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Home pet sitting in Mechanicsville, VA
Hallie L.
Mechanicsville, VA
$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have grown up with pets my whole life. I have a dog of my own named Zeus who we love very much. I can provide dog sitting in your own home or also am willing to do dog boarding at my home. I have many great references and am experienced dog caregiver. I love dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds.
Hallie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm experienced with small dogs and medium sized dogs. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also complete dog walking!
Alexandria can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I absolutely love animals and can provide a variety of services including, but not limited to: in home pet sitting, overnight care, walks, drop-in visits, transportation to appointments, etc. I grew up with cats and dogs, and have experience working with multiple animals at a time. I frequently walk 2-3 large sized dogs at a...
Sydney can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Colleen O.
Richmond, VA
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I can provide dog walking and dog sitting in your home. I have experience with all size dogs and an understanding that all dogs are different. I have grown up with a lab and now have a cocker spaniel rescue. I have been a dog sitter since middle school and love all ages and sizes of dogs.
Colleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Naomi A.
Richmond, VA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
I provide dog, cat, animal sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Naomi can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, boarding, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking & more
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: Daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
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: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
I have a two labradoodles and a golden doodle at home! I've been around dogs/animals my whole life, and I'd love to help out however needed.
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Jackie H.
Richmond, VA
$12/hr • 3 yrs exp
Before I moved back to my hometown of Richmond Virginia, I had my own pet sitting business in NJ for five years. I loved the variety of animals I had in my care. I took care of cats, dogs, bunnies, cockatiels, iguanas, and even pirhanas. I foster kittens from Richmond Animal Care and Control and love every minute of it! Rest...
Jackie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(1)
Local college kid looking to save money for university next year. :) Extremely reliable, I've been handed the title of "neighborhood pet sitter" since I was just 10! Furry -and hairless- friends of all kind welcome. I do overnights & travel. **will NOT board in my own home**!
Charlotte can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can provide pet sitting in your home (walking, feed, brushing, ect.)! I have experience with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and horses. Feel free to reach out to me!
Annika can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Annika is awesome!! She is friendly, punctual, polite and incredibly easy to work with. Our dog is wary of strangers and he liked her instantly. I hope to work with her again in the future."
Care member
Hannah H.
Richmond, VA
$13-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
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
5.0
"Super care for my three monster dogs. Great communication.
Will be calling again!"
Care member
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: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
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
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've always loved animals and working with them. I don't have much experience but I have cared for dogs and cats before.
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Morgan K.
Glen Allen, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a recent college graduate! I love caring for all pets and provide pet sitting in your own home! I have experience with dogs and cats of all sizes and have been a paid pet sitter for four years now.
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Mechanicsville, VA
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.
Annika R.
5.0
I was quite apprehensive using an overnight sitter that I didn't know. Annika made us glad that I got over those fears. She provided great service and went above and beyond while watching our pets. She was quick to respond and made sure that we were comfortable and that they were happy. Will...
- Scott G.
Gaby D.
5.0
Super care for my three monster dogs. Great communication.
Will be calling again!
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Mechanicsville
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Mechanicsville, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Mechanicsville, VA will cost an average of $14.33 per hour as of February 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Mechanicsville, VA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 3 in home pet sitters in Mechanicsville, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
In home pet sitters in Mechanicsville, VA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Mechanicsville, VA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Mechanicsville, VA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.