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Emily R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Emily R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Norwalk, CT

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Need Help With Your Pets?

Welcome to Norwalk Pet Sitter LLC Ran by: Emily Ruhnke Where your pets are family :) About: Norwalk Pet Sitter is an LLC ran by Emily Ruhnke! Two other team members help out with the busy schedule, Ryan and David. Norwalk Pet Sitter is insured, has experienced team members, and is dedicated to one on one care. Please note that the calendar on Rover doesn’t reflect the schedule of Norwalk Pet Sitter. Availability will be given when a request is sent! :) Facebook: Norwalkpetsitter Website: norwalkpetsitter (.net/.com) Facebook: norwalkpetsitter Email: animals@norwalkpetsitter (.net)

Cat care experience

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Jamie!

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

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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80 ratings
Kassidi J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 27, 2025

Ginger didn’t even want to leave at the end of the day. We’ll definitely be back again!

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Pam H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 22, 2024

Emily does a great job! We always come home to happy kitties!

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Althea H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2024

This is the second time we have used Emily to sit our English Mastiff. This time for 5 days. She is so kind. Super responsive and really goes the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable when being away from your pet. We will for sure use Emily again!

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Althea H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 27, 2024

Emily was amazing with our 200 pound English Mastiff. She communicated often and sent pictures of our sweet boy. She took him on walks and played toys with him. Our house was just as we left it upon our return. Can’t wait to have her back to watch Mush.

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Marcia D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 07, 2024

Emily provided a considerate, caring and wonderful pet sitting experience for our two corgis AND us! She kept great contact with us through the entire 4 day stay. One of our little guys is older (12) and she gave him that extra care and patience we requested of her for him. She’ll be our first call made when we need any similar dog care service. Marvin, Kevin thank you too!

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Pam H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 09, 2024

We came home to happy cats and everything in order! Will definitely hire Emily again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Our focus is that the animals are our number one priority! Know your pet will always be put first within the Norwalk Pet Sitter family :)

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Within the home: - Pets have a devoted area in the main part of the house, this limits crating and helps animals feel more comfortable - Pets have a safe neighborhood for walks - Pets have a patio fenced area dedicated to them - Pets have a leash (30ft long) outside attached to a stake in a huge yard - Pets have a 100 ft line that stretches across my yard to run - Pets have a local park nearby for walks/exploring - Cats (+exotic pets) will be placed in a room separate from any dogs with supervision Within others home: - I’m great with plants, will take care of them for no additional charge - I’m clean, you won’t come home to chores - I give way too many photo/text updates and ft people upon request - I’ll take care of you pet and your HOME - I’m insured, something in your home breaks/gets damaged while away? No worries, it’s cover.

Pets

A typical day

Too much to list for one area!! You are just going to check out the site to find out more details :) Website: norwalkpetsitter (.net/.com) Instagram: norwalkpetsitter Facebook: Norwalkpetsitter

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Emily can host up to 1 pet per night
Information to note ahead of time: - disabilities - special needs - medications - special diet - illness - any symptoms of sickness - allergies - food/activity preference - personality - how socialized they are - honestly whatever will help me get to know your pet and helps me give them the best care! - Etc;
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.