Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In South Garden

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Kay C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
11 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Forest Hill Terrace, Richmond, VA, 23225

Kay is phenomenal! She is responsive, knowledgeable, and provides amazing communication and very funny updates! I never had to worry about the care she gave to my cat, even when I was so far away :) Thank you, Kay!

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Teresa P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Cedarhurst, Richmond, VA, 23225

Teresa was excellent with my large, often anxious, cat Sherlock. Upon my return I found a happy Sherlock with none of the usual stress symptoms. Teresa also communicated frequently and sent photos of all the snuggles and other antics Sherlock got up to each day. It was great to see my cat happy while I was away!

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Rachel M.
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Peyton W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cottrell Farms, Richmond, VA, 23234

Peyton fed our cat every night for four nights while we were away on vacation. Our cat is typically very shy and will hide when there are strangers around, but she trusted Peyton! We were sent photos of her every night with updates on how she was doing. I will definitely be booking her services again in the future!

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Jasmine H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
176 reviews
49 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23224

Jasmine was great! She was not able to find my cat all of the time but she still sent pictures showing she was dropping in and tried very hard to catch my cat on camera. She even did the litter box even though I forgot to put that on the instructions.

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Sitter Profile Image: Holland H.
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Holland H.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
16 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

Holland was great! My cat seemed happy us usual when I got back from my trip, and Holland was great about sending me pictures and videos. She came when she said she would and she sent me videos of how she played with him to assure he was getting his energy out! I would definitely recommend her to anyone and will definitely look to use her again!

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Sidney D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Sidney is great with our puppy and was very accommodating to do a drop-in on short notice. Would recommend her to anyone looking for drop-ins and dog walks!

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Jessica W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Chesterfield, VA, 23832

Jessica was fantastic with providing clear communication, including updates, photos, and how our pupper was doing! Very pleasant experience and would recommend/have again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Danyelle H.
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Danyelle H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA, 23223

Danyelle is AMAZING!!! Took such great care of my boys over a holiday. Gave me daily updates and even put up with some of their eating "quirks", which isn't always easy. But she was super patient with them and gave them all the love they needed while I was gone. I was so super happy and relaxed to know they were in such great and caring hands. Heck, even just the trek to my trash can for litter box cleaning was an extra effort in and it's self. Can't recommend Danyelle enough!

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Jeffrey H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
22 repeat clients
34 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

He was amazing with my cat! He played with him and sent me many pictures. He followed all my instructions and kept close contact with me. I felt so much better while I was on vacation knowing my kitty was being taken care of!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nick I.
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Nick I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fulton, Richmond, VA, 23231

Nick’s care and communication have been absolutely phenomenal, and I truly appreciated it. I could tell Sebastian felt well loved and cared for through the pictures that he sent during my time away! This was my first time using Rover, and I'm sold. I'll definitely keep Nick in mind as I travel frequently, and we've had some family shifts so care is not always as readily available.

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Mitchell I.
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$20
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2 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23225

About: Hi there! I'm Mitchell, an experienced and passionate dog lover excited to take care of your furry friend. Whether your dog enjoys playtime, cuddles, or quiet walks, I provide personalized care to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while you're away. I offer a flexible and stress-free experience for both you and your dog, with plenty of attention, exercise, and fun! Your pup’s comfort and happiness are my top priority. Looking forward to meeting your furry companion and making them feel at home!" I am excited an eager to help out taking care of your furry friends and with 18 years of having pets and three years of experience watching dogs for friends I am willing and able to do what it takes to give your dog a quality experience and help out with whatever is needed. I am a teacher in Chesterfield County so I can be available all day on weekends, Saturday and Sunday, and after 4 PM on week days. I have two dogs, one is a beagle/dachshund mix that is 3 years old and a 10 month smaller sized lab/hound mix that are both under 30 pounds and live in a two floor condo with no yard. I am able to walk dogs and do pop in visits to check on your dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: DAMACIA J.
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DAMACIA J.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
315 reviews
84 repeat clients
30 years of experience
North Chesterfield, VA, 23236

Damacia was very prompt in communication, friendly, and left us detailed notes and pictures when dropping in on our dogs. Will definitely use again when needed!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cheyenne B.
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Cheyenne B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Woodland Heights, Richmond, VA, 23225

About: Hi! I’m Cheyenne, a lifelong animal lover with hands-on professional experience caring for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. I previously worked at a kennel-free dog boarding facility, where I helped care for multiple dogs at once in a safe, supervised environment. I’ve also worked as a full-time dog walker and pet sitter, providing daily walks, drop-in visits, feeding, medication administration, and lots of attention and playtime. Animals have always been part of my life—I’ve grown up with dogs and cats and currently care for my own pets as well. Because of my background in both professional animal care and customer service, I understand how important communication and trust are when someone else is caring for your pet. What you can expect when your pet is with me: • Reliable, on-time care • Regular photo and text updates • Safe handling for dogs with different temperaments • Experience with multi-dog households • Lots of attention, enrichment, and play Whether your dog needs a walk while you’re at work, drop-in visits while you’re away, or extra love and attention, I treat every pet like they’re my own. I’d love to meet you and your furry family member! I work a hybrid office jobs with very flexible hours. When I do go into the office, my office is dog friendly so I can bring a furry friend along if they enjoy the socialization! I care for pets in their own home so they can stay comfortable in a familiar environment and maintain their normal routine. For drop-in visits and house sitting, I follow the owner’s instructions closely, including feeding schedules, walks, medications if needed, playtime, and any specific routines your pet is used to. During visits, I make sure pets get the attention, exercise, and enrichment they need, whether that’s a long walk, playtime, or just companionship. I also make sure basics like fresh water, clean feeding areas, and litter boxes are taken care of. For dog walks, I focus on safe handling, appropriate exercise for your dog’s energy level, and making sure they return home happy and settled. I always send updates and photos so you know how your pet is doing while you’re away. My goal is to make sure your pet feels safe, cared for, and loved while keeping you informed and at ease.

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Le'Yana O.
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$23
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4.7 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Midlothian, Richmond, VA, 23224

Le’Yana has twice provided excellent care for our animals. She is communicative and reliable. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for quality petcare!

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Elizabeth H.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Westlake Hills, Richmond, VA, 23225

About: Call me Libby :) Dogs are my absolute passion in life! I was raised in a home with dogs and I’ve been a personal pet owner for over 10 years. I have experience raising and fostering puppies, seniors, and everything in between! I’ve had dogs in hospice care, with special needs, medical issues, etc. I have basic training skills and there are no stairs in my home in case your dog can’t use them. I have a large fenced in yard for play time or sunbathing in a safe and quiet neighborhood. They will be treated as if they are my own and loved on for every minute they are in my care! I run my own business so my work hours are flexible. I never leave the home for more than 4-5 hours at the absolute maximum. My 2 dogs and I go on evening walks everyday (after it’s cooled off in the summer time) and lots of outdoor time in between. My life revolves around my dogs needs so yours will fit in perfectly! I have a large fenced in yard and crates of different sizes if you need or want them to be crated. I have two friendly dogs so your baby will never be alone. My youngest dog will be a loving companion to your pet and make sure they feel like they’re at home. Whether that’s playing or napping, he will fall in love with them instantly!

Sitter Profile Image: Mary M.
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Mary M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23235

About: I am very chill and upbeat. I just truly love animals and love caring for them. I’ve grown up around pets my whole life, I’ve never lived without a dog. I’m very very available! I will happily dedicate all my time to your fur baby and give them all the attention they deserve and need. I am very attentive and will follow your routines for your pets with care. I know how important it is for some pets for things to go as usual, and I will be very sure of that.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda W.
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Amanda W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chesterfield, VA, 23832

Amanda is great with our shy tortie, Kallie! She goes above and beyond with extra pets and attention. We always come home to a happy cat and a clean home. I would definitely recommend her!

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Alyssa M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chimborazo, Richmond, VA, 23223

Alyssa has been an amazing pet sitter for our high-energy dog. She has been great with our unpredictable schedule and has been an awesome communicator. We are very grateful we could find her on Rover!

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Mary C.
Sitter Profile Image: Virginia C.
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Virginia C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedarhurst, Richmond, VA, 23225

This was our first Rover experience and Virginia was a perfectly wonderful pet sitter for our cat, Fergus. She came by to meet him ahead of time, sent lots of photos and videos while we were away and, above all, made us feel very comfortable leaving him in her pet-loving hands. We would recommend Virginia highly and hope to find the opportunity to have her help again soon!

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Sitter Profile Image: Janet S.
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Janet S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
20 repeat clients
35 years of experience
North Chesterfield, VA, 23234

Janet is extremely caring and responsible! She goes beyond to be sure my three crazy kitties get what they need even when they are being stubborn (a cat? No way!). She is always my first contact when we need pet care.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We asked Grace to check in on our crazy orange cat a few times while we were out of town pretty last-minute, and she exceeded all expectations! She sent lots of pictures and gave great summaries each time she visited. Our cat hates to be alone for too long, and it was such a relief to know that Grace was giving her some much-needed love and attention! We'd definitely use Grace's services again in the future.

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Emily B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kade communicated well the entire stay, sent plenty of pictures and told me everything I wanted to know regarding my kitty. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with her.

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Lydia H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Teresa was prompt, easy to communicate with, and took great care of my two kitties! Hope to book again in the future!

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Caroline W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kylie did a great job taking care of my two cats, including giving medication. She sent me tons of photos and communicated clearly. She obviously is tuned in to animals and understands their needs. I would highly recommend Kylie for pet sitting.

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Jill I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordan is the best! She took great care of our cats for more than a week twice a day, communicated timing and sent photos every visit. She’s always our first ask whenever we go out of town!

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Alyssa C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our two cats love visits with Kay! We've booked a few times now and Kay is thoughtful and easy to work with.

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Alexandria H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordan was very good with my pups! She kept me in the loop by sending me photos of her visits. I appreciated that so much!!

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Loriann Q.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tara you were great with our boys...they were very happy when you came to visit...they both were showing off for you! Thank you so much for taking such great care of them!

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Lisa B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Emily is fantastic . . . since her last visit, my 20-year-old Smut crossed the rainbow bridge, so Emily only had one kitty to make over . . . and, I'm sure Lucy ate it up!!

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Pattie A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing! My dog is not always good with strangers but she loved them immediately. They were so great with her. They responded to messages quickly and listened to any pet requests. It was a 20/10 experience. I’d 100% recommend them to anyone who needs their pet watched or walked. They’re amazing people!

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Prestina G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacob helped me out on short notice, coordinated seamlessly with another sitter, and sent photo updates at every check in! He is calm and respectful and is great with Billie :)

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Kylie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My Leah always takes some time getting comfortable with people. That said, Le’Yana listened and used all my tricks and suggestions to help Leah become at ease with her visits. I can always tell when Leah is happy with her visit by her behavior when I get home…and Leah is happy! Le’Yana has been a joy and I receive lots of pics and updates🙂

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Suzanne B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was wonderful. Made our trip easy to know that were in good hands. Very good at communication and letting us know how our babies were doing.

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Peyton C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Trinity was great! She was very flexible and able to work with me last minute over a holiday which is amazing. She communicated with me regularly and sent me pics and updates of my kitty. I came home to a happy kitty. I will definitely use her as a sitter again and highly recommend her.

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Jenn S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Such a great sitter. She sent great updates and did everything requested. Very trustworthy and dependable!

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Ashley S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tatum took such great care of Elvis ! She was so sweet and made sure she asked everything to know he was comfortable. Absolutely would love to use her again

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Ruby V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole was able to help me pretty last minute with checking on my pup, super communicative and was super great with Elvis. Thank you so much !

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Ruby V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was amazing! She was very communicative and FaceTimed with us before we left to make us comfortable. She sent us great pictures and was able to get our very shy cat to love her. Highly recommend if you want someone to care about your cats like they are their own!

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Kassidy B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin was great with our dogs and very attentive to their needs. We have 2 dogs, 1 old and the other is crazy, she handled both with ease. We’d request her again and recommend her services!

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Vernon M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joy is such a wonderful pet sitter! I was so relieved when joy accepted to pet drop in on my hound and cats. Very attentive and responsive. Loves spending time with animals and is a comfort to have looking after your pets! Perfectly on time and doesn't over stay. I trust her 100% with my fur babies. Absolutely will be booking again!

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Lindsey
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