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Alexander S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
8 repeat clients
47 years of experience
Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA, 23224

Alex was great with the dogs and was responsive to our messages. Was very impressed that he came over for a meet and greet and was taking notes and asking questions. Left the home so clean we couldn't even tell someone had been there. Highly recommend

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Jimmy A.
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Oli L.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
35 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23221

Oli took such great care of our pup and house! We loved the updates and really appreciated Oli’s wonderful communication! We always know Maddie (and the house) is in the best hands with Oli when we are away!!

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Mary M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23235

Very friendly and responsible. She took great care of my pupper and was very communicative. Would definitely work with Mary again 😊

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Haley S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

Haley was absolutely amazing. She kept me updated on my babies the entire time she was there with pics and messages. She took care of my home as though it was hers. I would absolutely recommend Haley to anyone who wants peace of mind when leaving your babies when having to travel. Thank you Haley!!

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Jordan D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Chesterfield, VA, 23832

I can’t say enough nice things about Jordan. She jumped in at the very last minute and helped me with my 3 cats when my previous pet sitter had a last minute emergency. She was loving and attentive to my home as well as my cats!! Thank you so much!

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Celeste H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23221

Celeste was an absolutely wonderful dog sitter. She was communicative, thoughtful, and consistently kept me updated, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she genuinely cared about my dog, and seeing how happy and comfortable my dog was in her presence meant everything to me. I could tell my dog felt safe, loved, and well cared for the entire time. I would absolutely trust Celeste again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

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Sara G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
11 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Sara was great! We left our Nailah home for a night while we went on a trip and she took good care of her. She sent pictures as well as updates while we were gone and our Nailah really seemed to love her. Would highly recommend 10/10

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Nancy C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23224

Nancy did a wonderful job caring for our home and our three very different dogs while we were away. She was responsible, communicative, and great about checking in whenever she had questions. She carefully followed all instructions, and it was clear our dogs were well cared for and comfortable in her care. We came home to happy dogs and a house that was in great shape. We truly appreciated the peace of mind she gave us and would absolutely recommend her to others.

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Marissa J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Woodland Heights, Richmond, VA, 23225

Thank you Marissa! Figgy was well cared for and were so thankful to be able to leave her at home instead of at a kennel. Marissa left the house spotless and was extremely flexible when our plans changed.

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Alex H.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
4 repeat clients
38 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23221

Alex worked with our one dog who was nervous around him at first. He spent a lot of time at our house with our two dogs while we were on vacation. When we came back our dogs were tired and happy.

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Journei F.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23234

10/10

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kian c.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Randolph, richmond, VA, 23220

Kian was great! Super responsive and flexible, sent great updates and pictures. I'm already rebooking :)

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Maya G.
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jakiya p.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Carver, Richmond, VA, 23220

I am absolutely blown away by Jakiya and could not recommend her highly enough. She communicated like a pro and took exceptional care of my Finn and Vada! And, my house looked cleaner than when I left! I am already preparing to book her for another sit. My Finn and Vada wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Zander M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
5 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

Zander was great! He took great care of my two kitties and my house. :)

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Victor S.
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$70
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4.9 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
4 years of experience
The Museum District, Richmond, VA, 23220

Victor did great sitting for Ellie, kept her company all day, listened to her needs, gave her food and her medicine. Would absolutely book him again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle V.
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Michelle V.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
7 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

Michelle did an incredible job house and pet sitting our dog and cat. She communicated well, sent delightful photos and updates, and even handled an unusual house issue safely and with no stress on our end. We can't wait to book with her again!

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Tiana S.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA, 23224

Tiana is the ultimate professional. I almost had to cancel the booking due to unforeseen circumstances. She handled it with understanding, grace, and patience. I’m glad I was able to make alternate plans and keep my booking with her. She was early to everything related to the booking which shows how serious she takes her job. I made a short notice decision to come home early and Tiana responded and adjusted well to that also. She made sure the puppies were taken care of and everything in the house was in order so I can just go straight to bed.

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Samariah H.
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$50
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4 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23224

About: I have experience caring for dogs through both long-term and everyday responsibilities, including helping raise my aunt’s dog from puppyhood and regularly caring for my boyfriend’s dog. My responsibilities have included walking, feeding, playtime, maintaining routines, and providing companionship to help pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. What sets me apart from other sitters is the level of care and attention I give to each pet individually. I understand that being away from their owner can be stressful for some animals, so I focus on creating a calm, reassuring, and positive environment where they feel secure and loved. My experience caring for puppies has also taught me patience, consistency, and the importance of paying close attention to behavior, routines, and energy levels. I treat every pet with the same care, compassion, and responsibility I would want for my own animals. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I already spend a lot of time caring for my own cats. I make sure they’re fed, comfortable, and getting plenty of attention and playtime throughout the day. I even take my cat on walks, so I’m very attentive to both physical activity and emotional enrichment. Caring for animals is something I genuinely enjoy, so being patient, observant, and consistent with their routines comes very naturally to me. II believe pets communicate their needs through their behavior and body language, so I always pay close attention to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I respect each pet’s boundaries while also giving them plenty of attention, playtime, and care. In both my home and a client’s home, I focus on keeping pets comfortable, maintaining their routine, and making sure they don’t feel lonely or stressed while their owner is away.

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Nicholas C.
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$38
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10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23220

About: My name is Nick and I am a teacher in Chesterfield county looking to use my love for animals as a way to make some extra money over the summer. I have had dogs and cats growing up my whole life and currently have a dog named Bagel and a cat named Friday. I also have lots of experience dog/cat sitting for friends and family over the years ever since I was in high-school. I am a teacher so I won’t be working during the summers so I will have unlimited time during the day/night to take care of your pets and their needs! Once the school year starts I can do weekends and afternoon/nights! I have a lot of energy myself so if your pets love to get exercise/play around I am very up for that. I also try to be very thorough with the pet care instructions and will ask questions/for clarification to ensure I am giving your pet the best care as possible.

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Cheyenne B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Woodland Heights, Richmond, VA, 23225

Cheyenne did a wonderful job caring for our 3 aussies in our home while we were on vacation. She was very responsive and responsible. We will definitely hire her again for our pet care needs!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nancy did a wonderful job caring for our home and our three very different dogs while we were away. She was responsible, communicative, and great about checking in whenever she had questions. She carefully followed all instructions, and it was clear our dogs were well cared for and comfortable in her care. We came home to happy dogs and a house that was in great shape. We truly appreciated the peace of mind she gave us and would absolutely recommend her to others.

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Mary J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We have had Kim care for our pets the few times we have needed it for the past year and a half. When scheduling our first long vacation in many years, I made sure Kim was available before doing any planning. I don’t think we’d be comfortable leaving our house and kitties without her! Our cats love her, and my husband and I feel secure knowing everything is in Kim’s hands. She is so thoughtful, thorough, and excellent with communication. We couldn’t ask for a better pet/house sitter!!

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Lisa F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erica was incredible as always! I really appreciate Erica, because when she is watching my dog, I do not have to worry about a single thing. She always treats her with love and follows all of her care instructions.

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Kendall V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kylie was great and my pets were well cared for and happy when I returned. She did a great job of keeping me informed while I was gone and took care to clean up some doggy messes which was much appreciated. I will definitely use her services again. Thank you Kylie!

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Andrea B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liesel was great! One of my giant dogs has high anxiety and I was thankful for good communication and care. I just moved across the country and took my first trip, so my anxiety was high too! Recommend 10/10 and will definitely rebook.

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Norelle W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cheyenne did a wonderful job caring for our 3 aussies in our home while we were on vacation. She was very responsive and responsible. We will definitely hire her again for our pet care needs!

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Christina Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Charlotte was wonderful with my dog cher as always! She sent me tons of pictures and kept me updated on how things were going. Looking forward to having her stay with us again soon.

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Isabelle W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Virginia is awesome! She took such good care of our pup. She went above and beyond, sent us so many awesome pictures and videos, played with him, and took him on long walks. He had a great time. We feel so lucky, best pet sitter we've ever had!! Thank you, Virginia!

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norrie b.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacob and his partner helped look after our very high energy doggie while we were out of town! The house was spotless when we returned and it was clear Billie was in good hands :)

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Kylie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Le’Yana was amazing ! My first time using the app to book someone to watch my dog and I don’t regret it ! Very sweet women , definitely would be booking her again . Thank you

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Shanecia D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa ensured Boris got important time sensitive medications. She sent a couple photos to let me know how he was doing. She is responsible and caring.

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Annie T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bee was taking care of our pup for a week in our place and we have only nice things to say. She felt comfortable giving Kaan his daily medicine and updated us with cute pictures of them snuggling and walking. We knew our pup was in great hands and she left our place spotless as well. We highly recommend Bee and are so happy that we found her. Thank you 🙏🏻

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Kristina T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dani took amazing care of our sweet pit bull for almost two weeks in our home. She was a great communicator, our pup was clearly cared for and given lots of attention, and our house was in excellent shape when we got home. We highly recommend Dani, she will be on our short list when we need care.

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Anna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’m so happy to have found Jacqui, she is easy to communicate with and the peace of mind knowing she’s caring for my boy is priceless!

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Julie O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took great care of my pets- absolutely spoiled them! Sent cute pictures while we were away and left the house cleaner than when she got there. We look forward to having her sit for us in the future.

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Esthar O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachael is wonderful! Very communicative and followed our insurrections to a T! We have an older senior dog and I wasn’t worried about him at all while she was there!

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Dee K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Noel was great! She stayed with our pup for a week while we were away. She took great care of him and left the house spotless! We definitely recommend Noel!

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Peter C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks so much Grace for taking great care of our pups! Grace was great with communication and even came by to meet the pups beforehand. Appreciate you!

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Emily M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen is so sweet!! Our whole crew absolutely adored her, and she took the best care of everyone while we were out of town. Our shy pup warmed up to her immediately! She sent so many pictures and updates through the weekend and was very responsive! Will absolutely be booking Kristen in the future for our upcoming travels / events! Thank you so much ❤️

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Emily C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Benny gives Leah two paws up! 🐾 He was happy, tired, and totally spoiled with love. Couldn’t ask for a better sitter!

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Abby G.
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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. Southwood house sitters are great for:

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