Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In The Meadows

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Sitter Profile Image: Rhiana Q.
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Rhiana Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
308 reviews
108 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Rhiana was amazing with our cat Crouton who needed meds around the clock and some extra love and attention while we were away! We felt at ease knowing Rhiana was taking such good care of her! Will definitely be booking with her again :)

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Amelie S.
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$14
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1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I have been taking care of friends, family members animals for over 2 years now while attending college. I love giving care to their furry friends while they are away. Having animals myself I understand the need to have a trustworthy caretaker while away! I look forward to become your pets new friend! I currently work 30/32 hours a week usually during the early mornings or mid afternoons. I have usually offered early morning walks or evening walks to those in need! I am able to do overnights as well, but always check to make sure the animals will be okay while I work! I have always tried to take care of the pets in the exact way the client has asked. I am able to sit in during meals, stay to get energy out, or even squirrel watch! I always try to make the animals stay in the routine that they have known!

Sitter Profile Image: Julia S.
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Julia S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I’ve taken care of dogs ranging from new born puppies to senior dogs for the past 10 years. Friends and family trust me to dog sit and dog walk for them regularly. I am currently on summer break so I have plenty of time to play with and walk your pups! I have a very flexible schedule. I am open to walking and caring for your pup however you feel is best! I have experience with a a variety of walking methods, crating, fenced yards, and off leash dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Margaret C.
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Margaret C.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22904

Margaret was communicative, kind, and wonderful to my cat! Would not hesitate to book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary B.
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Mary B.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
21 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Charlottsville, VA, 22901

About: I have taken care of many dogs and love to bond with them. Family and friends have let me pet sit for years and who doesn’t love hanging out with a cute dog. I am currently a part time student and in my off I go on walks and play with my own dog at home. I also go to dog parks to play with my two dogs. I will keep eyes on your pets and play with them and get their energy out. I will also make sure your pet has a new best friend.

Sitter Profile Image: Yana S.
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Yana S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Yana is great! She was scheduled for a drop in for my dogs. They loved her and she gave attention to my cat as well (not that he gives anyone a choice). The dogs were happy and worn out when I got home. I will absolutely be booking with her again.

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Melissa C.
Sitter Profile Image: Tracy D.
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Tracy D.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
18 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Belmont, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Tracy was so great with meeting my pup! She spent so much time and careful questioning to make sure she had all of the necessary information to take care of him. I feel very, very confident in recommending her to others.

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Anneka K.
Sitter Profile Image: Karlee F.
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Karlee F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Karlee is a great sitter! She’s super friendly and responsive to visits. She’s done a great job at doing house visits for my puppy to tire him out and keep him engaged when I’m busy. Would definitely recommend!

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Kelsey F.
Sitter Profile Image: Penny H.
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Penny H.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
30 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Penny is fantastic. I feel like she’s the best kept secret on this site. She is professional and personable. I will definitely reach out again!

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Milanie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Bertie & Lissette A.
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Bertie & Lissette A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
30 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

My dog had such a great time with Bertie while I was on vacation, she probably didn’t even notice I was gone. Seeing the pictures of their day together made me happy and I will rebook in the future!

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Abby S.
Sitter Profile Image: Makenna R.
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Makenna R.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Makenna was great! She was even able to go out of her way and meet with us on a very short notice ahead of time. All of our animals absolutely love her. Makenna is one of the best pet sitters we have had and we will definitely be asking her to help in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle C.
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Danielle C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
183 reviews
59 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Danielle is one of the most amazing sitters that we’ve ever had! She is reliable and prompt, always arriving at the selected booking times. We most recently worked with her for extended time away for our wedding, and our minds were at ease the entire time. Our cats love her and she’s so thoughtful with how she cares for them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan V.
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Megan V.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Charlottesville High, Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Megan has been amazing. My cats connected with her very well. Even my older cat who is standoffish with strangers sat on her lap. She came to my rescue when I needed her for another day and I appreciate her so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ireland W.
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Ireland W.
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$25
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5 years of experience
Venable, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: What sets me apart as a pet sitter is my extensive experience handling high-responsibility care, complex routines, and multi-pet households. I grew up fostering kittens, have my own beloved animals at home, and have been trusted to manage up to 6 animals simultaneously, so I am incredibly comfortable maintaining a calm, structured environment even with a full house. Beyond standard dog walking, feeding, and playtime, I am highly experienced in administering special medications and following precise care plans. For your absolute peace of mind, I hold active EMT and CPR certifications. This background means I possess sharp attention to detail, strong situational awareness, and the ability to remain completely calm and capable in any emergency. Whether your pet is a high-energy pup who needs lots of exercise or a senior pet requiring careful medical monitoring, I am dedicated to providing a safe, reliable, and loving experience. I am currently on summer break from my pre-medical neuroscience track at UVA, where I'm working part-time as an EMT and interning. My ultimate goal is to become a pediatric oncologist, but right now, I am looking for a rewarding side hustle because I deeply miss having regular connections with animals! Because my summer schedule is highly structured and predictable, I can easily integrate dedicated pet care into my daily routine. I have wide-open availability for boarding and housesitting on weekends, and plenty of open blocks during the weekday to focus entirely on keeping your pets happy, exercised, and loved. I offer pet care and dog walking exclusively within the comfort and familiarity of the client's home or neighborhood, which I find keeps pets relaxed and stress-free. When house-sitting, my top priorities are safety, strict adherence to your routine, and maintaining the utmost respect for your home. Because of my background in emergency services, I am naturally highly observant and detail-oriented. I treat your home with the same care and respect that I would my own—ensuring doors are locked, security systems are set, and potential hazards are entirely out of reach before I head out. For walking clients, I always double-check harnesses, use secure leashes, and maintain constant situational awareness of our surroundings. I strictly follow your rules regarding feeding schedules, medication administration, and boundaries, keeping you updated with pictures and texts so you always have total peace of mind.

Sitter Profile Image: Mitch H.
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Mitch H.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
20 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Mitch went above and beyond caring for our animals while we were away for the holidays and was even flexible with adding an extra day when we decided to extend our trip. Super sweet with our animals and took great care of our home. Would definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy S.
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Amy S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Very communicative, sent us lots of photos of our fur babies, & very accommodating. Loved that she also was willing to do a meet & greet first. We would totally use Amy for her services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail J.
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Abigail J.
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$20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: I’ve owned many dogs over my lifetime. From a Min Pin to Collies, Retrievers and Pointers. I have taken care of friends and relatives animals while they were out of town. I have done long time sits (several weeks) to daily drop ins. I’m retired so I have lots of time to care for your pets. I love taking walks and getting to know each animal whether it’s to come hang out and play, feed etc or take for long or short walks. I don’t have any dogs or cats living with me now due to my landlord not allowing pet ownership. They don’t mind if I bring a dog here for short periods.

Sitter Profile Image: Doris S.
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Doris S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
186 reviews
63 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Doris did a great job with my kitties. They are usually very shy but one of them came out to greet her everyday. She was there everyday at the scheduled time and everything looked great when we arrived home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Riley E.
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Riley E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Riley was fantastic with my puppy, Pearl! Pearl is always excited to see her and Riley goes above and beyond to help with paying and reinforcing good training habits, I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ed A.
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Ed A.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
141 reviews
50 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Ed was exactly who we were looking for! We have 2 large dogs that can be a lot to handle, and Ed handled it perfectly. He followed our instructions exactly as we asked. We also loved the updates throughout! I would highly recommend him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah took excellent care of Frankie while we were away. She gave Frankie her pills and lots of love. Great communication, too!

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Ashleigh L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rhiana has watched my girls several times when we go out of town and always does a phenomenal job! I feel so much better leaving knowing that she’s coming to check on them. One of my girls has some behavioral issues and she’s always so mindful and accommodating with her. Can’t wait to have her watch our girls again!

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Rachel L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maura is reliable, consistent, and kind! We really appreciate that she can drop in on our pup when we work long days. Even sometimes on short notice, Maura comes through.

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Abby K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren did a great job, and was notably punctual for her visits. Shared several pics each visit. Happy to call on her again!

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C'ville M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Makenna was lovely with my cat. She did every I asked aieas very flexible abouty early return. I will definitely request her again

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Betsy P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karlee was awesome! She left the most detailed notes and photos that I've ever seen from a sitter, and she was incredibly personable and warm. Definitely glad we found her to care for our kitties and wouldn't hesitate to book her again.

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Catherine O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen did a fantastic job checking in on our 2 cats while we were away! It was our first time hiring a sitter and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.

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

Sarah was very reliable and responsible and took very good care of my two cats. They were happy and relaxed when I returned home, and the house was nice and clean. I'd recommend her highly for anyone with cats.

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

Penny was really attentive and gentle with my sick husky, gave me lots of notes and pictures about how she was doing, which I really appreciated.

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Zane J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mackenzie is the best!! So flexible and communicative. She's been patient with getting to know our very shy cat, who is now really comfortable around her and doesn't get stressed anymore when we're away (which is a big deal!). We so appreciate Mackenzie, and how she really does take care of our cat like she's her own.

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

Megan was amazing! Took great care of my kitty and was very flexible and helpful with my needs. Thank you!

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

Kelsie is always so reliable and professional! Really great with our very senior kitty that requires medication and lots of attention.

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

Attentive to my girl. She had some concerns about her ear and was able to assist rinsing it out. Appreciate all the help.

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

Natalie took great care of our cat while we were away! I appreciated the photos and updates that she sent!

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

Mitch has cared for my dog multiple times and is always amazing. This time we were gone for a whole week. His communication was top notch as always, and he went above and beyond to ensure she was well cared for. I plan to continue booking with him moving forward.

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

Genesis went above and beyond! She took a great care of our cat, she brought some packages in, she helped out with an emergency situation. We are very grateful! And our cat loved her!

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

Ed was wonderful! He checked in every day and left detailed notes and terrific pictures. He made sure I never worried about my kitties while I was gone. Highly recommend!

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Melanie T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Emilee. As always our Lucy is being taken off with love and respect as we enjoy time away from home.

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Matthew R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was wonderful. My cat seemed to take to her pretty quickly and she’s picky. Would use Danielle again.

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Veronica L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kailyn was a lifesaver when I needed a last minute pet sitter. She was very responsive, sent detailed updates and pictures, and had no problem handling my cat's different foods and medications. I would definitely use her services again!

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Jessica G.
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