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Emma R.

4.8 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Emma R.

4.8 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

animal loving college student

I’ve had dogs my whole life (labs) but love all breeds and cats as well. Grew up with senior dogs and currently have a 2y old puppy that I train and have taken care of since he was 2m old as well as a 8y old that I’ve trained since she was a puppy.

Cat care experience

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animal loving college student

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I’ve trained my current dogs to leash walk and take them to the park off-leash whenever we go. They are both crate trained as well.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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21 ratings
Walter F.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026

1 star. Emma parked at the top of my driveway directly near my dog’s fenced area before I had the opportunity to come outside and introduce my dog. Within less than 30 seconds of barking, before I could even get out the door to see what was going on, she had already approached the fence area and then later came up to me visibly upset claiming that my dog had nipped her hand. This was after she walked up and shook my hand… Dogs are territorial animals by nature, especially on their own property and inside fenced areas. An experienced dog sitter should understand not to place their hands near, through, or over a fence before the owner has properly introduced the dog. What made the situation worse was the communication afterward. Rather than handling the situation calmly and collaboratively, the interaction quickly turned into demands and threats involving animal control. The overall communication demonstrated a lack of empathy and professionalism, especially from someone advertising themselves as an animal lover and experienced pet sitter. For anyone considering hiring this sitter, I would strongly recommend making sure introductions are handled carefully and that proper boundaries around fenced dogs are respected.

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Linda J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026

She was great with Comet!!! Would use her again in a minute

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Amy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 19, 2026

Emma did a fantastic job caring for our two older cats. She did everything we asked, left the areas where the care was provided clean, and we were grateful for the check-in pictures and updates. We were relieved to know that we can go away and not have to worry about our furry family members. We definitely recommend her services, and would have no reservations of using her in the future.

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Kipp V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Emma was great. She provided photos and details of her visit, and Leo had a great time with her.

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Crystal V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2025

Very flexible and easy to work with! Love the pictures she provided during her check in, made us feel at ease!

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Katy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 01, 2025

EmmaR was a great pet sitter!! She took great care of our dogs and had them running and playing and cozying up to her, inside and out!! She did great with all instructions and did well with our dogs and family! Thanks so much EmmaR. (This was the second review I wrote, not sure if the first one went through). (Rover doesn’t have the most user friendly website). EmmaR was great though!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently taking part time classes at USM in Portland during the week, so I am can be flexible and available during the day. Based on your needs, I am able to accommodate your schedule for weeks or weekends!!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Emma can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or habits that I should be aware of. What type of personality do they have? How do they react toward strangers? Do they have any fears?
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.