Hi there! My name is Emily Kester, and I’ve been providing trusted pet and house care for over 14 years! What began as helping neighbors and family has grown into a passion-driven career that allows me to travel the U.S. while caring for animals and homes with genuine love and attention. Over the years, I’ve become known as the “go-to caretaker” — the person people can count on to handle it all: dog walking, cat sitting, overnight stays, plant watering, medication administration, grooming, and home upkeep. I take pride in treating every pet and home as if they were my own, creating a calm, consistent environment that makes each client feel at ease while they’re away. Today, I work professionally through Rover and combining my lifelong love for animals with my independent, travel-based lifestyle. This work allows me to stay connected to what I value most — freedom, connection, and care — while growing my creative career in photography, design, and film. When I’m not taking care of pets, I’m usually capturing beautiful spaces and stories through my camera or working on design projects. My flexible schedule ensures that every animal in my care gets the full attention, affection, and consistency they deserve. It brings me so much joy to build lasting relationships with pets and their people — this isn’t just a side job for me, it’s truly a lifestyle I love and care deeply about.