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Zaferia Z.


Richmond, VA

$17-25/hr

5.0

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Hi there! Love fur babies and willing to help sit and walk dogs when needed. Thanks for considering me! I'm fully vaccinated and taking covid seriously. Thanks for considering me!
Zaferia can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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Gaby D.


Richmond, VA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Pet Sitter

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 sitting, pet transportation, dog training, pet walking
5.0
"Super care for my three monster dogs. Great communication. Will be calling again!"

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Hannah H.


Richmond, VA

$13-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Hannah and I have been in South Carolina for 1. 5 years now. My husband and I moved here for his job. I am currently a babysitter for multiple families in Lexington but I would like to expand my availability for pet sitting/dog walking. I started pet sitting when I was in high school for friends of my parents and now...
Hannah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Pet Is In Good Hands

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, and thanks for stopping by. I have worked through Care. com for nine+ years. My DMV and background check are available. When I was a teenager, I brought home a box of six abandoned kittens from behind the Broadway Theater. I'm also a lifelong resident of Richmond. For five years, I helped my boyfriend care for his two...
Janet can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Janet put my mind at ease leaving my two cats while I was on vacation. Janet took amazing care of my precious fur babies. She kept in touch each day and even sent me pics. I would definitely rehire her."

Stacey A S.

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Katelyn S.


Mechanicsville, VA

$18-27/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hello my name is Katelyn! I'm a rising junior at James Madison University as an Elementary Education Major. I provide pretty much any service in regards to taking care of your pets. I dog walk, pet sit during the day and overnight, visit daily, potty breaks, feed, take to appointments, etc. My experience includes having owned...
Katelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Katelyn was amazing with my dog while my family and I went on vacation. She is very dependable, and my lab absolutely adores her. Would hire again."

Sarah C.

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Olivia L.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have pet sat for people in my neighborhood but I'm ready to broaden and pet sit for more people. I am good with rodents and dogs and cats. I am not comfortable with reptiles.
Olivia can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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Margaret S.


Richmond, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Pet's Best Friend!

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 walking, 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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, grooming
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Chaney A.


Henrico, VA

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

Sitter Who Loves Any And All Animals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chaney and I am a 24-year-old full time graduate student in my second master's degree program! I have 6 years of experience with pet sitting and with my own animals, including reptiles, cats, dogs, farm animals, rodents, fish, and amphibians. I also have experience working as a veterinary assistant, so I am...
Chaney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Mikey A.


Richmond, VA

$13-17/hr8 yrs exp

Pets

I have been dog and cat sitting for 8 years and am very good with all animals. I am very attentive and confident I can provide your animal with whatever they need.
Mikey can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, boarding
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Patricia C.


Chester, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I've always had cats. Love my fur babies. We have 3. Zoey, Ziggy & Zane. I'm very reliable, patient, and kind. Always offer to dog/cat sit for friends. I'm saving up for a down payment on a house.
Patricia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Carly N.


Richmond, VA

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi all! I am currently a Masters Student at William and Mary and I am just looking for some extra hours! I have been around dogs my entire life and love pets! I would be happy to pet-sit & dog walk! Please message me if you have any questions!
Carly can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Rebecca S.


Richmond, VA

$15-17/hr2 yrs exp

I grew up with a dog my whole life and have always had a pet in my home! Currently I have one friendly dog and two kitties I pet sit for friends and family, taking care of their dogs and cats. I'm looking to do this more since having my baby and looking to earn some more income!
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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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: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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Mallory R.


Richmond, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Animal Caregiver Available

I grew up with three dogs and have been pet sitting for friends and family for as long as I can remember. I graduated from Virginia Tech in the Spring. I love animals and just moved to Richmond. I am missing my dog at home and would love to be able to help when needed!
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Lauren F.


Richmond, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Lauren, a dependable pet sitter living in Richmond, Virginia. I'm an animal lover and have 12+ years of experience caring for cats and dogs (both small and large). I spent the last 6 months working for a company in MA walking dogs and cat sitting, but am joining Rover as I just moved to the Richmond area! I...
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking
In the past year I have explored in the area of dog/cat sitting for friends and co workers. I have experience in walking, feeding, and playing with dogs. I have dog sat for co-workers who had German shepherd's, Dachshund, Golden Doodles and huskies. I am comfortable with a variety of dogs. The care I have provided has been...
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi, I have my pet sitting for over 3 years now. I have done dogs, cats and fish, experience with taking care for multiple at a time and even comfortable with taking care of pets in my own home or at yours. I also have done plenty of house sitting, and taking dogs to doggie park.
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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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Nicole G.


Richmond, VA

$13-15/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hi! My name is Nic! I have experience pet sitting for both dogs and cats. I've owned dogs since I was young, and I currently own two, one of which is a senior dog. Additionally, I have and still continue to provide care for family members' dogs when they need the help & are not home. As for cats, I was lucky to foster two...
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Sandston, VA

Gaby D.

5.0

Super care for my three monster dogs. Great communication. Will be calling again!

- Care member

Janet N.

5.0

Janet put my mind at ease leaving my two cats while I was on vacation. Janet took amazing care of my precious fur babies. She kept in touch each day and even sent me pics. I would definitely rehire her.

- Stacey A S.

Katelyn S.

5.0

Katelyn was amazing with my dog while my family and I went on vacation. She is very dependable, and my lab absolutely adores her. Would hire again.

- Sarah C.

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