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Lindsay G.

Palmyra, VA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I have had dogs and cats my whole life! I have two dogs myself, a hound mix and a dachshund. I also have experience with cats as I have one of those as well! I have provided dog walking/drop in visits previously.
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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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Melia H.

Palmyra, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have two dogs, Bear and Coco. They are both Labrador retrievers. They love to play! I take them on walks and try to have fun with everyday. I've always had pets growing up and I love every animal!
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Eva S.

Palmyra, VA

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$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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Adrianna L.

About Me

Palmyra, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi my name is Adrianna. I'm 19 and I'm looking to pet sit/dog walk! I have 2 cats and a dog. I have years of experience with animals so I thought why not help other people!
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Chrissy L.

Pet Sitter

Scottsville, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi there! I am a reliable and caring pet sitter with a genuine love for animals of all kinds. It is a joy of mine to provide safe, attentive, and loving care while you're away, ensuring your pets feel comfortable and happy in their own environment. I am happy to provide daily walk, playtime, exercise, feeding, medication,...
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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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Piper G.

Friend And Lover Of Your Pet!

Keswick, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I have pet sat for neighbors, family members and for rescue animals in a shop I worked in for three years. I love animals and will love your pet when you have to be away. I have walked small shih tzus to big golden doodles and even shelter pit bulls who love to run and tug. I love spending time with animals and receive...

Layla P. says "Piper is such a delight, so kind and professional! She walked our rescue puppy Leon, a pitbull mix who is a new addition to the family when we were out of...

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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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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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Chelsea M.

Gordonsville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm currently only accepting Pet Sitting Overnight Stays. It's $85 a Night for one pet and $5 per added pet (minus pets that don't need a lot of attention of course). I've only got two more slots open then I'm fully booked. I look forward to scheduling a meeting with you and your fur babies! Hello, I'm Chelsea and I've always...

Care Member says "Outstanding Job I had an emergency and needed a dog sitter for a few days overnight Chelsea did an outstanding job getting a hold of me and working out...

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Lori K.

Pet care

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm the mother of 2 grown children. I'm strong in organization, time management, & communication. I've been a cat owner for 56 years & have experience with kittens-super senior cats (ages 18+). I currently have a 6 y/o rescue kitty so no boarding. I adore all animals, especially cats. I've dealt with anxious cats &/or...

Care Member says "Outstanding job. Gave great details and updates while we were away. "

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Skyler H.

Can't Wait To Meet Your Pets!

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've taken care of animals since I was 8. Family and friends have relied on me to walk their dogs, and help out when needed. I would love to do the same for you! I work part-time during the week with availability for morning services around 6:00-8:30 a.m. and evenings starting around 4:30 p.m. with complete availability on...

Lacie M. says "Skyler is professional, punctual & passionate"

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Anna D.

Full-Time Nanny For Summer Of 2020

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience
During the school year, I work full-time as a High School teacher at Albemarle High School. I have worked with kids of all ages, nannying full time with two kids (age 4 & 8), camp counseling at Triple C (6-8), and Camp4Real( k-7). I am looking for any regular babysitting gigs and/or nannying gigs for the summer of 2020. I am...

Amber R. says "Anna is simply the most wonderful woman. I have the great pleasure to work with her an my AVID Teaching Assistant. She is organized, thoughtful and...

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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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Kristen E.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Hi all! I'm looking for dog walking/pet sitting jobs in and around Charlottesville. I'm a stay at home mom to a wonderful little boy, giving me the flexibility in my schedule to help take care of your furry friends! I'm an experienced and reliable animal lover and have experience with all breeds, sizes and ages of dogs, as well...
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Sara A.

Columbia, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Experienced dog owner available for pet sitting, and dog walking. I am experienced with some small farm animals as well, and comfortable with indoor and outdoor pets.
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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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Joshua N.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, and welcoming I like working with animals because I have a dog myself who I love. I enjoy sitting with him and taking care of him. I started working with animals when I was 13, that was the year that I got my dog Sherlock. I had dog sat one time before that for a person on my...
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Lauren L.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$14/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Due to family context, we own no big pets. As a loop hole, throughout my years I've been the single caretaker for hamsters, fish, guinea pigs, hermit crabs... I've found an outlet in caring for the pets of others. I have 4 years of experience with caring for others' cats, dogs, and guinea pigs over vacations, etc. Walking,...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.60/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Palmyra, VA

Dog Walkers in Palmyra, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

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.

Piper G.

Piper is such a delight, so kind and professional! She walked our rescue puppy Leon, a pitbull mix who is a new addition to the family when...

- Layla P.

Jessica S.

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

- Lacey S.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Palmyra, VA

A local dog walker near you in Palmyra, VA will cost you an average of $14.60 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 5 dog walkers offering services in Palmyra, VA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Palmyra or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Palmyra to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Palmyra, VA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Palmyra, VA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 5 dog walkers near you in Palmyra, VA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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