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Elysse W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Elysse W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$12 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Lover Excited to Meet Your Pup

I am a speech-language pathologist in Greenfield, MA and love working with animals on the side when possible. I started dogsitting down in Rhode Island in 2014 while I was in graduate school. I've also grown up with dogs in my life (a black lab/german shepard mix and a yellow lab). I have some experience with puppy training and enjoy going on walks with and exercising dogs. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover since I can remember. I've grown up having a dog. My first dog was a black lab/German Shepard mix named Pretina. I would play with her, take her on walks, go hiking with her, and many more activities. My second family dog, Piper, was a yellow lab who I had since she was a puppy. I helped in her puppy training and have enjoyed all the previously mentioned activities with her as well. Many of my friends and extended family have also had dogs which I've enjoyed playing with and caring for. During my undergrad career, I petsat for my professor's yellow lab and thoroughly enjoyed caring for him when I was so far from my own dog. My experience administering medication I am comfortable administering medication, though I would like to be shown how to administer it and practice with the owner before sitting for the dog. I have some experience administering insulin shots to a cat.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your dogs following client preferences. I will let dogs out into a fenced in back yard, crate when left alone at home, keep on leash for walks, etc. as indicated by owners. In general, I would default to keeping dogs on leash during walks and not letting them out on their own unless the yard is fenced in.

Ratings and reviews

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18 ratings
Sharon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 19, 2023

We arrived home after a week vacation to three happy, healthy dogs. Elysse seemed to have navigated their needs easily, was responsive and sent a few photos. We would definitely book with her again.

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John R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2022

Elysse has worked out well for our dogs!!

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John R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2022

The dogs were well taken care of!

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John R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 16, 2022

Great with both dogs and very punctual.

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John R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2022

Elysse was excellent at the meet and greet!!

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Molly D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 31, 2021

Elysse was excellent!! Quick to respond/update and easy to work with. My dogs and cat were very happy and well-cared for when we got home from our week away. I'd definitely recommend Elysse to others and would be happy to have her back!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work in schools, so I am generally available before 8am and after 3pm on weekdays during the school year. During school breaks and summer, I have more availability.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Elysse can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know feeding and walking time preferences, whether the dog is prone to trying to escape when a door is open or on a walk, and any behavioral quirks the dog may have. I have no breed preferences.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.