Dog Boarding in Washington Park, Richmond, VA
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1. Jesse D.

“Jesse was so sweet and enthusiastic about watching Ripley on short notice over the Christmas holiday. Lots of walks, attention, and hanging with other hounds…she loved being a part of his pack. 😊”


2. Matt M.

“Pinot had the best time staying with Matt! She came home a happy and tired pup after playing all weekend and being well looked after. Matt provided updates throughout the weekend so I never had a worry about how Pinot was doing!”


3. Amy M.


“Amy was great, she kept me informed and sent me daily pictures, my dogs always looked happy , they had a great time, and met new friends! Thank you so much Amy!”


4. Nicole B.

“Nicole was fantastic. She kept me updated on what was going on and was great with my dog — and her dog, Tank, was a very patient and friendly host! I’d absolutely work with her again.”


5. Danielle K.

“Danielle was awesome! She accommodated me pretty last minute when travel plans changed and made it super easy to schedule a meet and greet. Her dogs were well-behaved and played great with my dog. She was super communicative while I was gone and accommodating with pickup. Amazing sitter and I’ll definitely be using her again!”




6. Cyndi M.


“Cyndi did an amazing job caring for my pup Leia! She was super flexible and supportive while I was taking some big exams for school. Leia was sad to leave and I loved all the photos I saw! I felt more than confident in Cyndi’s care for Leia and I will 100% ask her to sit for me in the future.”


7. Jeffrey H.

“Jeremy took care of my dog Parker while I was out of the country for a week. I felt Parker was in excellent hands and seemed happy and rested when I got back! Jeremy was super communicative leading up to Parker’s stay as well as during it sending lots of fun videos of their strolls around the neighborhood. Would definitely use Jeremy again!”


8. 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!”


9. Sarah F.

“She was an outstanding sitter for our dog Zola. There were lots of pictures and sharing of her daily activities throughout the day. She treated her like family. We will use her again. Zola came home happy and not bitter for us leaving her.”


10. Ryan M.

“Ryan took care of our dog Cashew for the weekend and Cashew returned to us happy and sleepy! Ryan took Cashew on an adventure to the park and was very good with our shy dog! Ryan sent pictures to us while we were away so that we knew Cashew was happy and having fun in our absence!”


11. Julie W.


“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!”


12. Donetta N.

“Donetta was great with Graham! I was a little worried leaving him because I wasn’t sure how he would adjust being gone overnight without seeing me. However, she sent pictures and she gave updates on how he was doing. I was very pleased with her services. I highly recommend Donetta, you won’t be disappointed she’s great with dogs.”


13. Alexandra O.

“Alex is fantastic! She’s watched our pups twice now- including when we traveled cross country- and we always know they are in good hands. She sends us updates, is great with communication, and clearly cares deeply for animals. We can’t recommend her enough”


14. Susan V.

“My cockapoo had the best time in Susan's home. I don't think he was ready to leave. She sent me multiple pictures each day and set my mind at ease. I will definitely trust her with my little one again.”


15. Kristin M.

“Our energetic pup loves playing with Kristin and Finn and he just came back happy from another fun stay at her home. We’ll definitely use her again!”


16. Raye J.

“This was my first time leaving my dog at someone's house and he LOVED his time with Raye and Ollie! Raye sent me pics throughout his stay and took him on some adventures! I will definitely be using her again, thanks Raye!!”


17. Ruben L.

“Rubenpapo took such great care of Mav! My dog is pretty easy going and he lovedddd the spacious yard where he could just flip in the grass. Very easy going and very responsive. I’m sure Mav had a vacation too while I was gone.”


18. Cheryl S.

“Cheryl was absolutely amazing. Sent plenty of pictures took Raven out and took fabulous care of her. It was our first time booking with Rover, yet with Cheryl we will always book and be at peace while away. Thanks so much for taking care of our Fur baby…”


19. Amy M.

“Amy was fantastic! We just moved to the area and she took care our fur babies during the craziness. She was so welcoming and took care of them like they were her own. She will definitely be our go to.”


20. Amber H.

“Amber was an incredible host for our Boxer! She kept us updated throughout the visit and made sure that Hutch was well-exercised and well-taken care of. Book with her and you will not be disappointed!”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Washington Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Washington Park 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
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.
