It’s the question that every dog in RVA asks. We can help with that. Walks, trail hikes, play dates, the whole shebang. Whether this means getting their workout on the trail so you can live and work without them tugging at your shoe strings, or lounging on the couch and cuddling to cartoons if you’re away, we got you.

As pet parents and lovers ourselves, our goal is to make sure your friend is walked, fed, groomed and cared for as if you were doing it yourself. You’ll get real-time updates about what we’re doing so you never have to worry. We can hike, run, walk, and play. Or we can sit…and stay. And you get a happy, tired pet.

monika knecht

Dogs have been a massive part of my life for as long as I can recall, and animals in general have been my core passion. My love for them has stood so strong that, as a young kid, I had already decided to dedicate my life to spending as much time with them as possible. Working with them every day is a gift that keeps giving. I really started to take my passion seriously when I began working as a veterinary assistant and began my path in veterinary medicine.  While in school, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work for Sarah Sits-N-Stays, feeding my passion.  It’s truly a blessing to work everyday with not only amazing people, but amazing animals.

heather filipski

My name is Heather and I am incredibly excited to meet you and your best “Fur”iend. I have been here in Richmond for 16 years and working within the dog industry for about 14 of them.  Being immersed first in a number of dog service environments from your local boarding and daycare to triage and ICU care, I then found my way into grooming.  It goes without saying that certain training and socialization techniques are also part of my job no matter where I find myself while working with dogs.

Outside of the dog world my son and I have a dog world at home too with our Siberian Huskies, making art and loving life along the James River.  Working with our dog community has always brought us happiness and peace especially with Sarah Sits-N-Stays because now we can come to you.   

madi libbon

I grew up being taught that an animal’s love is one of the most important things you can have. For as long as I can remember there has been a pet in my life, even when there wasn't supposed to be!! (sorry, dad.) I'm an avid animal lover; I relate to them way more than I do humans! I spent many high school summers volunteering at animal hospitals and RAL and am currently looking to join some kind of outreach program involving lower income communities and stray animals. I love my job here so much; it's so fulfilling and important to me. Getting to spend time with dogs all day is such a dream come true. I also really enjoy making personal connections with our clients…it makes me so happy to be able to give their pets an extension of love for them! They're all so special to me <3