Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Virginia Union, Richmond, VA
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Top rated Virginia Union pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Holland is an excellent, professional, and communicative sitter. She went the extra mile, and on short notice, and I would rebook and recommend her services to anyone.”

“Devinder takes great care of my cat Theo, who can be a bit sassy and territorial, especially when it comes to his personal space. I’d definitely recommend Devinder to anyone with a quirky or particular pet - he handles them with care!”

“Lila did a great job visiting both my big boys during the day. I had phone troubles but we kept in contact and she sent me updates regarding the babies. She is very sweet and will use her in the future!”

“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.”

“Katharine is so easy to work with. She is always on time and gives great updates and pics. She is always happy to help watch my puppy who can be crazy sometimes. We will definitely continue to book Katharine!”

“Meghan was great with my cats. Even Beans, who hides from everyone but me, found himself rolling over for belly rubs from Meghan. Highly recommend her and would definitely request her services again!”

“Katherine was amazing!! This was our first time using Rover and she was incredible- always kept us updated and was so loving on our sweet pup. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!”

“Jeffrey is super reliable and responsive. We always feel comfortable heading out of town knowing our three kids are in the best of hands. They have a complicated feeding routine, and Jeffrey handles it like a pro!”

“Joanna is an angel sent from heaven!!!!! We were in a horrible pinch and desperate for a sitter after plans fell through for Christmas Day last minute and she came through. She was incredibly understanding of chaotic circumstances (to say the least) and extremely flexible. One of our pups is very timid and shy and we weren’t sure how it would go but she easily befriended her and treated her with kindness and respect. She sent us frequent updates with pictures which put us at ease. I cannot speak more highly of her. Book her today!!!”


“Linsey was super communicative and gave lots of attention to our two kitties over the Thanksgiving holiday. She kept an eye on things for us and kept us informed about the pets. We would highly recommend and will plan to utilize her services again in the future!”

“Catherine was awesome with my two cats! We had a few hiccups with the alarm system and the automatic feeder, but she handled everything like a pro. She kept me updated with great communication and sent adorable picture updates too. Highly recommend!”

“Rachel is fantastic, personality and professional ! My cats love her. I would love to use Rachel every time, and I hope she’s available when I could use a sitter again. You’re Great Rachel!! Novalee”

“Alyssa has been great for taking care of our dogs Finley and Poe. She provides regular updates/pictures, and records the time she spends with them to make you feel comfortable that your dogs are receiving the attention that they need. Highly recommend!”

“Danielle did an excellent job with Otis, kept me updated with pics and videos from her visits. He's not always the quickest to warm up but seemed to take to her on her first visit! Came home to a happy, healthy boy. Would definitely book her to look after him again!”

“Amanda was phenomenal with taking care of Indi while I was out of town. Indi was feeling very sick and Amanda gave consistent updates and went above and beyond to help take care of her and make sure she was as comfortable as possible. Thank you so much Amanda, will definitely be rebooking for the future!”

About: One of the first things people notice about me is how animals are drawn to me. For some reason I was the only person who could sit my cousin's dog, who wanted to bite everyone else. Odds are good your pet will make a new friend while you're away. I'm currently between full-time jobs, which gives me the flexibility to build my schedule to meet the needs of clients, whether it's just dropping in or a long-term stay. My apartment has a very cat-friendly setup, though obviously most cats prefer staying on their own turf. For dogs, I'll need to come to you.
Virginia Union pet parents share their Rover experiences
We were in search of last minute help taking care of our kitty and very glad to have found Catherine! During her drop-in visits, Cat communicated clearly with detailed and timely updates. Cat respected our property by following instructions and taking her shoes off inside our home. We will definitely hire Cat again and highly recommend her services.

Chynna was so wonderful with our senior Bostons I felt like she looked after them like they were her own. I really appreciated all the photo updates and the extra attention she gave them while we were away! We will definitely have her watch our pups again 💯🧡

Lydia was amazing with my kitten! She communicated really well throughout, sent plenty of pictures, and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. My kitten was clearly very happy and well cared for. She did an incredible job, and I would absolutely book with her again.

Iris was an absolutely wonderful sitter. She is incredibly sweet and kind, very communicative, and consistently kept me updated. She followed all of my instructions thoroughly and thoughtfully, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely cared for my two cats and treated them with so much attention and care. Iris is diligent, responsible, and truly goes above and beyond. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.

This was our first time using Cole as our dog walker, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was kind, reliable, and took wonderful care of our doggos. We will definitely be using her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog sitter.

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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 Virginia Union.
Rover makes it easy to find Virginia Union 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.

















