Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In VCU, Richmond, VA
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Top rated Vcu pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Margaret is amazing! She was extremely responsive, sending pictures, and gaining the trust of my two dogs. She is always prompt and really nice to work with. Even for last minute booking she totally is ON IT! In every way!”

“Rachel was a godsend! She was sooo good with my 2 babies (cats) she automatically connected with my male cat, my female is very skittish, but Rachel knew what she needed to, T L C❤️ My plans, if she is still interested in next year, I would love for her to be able to come visit with my cats for a week again”

“Wonderful person. Very attentive and responsive. Was everything we needed to watch our baby. Thank you Danielle, would definitely let her watch our dog again”

“Kade was amazing with our cat, Petunia! She checked in her while we were away and took care of her food, litter box, and played with her!! I will definitely book with Kade again in the future. Thank you so much!!”

“As always, we appreciate Lila being able to watch the girls. She even came super early in the morning before she had to work which we know isn’t easy and she gave Luna some medicine for her eye which was so kind of her to do. We will definitely be booking her again!”

“Susannah was great! We were so thankful to find a pet lover available on Christmas weekend to spend some time with our kitten Moo. She’s a great communicator and helped us to feel at ease. Will definitely use her in the future and recommend to all! Thanks Susannah!”

“Holland was A B S O L U T E L Y wonderful, this was my first Rover experience, and I couldn't be happier. The photos & reviews she gave were detailed and joyful, I can tell my baby was well cared for and enjoyed her time with Holland. I will definitely be using her services again !”

“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.”

“Wonderful experience! My pup was well cared for, and I appreciated the great communication and all the photo updates throughout the stay. Highly recommend!”

“Shawna has been dropping in to feed and care for our kitty for months now and we are so grateful! With our work schedules, having such a reliable, warm, and communicative person looking after our sweet boy has been such a relief. Steve French loves her and she always makes sure he’s well cared for. Book with Shawna and you won’t regret it! Your pet will be in great hands!”

“Devinder is very friendly and makes sure your pet gets the care they need. My dog Sylvester is being left alone in the home for the first time since COVID started and Devinder makes him feel comfortable while I'm away. Devinder is great about sending updates and photos. Definitely booking again!”

“Sydney was wonderful!! She was incredibly responsive and responsible and I felt very comfortable leaving my kitty in her care. She made sure to update me on how he was doing while I was away and gave me the peace of mind I needed! She was great with my kitty boy and I will definitely be booking her in the future!”

“Anna was amazing and so kind! She was great with communication which was important for me because i’m always nervous to leave my dog behind. She was great with following directions and taking care of my little old lady. I will definitely be using Anna’s service again!”

“Olivia was quickly responsive to our initial request and very flexible with her availability, especially on short notice! She was professional in all her communication and took excellent care of our kitties while we were out of town. She communicated with us every day so we knew when she was at the house and always included pictures of any of the cats she could manage to get a shot of. Would definitely use her again, her pricing was very reasonable and the quality of care was exceptional!”
“Abigail was very professional and communicative! She took the time to play with my cats and provided a full written update along with the photos following each visit. I would 100% recommend her!”

“Brenna did an amazing job of checking in on my cat T. Rex while I was out of town! She was a great communicator and super flexible with my traveling times. I would 100% recommend her to other pet owners and am sure I will reach back out next time I need a drop-in again!!”

About: I have taken care of neighbor, friends and families dogs for the past 4 years. I’m experienced in staying over, feeding your pets, playing and giving pets care over long weekends or for a short check up. I have worked with pets who have needed medicines at allotted times ie. at breakfast or dinner times. I also have experience with using an e-collar. I love to make your pet feel as comfortable as if you had never left! Currently I have a part time job and am a college student but with I have a lot flexibility, I am able to work around my schedule so it can work out for the both of us. I am able to take your dogs on walks or to the dog park. I also am able to crate them after we have returned from activities.
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Vcu is $16
Why Choose Rover?
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Vcu on Rover as of Dec 2025 was about $16 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Vcu.
Rover makes it easy to find Vcu pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet 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 pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.



