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Sitter Profile Image: Constance O.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
15 years of experience
Northampton, Hampton, VA, 23666

Constance is a really special person. Great communicator, kind and open. She was open to do a meet and greet before Teddys actual staycation and allowed us to see her home and meet her pets to make sure everyone gets along. Once we dropped Teddy off she sent pictures every day! Communicated very clearly and kept me informed of Teddys well being. She was accommodating when we had little curve balls thrown at us and we have absolutely no complaints at all. Your fur babies will be in good hands with Constance! We will be booking again for our next vacation.

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Caroline S.
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Rodney M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

Rodney is amazing! He took good care of our sweet standard poodle while we were out of town. Very responsive and friendly. My dog had the best days while staying with him. Highly recommend him!

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Tavonne K.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
40 repeat clients
2 years of experience
North King St, Hampton, VA, 23669

Her home is very clean and welcoming. My dog was treated well and taken care of. She has lots of experience and patience. I will for sure use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tameka B.
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Tameka B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
11 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

She was amazing...sending so many pictures that we felt we were with them. Our baby came home so exhausted in a great way. HIGHLY recommended her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hillary C.
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Hillary C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
29 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Yorktown, VA, 23692

Hilary and her family took great care of my dog Peanut! I appreciated her updates and flexibility through the stay. Our pup had anxiety and she took great care to make her comfortable. We will definitely use her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cassandra T.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
134 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newport news, VA, 23607

I can't say enough positive things about Cassandra. She was wonderfully communicative and took excellent care of our dog Reagan. Reagan (42lb mutt) is a nervous/anxious dog with some behavioral issues but they made her feel so at home and loved and expertly navigated her eccentricities . Will definitely have her stay here again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vania H.
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Vania H.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

Vania was amazing with our pups. She very helpful in last minute pup sitting. I absolutely would recommend. Thank you Vania for your assistance.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cheyanne B.
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Cheyanne B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
146 reviews
51 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23608

I'm delighted to share a glowing 5-star review for Ms. Cheyenne, our dog host family! From the moment we entrusted our Golden Retreiver to her care, it was evident that she went above and beyond. The love, attention, and playtime provided made our dog feel right at home. Ms. Cheyenne's dedication to ensuring our pet's comfort and happiness truly sets her apart. We're grateful for her exceptional service and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a warm and loving environment for their beloved pets.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeff S.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
52 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Poquoson, VA, 23662

Jeff and family are fantastic! Brooke has visited twice now and already feels right at home. She loves her playmates and is always excited to go back. We’re so happy to have found such a great place for her

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Sitter Profile Image: Elisabeth F.
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Elisabeth F.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
58 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Hampton, VA, 23665

Elisabeth was a great sitter for our pup, Mylo! She sent us updates with pictures every day. He had such a great time with Elisabeth's own pup and her children. He was so well taken care of that he literally did not want to leave....lol! We are so happy that we found Elisabeth and will definitely be using her any time we need a sitter!! Thank you Elisabeth and family for everything!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kamie & Patrick N.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
21 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23602

Wow, this family is amazing. I don’t know where to start because I would not have enough characters to explain how much we appreciated Patrick and Kamie. They really showed Penny a lot of love while we were on vacation. We had updates and pictures sent several times a day, and they showed how they engaged Penny with a variety of things that made her happy. I absolutely would recommend this family for all of your pet needs. Our top choice for Penny always!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha E.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23701

This was our first time leaving our little Golden doodle with Samantha. I will say, I was a bit intimidated by leaving him with a pit bull there, but upon meeting the pit bull he was the sweetest big dog ever. My worries immediately vanished! There were a couple other dogs there, so that was nice. There was one dog a bit too interested in my little guy, so I didn’t want to leave until he calmed down. Samantha never made me feel rushed to leave or weird. She was super patient and asking me if I wanted the dogs split up, or inside or outside. I really thought that said a lot about the person I was leaving our baby with and I really liked that. I say all that to say, you can’t always control how dogs will interact with each other, but you can control how you react to them and Samantha was very calm, kind and friendly. She never looked overwhelmed or nervous. She was a bit embarrassed I think because of the initial behavior of this other dog she was caring for, but I understood that wasn’t a reflection of her care. We left out little guy there 3 days and she communicated through the day with updates, sent photos and even went the extra step of boiling and egg to mix it with my dogs food since we do that for him at home too. I’m thankful we found someone to watch our guy for when we need it! Highly recommend! 10 out of 10!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa M.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
685 reviews
238 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23703

Lisa was great! I felt very comfortable during our meet and greet an my 17 month old pup made himself at home quick. This was my 1st experience using a sitter and this app an I am very pleased! He can be wild at times so the daily updates with photos were a plus.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jakorey W.
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Jakorey W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, 23666

Jakorey took excellent care of my dog when I went out of town. He sent me several pictures of him, walked him and played with him. I would take my dog to Jakorey again. Thank you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Vianca A.
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Vianca A.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Northampton, Hampton, VA, 23666

About: Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and caring for them is something I genuinely love. I have spent the last 3 years volunteering with Hope for Life Rescue and Penninsula Regional Animal Shelter, working hands on with pets of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, from bottle feeding kittens and puppies to caring for senior dogs who need extra patience and attention. I’m the go-to person for family and friends whenever they need someone reliable and loving to care for their pets, whether it’s daily walks, drop-in visits, daycare, or overnight boarding. I have experience administering medications, handling nervous or shy animals, and making sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and cared for like family. I understand that trusting someone with your pet is a big deal, and I treat every animal as if they were my own, with patience, compassion, and plenty of love. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because animals are already a big part of my life. I volunteer regularly with a local rescue and animal shelter, foster when needed, and I also run my own business from home, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of availability for walks, drop-ins, daycare, and boarding. I provide a safe, loving, and structured environment whether I’m caring for pets in my home or in a client’s home. I have a fully fenced yard for safe outdoor time and exercise, and my own pets (two cats and one dog) are all friendly, well socialized, and up to date on their vaccines. My dog, Mercury, just turned two and is full of energy. She loves meeting other dogs and enjoys playdates, which makes her a great companion for social pups who enjoy interaction and play. My goal is always to create a calm, trustworthy environment where both pets and pet parents feel comfortable and confident.

Sitter Profile Image: Shania L.
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Shania L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Williamsburg, VA, 23185

Our Dixie had a wonderful stay with Shania and her family. We were sent pictures and updates during Dixie’s stay. She was well taken care of and we will definitely be planning another stay with Shania.

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Sitter Profile Image: Brandy G.
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Brandy G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
41 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Buckroe, Hampton, VA, 23664

Thank you for taking such good care of my baby. Loving the daily report cards. Anyone looking for a doggy sitter, Brandy comes highly recommended. Daily videos and photos were great. Thank you so much.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maeghan A.
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Maeghan A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northampton, Hampton, VA, 23666

Maeghan was amazing with Frida (our baby) her whole family took wonderful care of her for four days. She played and had a wonderful time. We will definitely be asking for Maeghan services again! Thanks so very much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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Jessica S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Magruder Area, Hampton, VA, 23666

She was very responsive and communicative. Very welcoming and even taught me a few things about my dogs I didn’t even know. We will definitely use her again in the future

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Sitter Profile Image: Deidre Y.
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Deidre Y.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
45 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

Dea cared for our 2 cats for nearly 20 days while our family traveled. We received daily updates that reassured us they were shown attention and love. One of our cats has a medical condition that requires extra help. Dea confidently took care of her needs and we picked her up in perfect health. Thank you Dea for looking after our precious cats like we would. We are happy to have a sitter to use in the future that we can trust.

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Emily & her girls were wonderful!! They took care of Ellie as if she was their own. When she wasn’t feeling good Emily went above and beyond by making her some chicken and rice. They loved on her and snuggled her, and I even got pictures! We will absolutely utilize Emily’s service again on our next vacation. Thanks so much!

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Patty R.
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Desiree’s home and family were very loving towards my cats. Desiree sends many pictures everyday which I really appreciate. I’d love to keep Desiree as my 2 cats’ go-to sitter but unfortunately we moved away from VA.

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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Smithfield on Rover is $38.85 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 984 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Smithfield. About 95% of Smithfield sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

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If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

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All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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