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Emily Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Emily Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

GWU PhD Student & Dog Lover!!

Hi, I'm Emily! I'm 29 years old and I grew up in Houston, TX. I fostered two dogs during the pandemic, a black lab named Ridley and a German Shepherd mix named Bernie! I graduated with my master's degree in public health from Johns Hopkins in 2023 and am currently getting my PhD at George Washington University. I love pets and grew up with a yellow lab! I’m in Boston this summer for an internship with the Harvard School of Public Health and Massachusetts General Hospital! I love meeting new dogs and cats and catering to each one's needs, as I know that every pet is unique. I am also a runner, and I would love to keep your pet healthy, fit, and above all happy! I love animals, and I am here to offer the best service I can provide to customers and their dogs/cats alike. I will treat your pet with love and care, and I will make sure that your Rover experience is as positive as possible! Thank you!

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I love getting to know each pet and what their favorite toys and treats are. Please feel free to let me know what their daily schedule is like and any things to avoid during walks!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Mike H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 03, 2025

Emily did a great job for us at short notice. She gave us great peace of mind with her care of our cats.

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Ty C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 26, 2025

We found Emily on Rover for a 4-night house sitting service. Emily did a great job watching our little Yorkshire Terrier, Hershey. We found her to be flexible, accommodating, caring, and very trustworthy. While we were away, we felt at ease with the pictures and text communication throughout the day. We will definitely trust Emily again to watch Hershey in the near future. Hershey has found a new friend and snuggle buddy!

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Jenny P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 15, 2025

Emily is very trustworthy and an excellent pet sitter and communicator . She kept us updated on our dog and sent lots of photos of him while we were away. She also took great care of our home!

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Jenny P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 03, 2025

Emily did an excellent job caring for my dog and house. She was a fantastic communicator and sent me frequent photos of my dog to keep me updated on his day. She also left the house very clean. We have already booked her for another trip. I highly recommend Emily!

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Charlotte E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2025

Emily did a fantastic job watching Olive and our house. Her communication was impeccable and she left our house in fantastic shape. Olive loved spending time with her and we would definitely have her sit Olive again!

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Kelley P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 12, 2025

Emily did such a great job taking care of my pup, Archie! I appreciate how responsive she was and all of the updates she provided! Looking forward to having her watch Archie again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As a PhD student, I currently have a hybrid schedule of mostly working from home with a couple classes in person. My schedule is flexible, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups and take them out on walks during the day!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Emily can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, challenging behaviors, or other unique behaviors to take note of! I love getting to know each pet!
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.