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Andrew S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Andrew S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Andrew has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
26 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pawsitively 2nd Mile Pet Service

I absolutely love animals, and people too. I have been great with pets since I was little. I've had my own hamsters, parakeets, hermit crabs, a chinchilla. Growing up I have often house/pet sat for my neighbors, family, coworkers, and friends while they were away or busy with work. I recently rescued a husky from the ARL. I have 2 aquariums as well. One is a Goldfish tank with 2 Comets, 2 Fancies, 2 Bristlenose Plecos and 10 Nerite Snails of various types. The other is a plant tank with various shrimp. The gold shield on my profile signifies I paid for the extended background check. The diploma hat signifies I have completed all of Rover’s trainings. Pets that have been under my care include small to large dogs, cats, caged animals, aquariums, & terrariums. I can handle requests with multiple pets at once. My farm animal/pet experience includes goats, horses, pigs, and chickens. I also have experience with exotic pets. While living in Alaska for four years, one of my regulars had multiple pets including a half-wolf/half-husky. I have also taken care of an African Grey Parrot. Pets that are not normally good with people, or ‘trouble’ pets, I am good with as well. Additional rates for my services may apply. Rover will automatically calculate these for you. Examples include additional pets, puppies, baths, and extra time. Additional rates I add manually if they are applicable: + $5.00 - one time first-time client fee + $0.585 x ? - mileage at the current IRS rate for any services over 1 mile is added for both ways. This fee is potentially reduced or waived if there are multiple pets.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Unless your animal is caged and is easily transportable, I am currently not able to offer any boarding nor daycare services in my residence. I am happy to adhere to whatever needs your pet has while taking care of them in their own home. I have experience with homes that have invisible fences, regular fences, or no fences. If you have a pool I'd be happy to check on that as well. I have experience with pools and jacuzzies too. I will stick to your pet's normal routines and will love them as my own.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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59 ratings
Jim S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026

We are so thankful for Andrew’s thorough and conscientious service. His availability on extremely short notice rescued us from a huge bind. Our two cats are friendly and affectionate to us but always afraid to interact with visitors or anyone they don’t know. Andrew was a notable exception to this tendency. His very relaxed and kind demeanor put our cats at ease from their first meeting. We appreciated the many photos that Andrew shared which clearly confirmed that our cats enjoyed his visits and were completely relaxed around him. Andrew followed all of our instructions precisely and provided us with helpful feedback throughout his time of service. Our time away was truly enhanced knowing that our cats were in such good hands with Andrew. We will definitely use Andrew in the future and strongly recommend him for your next pet sitting needs.

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Austin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 22, 2026

Andrew is always very thoughtful and thorough when caring for Vivian. She likes him a lot, too!

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Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026

Andrew S. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Austin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 30, 2025

Vivian had a great visit with Andrew and we were very happy to get our update with pictures. Top notch service, would book again!

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Heather F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2025

Thank you Andrew for going above and beyond! Will def recommend.

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Tyler D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 05, 2025

Puppies are always happy to see him! Thank you so much for your help!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I do Rover Part-Time in the evenings and on the weekends. I work Full-Time for Cocalico School District in their IT Dept. I am not available on Thursdays.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Andrew can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know of any special needs your pet(s) may have ahead of time. Especially if your dog has any trauma or triggers in its past. For example, if it doesn't like someone wearing hats, I will gladly leave mine at home. Or if I need to avoid trails with bikes during our walks. Thanks for reading my profile in its entirety! I look forward to hearing how I can help you care for your pet(s).
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.