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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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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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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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Emma C.

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Has experience with dogs and cats primarily. I can provide pet sitting in your own home. Comfortable with basic care tasks for dogs and cats along with giving or applying medicine, baths, grooming, and exercise. I am comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes.

Lydia M. says "Emma has helped tutor my 9 year old in her science class and my daughter just loves her! She's so energetic and explains everything so well! my daughter...

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Hillary M.

Pet Sitter Available

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting and cat sitting in your home. I currently work as a registered nurse and have weekday and weekend flexibility. I have spent time caring for multiple types of dogs and cats.
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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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Madeline R.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am an avid pet lover looking for pet sitting jobs in Atlanta. I am comfortable watching over almost all animals, having raised dogs, cats, bunnies, fish, and chicken at home:) I generally charge $15 per visit, or $50 a night.
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Francie B.

Pet Care

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I would be happy to provide pet care in your home. I can't say that I have professional experience with pet sitting HOWEVER, we have always been a family of pets. Everything from dogs and cats, to chickens and pigeons, to goats, hamsters, you name it I grew up caring for it. :) I'm a pet lover and know how difficult it is to...
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Catherine K.

About Me

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am a friendly college student looking for dog sitting/walking jobs this semester. I have many years of experience with animals. My family has a golden doodle at home named Molly. I have worked with dogs, cats and horses. I'm a competitive rider, and spent a semester working with the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital as a...
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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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Kathryn S.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had a special needs dog for 8 years, and have had a cat for 2 years! My partner and I also have a leopard gecko named Astrid! I am excited to bring my years of pet experience to offer reliable pet sitting and walking services for your dogs and cats. My approach prioritizes your pet's comfort and happiness, treating them...
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Kara P.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an experienced pet sitter with a deep love for animals, proudly owning five dogs myself. I am skilled in administering medication and providing specialized care for pets with health needs. My services include reliable pet transportation and support for pets with separation anxiety. I offer in-home overnight care, ensuring...
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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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Kristen E.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet transportation
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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Hannah G.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$14/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am an experienced and passionate dog sitter, well suited to take care of your furry friends. With two dogs of my own, I understand their needs and behaviors. I have successfully pet-sat for various families, ensuring their pets are well-cared for and happy. Currently, I am home for summer break, giving me plenty of time and...
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Ashley K.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi my name is Ashley and I just moved to the Charlottesville area! I am an animal lover and would love to be able to help you with your pet needs. I have grown up with always having pets in the home. I've had experience with pet sitting dogs and cats for the past 5+ years. I am also familiar with giving any type of medication if...
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Linda H.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a lifelong animal lover with experience caring for cats, dogs, fish . Whether your pets need feeding, medications, walks, playtime, or just some cozy snuggles, I'm here to help. I offer in-home pet sitting to keep your animals comfortable in their familiar environment, and can stay over if needed. I treat every pet like my...
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Case G.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
Private duty RN dog lover turned pet sitter/walker! I have 3 border collies with lots of energy and am well versed on animal care and needs. I'm happy to transport to vet appts as well as provide daily care in your home.
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Abagail T.

Charlottesville, VA

from
$13/hr
9 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been dog sitting for about 9 years. I grew up with two dogs. Willing to stay in your home! Also able to house chores while staying
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Robin C.

Dependable Pet Sitter With 15+ Years Experience

Charlottesville, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page! I provide reliable, responsible care for your pets while you are out of town. You'll have peace of mind, knowing that your pets are safe, secure, and comfortable in their own home and enjoying loving, individual attention. I have paid experience with dogs, cats, small mammals/rodents,...
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  • 30 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.92/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Charlottesville, VA

Home Pet Sitting in Charlottesville, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 30 listed home pet sitting

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.

Lori K.

Outstanding job. Gave great details and updates while we were away.

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Charlottesville

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Charlottesville, VA will cost an average of $15.92 per hour as of November 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Charlottesville, VA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 24 in home pet sitters in Charlottesville, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Charlottesville, VA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Charlottesville, VA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Charlottesville, VA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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