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Dana S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Dana S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Dana has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Very Loving & Home Full-Time

I’m an animal lover who was raised on a farm in Indiana but dogs have a special pull on my heart strings. Look no further for someone to care for your fur babies. I’m responsible and mature with 20 years of experience taking care of various animals; cats, dogs, horses, goats, human children and more. I treat them all like I do my own babies; lots of love, respect and training. I am confident and experienced when it comes to puppy and senior dog care; including administering various medications. I’m currently home full-time which allows me to focus my attention on the fur babies and provides for plenty of playtime, walks and car rides to the local dog park (only if mom/dad approve). Don’t worry while you’re away, I’ll send updates and photos!!

Qualifications

12 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
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
38 ratings
Rebekah H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 29, 2026

Dana was wonderful!!! I highly highly recommend her! My dog, Leia, is a senior with incontinence issues, and even though she takes medication, Leia still has to go out every 3-4 hours to ensure her comfort and minimize the risk of any accidents. When I went away on vacation, my top priority was making sure she had someone to attend to her needs in the time that no one would be home for her but also to ensure the person overseeing her care was able to handle her occasional energy and understanding of her anxiety around meeting new people and seeing people leave. Dana was amazing! She came and met Leia, beforehand to help minimize her anxiety around meeting someone new in her house. She asked great questions and made sure she had all the information she needed to make sure Leia's needs were met. She also met my cats, and Holly, who likes people, liked her a lot and was eager to receive pets. Dana did a wonderful job taking Leia out in my absence and making sure she had everything she needed. Leia let Dana love on her, and my cats were mostly welcoming. [Taz is wary of strangers but was there to greet her, and Shy is well…shy so she kept to herself.] I plan to request Dana's services again, and I highly recommend Dana. If your furry ones need someone to care for them, she'll do right by them and you! Thank you so much, Dana!!!

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Christina O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026

Dana was fantastic with my dogs and cat while I was away. She gave great updates and pictures and everyone was happy and well when I got home. Her experience was apparent from start to finish and our dogs and cat all loved her.

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Rachel R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 22, 2026

Dana has become truly a miracle send for my husband and I - we have two giant Belgian Malinois(one that weighs 130lbs and is more like a small pony!) and she started coming in for drop ins as we prep to have our first baby. She immediately put us at ease, the boys both took to her quickly and even our younger, anxious, not trusting of new people dog came around quickly. Today, despite my own personal anxiety about it and how the dogs would react - Dana did two check ins successfully where we were gone and not present and it went phenomenally! Dana is patient, awesome, calm which is exactly what anxious dogs need but especially giant Malinois who are protective and high drive. I would recommend her to anyone with large dogs especially and even more so if your dogs go everywhere with you and if you’ve avoided any overnight trips that they can’t go on due to boarding or sitting woes with dogs who need consistent routine and their own space.

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Lydia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026

Absolutely amazing! Ms.Dana took wonderful care of my dogs and treated them like family. She was professional, friendly, and kept me updated throughout the process. My dogs were happy, healthy, and well cared for. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional pet care!

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Ok T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 18, 2026

Perfect, smooth transaction. Professional, sweet aura, kind nature, and prompt communication. Will use again.

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Dogdoc V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 24, 2025

Dana was amazing from the time of our meet and greet and even better on the dates she took care of of our fur buddy, Cody. Dana was super friendly, pleasant, and punctual— I could set my clock by her and we felt so relieved, comfortable and confident in our choice. I don’t want to brag on her too much, as I am sure she would be too busy for us😉. We will definitely use her again and we look forward to it! Thanks Dana!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dana can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Are they potty trained? Do they require medication or have special needs? Are they afraid of anything? What is their favorite toy? Do they get along well with other dogs and children?
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.