Pet Sitters in Rowes Haven, VA

Stephen

It was a pleasure to have Stephen come and stay while I was on holiday. My cat Tabitha immediately snuggled up to him in preference to me and stayed with him all week. Stephen is really easy to get along with and e had some great conversations sharing our experiences. I hope our paths cross again one day.

Meghan & Jordan

Meghan was fantastic! She took notes during our call before the sit and was extremely thorough. Porter can be difficult due to his hearing loss as his tendency to eat clothing. Meghan was very understanding and we felt so at ease leaving Porter with her. I would recommend them to anyone for a sit!

Jon

Jon and Freda are the most kind and caring people we have ever met. Our dogs Sandi and Lucy were treated more special than anyone could imagine. They became a part of their family with lots of attention and tender loving care. Both dogs were spoiled and enjoyed ventures to Tractor Supply, Petsmart and Home Depot and even rides around the local lakes. Lucy received a special new cuddly bed on one trip. Our pups were more than well cared for as was obvious by Jon and Freda’s attention to detail making them feel well loved. They very quickly learned their personalities and were great about communicating with questions or concerns to ensure that the best possible care was given. We received pictures, special moments and regular updates on our fur kids. We came home to a well-maintained house inside and out. We were and are so appreciative to have such a great couple (Jon and Freda) to stay in our house and to take care of our dogs, Sandi and Lucy. We came back to two very calm, relaxed and happy dogs. I know that they missed them when they left since they looked around to find them after they had left. There were also some beautiful flowers left for us when we returned home; so very thoughtful! It is very comforting to know that when you go away that you have such fantastic people watching your house and dogs. We would love to have them come sit at our house sometime in the future. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a perfect house/dog sitter……on a scale of 1 to 10….10 is not a high enough rating. A great big thanks to Jon and Freda for helping us with some flexibility as we were able to be there for our son's college graduation and do all of the necessary things to move him out of his apartment as well as visit some family and friends. Linda and Gary

Beth

Beth was FABULOUS!!! We had another TH sitter scheduled for this time and she cancelled on us within 2 weeks of our travels - so I took a chance and reached out to Beth to see if she could stay at our house and she accepted the invitation. I met her prior to our trip and immediately knew she was a winner!!! As soon as she stepped in to our house she kneeled down to say hi to our girls and that went along way with our Mini Aussie, who frightens easily. Beth left our house as clean as a whistle...you wouldn't even know she was there. She stripped the bed and took all of the linens to the laundry room. Our 2 dogs were well cared for....she sent pictures and kept us up to date on them. Our dogs can be very picky eaters and Beth went the extra mile to get them to eat. She even took a ball with her when walking our Goldie girl. We have water bowls in 3 different rooms and I could see that she kept them full, which is important since our senior dogs kidney's are starting to fail. We highly recommend Beth and would use her again in a heartbeat!!!

Sue & Buddy

Sue and Buddy are very friendly caring people who will care for your home and pet like they were their own! We got updates on Poncho letting us know he was in great hands. Our house was so clean when we returned. They are a wonderful couple and we hope they can come back soon. Thank you for caring for our beloved Poncho so well, allowing us to have a stress free vacation.

Andrea

Andrea and I started out with a great video conversation and I knew she would be a solid housesitter and give Osity cat lots of attention. I was certainly not let down! Andrea showed up on time, was attentive to the details of my house and pet needs and my cat took to her arrival and touch quickly. Andrea was in touch daily with some sweet updates and photos and also water some garden area for me where I had recently planted. The house was clean and sheets washed. No issues whatsoever and Ostiy cat and I would def welcome Andrea back another time!

Caitlin

Caitlin look fantastic care of our cat, colonel mustard, and our home while we were away. She even gave him his allergy shot and was completely self sufficient. 10/10, would be happy to have back again anytime.

Babette

Babette took wonderful care of our senior dog and 2 cats. She asked great questions and gave us really helpful feedback as first time TH users. We loved getting photo and video updates of she and Zelda adventuring at local dog parks. She is thorough, clean and so thoughtful. We look forward to working with her again soon!

Diane

Diane was a great sitter for us! She was communicative, helpful, caring, and sent us pictures every day! Would definitely have her stay with our pets again

Pamela

Pamela was excellent to work with! She was very attentive to both of my cat's needs. She had no issues giving medications and was communicative throughout her stay via text message and photos. I could hardly tell she had stayed in my space it was just as neat and tidy as I had left it. I would definitely recommend Pamela for future sits and greatly appreciate all of her care for my cats!

Brock

Brock was a great sitter while we were away! He was very conscientious to get the dogs out early before the summer heat and asked super thoughtful questions about each dogs’ behavior and preferences before his arrival. He gave us daily updates and pictures. Would be happy to have him sit again in the future!

Becky

Becky is a sweetheart! She took wonderful care of Nella and the house as if it was her own. She is an amazing person who is welcome in our home anytime:)

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Dayna

Absolutely love sitting for Dayna and Dan and do it whenever I have the opportunity!  First time I sat they had me over for coffee so we could get to know each other and meet all the animals, and had such a great time - they are just super easy to communicate with in general, so fun and I definitely felt super informed and well taken care of.  Just great energy.

The animals are super easy to care for and it's just so fun to have birds.  Daphne and I have eloped many times and I'm sure Seymour would too if I was his type but Daphne's love is unconditional enough for little old me!  It's easy to have either of them just hang out with you while you do work.  Tumbles was sick the first time I watched her and was extra Tumbly but is the absolute sweetest and will sleep with you on the bed as long as you like.

The house is beautiful, gets amazing light, really great kitchen, super close to Alamo Square, and is really central to just about everything.

I've done many sits and this is one of, if not the nicest, sits I've had the pleasure of doing and I'd gladly sit again whenever the opportunity arises, thanks again Dayna and Dan, you're the best!

Alison

Alison and Peter have a stunning home in a beautiful rural location - very modern and spacious with everything you could possibly need and close to lots of really interesting places to visit. Smokey and Martha are adorable and very easy to look after. We walked and cycled right from the door - around Stockgrove Park and in both directions along the Grand Union canal towpath. We also walked around Woburn Abbey and Safari Park and Stowe landscape gardens. The local pubs are great - in particular the Red Lion in Great Brickhill and the Three Locks Inn on the canal. Alison and Peter were extremely welcoming and spent a lot of time showing us round and explaining how everything works. This is a dream house-sit - we would love to come back again.

Charlotte

Many thanks to all the Family!!!!!!!!!!
Charlotte and her family (she has two wonderful kids!!!!!!!!) are so lovely and the perfect hosts for welcoming a couple of sitters! The house is big, modern and very comfortable!!! The location is fabulous for walking and relaxing yourselves, but also not too much remote....
Hebe, the dog  is so sweet, funny and lovely.... she's the perfect companion for the walks and the cuddles!!!!
Sprite and Tink, the cats, are very independent and very easy to care for... but they also like some cuddles, sometimes... :-)
Highly recommended!
See you next time family!!!!!!!!!!!

Nicola

After having been picked-up at the train station, handover was brief and efficient. Comfortable and bright home with an adorable and affectionate cat. Communication during Ian and Nicola’s travels where reliable and swift and problems quickly solved. Weymouth is a cute place to discover, with plenty of coastal walks and cafés and easy accessible bus system.

Elizabeth and Bennett

Elizabeth and Bennet were super nice and very welcoming...and HENRY was super sweet...and very independent...I love watching him chase his treats, he REALLY ENJOYED that and belly rubs.

Jennifer

Jennifer was very welcoming and we immediately felt at home in her house. It was easy to communicate with her through texts and she is very responsive.
Samson is such a cute and sweet dog, he loves to cuddle and he is such a lovely company to have around. He really enjoys his walks and it was a pleasure to take him out. He is a very well behaved dog and we already miss him!
The house is very well located, close to many hikes, coffee and restaurants. It is also very close to a beautiful golf curt where we went for walks with Samson. 
Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely house sit again in the future!

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Rowes Haven, Virginia?

From $26/week to $75/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Rowes Haven, Virginia ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.