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Dana L.

Star Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Dana can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Working online as an adjunct college English instructor provides me with a flexible schedule and is perfect for accommodating all of your pet sitting needs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Dana L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am available for drop ins and overnights in your home. In addition to attending to food, water, litter box, walks etc., I always take the time to play with your pet and engage with them if they want. I'd be more than happy to water plants and collect mail if needed.

Information Dana L. would like to know about your pet

I enjoy all types of cats and dogs. Let me know if they have any special needs or personality characteristics. My goal is to make them as comfortable and contented as possible.

A typical day

We'll play with toys and have treats if mommy and/or daddy allow treats. I love taking dogs to dog friendly beaches that are close. We can play fetch if there's a yard. If it's a kitty kat, we might make biscuits and chase an electric mouse that I'll bring.

Location

Seattle, WA

Dana L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dana L. 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.

They call me the "cat whisperer."

Pet care experience

My family has what I call the "pet gene," and they call me the "cat whisperer." I've been a compassionate animal caretaker for most of my life. When I was about ten years old, I raised two puppies that had been abandoned at a fire station where my uncle worked. We fed them with a toy baby bottle until we could get to a vet (this was a rural area before 24-hour clinics). I named them Laverne and Shirley. In my graduate work, I focused on human and animal studies, particularly representations of human and animal communication in literature. It was a fascinating rabbit hole. With a lifetime of taking care of pets and previous pet sitting experience in the Seattle area, you can depend on me to give your pets the kind and compassionate care they deserve.

Cat care experience

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J'adore les chats! (I love cats!)

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

Reviews

Summer W.
House Sitting • mai 23, 2026
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Dana was an absolutely phenomenal sitter for my four cats! Leaving a multi-cat household can be stressful, but she provided complete peace of mind from day one. Dana was incredibly attentive and communicative, sending me a ton of wonderful photos and detailed updates so I never had to wonder how my cats were doing while I was away. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the animals she watches and goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy and comfortable. I couldn't recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and loving pet sitter!

Jennifer M.
Drop-In Visits • mai 04, 2026
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Dana was fantastic! She was very communicative and my cats were very happy and relaxed when I got home. I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future.

Kathryn K.
House Sitting • avr. 19, 2026
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Dana was so good with my kitties! Pistachio is a shy, nervous cat and doesn't usually get comfortable around people easily - and she was so comfortable around Dana that she got on her lap on the second day of sitting! She also was very communicative and sent me photos as I had requested. When I got home, it was clear that both the kitties and my apartment had been well cared for. 10/10 would book again!

Ariel G.
Drop-In Visits • déc. 30, 2025
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Dana was so thoughtful and caring in watching our cats! I appreciate her attentiveness and felt she goes the extra mile in the care she provides! It's always stressful leaving the cats behind for a trip, and Dana's care and updates helped put so much of that at ease.

About Dana L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am available for drop ins and overnights in your home. In addition to attending to food, water, litter box, walks etc., I always take the time to play with your pet and engage with them if they want. I'd be more than happy to water plants and collect mail if needed.

Information Dana L. would like to know about your pet

I enjoy all types of cats and dogs. Let me know if they have any special needs or personality characteristics. My goal is to make them as comfortable and contented as possible.

A typical day

We'll play with toys and have treats if mommy and/or daddy allow treats. I love taking dogs to dog friendly beaches that are close. We can play fetch if there's a yard. If it's a kitty kat, we might make biscuits and chase an electric mouse that I'll bring.

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Dana L.

Star Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews