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Elyse & Ethan M.

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Elyse & Ethan M.

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Hanahan, SC

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $16 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
11 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Treating Your Pets Like Family 🐱🐶

We live in Tanner Plantation with our three cats and three dogs. As lifelong animal lovers and pet owners, we understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets. Whether you have a playful pup or a shy cat, we'll provide loving, reliable care and keep you updated every step of the way. We've cared for pets with a wide range of medical needs, dietary restrictions, and unique routines. From administering medication and following specialized feeding protocols to accommodating quirky preferences, we're committed to providing the same attentive care your pets receive at home. I'll be handling most visits during the week, while my husband joins me for meet-and-greets and serves as a backup when needed. Together, we provide dependable care for both dogs and cats, treating every pet like a member of the family. Our retriever mix, Richie, has megaesophagus, myasthenia gravis, and cancer. He eats all of his meals in a Bailey chair (think doggy high chair!) and requires medication multiple times a day. Caring for Richie has made us highly attentive to health monitoring, medication schedules, and specialized feeding requirements. Our coonhound, Joanie, takes daily medication for anxiety, giving us experience providing calm, patient care for pets who need extra support. Our German Shepherd, Nami, reminds us that every pet has their own quirks. She refuses to eat breakfast anywhere but her kennel and insists on eating her afternoon meal in the office while listening to emo music. Yes, really! 🖤🎵🐶 We're also dedicated cat people and understand that cats often need a different approach than dogs: patience, respect for routines, and attention to subtle changes in behavior, appetite, and litter box habits. Belle, our orange tabby, is convinced she's one of the dogs, while Jane and Lizzie, our mischievous Oreo twins, keep life entertaining with their talent for stealing household items and hiding them in their favorite boxes. Living with three cats has taught us the importance of earning a cat's trust, respecting their boundaries, and maintaining the routines that help them feel safe and comfortable. From complex medical care to honoring each pet's unique personality and routine, we believe every animal deserves patience, attention, and lots of love. ❤️🐾

Cat care experience

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Treating Your Cats Like Family 🐱❤️

Elyse & Ethan also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

For drop-in visits, we care for pets in their own home where they are most comfortable. We follow each pet's usual routine, including feeding, fresh water, potty breaks, medication administration (if needed), walks, litter box cleaning, playtime, and plenty of affection. We take the time to learn each pet's personality and preferences, so they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their family is away. 🐾❤️

Ratings and reviews

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Sherri R.
Aug 23, 2026

I would highly recommend Elyse to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter. She has been taking care of our cats and dogs for many years, handling everything from quick drop-in visits to caring for our pets during two-week trips. From the moment you meet Elyse, it's clear how much she loves animals. She treats every pet as if they were her own and always follows care instructions carefully, including making sure medications are given on schedule. One of the things we appreciate most is the sweet photos and updates she sends while we're away. They give us peace of mind and let us see that our pets are happy, comfortable, and well cared for. Elyse is incredibly responsible, dependable, and trustworthy. We never have to worry when our pets are in her care, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional pet care.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is already a central part of our daily routine. As pet parents of six rescue animals, our days revolve around feeding schedules, walks, medication administration, playtime, litter box cleaning, and making sure each pet gets the individual attention they need. Because we are accustomed to caring for pets with unique personalities, medical needs, and special routines, adding drop-in visits fits naturally into our schedule. We currently have availability for drop-in visits and enjoy spending time with pets, whether that means playtime, administering medications, or simply providing companionship while their family is away. Caring for animals isn't just something we do—it's something we genuinely love. We will treat your pets with the same patience, attention, and affection that we give my own rescue crew. 🐾❤️

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Elyse & Ethan can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Before caring for your pet, we’d love to learn about their routine, personality, and any special needs. Please let us know about feeding schedules, medications, allergies, dietary restrictions, favorite activities, fears, and any behaviors we should be aware of. We’d also appreciate knowing about house rules, and any specific commands your pet responds to. As pet parents to animals with medical needs and unique quirks, we understand that every pet is different. The more we know ahead of time, the better we can provide a safe, comfortable, and stress-free experience that feels as close to their normal routine as possible. 🐾❤️
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.