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Ellyn V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients
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Ellyn V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Fenced yard! Next to Frick Park!

Our family loves dogs! We had a border collie mix for 13 years and a Shih tzu for 16 years so we are experienced with caring for senior dogs. We miss them very much and have lots of love to give to our furry guests!

Qualifications

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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67 ratings
Ellen D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

My dog loves Ellyn and her family. They hang out on the couch, walk, and play. An accomplished photographer, Ellyn sends frame worthy photos. In those, it's clear that my dog's having laugh-out-loud fun. I highly recommend booking with Ellyn. It's stress and guilt free.

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Kate M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Ellyn 's home is a paradise for dogs; she has a great little yard and is steps away from the park. She was so kind to me and my dog. I will be using her again in the future.

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George T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

Ellyn was fantastic! My dog, an elderly MaltiPoo weighing in at 6lbs, is a quirky old man. He can’t do Kennels, and I worried about him around other dogs. Ellyn took loving care of him, on short notice, and I received daily updates a pictures. I truly think he was loved all week long. Thank you Ellyn!!

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Jonathan D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

A Star Sitter Rating well-deserved. She is patient, flexible and considerate. I had to make a quick booking, 3 days before an appointment, and she was able to accept within the first hour of me asking. The appointment kept fluctuating throughout the day, and she was able to accommodate those changes, making the appointment possible. My dog was well taken care of for the time she was with her, with my dog looking relaxed as she stayed based on the photo she sent. If you are looking for a quick, reliable, resourceful and kind Sitter for a Shadyside, PA boarding call, I highly recommend Ellyn

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Melanie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

Our Moby had a wonderful time on his big sleepover with Ellyn! Feel so lucky to have found her!

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Sarah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

I have two geriatric dogs that require medicine. Ellyn took amazing care of my girls while I was away and gave them as much comfort and snuggles as they could want. She helped my old dogs take their medicine and made me feel as though they were loved!

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Schedule

I’m a mom with a flexible schedule and a car, Im centrally located and available most weekdays and weekends - my calendar is up to date. I recently started a part-time job, so may not be able to care for pups that need potty breaks more often than 4-5 hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with a dog door, so your dog can enjoy the outdoors. In addition there’s a big, beautiful park across the street full of trails and a large off-leash area that your fur baby will love. Indoors, there are several dog beds and couches so your fur baby can make themselves comfortable after a fun day of play.

A typical day

I love to help dogs get mental and physical activity. We’ll play with toys and go for long walks in the park across the street from our home.

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
Ellyn can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or favorite activities that we can do together during their stay. We have plenty of treats to reward very good boys and girls!
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.