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Dana H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Dana H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $62 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Animal lover with B.S. in Wildlife

I absolutely love animals and would be happy to meet your pet and take care of him/her. I have lived with everything from huskies to geckos so I know my fair share around animals. Additionally, I previously volunteered at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, at which I worked in the wildlife department to help care for the animals and spent time in college handling wild animals. I have dealt with many incidents involving my dog so am prepared to jump into action if they get into trouble. I am young so long walks are no problem. My current experience for sitting pets has been with dogs, cats, goats, tortoises, chickens, and fish. As a fellow animal lover, I know how important a pet can be. He/she is a family member, and that is why I will give him/her the attention and love they deserve while you are away. Whether going on a walk in the park to discover new scents, or comforting your pet during a thunder storm, I will be as responsive to his/her needs as if the pet were my own. Additional Update: I spent 8 months working at an Emergency Veterinary Clinic where I learned a great deal about working with dogs/cats and am able to perform basic CPR should your pet require it.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Paul W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 29, 2026

Excellent experience all around. Good, clear and prompt communication. Respectful of my time and property. Followed my instruction/preferences completely. Asked good question to clarify the best way to take care of Cooper. Dana kept Cooper safe, healthy and happy… And that’s the important thing! Keep up the great work!

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Jane P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 12, 2024

Dana was amazing. Our dogs were happy and well cared for and our home clean and organized. She is lovely with a ton of pet care experience!

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Lee Ann C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 26, 2023

Dana was spectacular! One of my dogs needed a lot of extra attention and tlc and she did everything that was needed. I highly recommend Dana to care for your pets!

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Maureen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 19, 2023

Thank you so much Dana, it was a comfort to know our girls were safe and happy! Thanks for arriving on time and for all the updates. The house was tidy when we got home and all of the dogs were clearly well cared for. Thanks again!

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Robert N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 04, 2023

Dana is an excellent sitter! She was communicative, respectful of our space and our dog and cat loved her. Will definitely book again!

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Maureen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 08, 2023

Dana was wonderful! Our pups loved her and she took great care of the house. Great communication, everything went perfectly!

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Schedule

I work from home (teaching online) so my schedule is rather flexible. I have availability during the day to drop-in or take your pet on a walk. I have reliable transportation that also accommodates pet travel.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I always keep safety in mind when taking care of another living creature, and have experience with environmental concerns like skunks, traffic, and even other dogs. My wildlife knowledge also plays into this as taking a pet to a park can sometimes mean stumbling into a predator. My experience working at a Veterinary Clinic expanded my skills and knowledge of dogs and cats alike.

Pets

A typical day

Walks down the street are okay and offer a variety of local scents from other animals. However, time spent exercising in parks is crucial for their health. That is why I aspire to take my own dog to a nice park each day in addition to 2 regular walks.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Dana can host up to 3 pets per night
I always like to know a pets bad habits so that I do not encourage them while you are away. I also like to have the local Vet you use on hand in case an emergency were to occur. I have no preference as all animals are unique, but I do have a soft spot for huskies :)
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.