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Emily S.

Star Sitter

Charlottesville, VA

5.0 out of 5.0 stars
27 reviews
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Services

Emily can watch in your home

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

Availability

Pet care comes first always! My own pup goes out 3x per day so I generally like to be able to leave a dog alone for up to 2 hours so I can go home and let my pup out but my fiancee can usually help out and we might be able to make something work if you need me to be with your dog all the time. It would require a higher fee because I wouldn't be able to accept other bookings during that time.

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Calendar last updated 2 days ago
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About Emily S.

Communication

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

Skills

8 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 this point in time I do not offer to care for pets in my home. All drop-in visits will take place at the client's home.

Information Emily S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your cat or dog has any special needs or behaviors I can account for. I have experience with all different breeds and temperaments.

A typical day

Drop in visits can include play times, walks, cuddle times and/or grooming services (additional fee). Grooming services offered include nail trims, nail dremmels, and brush outs.

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Emily S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emily S. 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.

Experienced Kennel Tech & Vet Asst.

Pet care experience

Animal care is my career, not my hobby or source of extra income. I have experience house-sitting and providing in-home care for pets as well as experience working in shelters, kennels, and boarding facilities. I am experienced with medication administration including injectable medications. I am comfortable working with reactive cats and dogs. Please contact me about a free meet and greet in your home -- I would love to meet your pet! All services include treats, refreshing all water bowls, lots of snuggles and plenty of love! All services also include a detailed written report as well as at least one picture of your pet/s sent via Rover. Walks include GPS tracking. Overnight Care consists of at least 10.5 hours spent with your pet from dinner to breakfast as well as a 30 minute potty break/walk in the middle of the day. Additional potty and exercise breaks available for purchase. SERVICES AND PRICING WALKS Basic (30 minutes, 0.5-1 mi) - $22, Does not include meal service Extended (1 hour, 1-2 mi) - $33, Can include meal service For either service add $10 per additional pet; add $3 per service on holidays*** and/or for each puppy under 1 year old included in booking. Travel and Medication Administration Fees may apply* Outside of Hours Fees may apply** PET SITTING/DROP IN VISITS Drop In I (30 minutes) - $20 Drop In II (1 hour) - $30 Day Care I (2 hours) - $50 Day Care II (3 hours) - $67 Day Care III (4 hours) - $82 Add $5/pet for each additional pet included in booking. Add $3 for holiday*** bookings and/or for each puppy under 1 year old included in the booking. Travel and Medication Administration Fees may apply* Outside of Hours Fees may apply** ADD-ONS FOR DROP-INS/DAY CARE: Grooming; Brush/De-matting Service (30 minutes) - $21 per pet (add $2 on holidays*** // add $1 per puppy included in booking) Grooming; Level 1 Service**** (5 minutes) - $5 per pet (add $1 on holidays*** // add $1 per puppy included in booking) Grooming; Level 2 Service**** (10 minutes) - $13 per pet (add $2 on holidays*** // add $1 per puppy included in booking) Grooming; Level 3 Service**** (20 minutes) - $18 per pet (add $3 on holidays*** // add $2 per puppy included in booking) Bully Stick - $5 Puzzle Play - $5 OVERNIGHT CARE (includes collecting newspapers and mail, taking out/bringing in trash cans & recycling & watering plants) Base Rate for 1 Pet - $55/night Additional Dog Charge - $20/dog/night Additional Cat or Small Animal Charge - $15/cat/night No additional charge for feeding fish Holiday*** Rate for 1 Pet - $75/night Additional Animal Charges Same as Above on Holidays*** Add $5/puppy/night for each puppy included in booking Travel and Medication Administration Fees may apply* Outside of Hours fees may apply** OVERNIGHT CARE ADD-ONS Bully stick - $5/stick Extra Potty Break (15 minutes) - $5/break (includes all pets in booking) Extra Exercise (45 minutes) - $15/service (+$5/additional included pet); time can be used all at once or split up in order to extend included potty breaks/walks; activity options include but are not limited to walking with good leash manners, playing fetch, playing tug, treat puzzles, and/or working on tricks/obedience Grooming - Brush/De-matting (30 minutes) - $20 per pet (Add $2 per included puppy) Grooming - Level 1 Service**** - $5 per pet (Add $1 per included puppy) Grooming - Level 2 Service**** - $11 per pet (Add $2 per included puppy) Grooming - Level 3 Service**** - $16 per pet (+$2 per included puppy) Pet Taxi//Supplies (Overnight Rate) - $30/hour + cost of supplies (+$5/hour on holidays***) Pet Taxi//Groceries - $35/hour + cost of items (+$5/hour on holidays***) STANDALONE SPA AND GROOMING SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Cat care experience

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Experienced Vet Asst. & Cat Owner

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

Reviews

Teri B.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 22, 2025
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Emily is the best. I don’t worry about my old 15 year old dog anymore - or the other dog and cat. I don’t worry about anything when I know she is coming over.

Elizabeth O.
House Sitting • Oct 19, 2025
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Emily was great! We were able to fully focus on the wedding we attended knowing that our dog was in good hands! We appreciated the thorough updates from Emily and look forward to having her again in the future.

David H.
Dog Walking • Oct 19, 2025
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Emily was very responsive, professional and took great care of our boy.

Celia A.
Dog Walking • Oct 18, 2025
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Emily takes amazing care of Cody

About Emily S.

Communication

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

Skills

8 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 this point in time I do not offer to care for pets in my home. All drop-in visits will take place at the client's home.

Information Emily S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your cat or dog has any special needs or behaviors I can account for. I have experience with all different breeds and temperaments.

A typical day

Drop in visits can include play times, walks, cuddle times and/or grooming services (additional fee). Grooming services offered include nail trims, nail dremmels, and brush outs.

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Emily S.

Star Sitter

Charlottesville, VA

5.0 out of 5.0 stars
27 reviews