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Ellen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Ellen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Ellen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Love them like my own

My family and I have adopted and rescued dogs and cats for over 10 years. Several of my family members and neighbors have relied on me to care for their furbabies, both in my home and in theirs.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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55 ratings
Kelly B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 22, 2026

My dog is 15 years old, and I can say with absolute certainty he has never been treated better by a pet sitter or boarding facility then he was with Ellen and her family. I received updates and photos each day and they went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable, make sure that he was eating well, make sure he had access to walks and potty breaks, and even let him sleep in bed with them. I picked up an extremely happy and healthy little dog today and I'm so grateful for the great care he received the past four days. I cannot recommend Ellen and her family enough. They have a beautiful clean home with a giant backyard and will treat your pet like one of their own.

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Kim H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 19, 2026

Ellen was wonderful. Not only did she take Winnie on short notice, she made us feel so comfortable leaving Winnie behind. She was a master at easing Winnie in and making her feel at home. She sent us regular updates with photos and video so we could share her experience. Thank you Ellen! Winnie will definitely be back!

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Shelly K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • März 29, 2026

Ellen was wonderful! Pictures every day and some videos too. I was very impressed with her care of him. I will use her again.

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Lisa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb. 23, 2026

From the moment we dropped our pup off, Ellen was thoughtful and continually reassuring. She sent pictures and kept me updated throughout Patton’s stay. When travel delays impacted our pick up time, she was accommodating and flexible. Selfishly, I’d love to give her low stars so the secret of how caring and responsive she is continues to be saved for our dog but I can’t. Any dog would be lucky to stay with her and we’ll definitely be back!

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Vickie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb. 20, 2026

We couldn’t be happier with the care our dog received! From the very beginning, Ellen was professional, kind, and clearly experienced with dogs. She took the time to understand our pup’s routine, personality, and needs, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. We received regular updates, photos, and little notes about how things were going, which meant so much to us. We will absolutely be booking again! 🐾

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Samm S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep. 13, 2025

Baba had a great time with Ellen! He was sad to be home and not have a big yard to run around, but he will return on our next trip. Ellen was great about sending photos of baba and letting us know how his day/night was.

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Schedule

I work from home and have the flexibility to change my daily schedule. I would welcome the break from the daily grind and love to meet your furbabies.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for my pets as family members. Their needs are just as important as 2 legged family members. I am comfortable with administering medication, light grooming, and kenneling.

Pets

A typical day

I love to play, interact, and walk with all types of dogs. I'm open for suggestions on their favorite place, toys, activities yet willing to try new things as well.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Ellen can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know of any health risks; as small as allergies all the way up to chronic medical conditions. I am eager and willing to meet their needs.
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.