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Dalena D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Dalena D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $16 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience

Pet care experience

Low Price for Experienced Sitter!!

Located: Stuytown/East Village/ nyc I have over 20 years of experience in caring for pets and I’ve been helping on Rover for over 3 years. Pet requirements: - Must be house-trained - Must get along with small dogs - Cannot be aggressive Details: Dog Daycare Price is for 8 hours. If you need more than 8 hours for daycare, please let me know so we can adjust the price Puppy rates are applied if the dog has high energy and requires more than 2 walks per day. Please let me know if your dog is high energy + needs more than 2 walks! Please provide during Boarding & Daycare: - Collar, Harness and Leash - Treats/ Lunch with dog bowl (optional) - Toys I will treat your pet like a queen/king!👑 I always go above and beyond when it comes to my pet’s health and happiness. Every week, I meal prep fresh chicken and vegetables to add to her kibble. I will go the extra mile for your pet like I do with Miso! Also, I love to send a lot of photos and thorough updates I have over 20 years of experience in caring for multiple pets. Most of my experience is with dogs but I am open to caring for all pets! I hope your pet is dog friendly!

Cat care experience

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Low price for an experienced sitter

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I treat my little Yorkie like a queen. She gets the best treatment! She gets atleast 3-4 walks per day. I make sure to give her time to socialize with other dogs and let her smell all the fun scents. I feed her 2 times per day with freshly cooked chicken/beef/ small amounts of vegetables. I am flexible! I will follow your preferred schedule/ routine. I love detailed directions/routine! I will not feed your dog anything without your permission because of potential allergies. I’m all about transparency!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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16 ratings
Yoshida Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 31, 2026

Dalena is so kind, caring, considerate, and knowledgeable about dogs. We appreciated her promptness in communication and many updates while our dog was with her. Her dog, Miso is so cute too!! We will DEFINITELY come back to her!

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Bree L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 27, 2026

Dalena is an amazing dog sitter! She is so sweet and thoughtful, and sent us lots of updates and photos. Thanks so much!!

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Jessica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 20, 2025

This is my second time using Dalena. She provides thorough updates and is a true animal lover. I feel incredibly comfortable leaving my cat in her care.

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Jessica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 11, 2025

Dalena provided me with detailed updates while I was away, including letting me know before she headed over to my home. Anytime you leave a pet you worry about them while you are away. I felt very comfortable knowing my cat was in caring and responsible hands. This was my first time using Dalena and I would not hesitate to book with her again.

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Kelsey F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2025

Dalena was amazing!! She was so communicative, prompt, and sweet. She took great care of my sweet boys and gave plenty of updates and pictures, and followed all instructions perfectly. Thank you so much, Dalena!!

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Oded B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 27, 2025

Top sitter!!! Bobby was well taken care off - I was updated during the day with photos and could tell Bobby is in good hands. Will def come back! Thanks!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home M-F. I take my dog out for a walk 2 times within an 8 hour period. Your pet can join us on our fun walks! I let them smell a lot for their mental enrichment.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dalena can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Please let me know their detailed routine/schedule! What they love/dislike? Low or high energy? Allergies or medication? Dog commands Anything else you would like to share!
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.