Dog Boarding In VCU, Richmond, VA
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1. Michelle T.

“Michelle was wonderful! Highly communicative and sent a bunch of pictures. Her pup was so friendly and welcoming to my pup. They had a blast together!”


2. Matt M.

“As always, Matt is a fantastic dogsitter. He took great care of our Dalmatian and Dachshund while we were out of the country, even giving extra love and TLC to our little girl when she had some tummy upset.”


3. Julie W.


“Julie is awesome! She went way above and beyond what I expected and made huge efforts to make Ginger (my high-energy Harrier) comfortable in her home. I love that she used positive reinforcement to keep Ginger inline instead of negative feedback. Ginger even escaped from her house and thank goodness Julie was able to call her back. Julie sent tons of updates via video and pictures keeping me well informed of everything going on during her stay. Ginger had ZERO separation anxiety when I picked her up and brought her back to my house. She normally has very extreme separation anxiety and I was out of town for a long time, so this was a HUGE relief for me (and Ginger I imagine as well!) Having Ginger stay in a loving home environment was so much better for her than the typical dog boarding environments. I feel like I picked up Ginger from an extended sleepover, not an exity filled environment typical to boarding. I highly recommend Julie to watch your pet!!! Your little one will feel so loved and welcomed. Julie is awesome!!!”


4. Jeffrey H.
“Jeff was absolutely fantastic with Zephyr and it definitely was clear that zeph had a great time! Jeff was very communicative and spent plenty of time to get to know both me and Zeph on a meet and greet prior to our stay. He sent plenty of pictures and updates and catered to zephyrs routine which I'm so beyond grateful for! Zeph will absolutely be visiting his now Uncle Jeff again soon! Thank you so much for being so great with Zephyr!!!”


5. Nicole B.

“Nicole did a wonderful job making us feel great about picking her. She was our first rover and our little chili dog loved his stay! And loved the updates she sent us. Very thankful for her.”


6. Alexandra O.

“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!”


7. Ryan M.

“Was flexible and accommodating on scheduling drop off and pickup which was hugely helpful, did great taking care of my special needs senior dog. Thanks!”


8. Danielle K.

“Danielle and Matt were fantastic. Super helpful with the last minute booking due to the cancelation of our other sitter. Our pup seemed to have a great time and was treated well!”


9. 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!”




10. Hilary R.


“Well, I just want to say they did wonderful with 2 dogs that have never had sitters before. They were so happy when I picked them up I knew they did a wonderful job. Unfortunately, one of my dogs is truly I'll, and they handled it wonderfully. Thanks guys. DOG has a vet appointment tomorrow and hopefully we have better enzyme results today. If not, I know they had great care. Thank you so much! ”




11. Tiffany B.


“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!!!”


12. Raye J.

“Our pups had an awesome vacation with Raye. She sent so many videos and pictures and they looked so happy and exhausted in every one. They got plenty of outdoor time, walks and love while we were away!”


13. Amy M.


“My pup just had his first experience with a pet sitter. He came home a very happy dog indeed! I loved seeing pics of him warm up to the other dogs.”




14. Amanda E.

“Amanda was so awesome! She sent lots of pictures and updates and took great care of Oliver. I picked up a very happy (and tired!) dog from all the playtime and walks he enjoyed while staying at Amanda’s house!”




15. Cyndi M.


“I could not be more impressed with Cyndi! My dog Finley absolutely loved her, we got so many pictures, I did not worry about him for a single moment. We have a long stay coming up next week, and doing a “trial night” was exactly what I needed to calm my nerves!”


16. Ethel V.

“Ethel was so gentle and sweet to my cali girl! Cali loved her so much! I am so happy I found Ethel and will rebook with her in the near future. Beyond satisfied!”


17. Jesse D.

“Jesse has done a wonderful job taking care of my 7 year old Samoyed! He provides good photo updates, his dogs are friendly, and drop-off/pick-up is always easy. I would highly recommend, and look forward to using his services again in the future.”


18. Emily H.
“Emily has been an absolute joy to work with. Our big, pushy, bulldog can be stubborn and simply put a pain. Emily’s visits have not only provide a solution for dog care, but she has put our dog at ease and allows him to be home where he is most comfortable. Emily provides wonderful and detailed updates about how our pup is doing, gives a bathroom and eating update, and sends the most adorable pictures. I am so happy to be working with her and thankful for the relationship she is building with my dog.”


19. Donetta N.

“Donetta is the absolute best! She provided regular updates with photos over the course of my pup’s stay. She creates an environment that made my pup feel right at home. I could tell that Fiona had a great time because she came home completely exhausted. Donetta was also flexible when I needed to extend the reservation and additional night. Thank you so much. Highly recommend! Will definitely book again!”


20. Lila D.


“Lila was wonderful when I had to leave my dog at her apartment while I worked a 24h shift. We did a meet n greet the week prior. She was able to accommodate my work schedule. She provided constant updates and re-assurance that my pup was doing well. Highly recommend Lila she is great!!”
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As of Jul 2024, 710 sitters provided dog boarding in Vcu. 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 Vcu dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Vcu 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 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
There are 710 dog boarding sitters in Vcu on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Vcu, 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.
