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Amara L.

West Orange, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Amara can care for

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

Availability

I work from home, so my days are incredibly flexible, which makes it easy to integrate a pet's routine into my own. My lifestyle and personality are best suited to pets who like occassional play and exercise, but are mostly content to follow me around or stretch out beside me and cuddle.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Amara L.

Communication

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

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Cat skills

Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

As a lone female service provider, vigilance is my number one priority. Your home and your pet are under constant supervision from the moment I arrive. If I happen to leave the property, it's usually for 1-3hrs max.

Information Amara L. would like to know about your pet

Not a people person? Sensitive health issues? Let me know! I am comfortable with administering medication and supplements as long as it’s safe. If I suspect my safety is compromised by your pet at any point, cancellation is likely. Let’s make sure we’re always on the same page for everyone’s safety and comfort.

A typical day

80/20 of my charges love cuddling, calm, and being in close proximity wherever I am. I'm best suited to mildly active dogs, who usually need at most one nice long walk, followed by shorter walks / trips to the backyard and lots of cuddling & play inside throughout the day. That means your high-energy lab or shepherd won't have the best time with me unless they're on the lazier side. ;)

Location

West Orange, NJ

Amara L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Private Sitter for Nervous Pets

Pet care experience

If you’re looking for calm, attentive in-home care for your pet while you travel—especially if they’re anxious, routine-oriented, or simply happiest at home—you’re in the right place. I’ve been caring for animals professionally for 8+ years and maintain a steady rotation of private clients outside Rover. I work remotely, which allows me to offer a highly present, low-disruption house sitting experience for pets who benefit from consistency, companionship, and a familiar environment while their people are away. **Please include a recent photo of yourself and your pet in your request. I use this to help filter out spam and get a quick sense of who I’d be caring for.** ᴀ ꜰᴇᴡ ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴍᴇ ◇ 8+ years of professional pet care experience, plus nearly a decade in childcare as a nanny, babysitter, and former au pair in France ◇ I primarily work with private clients and use Rover selectively ◇ I work from home, so I’m able to stay with your pet for the vast majority of the day ◇ Advance booking is always appreciated, especially as I travel often and have regulars who book well ahead ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴀɴ ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛ ◇ Calm, highly attentive house sitting in your pet’s own home ◇ Regular updates and photos while you’re away ◇ Respect for your pet’s routine, quirks, medications, and comfort needs ◇ Consistent companionship for nervous or sensitive pets ◇ Thoughtful care for your home as well, so you return to a happy pet and a well-kept space ᴛᴏ ʜᴇʟᴘ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱɪᴛ ɢᴏ ꜱᴍᴏᴏᴛʜʟʏ, ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴠɪᴅᴇ ◇ a clear pet/house guide with routines, medications, quirks, codes, Wi-Fi, and anything else I should know ◇ honest communication about your pet’s needs, personality, and tolerance for new people ◇ a heads-up to family/friends/neighbors that you’ve hired a house sitter, as unannounced drop-ins aren’t appropriate during the stay ɪ’ᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜰɪᴛ ꜰᴏʀ ᴘᴇᴛ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀꜱ ᴡʜᴏ ᴀʀᴇ ◇ kind, communicative, and easy to work with ◇ comfortable trusting the sitter they’ve hired rather than micromanaging from afar ◇ clear about expectations, routines, and concerns ◇ looking for a sitter who values both warmth and professionalism ᴘʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ʀᴇQᴜɪʀᴇᴍᴇɴᴛꜱ ◇ a designated place for me to sleep, ideally a guest bedroom ◇ access to laundry for longer stays ◇ a **clean**, safe, and welcoming (ghost-free ;) home environment ◇ ideally, reasonable proximity to basic amenities for longer bookings (ex. grocery stores, parks, coffee shops) ᴀ ꜰᴇᴡ ʟᴀꜱᴛ ɴᴏᴛᴇꜱ - I only offer house sitting—no drop-ins, boarding, or walks as standalone services. - I book best with clients who plan ahead and are looking for a trusted repeat sitter. - If there are any special concerns, household considerations, or pet behaviors I should know about, please include them in your initial message. - My rate reflects the commitment I have to your pet's exclusive care. No side jobs on Rover / other clients. Round the clock presence, barring an hour here or there off-site if needed. If you think we may be a fit, I’d love to hear from you.

Cat care experience

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PROFESSIONALLY SITTING FOR 8 YRS

Amara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Aaron K.
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2026
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Amara is fantastic - she leads with professionalism, care and communication. She took the time to understand exactly the type of care my dog needed, sent thorough and timely updates and bonded with my dog. Her level of care is exactly what I hoped it would be and I can’t wait to have her sit my dog again!

Scott L.
House Sitting • Sep 21, 2024
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Amara cared for our 2 young, highly active doxies. It was clear from the start that it was a perfect match for both human and canine! Amara allow the dogs to come to know her at their pace, which doesn’t take very long as her compassion and love for dogs comes through early on. Our doxies, especially our bashful boy, took Amara in as their friend right away. And the daily pictures she sent to us while we were away proved they formed a true friendship and they were very comfortable with Amara. Daily walks, fun play with toys, snuggles watching TV - we could clearly see they missed her for a couple of days once we returned home. Amara treated our home with complete respect, and we fully trust her with overnight stay dog sitting. We felt completely at ease and confident everything at home was in her good hands and didn’t worry at all while we were away. We (spouse and our 2 dogs) would give Amara a 2 paws way up (well actually 4)!

Tida J.
Dog Walking • Apr 17, 2024
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Amara has great energy and was very professional! I would rebook her for another walk.

Marla M.
House Sitting • Jan 02, 2023
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Amara is so great! Felt very happy as did Figaro! Thank you so much!

About Amara L.

Communication

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

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Cat skills

Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

As a lone female service provider, vigilance is my number one priority. Your home and your pet are under constant supervision from the moment I arrive. If I happen to leave the property, it's usually for 1-3hrs max.

Information Amara L. would like to know about your pet

Not a people person? Sensitive health issues? Let me know! I am comfortable with administering medication and supplements as long as it’s safe. If I suspect my safety is compromised by your pet at any point, cancellation is likely. Let’s make sure we’re always on the same page for everyone’s safety and comfort.

A typical day

80/20 of my charges love cuddling, calm, and being in close proximity wherever I am. I'm best suited to mildly active dogs, who usually need at most one nice long walk, followed by shorter walks / trips to the backyard and lots of cuddling & play inside throughout the day. That means your high-energy lab or shepherd won't have the best time with me unless they're on the lazier side. ;)

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Amara L.

West Orange, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews