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Nyasia H.

Dog Sitting

Scottsville, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I have several years of experience delivering top-notch customer service and support. I'm passionate about helping others, quick to adapt, and always bring a positive attitude to any team or challenge.
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Madison M.

Scottsville, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have worked at all things pawssible when I played with the dogs and took them on walks. I have also cat sit for multiple family members and I currently have 1 dog 1 cat and 15 fish. I follow instructions very well and currently have been helping take care of 9 puppies on Tuesdays for my friend who has needed help taking them...
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Carisa B.

Esmont, VA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Looking for a friendly pet sitter? That's me! I adore dogs and believe they should have the best care and attention. I helped my dauber nurse her golden doodle through cancer and chemo. She was a star! I have a lot of love to give and know that dogs are amazing creatures and a blessing to their families.
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Lia H.

Passionate And Responsible Pet Caregiver

Palmyra, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Lia. I'm 24 years old and am currently a full time nursing student at Piedmont Virginia Community College, as well as a part time home caregiver for a person with special needs. I have owned dogs of all sizes my entire life. I also have experience with rodents, reptiles, cats, and birds. I love all animals big...
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Kara K.

Palmyra, VA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Kara, I'm a 27-year-old career professional, currently employed full time in a fully remote position. My schedule is flexible for in-home pet sitting and dog walking opportunities. I was raised around cats and dogs, currently have a cat of my own and dog at home, and have years worth of experience pet sitting...
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Alice P.

Enthusiastic And Experienced Pet Sitter/dog Walker

Palmyra, VA

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a lifelong lover of animals who has always had cats and dogs in my home since childhood. I have often pet sat for friends, family, and neighbors, and am currently the happy owner of two cats. I am very experienced with dogs as well, and am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I would be so excited to help you and your pets!
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Eva S.

Palmyra, VA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My life revolves around all my animals. I have grown up on a farm since I could walk and have cared for farm animals and dogs/cats my whole life. I have ridden horses since I can remember and it's been my life for close to 15 years. I've worked for many different horse people and it doesn't limit to just there horses . I have...
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Amanda M.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
I work well with cats and dogs . I would love to help you with your pet care needs . I am available for feeding, walking, companionship and occasional overnight stay.

Lisa G. says "Amanda was very patient with me as we went thru the interview process. Amanda was very attentive to details and kept me informed of any concerns with the...

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Deja N.

Part Time Loving Animal Provider Available

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. Walking dogs is not a problem. I have grown up with two dogs and cats since I was 3 years old and trained all my dogs. I walked dogs of all ages and sizes and love all dogs for people in my old neighborhood. Can even wash them if needed and feed for small animals too like fish

Arondai K. says "Deja is supper energetic. She is always time and at least 5 min. early if that. She had a great connection with my dogs and treated them as her own. only...

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Jerica B.

Excellent Pet Sitter

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been a Pet Sitter for over 5 +years. I provide excellent dog sitting in private households. I have took care of poodles, golden retrievers, Labrador retriever, and many other dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Jessica S.

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I am an animal lover with about 8 years of experience pet sitting dogs and cats. I am available to either drop in multiple times a day or stay in your home overnight while you're away. I have been extremely safe during this pandemic and will continue to do so to protect your family! I will walk, play with, and bathe...

Lacey S. says "Jessica is very trustworthy and dependable. My dogs love her!"

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Jenny S.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
I love animals and have two cats of my own. I have experience with pet sitting. I pet sit for whenever family members go out of town, both dogs and cats :)
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Nevaeh Z.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Nevaeh is an experienced and reliable pet caregiver with a strong background in dog sitting, walking, and cat watching. Over the years, she has provided attentive and loving care to a variety of pets, ensuring their well-being and happiness. Nevaeh's hands-on experience has equipped her with the skills to handle pets of all...
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Caitlin J.

Avid Animal Lover!

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
As an animal lover my entire life, I have truly enjoyed a variety of pets. Currently, I have 4 dogs and 3 cats of my own, all were rescued from the local shelters. I have over 10 years of animal shelter volunteer experience & have managed several situations of animal behavior. In 2015 I trained & certified my oldest dog to be a...
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Rachael E.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have raised birds and my own dog, and I frequently cat-sit for my grandparents. I love walking and staying energetic for any animal! Whether it's playtime, feeding, or anything else you need!
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Taylor F.

Experienced Pet sitter

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I have lots of experience (over 7 years) caring for cats and dogs. I love pets of all sizes and ages.
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Estefani M.

Your Dogs New Best Friend

Charlottesville, VA

from
$30/hr
15 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I kind of fell into the dog sitting fun. My mom used to "sit" with every kind of being from baby to pet before it became a popular hustle. Growing up I've always helped and learned from her how to care for other's family members as one's own. In my spare time, I love to hike and I walk everyday. I'd love to have your companion...
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Amanda C.

Fun Sitter! Got Your Tail Covered!

Charlottesville, VA

from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Boarding and Pet Sitting, dog walking, drop-ins and more. I currently work as a gig worker and do Rover as well. I love spending time with pets and treating them as my own.
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Meade E.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! I'm Meade , and I'm a second year biology major at the College of William and Mary. I'm looking for summer pet care jobs while I'm home from school! I've had experience with private pet sitting for over 2 years, although most of my experience has been recent. I'm familiar with dogs, cats, and fish, but I am happy to learn...
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Haley L.

Pet Sitter

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a lot of experience with animals. I grew up with both cats and dogs. I have worked with several families over the past years in nannying, housesitting/ pet sitting, dog walking, housekeeping. I am comfortable with all sizes of dogs. Dogs must be well behaved and not aggressive.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Scottsville, VA

Dog Sitters in Scottsville, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Amanda M.

Amanda was very patient with me as we went thru the interview process. Amanda was very attentive to details and kept me informed of any...

- Lisa G.

Deja N.

Deja is supper energetic. She is always time and at least 5 min. early if that. She had a great connection with my dogs and treated them as...

- Arondai K.

Jessica S.

Jessica is very trustworthy and dependable. My dogs love her!

- Lacey S.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Scottsville, VA

Dog sitters near you in Scottsville, 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 Scottsville, 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 Scottsville, VA is $13.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Scottsville, 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 Scottsville, 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 Scottsville, 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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