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Bethany U.

Star Sitter

Northwest, Raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
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Services

Bethany can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Bethany can care for

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

Availability

I work from home full time and have many regular Rover dogs who are here throughout the week. I will block out time for vacations, but am almost always available unless I am truly at full capacity. I keep my Rover settings on the lower side to account for the crossover with daycare and boarding dogs. Please reach out if you have schedule questions.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Bethany U.

Communication

31 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard and monitor the dogs while they are outside. We have multiple crates and baby gates throughout the house to help keep our friends safe in all situations.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Bethany U. would like to know about your pet

Please inform me of any allergies and food sensitivities. It is also very important that I'm aware of destructive behaviors, such as excessive barking, digging, fence reactivity, severe separation anxiety, etc

A typical day

While our dogs are here, I use a clicker and lots of treats and praise to positively reward good behavior. This helps them to bond with me much faster and is very important in the event that I need them to listen to me in an emergency. I also take our dogs outside every day and brush them. Due to the fact that most dogs are allowed on furniture, if a dog comes here extremely dirty and/or shedding, I will bathe them so that they may continue to snuggle with us on the furniture.

Location

Raleigh, NC

Bethany U.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Bethany U. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Will love your dog like my own!

Pet care experience

**Please note that as of early Dec 23, my dog has received her annual Bordatella as well as vaccination for Canine Influenza. I will require that all dogs be current on their Bordatella vaccination prior to engaging in a meet and greet.** I have been a Rover sitter for 5+ years and have worked with animals in various capacities for most of my life. My young son has grown up around all of our Rover friends and is an expert at being around even the most anxious dogs. Our dog Birtie is very sweet and accustomed to sharing her toys and humans and she gets along well with all dogs. We have Bark Box toys in baskets all over the house as well as tough bones for them to chew on. I never give them rawhide, nylabone, table scraps, etc. I am currently in the process of receiving my Fear Free daycare and boarding certification as of Aug '24. My prior experience ranges from pet grooming and nail trims to vet tech assistant and training my own dogs. I have also worked in animal rescue, fostered dogs, and have volunteered on the medical rotation at the Wake County SPCA. I have also sewn custom dog collars in my spare time over the years and donated part of my profits to benefit Bailey Chairs for Dogs in honor of a beloved pet who had Canine Megaesophagus. I have been a dog lover my entire life and will provide the best possible care for your pet, so that you can have peace of mind while you are away. Please let me know how I may best assist you.

Reviews

Cynthia F.
Boarding • ene. 31, 2026
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Always wonderful thank you!!

Cynthia F.
Boarding • ago. 18, 2025
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Always a wonderful stay. Thank you!

Cynthia F.
Boarding • jun. 29, 2025
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Always a great stay with Bethany. She’s loving and patient with our dog and we are so lucky to have her close by

Cynthia F.
Boarding • abr. 11, 2025
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We are so grateful to Bethany for taking good care of our shy pup. He seemed very comfortable at her home and we appreciated her updates and photos.

About Bethany U.

Communication

31 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard and monitor the dogs while they are outside. We have multiple crates and baby gates throughout the house to help keep our friends safe in all situations.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Bethany U. would like to know about your pet

Please inform me of any allergies and food sensitivities. It is also very important that I'm aware of destructive behaviors, such as excessive barking, digging, fence reactivity, severe separation anxiety, etc

A typical day

While our dogs are here, I use a clicker and lots of treats and praise to positively reward good behavior. This helps them to bond with me much faster and is very important in the event that I need them to listen to me in an emergency. I also take our dogs outside every day and brush them. Due to the fact that most dogs are allowed on furniture, if a dog comes here extremely dirty and/or shedding, I will bathe them so that they may continue to snuggle with us on the furniture.

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Bethany U.

Star Sitter

Northwest, Raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews