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Elijah B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Elijah B.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Home full time

Pet care experience

Your Pet's Home Away From Home!

I grew up in a family where animals were treated like members of the family. From a young age, I helped walk, feed, and care for our pets every day. My mother also founded an animal rights organization, so I spent much of my life surrounded by animals and learning the importance of treating them with compassion and respect. Whenever I care for someone’s pet, I treat them as if they were my own. I’m committed to giving them attention, comfort, and a safe environment. I also aim to get 10,000 steps a day, so I’m always out and about, perfect for pets who enjoy long, enriching walks.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
2 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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Kelsey P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Elijah was amazing! He was very communicative and responsive throughout the booking process and my time away. I super appreciated how flexible he was with scheduling - my flight home was delayed and Elijah was able to watch Zuzu past the original end time for my booking, and I’m so grateful!

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Paul C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Elijah took excellent care of our pup while we were overseas! Highly recommend

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T'Keyah N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2026

Elijah was great with our senior pups Blu and Abel! He checked in with an appropriate amount of updates and photos being that I explained we were on vacation and I needed rest, and he went the extra mile when our pups were afraid of the stairs the first few days by carrying them. We will definitely book with Elijah again for our next trip. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏽🐾🐾

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Claire B.
Apr 07, 2026

I couldn't recommend Elijah more highly to care for your pet(s). He is caring, kind, responsible, and a true animal lover. Elijah has cared for my pets on several occasions (I'm convinced they like him more than me at this point!), and has had pets of his own since childhood. Elijah is also an excellent communicator, easy to reach, and very accommodating. Your pets are in excellent hands with Elijah!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m a software developer who works from home full‑time, which means I’m around every day of the week. Because my schedule is flexible and home‑based, pet care fits naturally into my routine. I love having a furry friend to keep me company while I work, and I’m always available for walks, playtime, and breaks throughout the day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I keep a clean, pet‑friendly space and make safety my top priority. At home, I ensure pets have a comfortable, secure environment with plenty of attention since I’m home all day. In a client’s home, I follow all routines and instructions carefully to keep pets feeling safe and stress‑free. No matter where I’m caring for them, I treat every pet like family.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Crate-trained dogs only
Elijah can host up to 2 pets per night
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.