Amy O.
Amy O.
Contact for House Sitting
from $78 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Full time Travel Sitter
Hello! I am a full-time traveling petsitter. I have my own business and I accept clients across the country, both on and off Rover. I may have to travel some distance to get to you, but I have never canceled or missed a booking. Travel expense will be covered by me. I currently do not do any other form of work. This means I can spend most of my time prioritizing your pets at your home. I am a true animal lover. I always say, I’m an animal advocate first, and a pet sitter second. I am here to enrich the lives of your pet(s) during the time we spend together, and give you a peace of mind during a trip away. I’m 37 years old and have a working life’s worth of general caregiving experience including childcare, elderly care, and pet care. I got into petsitting because as an “animal person” I was already my friends go-to for watching their pets. I turned to it as a source of income to replace the work I was doing when I developed a physical disability in 2023. As such, I am not able to handle large dogs over 65 pounds if they pull on walks. I am also not able to do tug-o-war, or withstand throwing a ball if as a sole form of exercise and enrichment. The exercise I provide must be diversified and staggered throughout the day. A win in my book, since this is actually better for pets as well! I can clean up pet messes but I am unable to do any sustained, extended, or deep scrubbing.
Cat care experience
Amy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
SAFETY Animals naturally warm up to me and feel safe and comfortable with me, but of course there always exist exceptions. I prefer not to handle XL breeds, dogs with aggressive proclivities, or severe pulling and behavioral issues on walks. I can do drop-in and overnight sitting for large dogs if walks are not expected, or the dog is well behaved and doesn’t pull. I bring with me a tactical belt that serves as a waist harness to attach leashes, and a shock absorbing leash and coupler, just to have some extra options for comfort and security. This setup works better if your dogs have harnesses. Of course I don't have to use it and can use what you provide. We should review your emergency contact info and preferred emergency plan(s), as well as any security measures in place for, or that I should uphold for your home. Alarm system? Is your home a key-less entry or will there be a key hidden?
Ratings and reviews
Amy was great. Super attentive to my doggies. Very accommodating in regards to administering medication. I’d love to use her services again. Thank you Amy & thank you Rover.
Amy was the best! She kept me updated throughout my trip. Sent lots of photos and videos. Gave my cat his medication on time and kept me well informed. I came back to a clean home and happy cats. Will rebook definitely
Amy was so wonderful! She was very communicative and sent lots of pictures of Freddie while I was gone. She was the perfect house guest and I could tell she really cared about making sure Freddie felt loved and safe (especially during the 4th of July fireworks). 10/10 would have her stay with Fred again.
Amy was amazing! She gave many update throughout our vacation and sent lots of photos of our babies! I would book with her again.
Amy did great with our dogs. She was patient and actively engaged with them. She kept us updated on how they were doing with messages and pictures.
Amy takes the best care of Biscotti and we never have any worries leaving our pet with her! Great at communicating and sending photos!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
AVAILABILITY One of the benefits of gig work for me is the privilege to live with the flow of life. I give priority to my regular clients and open up my Rover calendar to new clients one month at a time a month in advance. Most people book 2-3 weeks in advance and that is perfect for me. I do a good job of keeping my calendar accurate, but messages about scheduling and availability are always welcomed!