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Ellen W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Ellen W.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving, dependable care-giver

I cared for family dogs, cats & horses through childhood & my 20s. Here in Asheville, I've had two dogs (one at a time) for 13 years. I am attuned to safety & health first; then I focus on play/walking to provide fun & exercise for emotional, mental & physical stimulation. In addition to having food, water, shelter & a comfortable temperature, all pets need to feel safe, loved & respected. I am gentle, thorough, attentive, & caring, & I follow all instructions carefully. I have worked with puppies through senior dogs as well as my flighty, 52-lb. 6-yr-old reactive Pit Bull/Cane Corso rescue, whom I walk daily & hike with weekly. I've used the Behavior Adjustment & Doggy Dan training systems with this sweet companion, who had been abused & neglected before I adopted her at 14 months. I have done drop-in visits for friends for 10 yrs. & can give medications orally, in ears & as injections. Before a first service, I do a meet & greet to get to know you & your furry friend & learn about how your canine relates to people, other dogs, cats, squirrels & rabbits. Activiies include playing fetch, tug of war, food puzzles & your pup's favorites.

Cat care experience

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An attentive, fun & caring sitter

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

At this time, I do not stay overnight with pets in my home or my clients' homes. Instead, I do 30-minute drop-in visits and 30-minute walks in clients' neighborhoods.

Ratings and reviews

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Debbie W.
Jul 16, 2026

I highly recommend Ellen as a petsitter. She has a special connection and love for animals that I have been lucky enough to witness over the past 15 years. Ellen rescued a dog that had been returned to the shelter and was very distrusting of people and tried to run away on several occasions. Ellen sought out support to make Evie at ease, read books and online information, sought out dog trainers and spent countless hours nurturing Evie until she began to trust again. Ellen did this with love, patients and loving guidance. Animals have a very special place in Ellen's heart. She will be a very wonderful caregiver for your pet- always kind, loving, highly responsible and will listen to any wishes you have for your pet in her care.

Janice S.
Jun 25, 2026

Ellen and I have been friends and walked our dogs together for many years. She is a real dog person and has a way of relating to dogs as individuals. She really tunes in to them and has a gentle, calm approach as well. She is both dependable and trustworthy. She has also helped out with my cat when I was out of town. I would certainly recommend her for a position with your company.

Julie G.
Jun 25, 2026

Ellen has been my neighbor for many years and has frequently provided cat sitting services for my beloved cats. She is patient, meets them on their terms and honors their space. Because of that they have come to trust her and great her with head boops and leg rubs. She is dependable and demonstrates a genuine love for all animals!

Edwin Hugh E.
Jun 22, 2026

Ellen is one of the most conscientious dog owners I’ve ever met. I have worked in the past with she and her dog Evie. She adheres to providing structure, walk times and loves to her dog Evie deeply . I have seen and used her thorough directions that involve carefully curated, meals and walk times, petting time, reinforcement schedules, Evie’s preferences including likes and dislikes. I witnessed her talking directions and praising Evie consistently and disciplining in kind and relaxed manner . I have recently hiked with Evie and can say Evie has been trained well. Ellen is sweet kind, caring responsible and punctual human being and I am honored to give her an excellent reference for caring for your dog without hesitation

Thomas W.
Jun 20, 2026

Ellen would be a wonderful choice for any of your pet care needs. She is kind, dependable, and a great communicator. She treats her pets as family and I am confident would do the same for yours. Would highly recommend!

Hokly B.
Jun 17, 2026

I hired Ellen to care for my two cats while I was on vacation for a week. She took such good care of them. Followed all instructions and even talked to them to make them more comfortable as they are very shy with new people. She is trustworthy and dependable and loves all animals. I'd hire her again.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm available for drop-ins and dog walking between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Also I'm free between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. I am a fulltime pet care giver.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ellen can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I like to know how your pet relates to people and other animals. I also prefer to know about any special needs or precautions I need to take in caring for your furry friend. I work with all breeds and sizes of pets.
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.