Dog Boarding In VCU, Richmond, VA

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Michelle T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Randolph, Richmond, VA, 23220

“Michelle 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 :)”

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Hannah O.
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Matt M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 241 reviews
72 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Matt 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.”

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Pamela & Paul H.
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Jeffrey H.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 77 reviews
18 repeat clients
34 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

“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!”

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Lindsay W.
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Julie W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 61 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carillon, Richmond, VA, 23221

“Julie 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!”

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Harriet & James C.
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Michaela Z.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA, 23223

“Michaela 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!”

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Sindhu S.
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Hilary R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 213 reviews
71 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Reedy Creek, RICHMOND, VA, 23225

“Dina 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.”

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Contessa T.
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Aaren & Jordon D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Swansboro, Richmond, VA, 23224

“Aaren 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!”

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Sonia M.
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Cyndi M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 179 reviews
68 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23228

“Cyndi 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!”

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Sanjana S.
Sitter Profile Image: Nicole B.
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Nicole B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 110 reviews
39 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Highland Park, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Nicole is absolutely amazing at handling my dogs even when they’re 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! She’s my go-to and I’d highly recommend her to anyone.”

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Raye J.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 177 reviews
80 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Oakwood, Richmond, VA, 23223

“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.”

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Patricia C.
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Alexandra O.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westover Hills, Richmond, VA, 23225

“Alex is the best! Our dog was well cared for, had access to Alex’s 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!”

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Maren P.
Sitter Profile Image: Donetta N.
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Donetta N.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23223

“Donetta 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!”

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Chaney W.
Sitter Profile Image: Le'Quitta R.
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Le'Quitta R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA, 23222

“Thank you so much to Le’Quitta and her family for taking such great care of Boss ☺️ 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 home❤️ Thanks again!!!”

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Amy M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 532 reviews
212 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

“Amy 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!”

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Ashleigh M.
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Lauren B.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gravel Hill, Richmond, VA, 23225

“We 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.”

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Alexandra F.
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Tiffany B.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Swansboro, Richmond, VA, 23225

“Tiffany 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 don’t think he wanted to come home! I will definitely use Tiffany’s services again. If you want a reliable, patient, caring, and professional person to care for your pet, Tiffany is your person!!!”

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Jewel K.
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Lila D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 423 reviews
114 repeat clients
16 years of experience
The Fan, Richmond, VA, 23220

“Lila 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!”

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Chloe W.
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carolina b.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Museums, Richmond, VA, 23220

“Carolina 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 recommended”

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Ruben L.
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$50
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4.5 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, VA, 23222

“Ruben is a great, personable sitter. He gave us not just photos but videos, which was a first. He was very accommodating and I will definitely book with him again.”

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Qiydaar P.
Sitter Profile Image: Ross & Ava T.
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Ross & Ava T.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
17 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Blackwell, Richmond, VA, 23224

“Ross and Ava took great care of our old girl. They sent us updates regularly and were flexible on pick up time. We’ll definitely be booking with them again!”

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Katelynn R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience as always, this time having left our older pup for nearly a week, the longest time we’ve 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!

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Diana M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor is a great sitter! She took great care of Diego and provided plenty of updates when we were out of town.

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Claire H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michaela was so sweet, and communicative, the entire time my fur baby was with her! I will definitely be booking her services again. Thank you, Michaela! 🥰

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Tamia J.
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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 sitters😍

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Danae C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cassie was amazing! From the meet and greet to pick up, she sent great photos, updates, and clear love!!

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Joshua K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My hound came home happy and healthy, so 10/10! Michelle was responsive and took great care of my dog.

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Marissa C.
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Nicole, Austyn and Tank are literally the best!! This is my third/fourth time leaving my baby dog with Nicole for a long stay… just knowing that everything is fine while out of the country is one of the best feelings!

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Kel L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra was great! We booked with her at the last minute, and she was very accommodating. We got lots of picture updates, and our dog had a blast. We would definitely use her again!!

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Emma M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Deborah K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeffrey was so amazing with our dog! He gave regular updates throughout the stay and was super responsive. We would definitely use Jeffrey again!

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Kelly W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Last minute booking and she was very accommodating and friendly. Sent me photo updates. Thank you for loving on my baby. We will be booking again soon! ❤️

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Lala S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Hilary and her family for taking such great care of Cosita! I received daily pictures and updates in which she always looker happy. Cosita is an anxious dog but did really well during her stay. Thank you!

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Debbie V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was absolutely amazing with Onyx over the Christmas and New Year’s 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. I’m 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!

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Keyira F.
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Christine certainly went above and beyond on caring for our dog. She sent plenty of pictures and updates. Luna had an excellent time!

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Andrew F.
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Absolutely phenomenal sitters! Kind and very responsive. Lots of photos and updates. Highly recommended!

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Sam H.
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Comet did great with Ethel! She gently introduced him to the other dogs and then he played the whole time! Thank you!

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Kathy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Genevieve W.
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Very friendly and great at communicating. Caitlin took great care of our dog while we were on vacation. Will definitely book again.

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Laura L.
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Carolina was so attentive and caring with Tuna and really treated her like her own ❣️ 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 ⭐✨ would definitely recommend her boarding services and will be booking with Carolina again for future needs for sure!

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Casey M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Eric R.
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