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Barbara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Barbara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$40 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Loving care for your best friend.

I’ve cared for dogs and cats for 16+ years and often dog sit for friends. My pup gets daily walks and playtime, and my cat enjoys both play and a tidy litter box—plus space when she wants it! I treat every pet with the same love, patience, and respect as my own.

Cat care experience

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Happy cats, clean litter, and love

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

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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73 ratings
Hilary M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Thanks Barbara for taking such great care of Milo and Leo!

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Sam D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 22, 2026

Barbara was great with our two big dogs (90lbs each). They looked forward to seeing her every day. We returned home and had healthy, happy pups. Highly Recommend!!

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Andrea C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

Barbara took our dog in for a multi-week stay. We received updates and photos, as requested. Our dog had a great time and will be back!

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Alice R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026

Barbara is a fantastic pet sitter! She took great care of our elderly dog and cats. Great communication and responsiveness! I would hire her again without hesitation!

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Stephanie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 09, 2026

Barb is a great sitter, she makes me feel like my fur babies are in good hands!!!

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Vincent H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2026

Barbara is the best!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work outside of the home only 2:15 a day Monday through Friday. This leaves me all day to tend to your pets’ every need. I wake up early, walk the dogs and feed them all. Then I let them outside for frequent bathroom breaks. I walk the dogs again the evenings after the sidewalk has had a chance to cool down. And feed them again. I am also flexible to whatever schedule you would like me to follow. My work schedule is from 10:45 am to 1 pm. So I am available the rest of the day for whatever is needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in my home with the same care I give my own pets. I am also very good at following instructions, so I will do whatever you need me to. My animals are allowed on the furniture and the bed. I will not let your animals do that if you don’t want me to. When I come to your house for drop-ins, I will do it at the time you need me to and follow the instructions you give.

Pets

A typical day

I will wake up, let the dog outside right away, then get their breakfast ready. Then we will go for a long walk, longer than 30 minutes. Next we will go home and rest, play, pet, whatever the dog is into. Then I will let the dog out, and if the dog doesn’t go to the bathroom, I will give the dog a short walk, before I go to my 2 hour work shift at 10:45. Then I’ll come home, let the dog out again, and do another possible quick walk if it isn’t too hot. Then we will go about our day, playing, petting, sleeping, until it’s time for dinner. After dinner when the sidewalk is cool, we will go for another long walk. Of course this is flexible if you have special requests or other needs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Barbara can host up to 1 pet per night
I need to know if your pets get along with other animals, as I have a Jack Russell terrier mix and a cat at home. I need to know if they are aggressive towards children. I have 2 in the house although one is a teenager and one is 9, so they know to leave a stranger animal alone, and will not antagonize in any way. I also need to know any special instructions.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.