Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in The Diamond, Richmond, VA
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Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Kade always takes such great care of both of my cats! While one loves people, the other is very shy and Kade makes sure to care for both of them in the way that best fits their needs! I am so grateful for Kade’s care of them :)”


“Grace was awesome! She was so helpful with toby, always sending me picture updates of her drop in with Toby. I will definitely be reaching out to her again with any help I need with Toby:-)”


“Jessica was great! Followed all instructions we left, was communicative, and took lots of pics. I appreciate her hanging out with my pup. Will be using her services again. 10/10. :)”


“Katherine watched my pup for me while I was gone for the day and she was great! She was very attentive to messaging me and sent me photos during each visit, which was perfect. Definitely would book with her again!”


“This was my second time using Thane and, as expected, they were great! They gave my kitty Rat all the snuggles he requires and had no problem with his medication. Their updates each visit were thorough. I was a bit disorganized while planning this time away and they were very understanding. I’m so glad to have found them!”


“Elizabeth is so great with my dog! She is very responsive, friendly, and I knew he was in good hands. Will definitely be reaching out again in the future :)”


“Lila was absolutely perfect. I just moved to the area; this was my first experience with Rover. For all you pet lovers out there, your baby could not be in better, safer hands. The Rover App is straightforward to navigate; you can receive pictures in real-time. What more could you want?”


“Catherine's check-ins were wonderful. She was extra communicative and shared lots of pictures. She made me feel comfortable and know that King was well taken care of.”


“Excellent visits! Great communication, sent lots of photos and very interactive with our cats. Flexible with providing care and changing up day to day routine. Absolutely perfect pet sitting experience!”


“Lee was wonderful with our fur babies! He left detailed notes after each visit, and provided excellent care for our cat and two dogs! We ran short on litter, and he even bought some to get us through! We would definitely use Lee again!”


“Chloe is awesome! She checks in on my old pup a few days a week while I'm at work. My dog Maddi loves her! Maddi isn't a big walker, so Chloe takes her out briefly, but they spend most of the time cuddling. My dog has anxiety, and on the days Chloe is there, she's so much happier when I get home.”


About: I may not have a lot of pet experience but when I love something, I do it 110% I work full time in mental health /substance use and as you can imagine, my day to day is extremely stressful and I talk to rude people with a smile on my face. But around animals, it’s a real smile. They love us so unconditionally and do so much for us, how can you not give your pet the world and them some after that? All I want to do is make sure every animal feels love, safe and happy. I work 4, 10 hour days a week and 3 days off. I can easily squeeze in multiple drop ins, walks, and house sitting on my days off which are Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays. Even a small overnight could be possible. I also work from home often. Sundays are my guaranteed work from home day so I can find drop in or walk times. As well as house sitting on Sundays! Saturdays, I’m off earlier, clock out by 6:30, so I can definitely squeeze in a night drop in or 2. Monday’s and Tuesdays are my “in office all day” days so I wouldn’t be able to do anything those 2 days, but every other day, I can work something out no problem! I try my best to not break their routine. I have a pretty good understanding of animal body language and I can tell when they are stressed or overwhelmed. Me being a stranger to them, can already have them slightly stressed. So the best thing I can do for them is to continue doing what they already know.

“Sophie was amazing with my cat, Lemon. She was on-time every single day, sent detailed updates with every check-in, and provided tons of awesome pictures. Thank you, Sophie!!”


“Kristen is a gem of a person and so attentive to our dog, Skye. She sends lots of updates and pictures and is also very funny. She is great to work with and I totally trust her with our furbaby.”


“Robbi did absolutely amazing! She’s so sweet & my cats absolutely loved her from the moment she stepped in the door lol. In fact when i came home from my trip they acted like they didn’t know me 😂!! She sent plenty of pictures, she communicated everything with me, and she followed the list of things i provided! I definitely would book her again 10/10 💕!”


“Caleb was an excellent sitter for my pets! He showed up when he was supposed to each day and communicated perfectly with me. He was flexible, caring and easy to work with. We would definitely use him again!”

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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.


Kade M.
Star Sitter


“Kade always takes such great care of both of my cats! While one loves people, the other is very shy and Kade makes sure to care for both of them in the way that best fits their needs! I am so grateful for Kade’s care of them :)”


Meghan C.Star Sitter

“Meghan is so great and attentive! She did a fantastic job of looking after our kitties while we were on a week-long vacation. I would highly recommend her!”


Grace H.Star Sitter

“Grace was awesome! She was so helpful with toby, always sending me picture updates of her drop in with Toby. I will definitely be reaching out to her again with any help I need with Toby:-)”


Jessica W.Star Sitter

“Jessica was great! Followed all instructions we left, was communicative, and took lots of pics. I appreciate her hanging out with my pup. Will be using her services again. 10/10. :)”


Katherine H.Star Sitter

“Katherine watched my pup for me while I was gone for the day and she was great! She was very attentive to messaging me and sent me photos during each visit, which was perfect. Definitely would book with her again!”


Eula C.
Star Sitter


“This was my second time using Thane and, as expected, they were great! They gave my kitty Rat all the snuggles he requires and had no problem with his medication. Their updates each visit were thorough. I was a bit disorganized while planning this time away and they were very understanding. I’m so glad to have found them!”


Jeffrey H.Star Sitter

“This was our first time using Rover and we are so glad we found Jeffrey. He took such great care of our diabetic cat so we could rest easy on vacation.”


Elizabeth S.Star Sitter

“Elizabeth is so great with my dog! She is very responsive, friendly, and I knew he was in good hands. Will definitely be reaching out again in the future :)”


Lila D.
Star Sitter


“Lila was absolutely perfect. I just moved to the area; this was my first experience with Rover. For all you pet lovers out there, your baby could not be in better, safer hands. The Rover App is straightforward to navigate; you can receive pictures in real-time. What more could you want?”


Catherine C.Star Sitter

“Catherine's check-ins were wonderful. She was extra communicative and shared lots of pictures. She made me feel comfortable and know that King was well taken care of.”


Niely C.Star Sitter

“Excellent visits! Great communication, sent lots of photos and very interactive with our cats. Flexible with providing care and changing up day to day routine. Absolutely perfect pet sitting experience!”


Lee B.Star Sitter

“Lee was wonderful with our fur babies! He left detailed notes after each visit, and provided excellent care for our cat and two dogs! We ran short on litter, and he even bought some to get us through! We would definitely use Lee again!”


Chloe S.

“Chloe is awesome! She checks in on my old pup a few days a week while I'm at work. My dog Maddi loves her! Maddi isn't a big walker, so Chloe takes her out briefly, but they spend most of the time cuddling. My dog has anxiety, and on the days Chloe is there, she's so much happier when I get home.”


Hannah M.
“⸻ I can’t recommend Hannah enough as a dog sitter! She’s incredibly attentive, responsible, and clearly has a natural connection with animals. My dog felt immediately at ease with her, which says a lot—he can be a bit shy with new people. Hannah kept me updated with photos and little notes about how things were going, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup and a clean house. It’s clear she goes above and beyond.”


Sophie M.Star Sitter

“Sophie was amazing with my cat, Lemon. She was on-time every single day, sent detailed updates with every check-in, and provided tons of awesome pictures. Thank you, Sophie!!”


Elijah S.Star Sitter

“Elijah has a special way with our boys, even the shy one comes out for each visit. Appreciate the great communication and play time with the boys. 5 stars!”


Kristen C.

“Kristen is a gem of a person and so attentive to our dog, Skye. She sends lots of updates and pictures and is also very funny. She is great to work with and I totally trust her with our furbaby.”


Danielle K.Star Sitter

“Danielle was wonderful. We got so many pictures and great updates of our doggos while we were away. She treated them just like her own fur family.”


Robbi S.Star Sitter

“Robbi did absolutely amazing! She’s so sweet & my cats absolutely loved her from the moment she stepped in the door lol. In fact when i came home from my trip they acted like they didn’t know me 😂!! She sent plenty of pictures, she communicated everything with me, and she followed the list of things i provided! I definitely would book her again 10/10 💕!”


Caleb P.

“Caleb was an excellent sitter for my pets! He showed up when he was supposed to each day and communicated perfectly with me. He was flexible, caring and easy to work with. We would definitely use him again!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in The Diamond.
Rover makes it easy to find The Diamond pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
