
ABOUT US
Welcome to Richmond's most trusted team of dog walkers and pet care sitters! We’re a group of passionate animal lovers dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry friends. Serving the Richmond, VA area, we specialize in personalized pet services designed to keep your pets happy, healthy, and loved—even when you’re away.
Our team is made up of experienced, reliable, and compassionate individuals who treat every pet as if they were our own. Whether it’s a midday dog walk, overnight pet sitting, or customized care for your unique pet, we’re here to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with both pets and their owners. With us, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your pets are in the best hands. Let us make your pet’s day as bright as they make yours!
🐾 Your pet’s happiness is our passion! 🐾
Ready to learn more? Contact us today to schedule a meet-and-greet!

our team

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Amanda
Amanda is a veteran walker and sitter with NN who is reliable, responsible, and compassionate. While pursuing her graduate degree at VCU, Amanda enjoys spending her free time surrounded by furry friends and creating meaningful connections with the pets she meets. She is a patient and thoughtful caregiver who takes the time to understand each pet’s unique personality, preferences, and needs.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Ariana
Ariana is a Richmond local who recently graduated from VCU with a degree in fashion merchandising. She has hands-on experience caring for friends’ and family’s pets and has a genuine love for animals. Ariana enjoys spending her days off work hanging out with furry friends, giving attention, care, + companionship. She is excited to meet new furry friends and create special moments with each pet she cares for.

Dog Walker
Carlie
Carlie is a veteran walker with NN who brings a bright, outgoing personality and a natural ability to connect with pups of all personalities. A favorite among her furry friends, Carlie loves making every walk fun, engaging, and full of care. During the school year, she works as a teacher, and she enjoys spending her summers surrounded by sweet fur babies. With her warm spirit and dedication, Carlie provides pets with plenty of attention, companionship, and love. Pets are in wonderful hands with Carlie.

Dog Walker
Dare
Dare has a sweet and feisty rescue pup named Molly, who inspires her love and dedication to animals. In her spare time, she works as an interior designer, enjoying the creative outlet it provides. Dare is her family’s go-to pet sitter and is especially excited to work with other rescue pets, providing compassionate care, attention, and plenty of love. Pets are in thoughtful and caring hands with Dare.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Elaine
Elaine is a beloved RVA influencer who loves highlighting small businesses and sharing meaningful ways to show up for the community. As a veteran walker and sitter with Nugget’s for the past 4 years, Elaine has enjoyed spending her time caring for animals. She finds it incredibly rewarding to help pet owners provide the best care for their furry family members. Pets are in thoughtful and trusted hands with Elaine.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
EmmaLee
EmmaLee is an experienced pet sitter and dog walker known for her attention to detail and love for pets. Her experience has given her a wonderful understanding of the trust that comes with caring for someone’s furry family members. Outside of pet care, EmmaLee is also a chef and the owner of her own small business, The Conscious Table. Pet owners can feel confident knowing their pets are in excellent hands with EmmaLee.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Grace
Grace is a wonderful new addition to Nugget’s Nursery. While attending the University of Richmond, she began providing pet care for families in the area and quickly discovered how much she enjoys spending time with furry friends. Outside of pet care, Grace is also a proud entrepreneur and the owner of Absurd Snacks. With her warm personality and love for animals, she is excited to provide attentive and loving care to the pets of Nugget’s Nursery.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Josh
Josh is a great new addition to Nugget's Nursery who joined us over the summer as a dog walker + sitter. Josh has a natural ability to connect with dogs and truly cares about their well-being. He is a proud dog dad to golden retriever, Lulu. Beyond his hands-on care, he consistently provides thoughtful, detailed updates with photos that give owners peace of mind. He also brings a great sense of humor and personality to his updates, which makes his communication stand out. You can trust that your pet is in great hands with Josh!

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Katy
Katy is one of NN’s veteran sitters and is thoughtful and reliable. During the day, she works as a passionate personal trainer, bringing the same dedication, patience, and attention to detail to caring for pets. Katy is also excited to welcome a new fur baby into her home and begin the next chapter of her journey as a dog mom. With safety as her priority, Katy loves building trust with every pet she meets and ensuring they feel happy, comfortable, and loved.

Overnight Sitter
Leah
Leah is a thoughtful and caring dog walker and sitter who brings a warm presence to every pet she meets. During the school year, Leah works as a teacher, and she enjoys spending her summers surrounded by furry friends. Her patience, kindness, and attentive nature make her a wonderful companion for pets of all personalities. Leah is excited to meet your fur babies and provide them with plenty of care, companionship, and love.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Nina
Nina is an experienced pet sitter and dog walker known for her kind and calm demeanor. With 60 five-star reviews from happy clients, she brings a thoughtful and dependable approach to every visit. Her gentle nature seems to put pups at ease, helping them feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for. In her spare time, Nina also volunteers at RAL, where she continues to share her love of animals. Pet owners can feel confident knowing their furry family members are in loving hands with Nina.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Olivia
Olivia is a thoughtful and kind dog walker and overnight sitter who brings a caring and compassionate approach to every pet she meets. As a nurse by day, Olivia has a natural ability to provide patience, attention, and comfort. At home, she has a sweet golden retriever named Bo, who shares in her love for dogs and all the joy they bring. With her gentle spirit and dedication, Olivia provides pets with the love, companionship, and care they deserve.

Dog Walker
Samantha
Samantha is a diligent and reliable VCU student with a genuine love for pets. She has experience caring for higher-energy dogs through her family’s spunky Weimaraner and enjoys giving pets the attention, exercise, and companionship they need. Samantha is highly communicative, punctual, and committed to providing loving, attentive care. Pet owners can trust that their furry friends are in capable, dependable hands with Samantha.

Assistant Manager
Sydney
Sydney was Lierin's first team member with NN! She is a passionate and dedicated pet caregiver. Her love for animals began with her golden retriever, Lulu, who stole her heart and taught her the importance of treating every pet with love and kindness. Sydney understands that pets are more than just animals, they are family. Pet owners can trust that their furry friends are in compassionate, capable hands with her.

Dog Walker
Shelby
Shelby is diligent, punctual, and reliable, balancing her part-time work at Brand Gloss with her passion for walking and caring for pups. She genuinely loves animals and takes the time to learn every little detail about each pet, ensuring they receive personalized, attentive care. You can rest easy knowing Shelby will care for your pets like their own.

Dog Walker, Overnight Sitter
Taylor
Taylor is a dedicated dog walker and overnight dog sitter with a love for furry friends of all shapes and sizes. She's committed to providing not just walks but fulfilling adventures that keep your dog healthy, happy, and mentally stimulated. For overnight stays, Taylor offers a comforting and consistent presence, ensuring your pet feels safe and loved while you’re away. Your pet’s safety and well-being are always her top priority and she can't wait to meet your furry family.