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Ariel R.

Rapid City, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
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Services

Ariel can host

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

Ariel can care for

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

Availability

I work part-time here in town so I have a relatively open-schedule and plan my week with my dog schedule in mind. I have to no problem staying over, dropping by to throw the toy around, or going for an hour walk.

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About Ariel R.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very attentive and caring. I may dote on your pets too much even. Its important to me to maintain a patient and understanding attitude when dealing with pets. I always make sure they are clean, fed, and well exercised. Of course they can sleep on my bed or my couch.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ariel R. would like to know about your pet

Special needs, Meds, Behavior in general as well as their relationship towards other animals, nicknames, sleeping/eating/bathroom habits, emergency contact info, energy levels, any ticks or tricks

A typical day

I love going to the local parks, if it’s cool with the owner we can always do that or I can walk them around the neighborhood or throw the toy around the backyard, anything to give them some kind of activity.

Location

Rapid City, SD

Ariel R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Friendly Neighborhood Sitter

Pet care experience

I am as die-hard an animal lover as it gets. Name an animal and I am passionate about it. A lot of people in this town love to hunt but I could never do it. You know those princess movies where they sing and all the birds and animals coming running towards her? That’s me. I have worked as a dog sitter for the past 3 years with many many repeat clients and regulars. I worked on and off this app for a year and have worked at the Humane Society and a professional Doggy Boarding business. I value my friendship with each and every one of my dog clients. In the past, I’d load my 4 regulars in the car and we’d go to the local dog park together (with the parents permission of course) and then everyone would get a puppichino afterwards. I pride myself on having open availability and being affordable for the average person. I work part-time so my schedule is easy to work around. My old girl past away about a year and a half ago, she was my childhood dog (she was supposed to be a family dog, but she was always mine. I took her with me when I moved out) so now I only have my one cat, Breakfast. I still feel the urge to hang out with a dog but I don’t think now is the right time to adopt another one, so I love to hang out with other peoples pets to fulfill that need lol. That’s why I’m so passionate about my job. Intrigued? Questions? Concerns? Let me know! I look forward to hearing from you!

Cat care experience

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Crazy But Friendly Cat Lady

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

Reviews

Sydney L.
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026
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Ariel was great, provided many updates and had great communication. My pup had the best time having some furry friends to hang out with for the weekend!

Ada K.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 04, 2022
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Ariel is very friendly and nice. She took a great day care of my two dogs and I got lots of photos from her every a few hours. When I picked up them they seemed like don’t want to go back with me haha. After got home they both tired and slept. I would highly recommend Ariel, and thank her for helping me so I had a peace of mind while on trip.

Becca A.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 23, 2022
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Ariel did such a great job with Summit! She kept me updated, & made sure he got some good play time.

Jana G.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 20, 2022
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Ariel was fantastic! My grandson and I were in Rapid City for vacation and we needed a pet sitter for my 2 boys. She was reassuring, sending photos and updates and took care of them VERY well. Onyx had so much fun that he fell asleep in the car almost immediately both days! Thank you Ariel for caring for my babies. Will contact you again for sure and recommend you to all I know!

About Ariel R.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very attentive and caring. I may dote on your pets too much even. Its important to me to maintain a patient and understanding attitude when dealing with pets. I always make sure they are clean, fed, and well exercised. Of course they can sleep on my bed or my couch.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ariel R. would like to know about your pet

Special needs, Meds, Behavior in general as well as their relationship towards other animals, nicknames, sleeping/eating/bathroom habits, emergency contact info, energy levels, any ticks or tricks

A typical day

I love going to the local parks, if it’s cool with the owner we can always do that or I can walk them around the neighborhood or throw the toy around the backyard, anything to give them some kind of activity.

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Ariel R.

Rapid City, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews