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Amanda A.

Merrillville, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Services

Amanda can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My availability revolves around my own pets and their needs, of which there are many—medication, walks, grooming, enrichment, etc.. Essentially, my life revolves around ensuring that theirs is one that is as fulfilling, and a far cry from the situations from which they were rescued, as possible.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Amanda A.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard on an acre plot. Our bunny is litterbox trained and lives along side us as the beautiful queen that she is. Some people may call us obsessive, but we just love our pets and want to be the best custodians possible.

Information Amanda A. would like to know about your pet

I am comfortable giving medications and special care on critters. It's very helpful to know any quirks, likes, loves, dislikes, triggers, motivations of your pets.

A typical day

Enrichment and stimulation is a core belief of mine. It's so important to keep our pals happy, healthy, active, and stimulated through safe and positive interactions with safe and positive humans. Being a safe and positive human is something which is deeply meaningful for me.

Location

Merrillville, IN

Amanda A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Big Dogs & Critters Welcome!

Pet care experience

**Are you located outside of the service area, but I seem like a good match? Please reach out anyway, I'd love to speak with you and could be open to traveling a little further in some circumstances! Hi! My name is Amanda. Thank you for your attention to my Rover profile. I've had pets most of my life! Our family includes a 140lb special needs mastiff (Perro de Presa Canario aka, Canary mastiff), a 12lb Cairn terrier, a 50lb Staffy/boxer mix, and last but not least: a 7lb Dutchie/New Zealand house bunny aka, "The Queen". I am comfortable getting my hands dirty. I have a hard time resisting getting down on the ground everytime I meet someone's dog. It might be my toxic trait. I'm comfortable with bathing and light grooming including: brushing, nail care, and dental care.

Reviews

Lisa W.
House Sitting • Jul 27, 2025
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Amanda was wonderful!!! A great communicator, she took excellent care of my senior dog Jack who required medicine and has Stage 2 Kidney failure. I left her a 3 page information sheet all about Jack and his habits and our house. She sent me photos of him and kept me updated. I would hire Amanda again in a heartbeat! ♥️

Amanda J.
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2025
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Amanda is amazing! Even our very reclusive cat found an instant friend. Everyone was very well cared for, the house was clean, and we look forward to having her stay with our fur family again.

House Sitting • Feb 26, 2024

Amanda A. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Rach
House Sitting • Jan 09, 2024
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This is the second time we’ve used Amanda and of course she did not disappoint! This was the longest she’s watched our Koda girl for us and she even cleaned our house and left us a sweet candle and treats for Koda with a thank you letter! She sent us pictures & videos every day and communicated as much as possible! We really cannot recommend her enough, so not hesitate to use her for all of your pet needs!

About Amanda A.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard on an acre plot. Our bunny is litterbox trained and lives along side us as the beautiful queen that she is. Some people may call us obsessive, but we just love our pets and want to be the best custodians possible.

Information Amanda A. would like to know about your pet

I am comfortable giving medications and special care on critters. It's very helpful to know any quirks, likes, loves, dislikes, triggers, motivations of your pets.

A typical day

Enrichment and stimulation is a core belief of mine. It's so important to keep our pals happy, healthy, active, and stimulated through safe and positive interactions with safe and positive humans. Being a safe and positive human is something which is deeply meaningful for me.

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Amanda A.

Merrillville, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews