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Emily W.

Star Sitter

Portland, CT

4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

Emily can care for

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

Availability

I am an insured pet sitter full time. My schedule during your sitting will be catered to whatever fits you and your pets needs! Let me know what is needed during an overnight sitting: How often is a potty break? What is your usual routine? How long is your pet family comfortable being alone in the house? Let’s go over their daily schedule and routine and come up with a plan for your pets care!

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About Emily W.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to accommodate any and all of your pets needs. I know each individual has their own requirements for care and special quirks. I treat all pets under my care as if they are my own. I would be happy to use specific leashes, bowls, food, etc. Please let me know what I can do to make your pet have the most positive experience!

Information Emily W. would like to know about your pet

I want to be as helpful as possible! Please let me know if your animal requires any type of specific treatment and care. I would also love to know any concerns you have regarding your pets health and temperament that I should look out for and keep an eye on while you are away. To keep everyone safe and happy I also ask for you to let me know their temperament toward strangers, dogs, cars, noises, cats etc., this way I can avoid their triggers and/or slowly introduce myself to fearful or anxious pets.

A typical day

I cater the daily activities to the individual needs of each animal in my care. This may include long walks, playing in the yard, food oriented toys, or simply getting some cuddles!

Location

Portland, CT

Emily W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emily W. 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.

Caring for your pets like family!

Pet care experience

I am dedicated to providing a loving, comfortable and peaceful environment for every animal under my care. I am professionally insured for pet sitting services beyond Rover’s coverage. I have experience in pet sitting for friends and family since I was 12 years old. I have had animals for most of my life, with experience owning rats, Guinea pigs, bunnies, fish, lizards, frogs, cats and dogs! I am comfortable with pets that may require some extra TLC as well as all breeds, ages, and sizes. I have experience caring for, amphibians, reptiles, small exotics, chickens/baby chicks, goats, puppies, elderly dogs, high energy and anxious dogs, cats and kittens. I am fully devoted to ensuring your pet is safe, happy and feeling right at home in my care! If you have any inquiries about animals outside of my experience listed feel free to send me a message and we can see if I will be the best fit for you!

Reviews

Sarah H.
House Sitting • Jul 13, 2026
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This was our second sitting with Emily and she is fantastic! Emily is very communicative, pro-active and thoughtful. We so appreciate the care she gives our animals- highly recommend!

sara m.
House Sitting • Apr 19, 2026
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Emily was phenomenal, again! She stayed with our senior dog, Amber, for 9 days while we were out of country. Her communication was great, and it was obvious our dog had a great bond with her. From all the photos it was clear that Amber loved her company. She was fed on time, her meds were given to her on schedule, and she had a lot of indoor and outdoor play time. Also before leaving, Emily cleaned the house which made coming to home even more pleasant. I highly recommend her as she is very responsible, responsive, and a joy for our dog to be around.

Brittanie B.
House Sitting • Apr 08, 2026
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Emily is absolutely amazing! After a bad experience with Rover where the caretaker failed to fill water bowls and feed our dogs for several days, Emily renewed our faith in dog sitters. She is communicative and compassionate, and easily adapted to the new issues impacting our dogs leading up to her stay. I genuinely cannot express enough how awesome Emily truly is! I want others to book with her because your pets and people deserve the level of professionalism she offers. However, I also don’t want anyone to know, so that we can keep this gem all to ourselves. 😁 Anyone lucky enough to book her though, is in very good hands.

Alyssa S.
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026
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Emily was great and sent lots of photos throughout the day so I wasn’t missing anything! 10/10 recommend.

About Emily W.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to accommodate any and all of your pets needs. I know each individual has their own requirements for care and special quirks. I treat all pets under my care as if they are my own. I would be happy to use specific leashes, bowls, food, etc. Please let me know what I can do to make your pet have the most positive experience!

Information Emily W. would like to know about your pet

I want to be as helpful as possible! Please let me know if your animal requires any type of specific treatment and care. I would also love to know any concerns you have regarding your pets health and temperament that I should look out for and keep an eye on while you are away. To keep everyone safe and happy I also ask for you to let me know their temperament toward strangers, dogs, cars, noises, cats etc., this way I can avoid their triggers and/or slowly introduce myself to fearful or anxious pets.

A typical day

I cater the daily activities to the individual needs of each animal in my care. This may include long walks, playing in the yard, food oriented toys, or simply getting some cuddles!

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.
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Emily W.

Star Sitter

Portland, CT

4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews