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Arabella M.

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Arabella M.

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from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Home full time

Pet care experience

Reliable Loving Pet Caregiver

What makes me different is that my experience isn’t just from watching dogs—it comes from truly caring for my own over many years. I went through the full journey of raising a puppy into her senior years, which taught me patience, responsibility, and deep respect for animals’ needs. Since then, I’ve felt naturally drawn to caring for pets and making sure they feel safe, loved, and understood.

Cat care experience

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Reliable Loving Pet Caregiver

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
3 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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Edith H.
Apr 28, 2026

Arabella is not only the sweetest soul but also extraordinarily responsible. She is very organized and efficient, and I can guarantee that your fur baby is safe in her care. She has watched my dog a few times and done an outstanding job! I will admit she is a very high-maintenance dog, which is why I hesitate to leave her with a sitter, but Arabella didn't skip a beat. I was able to relax on my weekend trip knowing my dog was safe and in more than capable hands. She was very professional and stayed in touch, giving me updates throughout! Would 10/10 recommend!!

Emma F.
Apr 28, 2026

I’m happy to write this reference for Arabella Merchant regarding her dog-sitting experience. I’ve known her to be someone who genuinely cares about animals and takes their responsibility seriously. When caring for dogs, she is attentive, patient, and reliable. She makes sure pets are not just fed and walked, but also feel comfortable, safe, and cared for while their owners are away. She pays attention to routines and details, which really shows in how calm and well-adjusted the pets are under her care. What stands out most is how naturally she connects with animals. She treats them with kindness and respect, and it’s clear they respond well to her. I’ve always felt confident knowing she is the one looking after a pet because she handles things responsibly and communicates well if anything comes up. I would absolutely recommend her for any dog-sitting or pet care position.

Kristen L.
Apr 28, 2026

Arabella provides safe, loving care because she is attentive, patient, and truly cares about every pet she looks after. She makes animals feel comfortable and secure while keeping owners informed and reassured. She has cared for my pets, and they quickly warmed up to her and were always happy in her care. Her reliability and strong sense of responsibility make her easy to trust. She treats every animal as if it were her own, which makes her an exceptional caregiver and person.

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Schedule

I currently have full availability after returning from college, which allows me to focus on pet care as a priority. I am flexible with scheduling and can provide care throughout the day, including mornings, evenings, and overnight stays when needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets by following their normal routines as closely as possible to help them feel safe and comfortable. In a client’s home, I make sure to respect their space while keeping pets on their usual feeding, walking, and play schedule. I pay close attention to instructions and details provided by the owner so each pet receives consistent, personalized care. If caring for pets in my home, I provide a calm, clean, and safe environment where they are supervised and given plenty of attention, exercise, and affection. I make sure they have fresh water, proper feeding times, and a stress-free space to relax. My goal is always to treat every pet like my own and ensure they feel secure and well cared for at all times.

Pets

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Arabella can host up to 4 pets per night
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.