Dog Boarding In VCU, Richmond, VA
Find a loving dog sitter to watch your dog overnight at your sitter's home.
More resources
A focus on safety
Enjoy photo updates, easy messaging, and the knowledge that every sitter joining Rover needs to pass an enhanced background check. Learn more about RoverProtect
Top rated Vcu dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Nola loves happy dog pet care! Amy is great about sending/posting pics throughout her vacay. She even makes homemade treats! Her guest are so spoiled! Any is also very flexible with pick up/drop off times and if we have last minute changes to travel. Nola will definitely be back again! ”
“Highly recommend. Damacia took care of Teddy very well.. Teddy attached to her as a family member. She updated every day with his picture. Thanks Damacia 🥰”
“Matt was awesome with our two pups that he watched for a weekend trip. We got multiple updates everyday and lots of pictures of them both lounging and going for walks/playing in the yard. They were obviously happy and well cared for when we picked them up. We’ll definitely be going to him to watch our pups whenever he’s available.”
“Cyndi was awesome! From the meeting to her watching our older golden Lucy. Got daily updates and traveled on a cruise with confidence. Knowing our fur baby was well cared for! Highly recommend Cyndi!”
“Moose always loves staying with Michelle and her sweet pup, Milo! He gets excited when he recognizes where we are and I always know Moose is in great hands!”
“Dewi and I have had a wonderful first experience boarding with Alex! I was out of the country for two weeks, but always could tell form the updates, photos and videos that my gentle old man was in the best of care. Especially loved seeing him get special attention on his 15th birthday! Alex has much experience with all types of dogs, and it shows. Very professional. Thank you so much!”
“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.”
“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!”
“Raye took great care of our fur babies. Even though they were happy to see us when we arrived we caouldvtell they were well taken care of. Raye sent us plenty of pictures.”
“Jeffrey was fantastic with my dog! He sent me lots of updates and pictures while I was away, so I was always confident that Malcolm was being well taken care of. I also appreciated that Jeffrey was happy to take Malcolm on good walks and also cuddle with him when they were just hanging out. I highly recommend this Rover!”
“Myrna was great with our dog Archie!! She's very experienced with watching dogs and her house seems like a great environment for dogs to have a great time. I'd highly recommend her!”
“Hilary and Willy were awesome. Super flexible and understanding. Peach came back happy, healthy, and exhausted. I will definitely use them again in the future!”
“Nicole kept us up to date with pictures and letting us know Maui was comfortable and at peace. We loved how she worked with us on our return and was especially ready when we arrived. Thank you again Nicole, Maui really enjoyed you this weekend!”
“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.”
“Lauren was AMAZING with my 10 year old Westie. She kept me up to date with photos, took the dogs on walks and trails, and excelled in communication from the first meet-and-greet. Will definitely book with Lauren again.”
“Kat was absolutely amazing with my highly reactive and mildly difficult girl! I gave her a heads up with Bindi’s behaviors and she assured me everything would would be alright. When I dropped Bindi off, Kat even let me in to see how my pup interacts with hers and her pups are absolutely wonderful with others! When I come back to Tuscon I will definitely be reaching out!”
“Amanda was great! My pup had so much fun. So much to the point I didn’t think she wanted to leave. :) Amanda has a lot of experience with dogs because she has two rescues. I really trusted her and I wouldn’t hesitate to leave my baby with Amanda again.”
“We were worried chewy wouldn’t want to come home! Ava and Ross are definitely dog whisperers. He had a great time and they sent lots of good photos. We felt he was in safe hands.”
“Joleya made Oreo feel so comfortable that I thought he wouldn’t want to come home! She was kind and responsive and flexible when we had to modify the pick up type. When I picked him up he was his usual happy go lucky self. I can tell he had an amazing time! I would absolutely love to utilize Joleya’s services again.”
“Kristin was great! She was very communicative and sent lots of pics of Scooby! Drop off and pick up was also very easy and Kristin even packed a little treat for scooby when I picked him up. He had a great time, would recommend!”
Loving dog boarding sitters in your neighborhood
Search Results
Amy M.
“Nola loves happy dog pet care! Amy is great about sending/posting pics throughout her vacay. She even makes homemade treats! Her guest are so spoiled! Any is also very flexible with pick up/drop off times and if we have last minute changes to travel. Nola will definitely be back again! ”
DAMACIA J.Star Sitter
“Highly recommend. Damacia took care of Teddy very well.. Teddy attached to her as a family member. She updated every day with his picture. Thanks Damacia 🥰”
Matt M.Star Sitter
“Matt was awesome with our two pups that he watched for a weekend trip. We got multiple updates everyday and lots of pictures of them both lounging and going for walks/playing in the yard. They were obviously happy and well cared for when we picked them up. We’ll definitely be going to him to watch our pups whenever he’s available.”
Cyndi M.Star Sitter
“Cyndi was awesome! From the meeting to her watching our older golden Lucy. Got daily updates and traveled on a cruise with confidence. Knowing our fur baby was well cared for! Highly recommend Cyndi!”
Michelle T.Star Sitter
“Moose always loves staying with Michelle and her sweet pup, Milo! He gets excited when he recognizes where we are and I always know Moose is in great hands!”
Alexandra O.Star Sitter
“Dewi and I have had a wonderful first experience boarding with Alex! I was out of the country for two weeks, but always could tell form the updates, photos and videos that my gentle old man was in the best of care. Especially loved seeing him get special attention on his 15th birthday! Alex has much experience with all types of dogs, and it shows. Very professional. Thank you so much!”
Julie W.Star Sitter
“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.”
Danielle K.Star Sitter
“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!”
Raye J.Star Sitter
“Raye took great care of our fur babies. Even though they were happy to see us when we arrived we caouldvtell they were well taken care of. Raye sent us plenty of pictures.”
Jeffrey H.Star Sitter
“Jeffrey was fantastic with my dog! He sent me lots of updates and pictures while I was away, so I was always confident that Malcolm was being well taken care of. I also appreciated that Jeffrey was happy to take Malcolm on good walks and also cuddle with him when they were just hanging out. I highly recommend this Rover!”
Myrna C.Star Sitter
“Myrna was great with our dog Archie!! She's very experienced with watching dogs and her house seems like a great environment for dogs to have a great time. I'd highly recommend her!”
Hilary R.Star Sitter
“Hilary and Willy were awesome. Super flexible and understanding. Peach came back happy, healthy, and exhausted. I will definitely use them again in the future!”
Nicole B.Star Sitter
“Nicole kept us up to date with pictures and letting us know Maui was comfortable and at peace. We loved how she worked with us on our return and was especially ready when we arrived. Thank you again Nicole, Maui really enjoyed you this weekend!”
Tiffany B.Star Sitter
“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.”
Lauren B.
“Lauren was AMAZING with my 10 year old Westie. She kept me up to date with photos, took the dogs on walks and trails, and excelled in communication from the first meet-and-greet. Will definitely book with Lauren again.”
Kat R.
“Kat was absolutely amazing with my highly reactive and mildly difficult girl! I gave her a heads up with Bindi’s behaviors and she assured me everything would would be alright. When I dropped Bindi off, Kat even let me in to see how my pup interacts with hers and her pups are absolutely wonderful with others! When I come back to Tuscon I will definitely be reaching out!”
Amanda E.
“Amanda was great! My pup had so much fun. So much to the point I didn’t think she wanted to leave. :) Amanda has a lot of experience with dogs because she has two rescues. I really trusted her and I wouldn’t hesitate to leave my baby with Amanda again.”
Ross & Ava T.Star Sitter
“We were worried chewy wouldn’t want to come home! Ava and Ross are definitely dog whisperers. He had a great time and they sent lots of good photos. We felt he was in safe hands.”
Joleya S.
“Joleya made Oreo feel so comfortable that I thought he wouldn’t want to come home! She was kind and responsive and flexible when we had to modify the pick up type. When I picked him up he was his usual happy go lucky self. I can tell he had an amazing time! I would absolutely love to utilize Joleya’s services again.”
Kristin M.
“Kristin was great! She was very communicative and sent lots of pics of Scooby! Drop off and pick up was also very easy and Kristin even packed a little treat for scooby when I picked him up. He had a great time, would recommend!”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by dog parents like you and choose a boarder who’s a great match for you and your dogs
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a boarder to discuss the level of care needed for your dogs while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your dog boarding sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new dog boarding sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total dog fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Dog Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Vcu.
Rover makes it easy to find Vcu 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
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.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
