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Emily R.

Star Sitter

Columbus, OH

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Services

Emily can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I am a stay at home, homeschool mom, with three older kiddos, and two fun loving dogs that love to play with fur friends in our fully fenced yard.

Available
Not available
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About Emily R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We own our home, with a large, fully fenced back yard. We do have two mini goats who share our back yard. We have three helpful older kiddos 11-16 who enjoy having furry friends visit. I put a Tractive GPS tracker on each dog in our care for added protection and safety. This is not a corrective tool, it only keeps track of location.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Emily R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your pets have any special needs. • Dogs must have low prey drive and be able to get along with goats and the resident cat. • No female dogs in heat, due to come into heat or just finishing a heat cycle. • Unneutered adult dogs will be considered on a case-by-case basis after a successful meet-and-greet. • Dogs should be comfortable in a crate during mealtimes, rest time, and in case of an emergency. • Trustworthy dogs will be free to roam in the home and will be part of the family as much as possible. • We cannot accommodate dogs with moderate to severe separation anxiety or noise anxieties (e.g., thunder or fireworks). • We have a 4’ chain link fence. If your dog is an escape artist, please find a sitter with a fence or system that is more suitable for your dog. • If a dog becomes anxiously destructive, the owner will need to pick them up immediately. I am upfront about my setup and limitations to ensure the best experience for both the dogs and their owners!

A typical day

We typically begin our day at 6:45am with a walk . My two dogs like to come back to eat and nap. A bit later they have a potty break and enjoy playtime in the yard. We take walks in our woods out back, as weather and company permits.

Location

Columbus, OH

Emily R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emily R. 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.

Loving pet care with photo updates

Pet care experience

I have always been known as an animal lover. Friends, relatives and neighbors have trusted me over the last 30 years to provide loving care for their pets. I am also a professional pet photographer, so I can provide beautiful free photo updates throughout the day.

Cat care experience

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Cozy kitty care

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

Reviews

Nevin M.
Boarding • May 21, 2026
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Emily was amazing! She took care of our cat (Fin) last minute and sent updates the entire time that we were on vacation. Highly recommend!

Brandon R.
Boarding • Nov 15, 2025
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Emily takes the BEST photos of my little pup and is always happy to take care of him. Gryffin loves his stays with her

Dan M.
Boarding • Nov 13, 2025
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Rosemary always has an amazing time and we enjoy all the pictures!

Heather W.
Boarding • Nov 11, 2025
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Emily and family have become Charlie’s 2nd home! Always a great sitter!!

About Emily R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We own our home, with a large, fully fenced back yard. We do have two mini goats who share our back yard. We have three helpful older kiddos 11-16 who enjoy having furry friends visit. I put a Tractive GPS tracker on each dog in our care for added protection and safety. This is not a corrective tool, it only keeps track of location.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Emily R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your pets have any special needs. • Dogs must have low prey drive and be able to get along with goats and the resident cat. • No female dogs in heat, due to come into heat or just finishing a heat cycle. • Unneutered adult dogs will be considered on a case-by-case basis after a successful meet-and-greet. • Dogs should be comfortable in a crate during mealtimes, rest time, and in case of an emergency. • Trustworthy dogs will be free to roam in the home and will be part of the family as much as possible. • We cannot accommodate dogs with moderate to severe separation anxiety or noise anxieties (e.g., thunder or fireworks). • We have a 4’ chain link fence. If your dog is an escape artist, please find a sitter with a fence or system that is more suitable for your dog. • If a dog becomes anxiously destructive, the owner will need to pick them up immediately. I am upfront about my setup and limitations to ensure the best experience for both the dogs and their owners!

A typical day

We typically begin our day at 6:45am with a walk . My two dogs like to come back to eat and nap. A bit later they have a potty break and enjoy playtime in the yard. We take walks in our woods out back, as weather and company permits.

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Emily R.

Star Sitter

Columbus, OH

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews