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Candace R.

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Candace R.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 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 love all the sweet (fur)babies!

I have been able to take care of animals (dogs and cats) since age 5 as I had pets throughout my whole life. I have also briefly owned horses building the skillset of hygiene care for larger animals. I absolutely love dogs. I have had experience with small dogs all the way up to English Mastiff and Ridgeback sizes. I have been a helpful pet sitter for many family members and some friends. I absolutely love animals and plan to incorporate them into my therapeutic process with clients in the future. Please send them my way and I will give them all the love and empathy while you're away and as needed!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have three cats who have everything they need including love and grooming! I have a three-legged cat who requires more care for hygiene and grooming, so he gets lion cuts every so often. All of my cats get treats and are spoiled with love. I am flexible and willing to work around whatever is needed for safety and the environment. I would prefer to do house visits and drop-ins to feed/let outside, etc. I would need to be provided equipment like leashes, crates, food bowls, food, etc. I do not want to disrupt your pet's routine or familiarity of their own materials.

Ratings and reviews

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Anya P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 26, 2022

Candace was amazing! I was worried leaving my 7 wk old puppy but they did wonderfully! Candace kept me posted with pics and made sure he was well taken care of! Definitely will be using again and recommend!

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Taylor S.
Dec 16, 2022

Candace watched my Kitty several times while I went out of town. Candace ensured Kitty was well taken care of by feeding her, playing with her, and giving her plenty of water. Candace went above and beyond by staying with Kitty for extended periods so Kitty was not alone. Candace made me feel safe to leave Kitty in their care because Candace sent me photos of Kitty and frequently updated me on how Kitty was doing. Candace is wonderful at maintaining consistent, effective communication.

Emily G.
Dec 16, 2022

Candace was so wonderful with my dog and my dog is always so happy to see them! Candace is reliable, friendly, and, most importantly, they take really great care of my dog.

Destiny W.
Dec 16, 2022

Candace would be an exceptional candidate to watch your furry friend. The Love care and affection she would give your pet is phenomenal. She treats your animals like her own companion. When she watched my dog and cat she made sure that they were in the best care. I wouldn't trust anyone or feel more comfortable with leaving my animals with anyone else besides in the care and safety of her arms. She is definitely a peer joy to work with and made my time away stress free knowing they were in her care. Would recommend her a 10/10 to take care of my pets again.

Tanya B.
Dec 16, 2022

Candace has taken care of my cat and dog for me. They are kind and compassionate and is very knowledgeable about animals. They take pride in making sure that any animal in their care is loved. We felt comfortable with Candace taking care of our fur babies because we knew that they gave them the best care possible.

Tanya B.
Dec 16, 2022

Candace has taken care of my cat and dog for me. They are kind and compassionate and is very knowledgeable about animals. They take pride in making sure that any animal in their care is loved. We felt comfortable with Candace taking care of our fur babies because we knew that they gave them the best care possible.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a graduate student with an internship which entails the need for a daily routine. I am more flexible for weekends and holidays, and I am also willing to make other days work given enough time notice in advance. I love to be outside year-round, especially fall and winter, so I will be active with animals in snow/cold or sunshine which means walks and playing!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Candace can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know of any common behaviors which may impact our day, like pulling when walking, etc. Please let me know if you use a harness or just a leash to the collar. A couple things which would be helpful to know: medications, jumper (jumps up when entering a home), cannot be trusted by the door in case of running away, food schedule, etc.
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.