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Kalah J.

Pet Sitter For Last Minute Needs

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
I love pets and being around them! I pet sat for family and neighbors for years!
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Pet Lover!

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is April. I'm 32 years old and have lots of experience with animals. I worked for a groomer where I worked with lots of cats and dogs. I currently work part time as a nanny and dog walker. I've had lots of pets my whole life from dogs and cats to lizards and hamsters. My dog is my love and my life, so I understand...
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Experienced animal care sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have 5 dogs and 3 cats. Ranging from 2 years to 8 years. I have cared for a wonderful furry fellow (dog) Freddy, at my last care gig. I was responsible for his total care, including taking him to doggy daycare for a week while owner was on vacation.
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Victoria P.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
Devotion to animals fuels my passion for pet care. For the past year, I've provided pet sitting services for dogs and cats, treating each one as my own. I have a graduate degree and prioritize their comfort, happiness, and a consistent routine. I strictly adhere to feeding schedules, maintain a clean and secure environment, and...

Care Member says "Victoria stayed overnight with my exuberant hound dog for five nights, and walked her each morning. She was responsive and dealt with some curveballs...

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Smile Creator And Fur Baby Caretaker

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi families! I'm Katrina! I am an energetic, positive, reliable, patient, and creative teacher who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to older elementary school age (5th grade). I have a HUGE passion for caring for children! This passion has led me to majoring in elementary education, and...

Sean K. says "Katrina. Was someone i hadn't met before. However she showed me and my pets care as if they were her own. She went above and beyond to do more than i asked...

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Zaferia Z.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
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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Kara P.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
As a clinical social worker - I love working with people but I also love working with animals! Growing up, my mom worked at pet stores and veterinarian clinics and, after hours, all sorts of pets in need of care seemed to find their way into our home - dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish; you name it! I have over five experience...

Stephanie J. says "Kara was so helpful to us while we vacationed in San Diego. We had asked her to watch our dog while we went kayaking and thought we would be back by...

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Fur Love

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
Hi I am CNA but have had my own pets as well as cared for love ones fur families about 3 years now in between of my nursing career. I can do in boarding as well as weekend stays at my home or yours.
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Hannah H.'s Photo

Richmond, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Hannah and I have been in South Carolina for 1. 5 years now. My husband and I moved here for his job. I am currently a babysitter for multiple families in Lexington but I would like to expand my availability for pet sitting/dog walking. I started pet sitting when I was in high school for friends of my parents and now...
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Animal Lover And Responsible Pet-sitter

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been pet sitting for the past 2 years. I've had experiences with farm animals and indoor pets. I'm comfortable with animals from cats to horses. Animal care is important and unique to each pet. I'm happy to learn your pets habits and work accordingly. Being a quick learner, I can keep pets in their normal routine while...
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Animal Loving Pet Care

Richmond, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals and have had experience with everything you can imagine over the years. I have also volunteered with the Virginia Beach spca and another independent rescue.
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Pet And People Lover Who Desires To Fill The Gap When Needed. I Share The Understanding Of How Important Our Pets Are To Is And Will Abide By The Rules You Have In Place For Your Pet.

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I have owned a pet for over 8 years and as a youth I raised a pet most of my life. I have cared for both cats and dogs, the majority have been dogs though.
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Part Time Pet Sitter Or Dog Walker

Richmond, VA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have worked with pets my whole life having grown up with at least one animal in the house at any time. I am able to do anything from pet sitting during vacations or dog walking through the week. I am also available for overnight stays. I look forward to meeting your pets!
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Pet Enthusiast With A Free Summer

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I have experience with dogs, and cats but I love all animals! I am a hard working, enthusiastic person who believes we don't deserve dogs. Animals are so pure and just want to be loved! I am looking for single day jobs or longer.
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Tyler , Senior At VCU, Interested In Babysitting, Pet Sitting, & Dog Sitting!

Richmond, VA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
Hello! My name is Tyler , and I'm currently in my senior year at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in English with a minor in Philosophy of Law. I live in the Fan area and have a background in both childcare and pet care. I've previously nannied for a 1-year-old and 3-year-old as well as lifeguarded, and have babysat...
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Pets Are Family

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as loyal, caring and reliable. I like working with animals because I love animals and sharing my time with them. I have three rescue dogs currently, grew up with cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and more! I want to give them as much love as possible during their time here. I'm looking for a job that...
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Pets

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
boarding
pet walking
I have been dog and cat sitting for 8 years and am very good with all animals. I am very attentive and confident I can provide your animal with whatever they need.
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Carring For Your Pets Like Family!

Richmond, VA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been surrounded by all sorts of pets growing up. From senior dogs to little kittens, I have experience working with them all!
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Pet Care And Walker Available

Richmond, VA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Margaret and I've helped take care of my family dogs for most of my life. I have three dogs (Chocolate Lab, Border Collie, and Dachshund) and they are 13, 8, and 7, respectively. I've also helped my aunt take care of her cats. This is something I've always wanted to do (taking care/walking animals). I'm a...
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Pet Care

Richmond, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had plenty of experience pet-sitting and dog-walking and would be happy to help whenever I can!
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  • 317 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.93/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA

Pet Care in Richmond, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 317 listed pet care

Victoria P.

Victoria stayed overnight with my exuberant hound dog for five nights, and walked her each morning. She was responsive and dealt with some...

- Care member

Katrina N.

Katrina. Was someone i hadn't met before. However she showed me and my pets care as if they were her own. She went above and beyond to do...

- Sean K.

Kara P.

Kara was so helpful to us while we vacationed in San Diego. We had asked her to watch our dog while we went kayaking and thought we would be...

- Stephanie J.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Richmond, VA

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.93 per hour as of January 2026. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.

There are 317 pet care providers in Richmond, VA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Richmond or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Richmond, VA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Richmond, VA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Richmond, VA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Richmond, VA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Richmond, VA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Richmond, VA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.

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