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Gabriella D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Gabriella D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

All pets welcome!

Welcome to Brighter Days Pet Sitting LLC! I am the owner and the sole employee of the company. I have met hundreds of pets and families over the years and am confident in taking on anything that comes my way! I am skilled at administering oral and injectable medications as well as with accommodating special needs, high-level care and elder pets. I have cared for diabetic, blind/deaf, dogs and cats and am able to care for multiple animals at once. The more the merrier! I am also able and experienced in caring for exotic pets such as small mammals, reptiles, birds and fish! Exotic pets may include additional fees depending on the pet care requirements. TERMS OF SERVICE - No payment outside Rover (excluding tips) - All pets in household have individual profiles within client Rover account (including pets that do not require care during the booking, pet profiles include: name, cat/dog, one identifying photo) - Sitter replacement (Rover will initiate a sitter transfer in the event of a: sick sitter, client violation of Rover or sitter terms of service, sitter reports uncomfortable or unsafe environment / situation) - All dogs/cats in household must wear sitter provided air tag collar during booking - No outdoor cats (cats must stay inside the home during the booking, outdoor cat doors must be locked or blocked during the booking) - No people in the home (family, roommates, maintenance staff, cleaners, etc.) - No phone calls (ALL communication must be documented through Rover chat system) - No active indoor cameras (unplug or cover) - Dog potty breaks maximum every 3 hours - Dogs must wear a harness during walks - Maximum of three 15 minute walks a day (excluding potty breaks) - Walks occur during sunlit hours only (excluding potty breaks, sunrise / sunset hours vary by season) - Sitter sends singular written and photo summary to Rover chat after pet is asleep for night

Cat care experience

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I absolutely adore cats!

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

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Our animals are more than just pets, they're family! That’s why your pets happiness and wellbeing will always be my top priority. I carry a people and pet friendly first aid kit with me to all services. I am dog / cat CPR and Heimlich maneuver certified and I fit dogs and cats with air tag collars for extra peace of mind! For first time bookings, I will propose a meet and greet to discuss Terms of Service, Pet Care Instructions, Medication and Supplements, Veterinary Emergency Authorization / Pet Information, Service and Rates, and Client Resources. Pet Care Instructions list out every hour of the day and I set reminders on my phone so I never miss your pets walks or meal time! It is also ideal for your pets to meet me before the service so they remember who I am next time :)

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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66 ratings
Richard M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 09, 2026

Thanks again, Gabriella!

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Michael J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 01, 2026

Thank you so much Gabriella for doing such a wonderful job taking care of our little furry friend! Gabriella is the best!

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Richard M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful service, Gabriella. All four drop-in’s were timely and reassuring to us. We look forward to our next reservation with you!

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Michael J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026

Gabriella is simply the best!

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Katie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2026

Gabriella did a great job with our dogs, she communicated really well, sent lots of photos and was very responsible. She also left the house exactly the way we left it.

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Alicia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2026

Gabriella took care of my golden doodle for a long July 4 holiday weekend from Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. She did a fantastic job! I received updates and pictures once or twice a day, which completely put my mind at ease while I was away. She administered medicine to help my furbaby’s anxiety from fireworks as requested and made sure my baby was calm and safe through the fireworks. It’s always tough leaving your pet over a busy holiday, but Gabriella was incredibly reliable, communicative, and attentive. I highly recommend her. She will not disappoint.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a psychology major at George Mason University. My current schedule for this fall semester is, Mondays 4:30-7:10pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-4:15pm. Between class times and during service hours, I spend all my time with your pet!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Gabriella can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Before the meet and greet I will send you a copy of the forms for you to review. I will bring a copy of the forms to the meet and greet where we can go over and fill them out together. I do not conduct services without the completion of these forms.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.