Pet Sitting Vcu

About: Hi! I’m Eliza, I recently finished grad school at VCU and am doing some freelance creative work currently, so I have a very flexible and available schedule to help with your pets! I've loved animals my whole life and have grown up with dogs. When I was younger, I helped raise and train one of our dogs from puppyhood, where I learned how to care for a dog's daily needs. Four years ago, I adopted my first cat, and caring for her has given me plenty of experience with feline care as well. Whether it's walking dogs, dropping in for feedings, playing with energetic pets, scooping litter and refreshing water, or just keeping pets company, I'll care for your animals as if they were my own. I know every pet has their own personality and routine, and I'm happy to adapt to whatever helps them feel comfortable and cared for. I am post grad school and currently doing freelance work from home, so my schedule is pretty flexible! I am very free in the afternoons typically. I will take extreme care in caution when in people’s homes. As someone who has used this as well for my own cat, I understand the fear with letting people in your home. I can assure you I will treat your home with the same respect I would want my own.

“Quick response time following initial booking request. Asked questions re: care instructions. Provided the care.”

Michael K.

About: I am a recent graduate from The University of Virginia who grew up in an animal-loving home. I am an attentive pet sitter and dog walker with over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for pets of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. I offer dog walking, drop-in visits, house sitting, and in-home care, focusing on keeping pets comfortable, safe, and happy while maintaining their normal routines. I’ve grown up caring for animals and currently have a friendly Bichon and two cats of my own, so I understand how important trust, consistency, and individualized care are. My experience includes daily walks, feeding schedules, playtime, basic grooming, litter box care, and administering simple medications when needed. I’m especially patient with shy, senior, or anxious pets and always take a calm, respectful approach. I currently work part-time, which gives me a very flexible schedule. I’m available for daytime walks and visits, evenings, and weekends, and I can accommodate pets who need multiple check-ins or extra attention throughout the day. I take pride in being dependable, communicative, and attentive to detail. I treat every pet as if they were my own and make sure pet parents feel confident and at ease while they’re away. I currently work part-time, which gives me a very flexible schedule for pet care. I’m available for daytime visits, walks, and extended care, as well as evenings and weekends. Because my schedule is flexible, I’m able to accommodate pets who need consistent routines, multiple check-ins, or extra attention throughout the day. I live in a calm, pet-friendly home with one friendly Bichon and two cats who are well-socialized around other animals. I carefully supervise all interactions and can easily separate pets if needed. I follow each pet’s routine closely, prioritize cleanliness and safety, and communicate regularly with pet parents to ensure peace of mind while they’re away.

“Chynna was great with our cat (who immediately liked her). She was also very flexible with regard to the meet n greet and key handoff. Definitely recommend!”

Nicole F.

“Kallie was a great sitter. She was able to connect quickly with me when I had to go out of town last minute. Ragnar was well taken care of. Would recommend her to folks looking for a pet sitter and would use her again.”

Robin M.

“Being a new rover user, I am extremely pleased. Lila was prompt, professional, friendly and attentive. She responded right away every time and let me know everything that was happening with my babies when I was away and sent multiple photos which I loved. She is definitely someone to keep in mind when I need someone to give my babies some attention and care. I also sent her info to another rover user (friend of mine) as a back up provider since she is someone to rely on. Thank you so much Lila.”

Christina L.

“Jonathan took great care of our two cats! We were never worried while we were away and they got tons of love. We highly recommend Jonathan and plan on rebooking in the future!”

Zoe A.

“Erica is absolutely amazing. From the moment we connected, I felt completely at ease leaving my cat in her care. She’s reliable, attentive, and clearly loves animals. She followed every instruction perfectly, kept me updated and sent the sweetest updates and photos that made being away so much easier. My cat warmed up to her right away. which says everything. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, communicative, and genuinely caring, Erica is the one. I can’t recommend her enough and will definitely be booking her again!”

Carly S.

“Ayme was 100% professional. She performed a meet & greet, took notes, was patient and a great listener as I went through everything. During the stay, I loved all the pictures she took and shared! I'm so relieved that everything went well during our trip and that she cared for our puppies so well. Thank you Ayme!”

Sarah P.

“Sydney was awesome from beginning to end! She was immediately responsive, and helped to come up with a solution to care for our kitten when our plans changed slightly and we needed an extra day, even coordinating with another sitter on Rover to exchange the key! The pictures were fantastic, and she was so attentive that she even noticed a potential issue with our new kitty that we were able to quickly address upon return. Highly recommend!”

Laura K.

“Very responsive. Gave great updates. It made me feel so much better being out of town and knowing someone was taking such good care of my cat.”

Payton V.

“Kacey was amazing with my kitten. She sent me lots of pictures and made me feel at ease while I was away. I would definitely book with her again.”

Amruta B.

“This was our first time using Rover and we are so glad we found Jeffrey. He took such great care of our diabetic cat so we could rest easy on vacation.”

Laura v.

“Abby took wonderful care of my very senior cat! Meds, food & water, litter box, and gentle petting and scritches. Great communication, too. I would definitely book her again!”

Katie J.

“She did such a great job! Super good communication and took care of our dog for almost a week. We will for sure be using her again”

Braden C.

“Jillian did a great job. She showed up at the appointed times, fed the dogs and gave them a bunch of "sugar". My dogs just love her and really enjoy her company. I don't worry about them when Jillian is taking care of them.”

George L.

“Sidney is great with our puppy and was very accommodating to do a drop-in on short notice. Would recommend her to anyone looking for drop-ins and dog walks!”

Kyle D.

“Holland was amazing! She was reliable, communicative, and clearly great with my dogs. I loved getting updates and photos after each visit—it gave me total peace of mind. My dogs were happy and well cared for, and I’ve already rebooked with her. Highly recommend!”

Lindsay W.

“Margaret went above and beyond when caring for River. My smoke detector was going out due to an apparent dead battery or something and she made every effort to help the situation. Her communication was great and I felt very comfortable knowing that my cat was in her hands ! Thank you Margaret.”

Haley D.

“I had Grant take care of my two kitties. He followed my directions to a tee and sent me updates of how my cats were doing, along with photos. I feel safe and reaasured with Grant taking care of my cats. I will be using his services in the future.”

Eric S.