Gentle Paws

Started with one neighbor. Grown by trust.

Pet sitting that feels like leaving them with family.

Rose visits every home in person before the first booking — because peace of mind starts with knowing exactly who’s caring for your pet, not just reading a profile.

A fluffy cream-and-apricot cavapoo standing on a grey shag rug in a bright living room, smiling at the camera

“I’m always worried about leaving Pumpkin behind but Rose and her husband took away all my fears.”

— Vicki S., Glen Allen, VA

How Rose can help

A white Labrador sitting on a leash in the middle of a quiet tree-lined road, mouth open in a happy pant

Drop-in visits

A midday check-in for feeding, a walk, fresh water, and a little company while you’re at work.

Two Labradors, one pale yellow and one fox-red, curled up together on a large grey dog bed in a sunny room

Overnight stays

Someone in the house overnight, so your pets keep their routine even when you can’t be there.

A golden dog lying on a sofa beside three sleeping pugs, two fawn and one black, in a living room

Boarding

Your pet stays with Rose and the pugs — a real home, not a kennel, while you’re away.

Need a sitter somewhere else?

Rose covers the Glen Allen and Richmond area in person. Everywhere else, GentlePaws.pet lists independent sitters — enter your ZIP and see the ones whose own travel radius reaches you.

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Every booking starts with a real conversation.

No app-only bookings, no guessing who's showing up. Rose meets you and your pet first, so everyone's comfortable before day one.

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