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Ellen Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Ellen Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $62 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Loving, Reliable Pet Care!

As a dedicated pet sitter and previous owner, my extensive experience (20+ years!) with animals of all ages and sizes sets me apart. With a deep understanding of animal behavior and a heart full of love for pets, I am here to provide your beloved best friends with the highest level of care.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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19 ratings
Matt Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 09, 2026

Ellen was fantastic! She took great care of my dog Echo and sent many updates throughout the stay! Would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!

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Stephanie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 08, 2026

Ellen is very communicative, responsive, responsible, and a dog person who just gets it. This really put us at ease when we left our dog with her for over a week. Our dog came back happy and content. We have peace of mind in case we need a trusted sitter in the future.

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Kara T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 13, 2026

Ellen was great with my senior (and stubborn) chihuahua. She was really flexible, a great communicator and kept me updated while I was away. I felt very confident that the pup was in good hands.

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Zohra A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 22, 2025

Ellen was great with my old boy. She was flexible with drop off and pick up and sent pictures and videos. Jackson came home happy!

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Krista F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 07, 2025

Ellen was incredible with our senior dog! She took extra care in making her stay comfortable :) our dog is not great with other dogs and Ellen was able to manage her barking without any issues. Will be booking with her again!

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Tamara J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2025

Ellen did a lovely job caring for my dog. She was responsive to my messages, and my pup came home happy, tired, and clearly comfortable after her stay. While she was very excited to see me at pickup, she almost seemed a little disappointed to leave Ellen behind - which says a lot! I’d be glad to book with her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home! I am highly active and love to get outside whenever possible. Your pet will get multiple walks per day and all the special attention.

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 allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

You should feel at ease when you drop off your best friend! As a previous dog owner, I know how important this feeling is. I will make sure your pet is safe and happy at my place. Their comfort is paramount.

A typical day

We will have a blast together! Walks, dog parks (if you are comfortable), running (if they are able), new tricks and fun times. I'm excited to meet your best friend!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
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 if your pet has any special needs! It would also be helpful to know if they are good with other dogs, say if we go to a dog park and if they are potty trained.
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.