Old Town Manchester, Glen Allen, VA, 23059

Eva is amazing! She took great care of my rambunctious puppy and even taught her some training tips. She sent photos and updates frequently and I know my puppy received the best care and love.

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Camila M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
HENRICO, VA, 23294

Camila took great care of my pup Bodi while I was out of town. She kept me updated with pictures and videos, everything went very smooth.

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura M.
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Laura M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23228

Thank you for watching the girls!! Have a great rest of the weekend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christian E.
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Christian E.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23229

About: Hi! I’m a dependable, caring dog lover who treats every pet as if they were my own. I understand that pets are family, and my goal is to make sure your dog feels safe, happy, and loved while you’re away. Whether it’s playtime, walks, or feeding, I tailor my care to each pet’s unique personality and needs. Why Choose Me? ✔ Patient, attentive, and reliable ✔ Clean, safe, and pet-friendly environment ✔ Regular updates with photos and messages ✔ Genuinely love spending time with animals I work from home, which allows me to give dogs plenty of attention, supervision, and companionship throughout the day. I also have a friendly dog of my own, so your pup will have a built-in buddy for play and socialization. Because I’m home most of the time, I’m able to stick closely to your dog’s routine, provide frequent potty breaks, walks, playtime, and lots of love. Your dog will never be left alone for long and will be treated like part of the family. I care for pets as if they were my own, with safety, trust, and comfort as my top priorities. In my home, pets stay in a clean, calm environment with a fully fenced yard for secure outdoor play and potty breaks. I also have crates available for dogs who are crate-trained or need a quiet, safe space to relax.

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Grace G.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

About: I have a large variety of experience with dogs, cats, and animals of all kinds. I have had a myriad of pet-sitting jobs—for friends, family, and strangers! I also worked as a Veterinary Assistant for years when was younger, so I can work with dogs and cats of all mannerisms and at all stages of their lives. I am completely comfortable medicating or attending to any special needs. I work remotely so I will be home to give your pet all the attention they may need any day of the week. Pet care fits very easily in my routine since I have 2 of my own! I live in a townhome and have a small fenced in yard that is good for potty breaks and some outdoor chilling, but there are also plenty of areas around me to walk the dogs. I have a 5-year-old 65 lb mixed breed dog named Baloo and a floofy orange cat named Bennett, so any dogs staying with me would need to be dog/cat friendly (or at least tolerating). If I come into your home, I am respectful of your space and able to follow instructions well.

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Elizabeth M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
82 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Henrico, VA, 23238

I felt so much peace of mind leaving Buttercup with Elizabeth. I knew she was safe and well taken care of. The updates throughout the day also helped. Elizabeth was great working with my work schedule which I definitely really appreciated. I’ll definitely have Buttercup back soon!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

M I can tell that Benny generally enjoyed his time with Loren. In the morning, when I would mention her name, he would get excited. Loren is a great communicator and love that she takes photos and uses the end of day summary tool on the app.

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Ranish B.
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Phenomenal care and service for my little rugrat, Tenor, as always. I can't recommend Srujana enough.

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Caleb A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashli sent me lots of pictures and updates when my dog was staying with her. She is so kind and my dog came home very happy.

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Tiffany M.
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Elizabeth took great care of our senior pup while we were out of town for the day. She was very responsive, flexible, and kept us updated with photos! 🙂

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Audrey S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hiro had a wonderful day with Jennifer. He especially enjoyed being outside in the backyard. Jennifer was kind and acknowledged his shyness with patience. I appreciated the cute photos too!

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Donna R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I recently hired Jay for my two pups Buddy & Teddy, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Jay was incredibly thoughtful and caring, taking the time to understand their needs and personalities. B & T were clearly delighted to have him around, and it was heartwarming to see them play and bond with him. Communication was a breeze, as Jay was easy to coordinate with and provided regular updates on their activities, which put my mind at ease while I was away. I highly recommend Jay for anyone looking for a reliable and attentive dog sitter!

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Vipul G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience! As a first time dog mom and my first time using the Rover app, I was a little nervous, but she made everything so easy. She communicated throughout the stay, sent lots of photos and videos, respected all my care instructions for Willow, and Willow clearly had a great time. Thank you!

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Monisha D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Vannessa is very reliable and sweet! My puppy loves her. She sends pics/vids throughout the day. Its a bonus that she lives 5mins from me. Grateful to have found her as I wasn’t expecting to get Ace so soon. So thank you very much for all you do, it is more than appreciated!

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Ms E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great with our golden retriever puppy. Made him comfortable and the puppy become friends with her kitty. I got very prompt replies to my request and Sarah was able to take our puppy at the last minute. The overall experience was excellent and our puppy was happy being with Sarah.

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Akshat R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Priyal was excellent at providing continuous updates and most importantly giving our dog a ton of attention and love!

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Sajal R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had to make a quick trip out of town and Alethea was flexible on our timing. Our two older dogs always enjoy seeing her.

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William P.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Short Pump on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $35 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Short Pump doggy day care sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Jun 2026, 564 sitters provided doggy day care in Short Pump. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 87% of Short Pump sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide doggy day care in Short Pump have an average of 16 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Short Pump.

Short Pump doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Short Pump sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:

  • Puppies and high-energy dogs
  • Dogs with special needs, including seniors
  • Pet parents who work long hours
  • Dogs with separation anxiety

There are 564 sitters offering doggy day care in Short Pump on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Short Pump, 98% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 96% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.