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Find pet sitters in Richmond, VA that you’ll love
165 pet sitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 3 years
Pet sitters in Richmond, VA
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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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
Hello! My name is Aaliyah, I've been babysitting for about 6 years and dog sitting with my mom for as long as I can remember! I love to cat for children and animals, so I decided it would be good to help pay for college!
Aaliyah can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Katharine W.
Richmond, VA
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I'm an animal lover who adopted my beautiful Zelda (cat) in 2019. I also grew up my dog, Winnie, and 3 cats, Inky, Pricilla and Snowball whom I loved and adored! I have experience as a nanny and pet sitter and I'd love to help care for your sweet pets! Im very gentle, caring and patient.
Katharine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hasan Y.
Richmond, VA
$13-17/hr
Hello ! I am a very reliable and patient person who has a few years of pet sitting as experience. I have pets in the house so watching over yours for some time should be no problems.
Hasan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Jennifer D.
Richmond, VA
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been pet sitting for over 15 years and have had the privilege of taking care of many peoples pets!
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I love animals and have a lot of experience because I grew up on a farm with cows, pigs, and chickens! I also have 4+ years of experience of house/pet sitting in Vermont, but I am now studying at University of Richmond as a freshman. I have three dogs of my own (two German Shepherds and a GSP), so I am comfortable with all dog...
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! I'm Ashleigh, and I have years of experience working with dogs of all sizes and breeds. At one point, I was a dog trainer, which gave me hands-on experience working with a wide range of dogs, helping them learn. I've worked as a clinic assistant at a veterinary office, where I assisted with restraining dogs and kennel...
Ashleigh can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Aaron C.
Richmond, VA
$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I grew up having a dog, being around dogs, cats, and any sort of pet you can imagine, and love everything about having a pet. Your furry family member is just that, a family member and I would love the chance to take care of your pet while you are away. I have pet sit for many different people over the years, starting from when...
Aaron can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, boarding, daily feeding & more
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: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hannah T.
Richmond, VA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Hannah and I'm 28-year-old substitute teacher living in Carytown! I have 2 sweet cats, and love to provide care and companionship to cats and dogs. I have completed many pet sitting jobs over the past decade for dogs, cats, and fish. I understand that each animal is different and requires compassion,...
Hannah can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming
I have had plenty of experience pet-sitting and dog-walking and would be happy to help whenever I can!
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a pet sitter, my primary goal is always to ensure the well-being and happiness of the pets entrusted to my care. I follow detailed instructions provided by the pet owners regarding feeding schedules, medication (if any), exercise routines, and any special needs or behaviors of the pets. I make sure to spend quality time with...
Patricia can also help with: Pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Clare S.
Richmond, VA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experience house and pet-sitting dogs and cats, including dog-walking, feeding, and medication administration.
Clare can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Mazik F.
Richmond, VA
$14/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a natural ability to connect with people and provide support where it's needed most. Whether I'm helping with daily tasks, providing companionship, or creating a safe and comforting environment, I approach every situation with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.
Mazik can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, daily feeding & more
Susan S.
Richmond, VA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've always enjoyed pet sitting. I have watched, walked, cleaned up and fed dogs typically but I also have 3 cats of my own who I care for on a daily basis.
Susan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Alexis A.
Richmond, VA
$13-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience as a pet sitter/house sitter. I am also a professional pet groomer of 7 years! Dogs, cats, small mammals and exotics are my specialities.
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming
Johanna S.
Richmond, VA
$13-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I grew up with pets throughout my childhood, and I currently dog sit and cat sit both short and long term for friends, family, and even a few neighbors. I do not bring pets into my home because I own a cat that only likes people, not other furry friends. I love both canines and felines and have lived and cared for both.
I...
Johanna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Carson S.
Richmond, VA
$13-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for animals since I was a little girl. Growing up my family always had dogs and the one who really impacted my life was a Australian terrier named Winston. He was truly my best friend and my little protector. He was the reason I became interested in working wit animals. A few years ago I found two...
Carson can also help with: Pet sitting
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Richmond, VA
In 2025 how much does a pet sitter cost in Richmond, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter in Richmond, VA will cost an average of $14.64 per hour as of April, 2025. 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 2025?
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 165 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 Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Sitters in Richmond, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 165 listed pet sitters.