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Frances W.

Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Have pet sat for friends and families in my hometown often. Most of them have been dog sitting gigs. Love dogs have always had dogs in my house growing up. Am a full time student at University of Vermont but would be willing to work with the pets schedule!
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Rachel H.

College Student Looking For To Assist With Animal Care!

Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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...
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Tyler H.

Richmond, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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...
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Johanna S.

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...
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Katherine M.

Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I love working with animals and have years of experience in pet care. As a dog owner for 10 years, I understand the importance of patience, consistency, and attentive care. Before transitioning into education, I spent seven years in analytical chemistry, which strengthened my attention to detail and problem-solving skills-both...
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Rachel F.

Med Student & Lifelong Animal Lover :)

Richmond, VA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I prioritize keeping your pet comfortable and happy, so please let me know what your pet needs! I am happy to crate your dog after walks, adhere to morning/bedtime routines for sitting jobs, or whatever else makes you and your pet most comfortable. I treat clients' homes and neighborhoods with care, privacy, and respect. I...
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Briana D.

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog/cat sitting in your home, or in my home. I have plenty of yard space as well as plenty of parks/places to walk to offer exercise to your pet if needed. I'm an experienced pet sitter with over 10+ years of experience, and I love dogs of all sizes, ages, and conditions. I can also perform baths and will offer a lot...
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Lisa H.

Long And Short Term Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$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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Virginia M.

Dog Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home, and am able to care for your pets at my home if needed. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, can perform baths, as well as light grooming.
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Reafa H.

Medical Student

Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have previous experience sitting for dogs in the owners home. Duties during that time included feeding and walking the dogs. I can confidently take care of your pet and send updates so you don't have to stress about their care while away from them.
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Sarah C.

Pet Care Provider

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've always loved animals and working with them. I don't have much experience but I have cared for dogs and cats before.
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Isabella G.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$18/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I provide pet sitting in your own home, dog walking, light grooming and baths and overnight care. I've cared for pets all my life, these species range from pitbulls, mainecoons, turtles, fish even to birds. I love animals of any kind, young or old, big or small.
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Kyra B.

An Experienced Pet Caregiver

Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've cared for a variety of animals; as companions, as a sitter/dog walker and as a home rehabilitation provider through months of love before approving of a forever home. Growing up I had my 2 cats and 5 beautiful beagles. Once I reached 6th grade I began sitting and walking neighborhood pets (and my love for animals grew)....
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Leah H.

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your home or mine. I've had a pet dog for over 10 years and I absolutely love animals!
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Esmeralda G.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$10/hr
Have pets of my own including, dogs, cats, and birds. So have experience walking, bathing, feed, and giving animals exercise. I can watch pets at my own home or your own home.
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Mia J.

Part-Time Pet Caregiver Available

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have a great experience with animals as I have grown up with cats and dogs for the entirety of my life. I have also been pet-sitting for about 7 years. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Laura W.

Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
I love pets and I have a puppy and a cat at home, in apex, that I miss so much while away at school. I would love to be around pets more and take care of them when you need some help. I have pet sat for about 5 years now, on and off. I can't wait to meet your and your furry family.
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Amy C.

Richmond, VA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Amy, and I am excited for the opportunity to work with you! I have experience working with dogs, cats, rabbits and other rodents, and reptiles. I hold two BAs, in geology and environmental policy and I will be graduating this May from American University with a masters in Global Environmental Policy. I a...
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Queen L.

Caregiver/Tutor/Pet Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am available to start immediately.
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Helen B.

Loving Dog/cat Sitter

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Helen and I am a senior biology major at VCU. I mostly have child care experience but I have also had some pet sitting experience that I'm looking to expand. I currently have two cats, one childhood cat at my parent's house and also grew up with a family dog that sadly passed away. Unfortunately, I'm unable to...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.91/hr as of July 2025

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Richmond

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Richmond, VA will cost an average of $14.91 per hour as of July 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 Richmond, 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 43 in home pet sitters in Richmond, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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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