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Emily O.

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have multiple years of experience with nannying, which has also lead to years of experience with pet sitting. I have had plenty of pets, growing up. I had dogs, cats, a lizard, and even chickens and ducks. but most of the families I have nannied for had dogs or cats, and while I would help take care of their kids, I would...

Care Member says "Emily was absolutely amazing when she took care of my little one! Would keep me up to date on everything was going on and always responded to me in a...

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Katelyn S.

Pet Care

Mechanicsville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
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...

Sarah C. says "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."

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Hallie L.

Mechanicsville, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
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.
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Zaferia Z.

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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!
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Jacqueline W.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Henrico, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jacqueline. I love all animals, but I have the most experience with dogs. I have grown up with dogs my whole life, and have sat for a few families with dogs. I have never owned a cat, but I do have experience sitting for families with cats. I am comfortable with pretty much any task necessary, unless it's...
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Rhee M.

Peachy Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
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...

Janine H. says "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...

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Martha D.

Happy Sitter For Cats, Rabbits, Small Dogs, Relaxed Larger Dogs

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
I have cared for fur babies, mainly cats, my whole adult life and always had at least one pet cat during childhood. I volunteered at Richmond SPCA with the cats in the catillions, townhouses, and rehab. I also helped them with enrichment with some dogs. I love getting to know each kitty's personality. I am also very dependable...

Justin B. says "Martha provided the services needed and lots of love for my aging cat, Tulip, while I was away during the holidays. She provided me with ample updates...

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Leah D.

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
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.
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Hannah T.

Richmond, VA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
boarding
pet sitting
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,...
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Lucille E.

Affordable Student Dog Walker/sitter!

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
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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Isobel P.

Animal Lover !!

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have grown up with both cats and dogs! I love animals and am comfortable with all types of pets! I can do dog walking or cat sitting/feeding. I have also owned some lizards in my life :) I have my own transportation and am available for daytime check ins!
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Shelby S.

Henrico, VA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I can also perform cage and litter cleaning. I have 3 years of experience. I am fully vaccinated. Thank you for considering me for your care needs and I will do my best to fulfill your requests.
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Hailey A.

Henrico, VA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! Ive owned pets for all of my life as well as helped others care for theirs. I'm available for pet sitting and dog walking.
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Alexandria L.

Part-time Pet Care Giver

Mechanicsville, VA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
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!
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Vanessa L.

Dog Boarding

Henrico, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
Former Dog owner, I've been boarding dogs in my Home. com for over two years. Please check the website for additional details about my dog sitting experience.
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Emily W.

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have pet sat for dogs and cats in the past whether I stay at the residence, they stay with me, or I just stop in to take care of them. I was raised with dogs in my house and started pet sitting them for my parents as soon as I could drive. Not too long after that I started pet sitting for my neighbor's dogs and cats from a...
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Lisa H.

Long And Short Term Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

from
$12/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Maryland Humane Society Foster of the Year. Experienced with cats, kittens, dogs, puppies (including large breeds), rabbits, Guinea pigs. I worked closely with veterinarians and can medicate and treat many illnesses and medical conditions. I am available for drop-in care and dog walking or home stays.
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Kaitlyn S.

Experienced Cat And Dog Sitter

Richmond, VA

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
I have always had an animal since I was born! At one point, my family had 2 dogs, 4 cats, 4 rabbits, 6 chickens, and 2 guinea pigs. I am very experienced in the proper care required for many animals. I would treat your animal like my own!
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Leann S.

Mechanicsville, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have some paid experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, and lizards. I also owned no fewer than four pets from age 9-21, so I have plenty of experience with animals! I'm willing to walk dogs and pet sit, but do not offer boarding as my dog doesn't get along with other animals that she's not used to. I look forward to hearing...
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Nicole G.

Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
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...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.26/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Glen Allen, VA

Dog Sitters in Glen Allen, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Emily O.

Emily was absolutely amazing when she took care of my little one! Would keep me up to date on everything was going on and always responded...

- Care member

Katelyn S.

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...

- Sarah C.

Rhee M.

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....

- Janine H.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Glen Allen, VA

Dog sitters near you in Glen Allen, VA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Glen Allen, VA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Glen Allen, VA is $15.26.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Glen Allen, VA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Glen Allen, VA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Glen Allen, VA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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