Dog Boarding in Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA
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1. Matt M.

“I can’t say thank Matt enough! He is an amazing host. As a new dog dad after more than 20 yrs, I was a little panicked trying to figure out who to trust with my rescue pup for the night. After a simple Google search, I came across Matt’s profile. Read the reviews, the number of repeat stays and decided to download this app. Matt arranged a meet and greet. He put me at ease right away and Sawyer enjoyed the brief meeting. Booking was simple. Drop off and pick up were super easy and convenient. Sawyer had a great say and I couldn’t be happier! I’d recommend Matt to friends and family without hesitation.”


2. Michelle T.

“It was our first time leaving our dog Lucy with Michelle and Lucy had a wonderful time and Michelle took great care of of her. I really appreciated the daily updates and pictures on how Lucy was doing. We were gone for a week and I felt comfortable and confident leaving Lucy in her care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog sitter!”


3. Ryan M.

“I felt very comfortable leaving my dog here with Ryan! She got along great with his dog which was a huge bonus for her to have a friend to play with.”


4. Nicole B.

“Nicole is the absolute best. She’s taken such good care of Kappy every single time we’ve boarded and has always been so accommodating!! We won’t go anywhere else”


5. Raye J.

“I so appreciate the time Chip spent with Raye ! She took him on walks and integrated him into the dog pack very thoughtfully. Lots of pictures and videos!”


6. Cindy S.

“Cindy was super responsive and treated my dog like family! He had a great time with her and I felt comfortable and confident during his stay with Cindy!”




7. Hilary R.


“Hilary did great with my girl Hope! Hope is a high maintenance doggo but she was comfortable with Hilary for the duration of her four night stay. I will definitely be booking with Hilary again in the future!”


8. Jeffrey H.

“Jeremy took care of my dog Parker while I was out of the country for a week. I felt Parker was in excellent hands and seemed happy and rested when I got back! Jeremy was super communicative leading up to Parker’s stay as well as during it sending lots of fun videos of their strolls around the neighborhood. Would definitely use Jeremy again!”




9. Tiffany B.


“This was a great experience for both me and Mila. Tiffany took such great care of my fur baby and sent me pictures so I knew how she was doing throughout her stay! Tiffany will definitely be my go to dog sitter moving forward.”


10. Julie W.


“Excellen all around! Great communication before and during our trip, with lots of consideration for the dogs’ routines and comfort. Loved all the photos that showed us the dogs were having a great time at “camp” — knowing they were in good hands let us enjoy our trip all the more. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.”


11. Amy M.


“Amy and her family are amazing. My dogs love them so much and I won’t trust anyone else to watch them! She is thorough, engaged, and updates several times a day. Can’t say enough good things!”


12. Danielle K.

“Highly recommend!! Danielle and her fiancé were awesome! They watched my dog for 3 nights and sent lots of pictures and communication while I was gone. It was clear Eli felt right at home with them and enjoyed his time with them and their dogs! I will definitely be using them again in the future!”


13. Alexandra O.

“Alex is so kind and provides the best care. My 5 year old Aussiedoodle is very nervous around new people and dogs. Alex was so mindful of her needs and helped her settle in quickly to a new place while we were away. She sent photos and updates which made me feel more at ease while on our trip. I will definitely board my dog with her again. I can’t recommend her enough!”


14. Donetta N.

“Donetta was great with Graham! I was a little worried leaving him because I wasn’t sure how he would adjust being gone overnight without seeing me. However, she sent pictures and she gave updates on how he was doing. I was very pleased with her services. I highly recommend Donetta, you won’t be disappointed she’s great with dogs.”


15. Ethel V.

“Ethel took such great care of our three french bulldogs. She was very responsive, gave us updates with pictures, and gave our pups lots of love and attention. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks Ethel!”


16. Emily H.
“Emily has taken care of Bruce 3-4 times now and has seriously exceeded our expectations for the service we could have ever imagined using rover! Bruce got to play with her pup Boudreaux, went on multiple walks a day, dog park visits (she even confirmed that it was okay to do so), and got many cuddles throughout the weekend. She has been so welcoming and you can instantly see the love she has for dogs! Emily sends lots of pictures and provides updates on how your dog is doing….I HIGHY suggest using Emily for the next time you need someone to care for your pup, you won’t be disappointed!!”




17. Cyndi M.


“Pepper enjoys returning to Cyndi’s home! Dog friendly, accommodating, lovely back yard and walking spaces. Squirrels to watch, too. She is very attentive and lets him out for early morning potty needs.”




18. Amanda E.

“Amanda did an amazing job of taking care of my dog for a week. I have a small dog that recently went blind and Amanda was very well versed in taking care of older dogs and dogs with disabilities. Her house is well set up for taking care of older/disabled dogs and communications with her were always instant. Amanda is also an incredibly nice and personable person in general. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone needing a dog sitter.”


19. Jesse D.

“Jesse is absolutely amazing! Helped out last minute when another sitter cancelled, took great care of my dog, sent pictures, and was very responsive. Highly recommended!”


20. Jonathan P.

“Jonathan was great! Booking was kind of last minute however he still setup a meet and greet before booking. My pup was very comfortable during the meet and greet and she had such a great time playing with Jonathan's dogs. He's very responsive and he kept me updated the entire time with videos/photos. I highly recommend Jonathan! I will definitely book with him again.”
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As of Jul 2024, 704 sitters provided dog boarding in Upper Shockoe Valley. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Upper Shockoe Valley dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Upper Shockoe Valley have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Upper Shockoe Valley.
Rover makes it easy to find Upper Shockoe Valley dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 704 dog boarding sitters in Upper Shockoe Valley on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Upper Shockoe Valley, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 dog boarding 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 dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
