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Ava O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Ava O.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

High quality care for every dog

I have lived and worked with dogs my entire life. I work at the animal protection society of Durham to help even the hardest of dogs find perfect forever homes. After working with so many different kinds of animals, I understand animal behavior cues so I can create a safe and comfortable space for every pup.

Cat care experience

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Highest level of care for every cat

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

Qualifications

84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Mikaela B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 21, 2025

great communicator, flexible and super easy going!

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Danielle R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 09, 2024

Ava was a great! She took such good care of our two pets and communicated very thoroughly. Would absolutely recommend and rebook again!

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Alistair V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2024

Outstanding dog-sitter! I left my retriever with Ava for 2 nights and she was very well taken care of. She had the run of the house and a nice shaded backyard, and always people around. Also she could play with Ava’s two friendly dogs while there. I’ll be back!

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Casey B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2024

Ava was great with Polar and he loved having her take him on walks and watch the house while I was out. She stayed aware of heat and adjusted walks accordingly. I also loved the photos and detailed updates. Polar is looking forward to having her watch him again.

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Hannah O.
Nov 06, 2023

Ava is a wonderful pet caregiver. She truly loves all animals and is always passionate about giving the best care. She is incredibly responsible and will always put her all into every pet. She has watched four dogs and three cats entirely by herself and was able to create a comfortable atmosphere for the four days she was watching them. I would strongly recommend Ava as a pet caregiver.

Quinn O.
Nov 05, 2023

Ava has a house full of pets - 2 dogs and 4 cats - and is heavily involved in caring for them. On the weekends she volunteers wit the Animal Protection Society of Durham, walking and caring for a range of different dogs at the facility. You won’t find anyone who will take better care of your pets than Ava.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I will have most availability on the weekends and late afternoons, but during holidays I will have more openings during the week and to be able to come out more regularly.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I strive to always create the most comfortable setting for every dog. This means I follow the pet parents suggestions and requests, as well as reading the animals body language to watch for signs of stress and anxiety. When in a clients home, I treat the house with the utmost respect. I will always be a quiet clean guest as I my top priority is the animals safety and wellbeing.

Pets

A typical day

I love going on long and short hikes where your pup can spend time relaxing outside. I believe stimulation is vital for every dogs health so I will make sure I spend the most time making sure your dog is happy and safe. If your dogs likes to play fetch I will play fetch for hours because I’m used to my crazy dog! Or if your dog is more of the lay on the couch and cuddle, I will make sure they feel happy and comfortable.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Ava can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know about feeding schedules for dogs and if you have two dogs if you feed them together or separate. Please let me know if your dog has behavioral issues so I can create the safest environment.
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.