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April D.

4.6 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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April D.

4.6 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Attentive Reliable & Caring

I have had the pleasure of owning cats for most of my life, including hairless breeds. Recently, I was delighted to welcome a 1-year-old silky terrier named Macchiato into my home. I have been entrusted with pet and house sitting responsibilities since my teenage years. My experience also extends to working with birds, rodents, and I have previously owned snakes. I make it a priority to thoroughly understand each pet I care for, as I believe every animal, much like children, possesses a distinct personality, and their care should be customized accordingly. I have added my partner Tony to my petsitting team after starting my job as Fun Zone Manager at Pizza Ranch in Burlington, WI to ensure all boarders and daycare clients have consistent supervision. Tony has been a dog owner a majority of his life and also has experience as a live-in caretaker of the elderly. He has been an amazing asset and is very loved by all the animals we care for.

Cat care experience

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Attentive sitter-cat bathing avail.

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.6
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10 ratings
Allison S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 03, 2026

We continue to use April as our sitter because she goes above and beyond caring for our two dogs each and every time!

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Jaclyne H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 02, 2026

April has been watching both my pups for quite some time now. They go to April multiple days a week for a full day. I receive photos, updates with concerns, etc. My pups are well cared for and are definitely wore out by the end of the day! I would definitely recommend her services. She even has meet and greets if other dogs will be present on days my pups are there and makes sure it is a good fit. It is very scary finding someone genuine to take care of your fur babies but April does wonderful and takes great care of them. Thanks!

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Jazzton D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 09, 2026

They treated my cat with respect, kindness, and care. Heavily reccomend them for anyone who needs a shelter.

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Dan J.
1.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026

Well I'm VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED with April our neighbors called to tell us that April was never there and my dog's were left alone and barking for over 3 hrs straight 😢 and she left an underage child alone which was running around pounding on the floors it saddens me that my dog's were not taken care for and I had to pay for someone that was never there so I probably won't be using Rover in the future 😢

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Allison S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026

April was great as always!

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Melissa P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 19, 2026

April has watched my dogs a couple times and they are always well cared for and happy!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My partner Tony and I are delighted to offer a highly flexible and open schedule for your pet-sitting needs. Our team works collaboratively to ensure your beloved companions receive the utmost care and attention. We understand the importance of reliable service and strive to accommodate your preferences. Our commitment is to provide a comfortable and secure environment for your pets. We look forward to assisting you with your pet-sitting requirements.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large backyard with a fence at the back and a dog park in walking distance. Apartment hallway offers extra security for escape artists. Owner must supply kennel for Medium to Large crate trained dogs.

Pets

A typical day

Thanks to a large back yard and nearby dog park, high energy dogs can look forward to lots of outdoor time. We love playing fetch and tug 'o war and my home has a cat tree and many toys for feline boarders. When the weather isn't so great we have plenty of toys for indoor play.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
April can host up to 2 pets per night
Please notify in advance of any special needs or behaviors I should anticipate in advance. Please provide food when boarding if pet requires any dietary restrictions.
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.