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Emily D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Emily D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Just your local cat/dog lady!

Are you looking for a trustworthy feline whisperer and canine connoisseur? An appreciator of toe beans, biscuit kneading, and back scritches? I'm a life-long animal lover! I grew up caring for family and friends' pets, and I currently live with a mixed lab potato and three cats - it's a furry family zoo around here! I am also a foster for a local animal shelter, and have experience caring for all ages and stages - from nursing kittens to geriatric cats & dogs and providing palliative care.

Cat care experience

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Just your local cat lady!

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

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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22 ratings
Kathy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 20, 2026

Emily did a fantastic job with Baby Kitty! I appreciate it getting her updates each time with pictures and lots of details.

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Brittany S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 15, 2026

Emily was truly amazing! My cat has some medical needs and made some messes while I was gone, Emily took care of everything with so much care. My cat really loved her visits.

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Elena G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2026

She was great!

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Linh D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

We are so lucky that Emily and her family were available to watch our baby kitten, Korry! They provided the best care and gave him so much love and attention. Emily provided plenty of consistent updates which really calmed our nerves since it was our first time boarding him, and Korry looked so happy and playful during his stay. Emily will definitely be our go-to if we ever need cat sitting services in the future!

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Cheryl D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2026

I'm so glad I found Emily D. on Rover. She takes such wonderful care of my Leo and Luna. Luna is extremely shy but will pop out of hiding to see Emily D.

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Maye Stevens W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026

Emily was the best! I was so grateful she was willing to do a meet and greet with my cat, Whaley, before our trip. She provided detailed daily updates with pictures, which made my trip worry-free. Emily’s responsiveness and thoughtful care made me feel like Whaley was in the best hands possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. She will definitely be our go-to sitter in the future!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

When your cat or dog is under my care, they will be loved like one of my own! I work part-time from home with a flexible schedule, so I am available to work with you as needed. With your consent, my two kids have grown up caring for animals and would love to occasionally accompany me, simply for the joy of caring for and playing with your beloved pet.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Depending on the number of daily visits, water and food bowls will be cleaned and filled. Any yard eliminations will be picked up. Litter boxes will be scooped, bags placed in the trash, and the surrounding area will be swept. The rest of the visit will be spent playing and interacting. If your pet is on the shyer side, I may simply sit nearby and give them the space to feel more comfortable. If your cat is a guest in our home, they will have a private room for themselves. There are multiple cat trees and comfy beds/surfaces to interact with, and a big bright window to curiously gaze out of at various woodsy critters. I will engage at your cat’s comfort level, whether that’s keeping them company while I work and/or playing intentionally throughout the day.

Pets

A typical day

If your pet likes to be engaged in interactive play, I am more than happy to entertain them with their toys. If they prefer solitude, I am happy to sit and work on a hobby alongside them. Extended scratches, pets, and rubs are always complimentary ;)

Cats
Takes only 1 client at a time
Emily can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors, as well as their likes and dislikes. If I need to administer medication, please include a printed copy of instructions, and the contact information for their veterinarian and your preferred emergency vet.
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.