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Dina L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Dina L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Animal lover first and foremost!

Pet care found ME... I did not find it. After cuddling with random dogs I'd meet on the street my whole life, someone finally asked me "Why don't you take care of pets professionally?" And thus a career was born (which I've adored ever since). I owned my own pet care company for over 15 years while living in NYC and NJ. Now, I’m based in Ithaca, and look forward to taking care of your fur baby! I am not working full time and have plenty of downtime. Thus, my schedule is super flexible and easily adjustable to your pet care needs! I treat all pets as if they were my own. I had a chow chow for many years, which was a member of our family and that is how I view ALL animals. They are part of our lives and our hearts and should be treated with just as much kindness and love as their human counterparts.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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36 ratings
Jody K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 26, 2025

Absolutely fantastic. Izzy loves her and she really helped us out. On time, stays the full 30 min plus, loving and caring. We would give her 10 stars if you offered them. We can’t wait to use her again

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Rachel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 23, 2025

Dina is so sweet and my dog absolutely loves her! She sends pictures and communicates with me after every walk. I recommend her 10/10!

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Alex H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 02, 2025

Dina is fantastic with my dogs and they are always happy to see her. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

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Caroline W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 31, 2025

Dina is THE best!!! It was so nice knowing that Chance would be taken care of and loved on. I love the sweet photos of them together. Great communication and overall a lovely human being ❤️ so glad I found her

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Michael L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 16, 2024

Dina is a caring and responsible person that truly loves animals and treats our cat as if her own. We highly recommend her!

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Melody K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2024

Dina was absolutely amazing. Updates after every visit. Super responsive. Will definitely have her take care of our cats again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Hospitality and pet care are my main sources of income. I work nights in hospitality, and my schedule is fairly flexible. I will always make every fur baby take care of my priority!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I can take care of pets at your home or mine. I live in a three story/three bedroom townhouse, so there is plenty of room. The townhouse community sits on a big piece of open property. I absolutely LOVE playing with your pets--whether they are in my house or yours. I especially love giving them lots of love and affection!

A typical day

I love taking dogs for walks around the neighborhood and exploring all the beautiful nature this area has to offer. I'm happy to play catch too or a good game of tug of war :) The main thing for me is to spend time with your beloved fur baby, and give them the same love that YOU do!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Dina can host up to 2 pets per night
Knowing if your dog has any special needs, behavioral issues i.e. has issues with other animals (dogs, cats, squirrels, etc), likes to pull on walks. Anything that you think can help me be the best caregiver I can be while you are away!
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.