Dog Boarding In VCU, Richmond, VA
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âMichelle did a wonderful job watching our boy Remy! He can be very shy and nervous in new environments but Michelle made him feel right at home. Loved getting the updates and photos while we were out of town. Highly recommend and will book again :)â

âMatt was wonderful and easy to work with. Our dog Marlowe loved being at his house and having other playmates to be around. He communicated concisely and quickly with us. He took fantastic care of our little one and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a dog sitter.â

âJeffrey 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!â

âJulie does a great job taking care of Yuki! Yuki is a better dog when she comes back. Julie is first on our list if we go away. I never worry when she's with Julie, and for Yuki it's a spa weekend. Until next time!â

âMichaela was absolutely fantastic with Zephyr and it was so clear he had such a great time with her this weekend! During our stay she sent tons of pictures to keep me updated on what Zeph was up to and was very communicative throughout the whole rover process. We met ahead of time during a meet and greet where Zeph got tons of time to get to know his new aunt Michaela and vice versa and it was clear to see how great she was with handling him from the start. We will absolutely be back and are so happy to have met you! Thanks so much for taking such great care of Zephyr!â

âDina thoroughly enjoyed her time with Hilary! So much so that she made herself right at home almost immediately. Hilary was very accommodating to my travel itinerary and kept me posted on how Dina was doing during her entire stay. Dina definitely wants me to check Hilary's availability first before I go on my next trip.â

âAaren and Jordan were such fabulous sitters for my itty bitty 80lbs pittie! They sent several pics and vids throughout his 2day stay which definitely put me as ease. Highly recommend!â

âCyndi was a great sitter for my dog Leila! She provided updates with plenty of pictures and I can tell my pup had a great night and was well taken care of with Cyndi!â

âNicole is absolutely amazing at handling my dogs even when theyâre nervous about being in a new environment and being around other dogs. She always takes great care of them and sends update pictures and videos on her own initiative! Sheâs my go-to and Iâd highly recommend her to anyone.â

âRaye 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.â

âAlex is the best! Our dog was well cared for, had access to Alexâs backyard, and socialized with other well behaved rover pups staying at her house! She came back looking loved and well cared for! Alex sent us so many photos and we loved having updates throughout our dogs stay! Would recommend Alex to anyone!â

âDonetta was so gracious and kind with our older dog! She kept us informed of how he was doing on our quick overnight away. I'd highly recommend her as a dog sitter!â

âThank you so much to LeâQuitta and her family for taking such great care of Boss âşď¸ She kept me updated with pictures and communicated well. Will definitely be rebooking! We knew he had a good time when he slept the majority of the day when we got him homeâ¤ď¸ Thanks again!!!â

âAmy did a great job with our two dogs overnight for several days. She lets the dogs hang out in her home, perfect for those not used to crates or traditional boarding. There are always lots of other dogs to play with and she sends lots of pictures!â

âWe are newer to the area and this was our first time needing a dog sitter. Lauren was very responsive and wonderful. She also sends lots of great photos and takes lots of walks. Hopefully she will be available again if and when we need a dog sitter.â


âTiffany is amazing! This was the first time I boarded my Simba. I was so nervous. However, Simba was very well taken care of. Tiffany kept me updated with texts and pictures. She was professional and caring toward not only Simba but me as well. Simba truly enjoyed his stay. I donât think he wanted to come home! I will definitely use Tiffanyâs services again. If you want a reliable, patient, caring, and professional person to care for your pet, Tiffany is your person!!!â

âLila was amazing with my dog Fig! She can get nervous away from home but she felt very comfortable with Lila and had a great time. Would definitely book again with her!â

âCarolina was very communicative! Took Benji out for a lot of walks which we loved 𼰠and she sent us a bunch of nice photos every day. Highly recommendedâ

âRoss and Ava took great care of our old girl. They sent us updates regularly and were flexible on pick up time. Weâll definitely be booking with them again!â

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We had a great experience as always, this time having left our older pup for nearly a week, the longest time weâve boarded her so far. Matt had made a path in his yard so she and the other dogs could walk without slipping on the ice, which I know she appreciated. And we always appreciate the twice-a-day updates with pics!

I was skeptical about booking a dog sitter since my dog usually takes a while to warm up to people. Oreo fell in love with Aaren and Jordon almost immediately! He had a blast. You can genuinely see how relaxed and joyful he was in each check in photo/video. I found my go to sittersđ

This was our first time using Rover and we were very happy to find Julie and Eric. Their communication was great, they were very enthusiastic, kind, and attentive with Tanner. We felt comfortable knowing he was being well cared for while we were away. Tanner was his normal, happy self when we picked him.

Ashley was absolutely amazing with Onyx over the Christmas and New Yearâs holiday! She kept me updated with pictures and messages throughout my time away, which gave me so much peace of mind. Onyx loved playing with her kids and looked so adorable cuddling with everyone, it was clear he felt right at home. When Onyx struggled a bit at night and was barking, Ashley was incredibly patient and kind. She reached out to ask for advice and even allowed calming treats to be dropped off while I was away, which I truly appreciated. She followed all of my special instructions perfectly, including giving him his Christmas presents on Christmas Day and feeding him a special holiday meal. Iâm so grateful for the love and care she showed Onyx and would absolutely trust her again. Highly recommend Ashley to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate sitter!

Kailey took great care of our 4 year old lab grand-dog, " Hank." We needed last minute help with Hank and Kailey responded and was able to take him for a same day reservation. He spent two nights with Kailey and we greatly appreciate her flexibility and the care she took of him. We ill definitely use her in the future.

Carolina was so attentive and caring with Tuna and really treated her like her own âŁď¸ I had to go on a long trip but Carolina's consistent updates and photos left me feeling really reassured that tuna was being cared for and was having a great time as well. Care instructions were diligently followed and her experience in caring for dogs really shines â⨠would definitely recommend her boarding services and will be booking with Carolina again for future needs for sure!

Zahra was fantastic in every way! Awesome communication. My anxious pup was so well cared for every day that I was gone, and she was able to accommodate me on short notice after my other sitter ghosted me right before the holidays. I will absolutely hire her again and can't recommend her enough! Your furry friends are in great hands with her -- she truly treats them as her own -- and I am deeply appreciative of the care she gave Lacey. Would give six stars if I could!

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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 youâre awayâwhether itâs 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 whoâd love to socialize with their sitterâs pets
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