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Aleta C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 repeat clients
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Aleta C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Peppy Pet Care!

Peppy Pet Care was launched at the end of 2018 in Ithaca, NY by myself and my animal-loving, entrepreneurial eleven year old daughter. Together we worked to provide outstanding pet sitting services to Ithaca and Lansing pet owners. Beginning in 2021, I started officially working on my own, as my daughter is busy pursuing other interests and activities. I treat pets in my care as I would my own. I am considerate, patient, reliable and caring and trustworthy. I treat each visit like an adventure and make it the warmest and most wonderful experience for each animal. I look forward to meeting you and your cat/dog and discussing your care needs. Thank you in advance for considering my services!!! I'm available both weekdays and weekends. Mornings, afternoons, evenings, as well as late night. I am typically in town during holidays and update my online calendar frequently. I provide care in client homes only at this time. I'm always vigilant when entering and exiting client homes, so as not to allow pets to slip out.

Qualifications

68 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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160 ratings
Boarding • jun. 15, 2026

Aleta C. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Nina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun. 08, 2026

Aleta took wonderful care of our dog, Lulu! It was clear from the start that she genuinely loves animals and knows how to make them feel comfortable and safe. Lulu had a great time with her, and we received updates that gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. When we picked Lulu up, she was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Aleta is reliable, kind, communicative, and professional. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog sitter. Thank you, Aleta, for taking such great care of our girl!

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Amanda D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • may. 20, 2026

Aleta was great! Loved all the attention my cats were getting while I was away. Aleta made sure to send lots of photos too.

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Jaclyn E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • may. 10, 2026

Aleta and Helena are the BEST sitters Ithaca has to offer!!! Aleta always goes above and beyond to make sure I feel at ease while I’m across the country. 🥰🥰🥰

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Babette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • ene. 10, 2026

Aleta has been my go-to sitter for three years and I can’t imagine leaving my very skittish senior cat with anyone else. Recently, my cat became pickier about food and her feeding needs required a lot more steps; Aleta adapted to the new instructions with no issues and kept me updated on my cat’s appetite and behavior every day. Aleta checks off all the petsitter boxes!

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Babette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • nov. 23, 2025

I cannot recommend Aleta enough. The feeding needs of my senior cat (whom Aleta has been caring for for three years) recently got a bit more complicated and Aleta followed all instructions and kept me updated on how much or little my cat was eating. I returned to a happy and healthy-looking Mona. You can count on Aleta to take thoughtful and loving care of your pet, whatever its needs.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

A typical day

Activities depend on the interest and energy level of each individual cat. For those interested in playing, I engage with various toys. Those who prefer attention/affection, I give pets and scratches. And those wanting space I provide company from a distance.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Aleta can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your cat has any special needs that I should account for. I am comfortable with administering oral medications if needed.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.