House Sitting University Of Richmond

“Mikella was great with my pup. He was really apprehensive about a new sitter in the beginning but within a short time she had him comfortable and snoozing in her lap. She sent multiple pics throughout her short stay with Potato, made me feel like he was well taken care of. Definitely would book with her again!”

Aesha P.

“Great with our dogs over a long weekend and left the house spotless. Reliable, concerned and communicative. Our boys were well taken care of.”

John P.

“Marina was fantastic highly recommend her great communicator and Butch loved having her watch him”

Babs P.

“Madelaine did an amazing job house sitting and taking care of our dog, LuLu. She was responsive, attentive, and kept us up to date with LuLu by providing photos. We will definitely hire her again!”

Patrick A.

“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.”

Leah T.

About: I have had at least one dog all of my life. Often times more than one. Currently living with just one Lab who would love a visitor/playmate. I foster emergency overnights on rescue transports. I have been a caregiver for dogs of all ages and kinds; puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with separation anxiety. I have grandcats I house sit for and have also taken care of chickens. I work from home with tons of flexibility. I have one adult child at home in graduate school, they have a health condition which keeps them home most days too, so your pet is never short of human companionship. I live in a great neighborhood for walks on a leash. I provide dog sitting in a one story home with a large, wooded fenced yard in central Richmond neighborhood. Great for dogs of all ages and abilities. I live with one Lab that's a large couch potato. He also likes his human to sit outside with him rather than be out there all by himself. So we spend lots of time outside together. Pets are permitted on furniture and the bed, whatever makes them feel at home. I do have a large dog crate that can be set up if needed, but only if requested as it will put your pet at ease. The most important factor is making sure your pet feels comfortable, keeping their routines and habits to lessen the stress of a new place.

“We had a great experience with Kaleb. He took excellent care of both our dog and cat, sending regular updates and pictures so we felt at ease while away. He left our home in the same good condition he found it, and most importantly, our pets were happy and well cared for. He’s trustworthy and reliable, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a responsible sitter.”

Gina H.

“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!”

Cole M.

“Joe did a great job communicating and sending pics every day, which allowed me to relax and not worry about Bentley. He went above and beyond caring for my pet and my only concern is that he will have more requests for his services than he has time!”

Windy H.

“Sara was a lovely sitter! She was extremely communicative and sent lots of photos. We felt so comfortable with her watching our pup in our home while we were gone and we could truly trust our dog was in good hands. We came home to a spotless house! She’s going to be our new go-to. Thank you so much Sara!”

Angela H.

“Carolyn was wonderful. She took good care of Charlie and was careful to follow instructions including administering medicine and following physical therapy instructions. She left the house very clean and orderly. We would love to use her again.”

Becky W.

“Jassi was lovely! Sent lots of photos, took good care of our girls, and was a joy and communicate and plan with. Highly recommend!”

Linsey S.

“Laura was great! She took great care with Benji and was very communicative. She gave great updates and I can tell that Benji had a great time with her.”

Riel S.

“This was my first time hiring a pet sitter and Kaylynn couldn’t have been more perfect. She kept me updated, consistently checked in regarding my travel plans to support with care, provided quality care and walks and snuggles to my furbabies. I am so grateful for Kaylynn and will definitely hire her again for future pet sitting needs.”

Maya B.

“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.”

Theresa M.

“Mark is everything you could possibly want to take care of your pets. He is kind, responsible, communicative, knowledgeable, and seems to really care for the pets.”

Sandi K.

About: I’m a reliable pet sitter with a deep love for all animals. Whether it’s providing the gentle affection and strict routine a cat needs to feel comfortable or the high-energy attention a dog deserves, I treat every pet like family. Beyond standard pet sitting, I’ve also gained unique experience walking alpacas and feeding goats, so I’m very comfortable adapting to different personalities and requirements. I look forward to providing your pets with the most attentive care possible! I work part-time on weekdays, which leaves me flexible and available for pet care. I am fully available on weekends to give pets consistent attention and care. I provide a clean, safe, and calm environment while respecting each client’s home. I follow instructions carefully and ensure pets feel comfortable, secure, and well cared for.

About: Hi there! My name is Genevieve! I worked at the Richmond SPCA for 4 years. My two pitties at home (Nola and Brick) are leash reactive. With my own dogs and experience of working at an animal shelter I’ve seen almost everything. I have experience with medication administration- injectable, sub q fluids, and oral. I also have experience with behaviors like reactivity, resource guarding, mouthiness, fearfulness, ect. I take a fear free, positive reinforcement approach. My goal is to make sure your pets needs are being met so they feel safe and you feel comfortable and at ease. I have experience with special needs cats as well! I quit my job and went back to school! I can care for your pets before 9:00 am and after 11 am Monday and Wednesday-Friday. I can care for your pet on Tuesdays from 1 pm onwards. I have experience with homes without backyards and am willing to do a walk around the block or whatever it might be for a quick potty break. I always go outside to my fenced in backyard with my dogs to make sure everyone is safe and will do so with yours. Your cats will be kept strictly indoors!

“Blue is thoughtful, thorough, and did an amazing job taking care of our pets and home after we had a sitter situation fall through last minute. Blue was communicative and very sweet with our fur babies (Alaskan malamute and very shy cat). Will definitely be working with Blue again and you should too!”

Olga M.

“Emily did a fantastic job caring for our critters and home while we were away. She provided daily updates, photos, and even a video or two. We really appreciated her good communication and reliability. Thanks for a great experience!”

Mica L.