Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Richmond, VA
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Find home pet sitting in Richmond, VA that you’ll love
60 home pet sitting are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 3 years
Home pet sitting in Richmond, VA
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 transportation, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Super care for my three monster dogs. Great communication.
Will be calling again!"
Care member
I'm C. 33, and I am a graduate from VCU in Environmental Science. I moved from Norfolk up here after finishing my Horticulture Associates.
I am a current pet mom to two adult cats and one bearded dragon! I have lived with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and parakeets. I have had roommates with Macaws, snakes, and geckos.
I am very...
Chelsey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Tyler S.
Richmond, VA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Tyler , Senior At VCU, Interested In Babysitting, Pet Sitting, & Dog Sitting!
Hello! My name is Tyler , and I'm currently in my senior year at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in English with a minor in Philosophy of Law. I live in the Fan area and have a background in both childcare and pet care.
I've previously nannied for a 1-year-old and 3-year-old as well as lifeguarded, and have babysat...
Tyler can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Tyler H.
Richmond, VA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name's Tyler, and it's a pleasure to (virtually) meet you. I'm 40, moved to Richmond from Miami to be closer to family in 2023, and work from home as a consultant.
I grew up with dogs. My whole family also has dogs, so I like to think we can't help but love them. I'm naturally a nurturer and a caregiver. My mom was a...
Tyler can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
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!
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 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, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
Madalyn L.
Richmond, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting services in your home. I can do daytime visits/playtime, overnights, weekends, etc. I have experience with cats, dogs, small animals, and small farm animals as well. I regularly pet sit for a for a sweet, former stray, cat named Cheeto. My family growing up raised everything from orphaned ducklings and...
Carleen B.
Richmond, VA
$13-15/hr
I am a 43-year-old female. I live in the Chester Area. I have 3 children ages 21, 20, 18. I am currently seeking work in childcare which I have done work for an at home daycare for 10 years. I have an accounting background. I have a CDL. I am a self driven person hard worker. I am available to do housekeeping, childcare,...
Carleen can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming & more
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 walking, pet sitting
I provide cat sitting (and possibly other pets) in your home. I am semi-retired and spend much of my time helping seniors. I grew up with cats and have had cats of my own, as well as many inside and outside rabbits. I am extremely responsible and can provide references. Your animal will be well tended.
Dianne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I've lived my entire life with having both animals, and currently have a cat of my own. I provide sitting in your own home, due to me currently living in a dormitory. After school during my elementary and high school years, I provided one-on-one care with our dogs and cat. I also...
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Rachel H.
Richmond, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student Looking For To Assist With Animal Care!
Hi there! My name is Rachel, I'm 21 years old, and I'm a junior music therapy major at Shenandoah University. I adore animals and have had many experiences animal sitting and dog walking! I am honest, hardworking, punctual, patient, flexible, and very organized. I'm also more than happy to provide animal sitting in yours or my...
Rachel can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking
Ashley K.
Richmond, VA
$13/hr • 3 yrs exp
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.
Leah D.
Richmond, VA
$13-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Leah and I am a pet lover! I was a pet care associate for almost a year at a pet resort. I was also approved to walk all types of dogs via my supper proof hanging certificate. I can care for small, larger, anxious, energetic etc. all pets! I also have years of experience in dog and cat sitting in my home town.
Leah can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Dajah J.
Richmond, VA
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have three dogs of my own. Can also perform baths and light grooming, playtime and walks.
Dajah can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
Lily B.
Richmond, VA
$15-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
With over five years of professional pet sitting experience, I offer dependable and compassionate care for your beloved pets. My services include feeding, walking, and engaging playtime, all conducted in the familiar surroundings of your home. Additionally, my two summers of experience working in a veterinary office have...
Lily can also help with: Pet walking
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have four dogs at home which also adds to my experience!
Shannon can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Richmond
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Richmond, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Richmond, VA will cost an average of $14.72 per hour as of March 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 Richmond, VA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Richmond, 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 46 in home pet sitters in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA?
In home pet sitters in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Richmond, 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.