House Sitting in South Garden, Richmond, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Meghan was such an amazing sitter for our pup! She was super responsive and communicative throughout her whole stay. I had no worries while we were out of town that our sweet boy was well cared for. She’s the best so if you can have her take care of your pet, do it!”


“Kyle took great care of my pup over the weekend. He made sure my dog’s normal routine was followed and spent lots of time giving him attention. Would recommend and will be booking again in the future.”


“ABOVE AND BEYOND!! Phyllis is so sweet and I’m pretty sure she spoiled me as much as my boy!! She sent me so many pics and updates with added bonuses that made my vacation that much more enjoyable knowing he was in great hands!! She took great care of our home as well. I will book her again and again!!”


“Oli is wonderful! She stayed at our house and watched our pup for a few nights and it was a great experience. Oli provided updates and photos as needed and she took such great care of our pup and home. She went above and beyond!”


“Mariana is fantastic! She stayed at our house and took care of our dog for 2 1/2 days. Great communicator, and did a wonderful job! Sent of pics of our dog and spent lots of time with her. Will definitely be using her again in the future.”


“Megan was THE BEST. She showed up on time, was super proactive in giving updates on how things were going and did a great job taking care of our dogs and our house.”


“Cindy was wonderful. She took excellent care of our senior cats while we were away for the holidays. Kind, thorough, and very communicative, we knew she was taking great care of them so we could relax on our travels. Very grateful for that! Recommend Cindy highly!”


“Paula was amazing with caring for my baby girl, Maggie. I knew there was going to be trouble when I returned. Yep. Maggie is spoiled rotten. I could tell Maggie loved Paula”


About: I have 3 cats and 2 mice, so I have a lot of experience taking care of cats and small animals. I love dogs and have pet-sat for my friends with small and medium size dogs I work a full time job Monday - Friday. I am available to do drop-ins before 7:30am or after 4:30 pm on weekdays. I am always available in the evenings or weekends. I will follow whatever guidelines the owner's give. Otherwise, my base care is to give dogs 2 walks a day and at least 30 minutes of playtime for both dogs and cats. Ensure the pets are fed and gone potty/clean litterboxes.

“Allyson was responsive and always sent pictures and updates while we were away, which put my mind at ease! My dog and cat seemed very happy and calm with her care, and everything with our home was in order / clean upon our return. Would use Allyson again to watch our fur babies!”


“Kim is very quick to respond to visit requests. She is truthful about how visits are going, and she follows up if there are any problems, along with showing all of the positives - and lots of photos!”


“Sarah was such a fantastic sitter! She sent plenty of photos and had wonderful communication. Our pups were well taken care of! We will definitely be asking her to take care of our girls again! Thank you!”



“Emily was great housing sitting our dog, Ginger. She sent us regular updates on Ginger along with photos. We could really enjoy our vacation knowing that Ginger was being loved and cared for at our home. Additionally, Emily was a thoughtful and considerate house guest. We would absolutely have her house sit Ginger again in the future.”


“Alex took great care of our two dogs! He sent daily updates and photos. Our dogs really enjoyed their time with him. He left the house clean and tidied up. Very happy with the care our dogs got while we were gone, especially our senior!”


“Rebecca was an absolutely fantastic dog-sitter to our boy, Gatsby! She sent us tons of photos and updates, which was great because my husband and I get major anxiety when leaving our pup. We came home after a weekend away to a clean house and happy pup! If you're looking for a reliable, kind, and communicative dog sitter, look no further! Rebecca's your gal!”



“Noel is amazing. She’s kind, attentive and connected easily with my dogs. She sent pictures and texts during the weekend and addressed their needs exceptionally well. Teddy & Pip were happy and relaxed when we got home.”


“Kyla did an amazing job. I had less stress with her taking care of my baby. Mo loved her. She was prompted, on time & communicated well. I will definitely be using her services again!”


“Kaleigh watched our dog overnight this weekend and was very communicative throughout the time we were away. She sent multiple pictures and let us know how our dog was doing. We appreciate her taking such good care of our pup for us!”


“Daniel was incredibly helpful and attentive when my dogs had some stomach issues during their stay. He took extra care of them, which gave me peace of mind. I really appreciate his kindness and dedication!”


About: Ive had 3 dogs apart of my family since almost before I was even able to walk. I’ve always had a love for pets & have taken care of them for a number of years. Ive had many years of experience in feeding, walking, bathing, & playing with all types of pets! Would love to share the experience with your furry little friend! I am great company for your fur companion & am always keeping an eye out for their safety! They will always feel safe & loved with me! I am willing & able to do overnight stays during the weekdays to cater to your pets! My weekends are always open also for you and your pets needs! I will be sure to follow any and all pet care directions/instructions needed to ensure your pet has a great time while being looked after!
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Meghan C.Star Sitter

“Meghan was such an amazing sitter for our pup! She was super responsive and communicative throughout her whole stay. I had no worries while we were out of town that our sweet boy was well cared for. She’s the best so if you can have her take care of your pet, do it!”


Kyle J.

“Kyle took great care of my pup over the weekend. He made sure my dog’s normal routine was followed and spent lots of time giving him attention. Would recommend and will be booking again in the future.”


Phyllis N.
Star Sitter


“ABOVE AND BEYOND!! Phyllis is so sweet and I’m pretty sure she spoiled me as much as my boy!! She sent me so many pics and updates with added bonuses that made my vacation that much more enjoyable knowing he was in great hands!! She took great care of our home as well. I will book her again and again!!”


Oli L.Star Sitter

“Oli is wonderful! She stayed at our house and watched our pup for a few nights and it was a great experience. Oli provided updates and photos as needed and she took such great care of our pup and home. She went above and beyond!”


Mariana B.

“Mariana is fantastic! She stayed at our house and took care of our dog for 2 1/2 days. Great communicator, and did a wonderful job! Sent of pics of our dog and spent lots of time with her. Will definitely be using her again in the future.”


Megan M.Star Sitter

“Megan was THE BEST. She showed up on time, was super proactive in giving updates on how things were going and did a great job taking care of our dogs and our house.”


Cindy S.Star Sitter

“Cindy was wonderful. She took excellent care of our senior cats while we were away for the holidays. Kind, thorough, and very communicative, we knew she was taking great care of them so we could relax on our travels. Very grateful for that! Recommend Cindy highly!”


Paula H.Star Sitter

“Paula was amazing with caring for my baby girl, Maggie. I knew there was going to be trouble when I returned. Yep. Maggie is spoiled rotten. I could tell Maggie loved Paula”


Aparna N.
About: I have 3 cats and 2 mice, so I have a lot of experience taking care of cats and small animals. I love dogs and have pet-sat for my friends with small and medium size dogs I work a full time job Monday - Friday. I am available to do drop-ins before 7:30am or after 4:30 pm on weekdays. I am always available in the evenings or weekends. I will follow whatever guidelines the owner's give. Otherwise, my base care is to give dogs 2 walks a day and at least 30 minutes of playtime for both dogs and cats. Ensure the pets are fed and gone potty/clean litterboxes.


Allyson B.Star Sitter

“Allyson was responsive and always sent pictures and updates while we were away, which put my mind at ease! My dog and cat seemed very happy and calm with her care, and everything with our home was in order / clean upon our return. Would use Allyson again to watch our fur babies!”


Kim S.
Star Sitter


“Kim is very quick to respond to visit requests. She is truthful about how visits are going, and she follows up if there are any problems, along with showing all of the positives - and lots of photos!”


Sarah B.
Star Sitter


“Sarah was such a fantastic sitter! She sent plenty of photos and had wonderful communication. Our pups were well taken care of! We will definitely be asking her to take care of our girls again! Thank you!”




Emily B.


“Emily was great housing sitting our dog, Ginger. She sent us regular updates on Ginger along with photos. We could really enjoy our vacation knowing that Ginger was being loved and cared for at our home. Additionally, Emily was a thoughtful and considerate house guest. We would absolutely have her house sit Ginger again in the future.”


Alexander S.Star Sitter

“Alex took great care of our two dogs! He sent daily updates and photos. Our dogs really enjoyed their time with him. He left the house clean and tidied up. Very happy with the care our dogs got while we were gone, especially our senior!”


Rebecca B.


“Rebecca was an absolutely fantastic dog-sitter to our boy, Gatsby! She sent us tons of photos and updates, which was great because my husband and I get major anxiety when leaving our pup. We came home after a weekend away to a clean house and happy pup! If you're looking for a reliable, kind, and communicative dog sitter, look no further! Rebecca's your gal!”




Noel D.

“Noel is amazing. She’s kind, attentive and connected easily with my dogs. She sent pictures and texts during the weekend and addressed their needs exceptionally well. Teddy & Pip were happy and relaxed when we got home.”


Kyla B.Star Sitter

“Kyla did an amazing job. I had less stress with her taking care of my baby. Mo loved her. She was prompted, on time & communicated well. I will definitely be using her services again!”


Kaleigh J.

“Kaleigh watched our dog overnight this weekend and was very communicative throughout the time we were away. She sent multiple pictures and let us know how our dog was doing. We appreciate her taking such good care of our pup for us!”


Daniel C.

“Daniel was incredibly helpful and attentive when my dogs had some stomach issues during their stay. He took extra care of them, which gave me peace of mind. I really appreciate his kindness and dedication!”


Le'Yana O.
“Leyana would be a great sitter/walker for anyone's pet-kid! She has had animals all her life and enjoys them to the upmost. She's very reliable and hard working and most of all Le'Yana will love your pet-kid like her own!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in South Garden.
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. South Garden 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.
