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Find pet sitters in Richmond, VA that you’ll love
163 pet sitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 4 years
Pet sitters in Richmond, VA
Jenna C.
Richmond, VA
$8-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter With Years Of Veterinary Assistant Experience.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a veterinary assistant and my passion involves providing the best care possible for your pet! I have been in the vet field for six years and have been providing pet sitting services for five years. Along with overnight stays and daytime sitting, I provide basic grooming needs such as baths, nail trims, and...
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"Jenna is great!! She has watched my two dogs and cat. She is very dependable always sending updates and pictures of my babies. She really goes out of her way to provide exceptional service. She even watches my parents dogs as well she has been amazing and we all...
Casey C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Virginia native but recently relocated to Denver for my partner's career. I am responsible, caring, and calm under pressure. I grew up around animals (cats, dogs, fish, hermit crabs) and am currently the proud dog mother of a mutt named Boo. I worked on a farm for several years and have experience with some out of the box...
Isabella can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Having grown up around family pets I have always been very comfortable around animals. Now that I cohabitate with my little guy Peaches the tabbycat, I understand how important quality and stress free pet care is. It's been said that I have a calming presence with nervous pets and I am my friend's and family's first call when...
Rhee can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Dependable and Sweet. My dog is very skittish and Rhee is her favorite person! She has a gentle way about her that shows for my animals. Definitely would recommend!"
Janine H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am an energetic, positive, reliable, patient, and creative graduate school student who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to older elementary school age (5th grade) as well as about two years of pet sitting experience. I have a huge passion for children and animals! I'm a...
Katrina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Katrina. Was someone i hadn't met before. However she showed me and my pets care as if they were her own. She went above and beyond to do more than i asked of her. She bought them more toys and played with them more than expected. My animals were healthy and happy...
Sean K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated animal lover and owner of 1 cat, 2 dogs, and 2 rabbits! I have been around animals of all sorts my entire life and nothing can scare me off, furry or scaly alike. I also have experience giving cats oral medication, insulin shots, and other special procedures. I am available for pet sittings that work flexibly...
Tara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Gaby communicates well, works with my schedule, and has overall been great with my puppy. Highly recommended :)"
Care member
Hannah H.
Richmond, VA
$8-50/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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Jasmine L.
Richmond, VA
$15-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jasmine and I love all animals, especially dogs! Animals are my passion and I am aspiring to one day become a vet-tech, in fact, I just moved to Richmond for school in that field! I am happy to care for your animals with excellent quality. I have seven years worth of pet sitting experience, as well as coming up on...
Jasmine can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jasmine took great care of my fur babies while we were out of town. She ensured all their needs were met (food, water, medicine, exercise, play, cuddles, and love) and kept me updated on everything. She ensured our home was tidy and secure before she departed. My...
Lauren T.
5.0
(1)
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: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, dog training
Jasmin P.
Richmond, VA
$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Pet Sitting And Pet Walker While Showing Your Animal Lots Of Amount Of Love
Currently a student at VCU looking for opportunities to give my love to animals. Worked at Petsmart pets hotel from February 2021 - September 2021. They taught me how to express love through playing, walking, and feeding
Jasmin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Hi! My name is Morgan and I'm 25 years old. I have 10 years of experience taking care of pets including cats, dogs, and exotic animals. I'm a lover of all animals and have a 120lb labradoodle of my own. I look forward to connecting with you!
Morgan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Committed to animal welfare, having grown up surrounded on a farm. I am proficient in grooming, various animals, from fluffy rabbits to stir crazy sheep I have been taking care of a animals my entire life. I currently have Horses , Ducks, Rabbits, and an Australian Shepherd!
Whatever your pet care needs are I hope to be able...
Sheay can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Been pet sitting dogs, cats and fish for about 7/8 years now. I can go to your house and hang out or I can just stop in and let them out and feed them. Let me know what you need and we can figure something out.
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide pet walking and sitting services, and am able to come to you. With a young, energetic puppy of my own, I have plenty of experience entertaining (and tiring out) animals with all energy levels and needs.
Seth can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Julia D.
Richmond, VA
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hard-working VCU Student With Pet And House Sitting Experience!
Hi! My name is Julia. I am a graduate student at VCU, and have lived in Richmond for five years. I have many years of experience working with dogs and cats, and I have also house-sat in the past. I am reliable, hard-working, and adaptable. I am also super communicative -- I have my phone on me pretty much at all times so if you...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
I have often walked dogs and house sat with dogs for the past 7 years. I have my own dog who I primarily take care of. Feel free to reach out, thank you:)
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking
Zaferia Z.
Richmond, VA
$17-25/hr
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
Matthew S.
Richmond, VA
$12-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Matthew, It has always been a passion of mine to take care of others and help them with anything they may need. I also love dog sitting I care for every dog like they were my own and would love the chance to meet with you!
Matthew can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet walking
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Richmond, VA
Jenna C.
5.0
Jenna is gentle, sweet, and skilled. I have a Tuxedo cat named Stanley who is 1 year old this month. I needed somebody who would be willing to come to my home and trim his nails. She came in and found him hiding in a bedroom closet, trimmed his nails, and walked out with him in her arms! We were...
- Diane H.
Rhee M.
5.0
Dependable and Sweet. My dog is very skittish and Rhee is her favorite person! She has a gentle way about her that shows for my animals. Definitely would recommend!
- Janine H.
Katrina N.
5.0
Katrina. Was someone i hadn't met before. However she showed me and my pets care as if they were her own. She went above and beyond to do more than i asked of her. She bought them more toys and played with them more than expected. My animals were healthy and happy when i saw them next and it was an...
- Sean K.
Gaby D.
5.0
Super care for my three monster dogs. Great communication.
Will be calling again!
- Care member
Jasmine L.
5.0
Jasmine took care of my four cats while I was away over the Christmas holiday. Two of them are very shy, but she was able to befriend all of them. She is very affordable and flexible with time. I would definitely recommend Jasmine!
- Bobbi P.
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Richmond, VA
In 2024 how much does a pet sitter cost in Richmond, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter in Richmond, VA will cost an average of $13.46 per hour as of November, 2024. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Richmond that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.
What type of local pet sitting services are available in 2024?
Pet sitters in Richmond, VA can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.
How can I find a local pet sitter near me?
You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Richmond. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 163 pet sitters in Richmond, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
Ratings for Richmond, VA pet sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Pet Sitters in Richmond, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 163 listed pet sitters.