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Deidre Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Deidre Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Excellence in Pet Care

I've owned and cared for many kinds of animals: cats, dogs, birds, other caged, and aquatic (freshwater & salt) pets. With vet tech experience, I have a trained eye for catching and often solving problems. As a horticulturist, I can even care for your plant collection. I simply adore most living things!

Cat care experience

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I've been called a 'cat-whisperer'!

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Matthew S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2026

Fantastic communication, attention to detail and amazing personality! Would trust my fur flock with her again!

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Kendra S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 14, 2026

Very accommodating, great communication. She was the absolute best for my cat she didn’t want to leave.

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Susan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 19, 2026

Highly recommended! Dea takes wonderful care of my animals and always sends timely updates and photos. I trust her with the whole house while I'm gone, cats, plants, garden, she's the best.

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Kami N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 01, 2026

Dea cared for our 2 cats for nearly 20 days while our family traveled. We received daily updates that reassured us they were shown attention and love. One of our cats has a medical condition that requires extra help. Dea confidently took care of her needs and we picked her up in perfect health. Thank you Dea for looking after our precious cats like we would. We are happy to have a sitter to use in the future that we can trust.

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Carmen R.
Nov 20, 2025

I can't say enough good things about Dea as a caring, knowledgeable and experienced pet sitter. If it was not for Dea I don't think I would have been able to do my job, travel and feel at ease that my fur babies were in good hands. Dea is extremely trustworthy with your pets, plants and house, she is knowledgeable, has lots of experience, and has training in giving medication to even the most challenging of felines! She is attentive with pet and owner. Both my cats loved her, and I did not have to worry when I was away. Dea has been my pet companion of choice for over a decade maybe two - I have lost count! All I can say is that you and your pet will be in good hands under her watch and you will sleep well when away. Now that, in my view, is priceless!

Nancy M.
Nov 17, 2025

I recommend Dea very highly for any pet caregiver position. She is very knowledgeable about pets, extremely responsible and reliable, and very trustworthy. For ten years, she took expert care of our pet cat, house plants, and garden when we took trips. She had no problem giving our cat her daily thyroid medications, making sure our cat was eating well, and changing the kitty litter as needed. What's special about Dea is that she made sure that our cat received some tenderness and affection. We know our cat was well cared for. I think your firm would be extremely lucky to have Dea care for your client's pets.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Being semi-retired and self-employed gives me freedom to create my own schedule. I'm able to fit most timeframes except prior to 9 am as I have my own menagerie to care for first thing!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

Having had VIP clients in DC for so long, safety and security are ingrained in me. It's critical for your animals, your home, and my own well-being. I follow your instructions or my own protocols as needed, since every pet and home is unique. In my own home, your pet would have their own separate room/space and/or be closely monitored when in the rest of the house. If I accept a mini dog for boarding, they will be on a leash at all times when outside for potty breaks or a walk.

Pets

A typical day

I tailor activities to each animal. I'll find out what their favorite things are and maybe even discover new ones. I'm good at gleaning information from critters!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Deidre can host up to 2 pets per night
I am mostly a cat, caged and aquatic animals sitter but will take well-trained smaller dogs. I'll be thorough about finding out about your pet's needs prior to the visits.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.