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Emily F.

Star Sitter

DeLand, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
430 reviews
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Services

Emily can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Crate-trained dogs only

Emily can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m a stay at home Mom on a small hobby farm, so pet care is part of our daily routine already. We do potty breaks multiple times per day, and offer lots of play and snuggles. We go on some family adventures locally, but rarely travel, so have lots of availability. Pets are, and always will be, a huge part of my life! They are family.

Available
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SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Emily F.

Communication

132 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

At our house: 2 fenced yards (one for big dogs, one for small dogs). We have 2 small dogs. Dogs who come to our house for services need to get along with other dogs, because we often have multiple dogs for daycare and/or boarding at once. We also have a 10 year old daughter, so your pets need to get along with older kids. Special needs pets can be kept separated as needed. All of our pets are current on vaccines/flea and tick prevention/deworming. Lots of room for play time in the yard and snuggles on the couch. We also have chickens, snakes, a raised pond and a couple of horses, so lots of fun things to see and smell! Strongly recommend your pet is also current on vaccines and parasite prevention. Current proof of rabies vaccination is required. At your house: whatever care you want, we will make it happen! I cannot offer any services to medium, large or giant breed dogs with human or dog aggression/reactivity. Angry little chihuahuas (and other little grumpy dogs) are fine, though. We have one, too! 😉

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Emily F. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know what your pet needs. Special care for seniors and pets with medical conditions welcome. I am very comfortable administering medications as I’m a certified vet assistant. In general, dogs need to get along well with other dogs for daycare or boarding, and I strongly recommend your pet is current on all vaccinations and parasite prevention. Proof of current rabies vaccination required.

A typical day

Running, sniffing and barking around the farm! Long games of fetch and zoomies in the yards. Cozy couch snuggles. There’s always something interesting to do here. We often take our own dogs down the block to Barkley Square dog park for social visits.

Location

DeLand, FL

Emily F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emily F. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Certified Vet Assistant sitter!

Pet care experience

Certified Vet Assistant with 20 years of experience caring for all kinds of animals. I am happy to care for your pets; in my home OR yours! Pets on medications, seniors, and special needs welcome. All animals welcomed! Located a block away from Barkley Square Dog Park! All dogs at cats must have current proof of rabies vaccine.

Reviews

Colin M.
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026
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Always a challenge for us to leave pets behind - Emily had us at ease on day one with updates, pictures and making us feal at ease that our animals were safe. Emily went well beyond pet sitting, rescued us from an indoor A/C unit that decide to leak lots of water the 2nd day we were out. Keeping the 2 cats happy and engaged with toys, keeping the pet area spotless after normal cat mishaps almost everyday made me realize how little I do - the cats are probably waiting for us to leave again to get some playtime! Thanks Emily.

William S.
Drop-In Visits • May 16, 2026
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Emily is so Amazing with our little girl. Nellopie loves her visits with Emily. She takes the time to play with her and goes above and beyond in my opinion. Thank you Emily and Rover

Hudsen S.
Boarding • May 16, 2026
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She did an amazing job!

Cara S.
Boarding • May 09, 2026
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Emily was wonderful! This is the first time that I had ever been separated from my pup. He’s been my emotional support for the past year helping me heal from trauma. Emily was so sweet and understanding and caring. It felt weird, leaving my precious pup with a complete and total stranger. But Emily was understanding and empathetic and made me feel comfortable from the first moment. She sent me pictures every day. And told me how he was doing. When I went to go pick him up after 8 days he seemed so happy. I highly recommend Emily.

About Emily F.

Communication

132 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

At our house: 2 fenced yards (one for big dogs, one for small dogs). We have 2 small dogs. Dogs who come to our house for services need to get along with other dogs, because we often have multiple dogs for daycare and/or boarding at once. We also have a 10 year old daughter, so your pets need to get along with older kids. Special needs pets can be kept separated as needed. All of our pets are current on vaccines/flea and tick prevention/deworming. Lots of room for play time in the yard and snuggles on the couch. We also have chickens, snakes, a raised pond and a couple of horses, so lots of fun things to see and smell! Strongly recommend your pet is also current on vaccines and parasite prevention. Current proof of rabies vaccination is required. At your house: whatever care you want, we will make it happen! I cannot offer any services to medium, large or giant breed dogs with human or dog aggression/reactivity. Angry little chihuahuas (and other little grumpy dogs) are fine, though. We have one, too! 😉

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Emily F. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know what your pet needs. Special care for seniors and pets with medical conditions welcome. I am very comfortable administering medications as I’m a certified vet assistant. In general, dogs need to get along well with other dogs for daycare or boarding, and I strongly recommend your pet is current on all vaccinations and parasite prevention. Proof of current rabies vaccination required.

A typical day

Running, sniffing and barking around the farm! Long games of fetch and zoomies in the yards. Cozy couch snuggles. There’s always something interesting to do here. We often take our own dogs down the block to Barkley Square dog park for social visits.

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Emily F.

Star Sitter

DeLand, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
430 reviews