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Ela W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 repeat clients
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Ela W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$17 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Reliable dog and cat sitter

I love, respect and have much compassion for animals. I cannot live without them. I grew up with many pets. Dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, turtles and horses. I am a certified pet sitter. I am available for long term commitments, or just when you need a pet sitter / walker for a day or two. I work hard at adjusting my schedule to accommodate your needs. “Meet & Greets” are free and gives us the opportunity to speak to each other in person and for me to meet your pet(s). We can discuss what I need to know and what is important to you. Your pet's physical, emotional and mental needs will be satisfied as far as possible with walks, cuddles and play time. I am not a fan of crates and therefore prefer not to dog sit pets who are held in crates for many hours. I am a Reiki Master (Usui) and also certified as an Animal Reiki Practitioner by Kathleen Prasad. For many years, I have studied animal communication and healing by Val Heart and Joan Ranquet, and the Trust Technique by John French. I have included the names, should you be interested and wish to learn more about it. Don't worry though, when you book me for pet sitting, it will be only pet sitting unless you ask. While I was living in Europe, I often did pet sitting for family and friends. I am absolutely reliable and will do anything for your pet to feel happy, well and your home to be safe. I volunteered at Luna's House Animal Care and Education Center for two years. This past September 2018, I switched to Best Friends in Harford County. I love to do my weekly volunteer time.

Cat care experience

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I am a cat whisperer

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

Qualifications

60 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

For dog walks and drop-ins, I will make sure they will have enough time to do their potty, do their sniffing, make sure to fill up their water bowl, give a treat, playtime and cuddle time if wanted by the pet.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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327 ratings
Jeffrey A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Ela is very kind and caring. She took great care of our cats while we were away. Would recommend!

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Robin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 18, 2026

Ela is great! Very dependable, flexible and easy to get along with. My dogs loved her and she was so good with them !

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Linda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 16, 2026

Ela always does a great job watching our animals. She’s great at communicating & providing photos. Friendly. Highly recommend.

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Linda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 01, 2026

Ela did an amazing job checking in on all my little ones while I was on vacation. Everyone was happy & healthy when I got home & everything was clean including the litters. Thank you for doing such a great job! We appreciate you. ☺️💕

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Wende A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 01, 2025

Thank you again so much for caring for our Trio when we can't be there to do so! We are so happy we found you!

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Wende A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 10, 2025

So glad we found Ela! So happy we found someone professional and very reliable to get our 2 dogs out during the days we are away or cannot do it. My 2yo lab usually takes a bit to warm up but she was very comfortable with Ela from the first meet and greet!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Long term bookings or only here and there bookings will be no problem. I am walking dogs and cat sit since a couple of years.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Ela can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I have no breed preferences. I would like to know about the pet's temper, what triggers them, the way you handle them, their routine and preferences.
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.