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Athena B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Athena B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $40 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Absolute animal lover

I’ve grown up my whole life helping take care of several animals. First it was dogs, cats, and birds that my mom would usually find off the street. In high school I started really getting into reptiles. At 18, I applied for a pet store and mainly stuck with the pet/animal industry since. I am now currently a dog stylist/groomer.

Cat care experience

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Absolute animal lover

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Before I ever house sit I always want to meet the pets and pet parents within the week before the first day of pet sitting in order to make sure the animals know me and get along but also to make sure I’m going to be a good fit for you and our schedules. Drop ins and walks are included in this rule if pet parent will not be present at first drop in or walk. These rules are in place for both the safety of me and the pet because it is always good to let an animal get to know a stranger first. I also like to discuss how pet parent usually cares for pet so I can try to replicate. Please don’t be afraid to make a list, they are the best reminders! This includes bathroom schedule, feeding schedule, placement of essentials(toys, food, leashes, bowls, ect), training/exercise, and the rules of the house. I always make sure that when I leave it’s like I was never there. A popular question I heard from customers was “Did you use the bed? You were allowed to use the bed.” I in fact used the bed 😊

Ratings and reviews

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Ruth J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 17, 2026

We had flight delays and Athena rearranged her schedule to make sure Luna was cared for. When we arrived home everything was great.

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Kim H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2026

Athena did a good job watching our dogs. She was kind to send pictures and updates throughout her time with them. We appreciate that she accommodated our late request for pet sitting.

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Cheryl T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2025

Highly recommend Athena as your sitter! She is kind and thoughtful. Very responsible. She responded to my messages almost immediately every time I reached out and that was so important to me. My house was cleaner when I got home then before I left, lol… I will absolutely use her services again!!

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Russ R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 24, 2025

Athena was great, very attentive to our pets. thanks you

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Becky D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 30, 2025

Athena was perfect! She stayed at my place with my pup. When I got back, the house was clean and my dog was well taken care of! Thank you again Athena!!!

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Olivia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 08, 2025

Athena did a wonderful job watching our cat. Our home was spotless, she gave regular updates, and kept everything running smoothly. She even went above and beyond taking care of our chickens. I couldn’t ask for a better pet sitter!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently a dog groomer at Critter Cafe on Marco Island and offer pet sitting services to help out pet parents and their fur friend. I do my best to keep my calendar up to date so my availability is as accurate as possible. If you are interested in having me as your dogs care taker please don’t hesitate to book and/or message me!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Athena can host up to 1 pet per night
I am always down to do what I can to accommodate for a pets needs! Let me know if they are special needs, behavior and health issues so we can communicate and find out if I’m a good fit. As a dog stylist/groomer, I experience dogs of all ages and conditions. From young to old, healthy to ill. I’ve experienced seizures, arthritis, heart disease, collapsing trachea, blind, deaf, and much more.
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.