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Darya P.

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Darya P.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for House Sitting

from $75 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
23 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Outdoorsy walker, sitter or hiker!

Aloha! I have cared for pets and animals much of my life- because I don’t currently have any of my own, I would love to take care of yours! By day I am a wildlife biologist, and have been a regular long term foster for dog rescues and shelters in the past. Through these opportunities I have experience with many behaviors, levels of socialization, ages, personalities, energy, and medical needs. I also love cats, and had my own for 14 years until last year. I volunteer with cats at the shelter, and am very aware of the time they often need to adjust and their many, many personalities! I love to get outside, travel, and go to the beach. Based on your preferences, I will happily take your pup exploring on a short hike, beach walk, or simply go around the neighborhood.

Qualifications

48% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Large fenced backyard, large park, creek, and the Chester Creek bike trail system adjacent to the neighborhood, 3 min walk from house. Two or three professional adults in the house happy to give your furry friend scratches and administer potty breaks outside every 2-3 hrs; in nice weather I do projects outside and garden a lot if your furry friend wants to hang out in the yard with me.

Ratings and reviews

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Barbie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 09, 2026

Darya was great with my dog, on time and took her for a nice long walk. I came home and she was happy and relaxed. Will trust her again any day with my pup

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Ashton N.
Mar 10, 2020

I have worked at Fort-Collins Nursery with Dasha (Darya) for the last year now. She is an honest and hard worker. She has a kind heart and she is very good with every dog she greets that comes through the registers. She is very active and is always going for hikes every chance she can get. She is a lover of the outdoors and especially fond of dogs. I think she would make for a great dog walker. She's good with people, animals, and a kind hearted person.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am very flexible. Although I am busy with errands for a few hours most days, I have ample time to get outside on a walk, for playtime, and maybe even a hike! I sometimes work from home depending on the days/projects-let me know your needs and we can go from there!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Darya can host up to 1 pet per night
No breed preferences! Breed does not determine behavior, so I am very accepting of all furry friends. I have a lot of behavioral experience with different personalities & socialization/shyness levels through fostering. I would love to know the energy level and how responsive they are to recall, if they are allowed on the bed/couch, and if you crate your dog when away/at night or not, as well any special quirks, or things they definitely do or do not like. Thanks for trusting me with your 4 legged family!!
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.