House Sitting in Southern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA
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“Mallory was wonderful house sitting for us and our pup, Ruger. We never had to worry about communication, and I swear the house was cleaner when we got home than it was before we left. Mallory was a trooper during the winter storm and throughout our heat going out on them. We would highly recommend using Mallory for any of your pet sitting needs!”

“We had Jasmine look after our dog and cat for a long holiday weekend. She was attentive, communicated well before and during the stay, and that allowed us to enjoy our time away without worrying about our fur babies at home. I recommend her to other animal owners and will be using her again.”

“Victor was an exceptional guest and a wonderful caretaker for my two dogs. He followed all instructions carefully, maintained great communication while I was away, and most importantly, my dogs absolutely adored him. The house was spotless when I returned! Victor went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order, and I felt completely at ease knowing my pets and home were in such capable hands. I would not hesitate to welcome him back again. Highly recommended!”

“Oli was very communicative, left our house cleaner than we left it, and our pup was so well-taken care of for the two weeks we were gone!! We could very much tell when we got home, and by the funny tidbits Oli sent us that showed how much she was in tune with Maddie! We would definitely use Oli again! And so appreciate how happy Maddie was and how clean everything was upon our arrival! When we came home in between her departing and us getting back, she even had calm music playing for Maddie! Oli is a gem! ❤️”

“Camryn was great. She was very communicative and we could tell she cared nicely for our two boys. She even noticed one of our boys had some itchy ears and offered to clean them out. Hopefully she is available next time we have to go out of town.”

“Katie is the BEST! She watched my dog for a week in my home and was very communicative, kind, and caring for our dog. Can’t recommend her enough. Thank you!”

“Amanda was fantastic. I feel secure in leaving her with my dogs. She followed their schedule and gave them a lot of love and attention. My home was just as I left it when I returned. She is intelligent, personable, and dependable. I plan to use her for my trip in September. I can now go on my cruise knowing everything will be okay at home. I highly recommend her.”
“Keith was amazing, he communicated consistently and sent me wonderful pix and videos on my pup while I was gone. He made sure to spend extra time with her and take her and let me know how it was all going along the way. I would absolutely book with Keith again!”

“Kate was wonderful with my Ivy! I contacted her last minute when another pet sitter fell through and she was so quick to help. She even met me the morning I was heading out to chat, go over everything for Ivy, and meet her to make sure everyone was comfortable. Ivy is a bit more medically complex with her chronic enteropathies and Kate did a great job managing her diet and medications. I would absolutely use her again.”

“Dawn was absolutely wonderful! She kept us consistently updated with daily check-in photos of our pups, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. I had a pretty detailed (and admittedly long!) list of instructions for our dogs, and she took the time to carefully review everything with patience and professionalism. She followed through on every detail and made sure our fur babies were not only well cared for, but genuinely happy and comfortable. It’s clear that Dawn truly loves what she does. Her communication was excellent, and she was always quick to respond if we had a question. Knowing our “dog kids” were in such capable, attentive hands made it so much easier for us to relax and fully enjoy our vacation. We’re so grateful for her care and would absolutely trust her with our pups again!”

“Nora was a fantastic pet sitter for my dog. She was very considerate and attentive to learning all the details about my dog. I would gladly have her back again and felt so comfortable with her staying at my home.”

“Maira was lovely! We have an old girl, 14 and a bunny. Maira took care of our girls and our home. She was extremely communicative and respectful, and asked very details questions about behavior, care, etc. You can tell she has experience and loves all animals. We can’t wait for her to sit again! Thank you Maira!”


“We felt at ease when Emily stayed with our 10 month old great dane pup and 7 year old Border Aussie. I got pictures everyday we were gone and the dogs were happy and relaxed when we got home. Bonus points for the house being clean when we got home! We are hopeful to have Emily care for our pets and home again!”

“Christine was wonderful with our senior dog, Bean, and an excellent house guest! She took great care of everything, communicated very well (with pictures too), and left our place super clean and exactly as we left it. Would definitely book with her again!”

“Little late leaving a review because life but Amaya was great! The dogs had a great time and we got lots of pictures, vids and updates! Extra impressive because our senior needs a lot of extra care and he was great when we returned from vacation!”


“my dogs loved Collette and were happy and healthy when I came home. My home was left when she left as it was when I left for my trip, which means a great deal to me. Highly recommend.”

Southern Barton Heights pet parents share their Rover experiences
We had an excellent experience with Camryn. Her communication was outstanding from start to finish, quick responses, clear updates, and plenty of photos that gave us real peace of mind while we were away. Leaving senior dogs is never easy, but we truly felt comfortable and confident they were in good hands. She was attentive to their needs, patient, and clearly experienced with older dogs (and a mischievous cat). We came home to happy, well-cared-for pups and a smooth overall experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again.

We are so glad we found Autumn! She ended up being a last minute booking, but still had time to meet us and our pup before hand to make sure we didn't have any questions. This was our first time having a Rover stay at our house and Autumn really set the bar high. Our pup instantly felt comfortable with her :) that, paired with great photos and excellent communication made ME feel so much better about leaving our dog in Autumn's care. Autumn also took stellar care of our house as well. I will 100% be using Autumn for all future pet sitting!

Sarah was amazing! I couldn’t recommend her enough. She kept us up to date with pics throughout the day, loved on our babies, and had a positive and uplifting personality. I already want to rehire her for more dates! She kept us stress free and allowed us to enjoy our vacation without worrying about our girls. Thank you so much, Sarah! ❤️

Dawn was absolutely wonderful! She kept us consistently updated with daily check-in photos of our pups, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. I had a pretty detailed (and admittedly long!) list of instructions for our dogs, and she took the time to carefully review everything with patience and professionalism. She followed through on every detail and made sure our fur babies were not only well cared for, but genuinely happy and comfortable. It’s clear that Dawn truly loves what she does. Her communication was excellent, and she was always quick to respond if we had a question. Knowing our “dog kids” were in such capable, attentive hands made it so much easier for us to relax and fully enjoy our vacation. We’re so grateful for her care and would absolutely trust her with our pups again!

Our dogs had a wonderful time during Haley’s housesitting. They were so happy and tired when we got home. One of our dogs is high energy and the other is a senior who takes medication. Haley did a great job with both of them and spent extra time with them. We got great pictures of them having a blast and cuddling.

Catherine took fantastic care of our two blind, deaf old lady dogs and our spritely young kitty while we were away. Of course, right before our week-long trip we were hit with a major snowstorm followed by ice, but Cat never missed a beat - she made it to the house without issue and made sure our two nervous nellies were safe and comfortable. We got frequent updates and photos, and it was clear the girls were happy and well cared for the whole time. Fair warning to everyone else: we’ll probably be booking up Cat’s schedule quite a bit. Thanks again, Cat!

Linsey was fabulous to work with and gave me so much peace of mind while I was away! My brood is a handful and she treated them with so much love and I could tell that they had the best time with her. I would 100% recommend Linsey to anyone looking for a sitter and hope to work with her again in the future

Marjorie watched Olive while we went out of town for one night and she was great! There was great communication, she sent us pictures & updates and left our place clean! Our dog is a Velcro dog and she treated her with kindness and patience! I cannot recommend her enough as a dog sitter!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Southern Barton Heights.
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. Southern Barton Heights 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.














