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Ava S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Ava S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Gold Hill, NC

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I go above & BEYOND!

Hi! I am a friendly, dependable, communicative, responsible, honest, and well-organized individual who has been adoring and connecting with animals all of my life. If you're looking for a sitter with knowledge, experience, passion, and a big heart, look no further. - I began pet sitting at the age of 13, thanks to a few handmade flyers I’d posted around town; however, according to my family, I started letting our dogs out to potty just about as soon as I was able to walk to the door, still in diapers. - I have worked as a zookeeper tending to bears, owls, raccoons, skunks, chinchillas, lizards, venomous snakes, etc., at a small zoo, as the receptionist at a grooming salon, and as the manager at a cat café in downtown Concord. I am currently working as a bather at Petsuites. - I live in Gold Hill with my Aussiedoodle, Australian Cattle Dog, two Chihuahua mixes, gerbils, horses, goats, and chickens, and have also had birds, fish, and a rabbit. - If you are new to Rover, use my code: AVAS39247 for $20 off your first booking!

Cat care experience

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Extensive experience with cats!

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

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am a clean freak, so you can trust that your home will be taken the absolute best care of, and I will love your pet(s) as if they were my own. I’ll chat with them, play with them, brush them, give them their favorite treats, etc., and you will receive pictures, videos, and honest, detailed updates.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
64 ratings
Ellen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

She did a great job, kept me updated and the dogs looked very happy there. That’s for taking such good care of them.

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House Sitting • Apr 14, 2026

Ava S. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Gail H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 08, 2025

Ava always does a wonderful job taking care of my fur babies!!

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April M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2025

Ava was absolutely amazing. We just moved to the area and were looking for someone to watch our two dogs for our weekend trip. We were super nervous since our one dog Roscoe can be nervous with new people. He liked Ava almost instantly and Ava listened to every one of our concerns. She gave us the reassurance we needed to make sure we felt at ease while being away. She was patient and had awesome communication while we were away. We also have two guinea pigs and a hermit crab that she checked in on as well. We are super grateful that we found Ava. We will definitely be requesting her again in the future.

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April M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2025

Amazing!

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April M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 23, 2025

Ava is amazing! Willing to take the time and meet with our pups so that everyone is comfortable. And puts up with us humans too 😊 she is very understanding and patient with us and our pups.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work as a dog bather at Petsuites for the first half of most days, but I am available early in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ava can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Before I care for your loved one(s) please give me a detailed description of their greeting, walking, eating, playing, sleeping, and troublemaking (if applicable) habits. I would love to meet with you and your pet(s) before you book with me to discuss your expectations, answer any questions that you may have, and to ease both you and your pet(s) into the booking.
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.