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Find dog sitters in Richmond, VA that you’ll love

133 dog sitters are listed in Richmond, VA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years

Dog sitters in Richmond, VA

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Margaret S.


Richmond, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Pet's Best Friend!

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I adore every furry animal under the sun, and would love to meet yours! I grew up with both dogs and cats (of all sizes!), and can provide personal services dependent on your pets needs. My goal is to ensure I'm an extension of your family - treating your loved one just as I would treat mine (long adventurous walks, learning...
Margaret can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Lucille E.


Richmond, VA

$13/hr

Affordable Student Dog Walker/sitter!

I like working with animals because I grew up with them! I grew up on a farm. My house peaked at 4 dogs and 4 cats at the same time! As a kid I helped raise 20+ goats, 40+ rabbits, 3 horses and donkeys, and 40+ chickens at any given time! There is nothing I love more than spending time with animals. I want to spend time...
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Teresa A.


Richmond, VA

$13-24/hr3 yrs exp

A Friend For Your Furry Friend.

I've been pet sitting for a little over 3 years with various friends as clients. I prefer pet sitting at the home of the pet because that is where they are most comfortable. However, I've also boarded pets at my home when needed. As a full-time teacher, I have a lot of availability during the summer and can also offer dog...
Teresa can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your home or mine. I've had a pet dog for over 10 years and I absolutely love animals!
Leah can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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Sarah M.


Richmond, VA

$12-50/hr

Dog And Cat Lover For Hire!

Hi there! My name is Sarah, I have paid experience walking and sitting multiple dogs. I have two dogs myself, Rosie and Birdie. I am comfortable with all types of pets and would describe myself as friendly and patient. I'm looking forward to connecting!
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
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Mia J.


Richmond, VA

$13-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Caregiver Available

I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have a great experience with animals as I have grown up with cats and dogs for the entirety of my life. I have also been pet-sitting for about 7 years. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Mia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Laura W.


Richmond, VA

$13/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

I love pets and I have a puppy and a cat at home, in apex, that I miss so much while away at school. I would love to be around pets more and take care of them when you need some help. I have pet sat for about 5 years now, on and off. I can't wait to meet your and your furry family.
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, boarding
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Bonded and insured

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Taylor M.


Richmond, VA

$10-15/hr

Loving Pet-Sitter

I love animals, especially dogs and cats. I have 1 dog, 8 cats, 10 chickens, and 4 bunnies. I'm great with all of them, any breed and any need, I would be more than happy to watch your animals.
Taylor can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Virginia A.


Richmond, VA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Besides growing up with dogs my whole life, I began fostering dogs when my schedule allows. My roommate has also made me a cat lover! I educate myself on training by watching videos and doing tons a research. If you're in need of a dog or cat sitter you can trust they are in good hands !
Virginia can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking & more
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Gaby D.


Richmond, VA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Pet Sitter

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Along with babysitting, I am also experienced in taking care of pets. This is something I have been doing for people around my neighborhood for two years now, and I also have two dogs and a cat at home. I am very comfortable with any dogs (big or small) and love to take them on walks or to the park to run around. I can also help...
Gaby can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training
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"Gaby communicates well, works with my schedule, and has overall been great with my puppy. Highly recommended :)"

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Emily S.


Richmond, VA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

As a pet owner myself, I understand the importance of leaving your furry friend in good hands. I've been surrounded by cats and dogs alike all throughout my life and have always taken so much joy and pride in getting to sit and take care of them. I also am happy knowing that I'm able to ease your conscious while you're away,...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Heather K.


Richmond, VA

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible, Engaged, & Loving Sitter!

I love dogs! My husband and I don't have space for one right now and this is a great way to get love from dogs! We currently have 3 cats, a chinchilla, and a beta fish. I have experience with dog walking, house sitting, and taking care of sweet animals. No matter if they are laid back and relaxed, or full of energy, I'm fine...
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Kamryn B.


Richmond, VA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of dog walking/sitting experience!
Kamryn can also help with: Pet walking
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Carly C.


Richmond, VA

$13-16/hr4 yrs exp

Genuine Animal Lover

I started pet sitting on a regular basis when I was 16 years old for family friends and neighbors. When I turned 20, I made a professional profile as a petsitter with a pet sitting company. Through that company I had the privilege of taking care of a variety of different animals. I'm my years as a pet sitting I've worked with...
Carly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Emma H.


Richmond, VA

$13-17/hr

Part-time Pet Sitting

My household has 2 dogs and 1 cat which I am partially responsible for and adore! One is a puppy and the other dog is quite old, so I'm used to a range of emotions and needs. I also cat-sit for multiple neighbors.
Emma can also help with: Pet walking
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Hillary L.


Richmond, VA

$13-20/hr3 yrs exp

Animal Lover

I have firsthand experience caring for cats and dogs in my own home and have also regularly provided pet sitting services for cats, dogs, fist, rabbits, hamsters, chickens, and a variety of other domesticated animals. I am also an experienced dog walker and would love the opportunity to care for your furry family members!
Hillary can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Emma N.


Richmond, VA

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Profesional Animal Care Taker

Hello! My name is Emma. I'm a certified horse trainer however I have been working with animals for about eight years. I love horses and I also love big and small animals. I am available for walking sitting boarding grooming, and so many more. I have studied livestock management and done some basic animal caregiving classes in...
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
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Esmeralda G.


Richmond, VA

$10-11/hr

Part Time Pet Sitter

Have pets of my own including, dogs, cats, and birds. So have experience walking, bathing, feed, and giving animals exercise. I can watch pets at my own home or your own home.
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Helen B.


Richmond, VA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Dog/cat Sitter

Hi, my name is Helen and I am a senior biology major at VCU. I mostly have child care experience but I have also had some pet sitting experience that I'm looking to expand. I currently have two cats, one childhood cat at my parent's house and also grew up with a family dog that sadly passed away. Unfortunately, I'm unable to...
Helen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Queen L.


Richmond, VA

$13/hr

Caregiver/Tutor/Pet Sitter

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am available to start immediately.
Queen can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting

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Dog Sitters in Richmond, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 133 listed dog sitters.