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Gemma Y.

Wood River, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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Services

Gemma can care for

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

Availability

Whether it be overnight or days of check ins and providing company, I will be able to devote a lot of time to your sweet friend!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Gemma Y.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very respectful of other’s property, spaces, and privacy, as well as your furry friends’! Willing to accommodate any special requests regarding this.

Information Gemma Y. would like to know about your pet

Let me know about any specific needs, behaviors, or medications that you think would be important for me to take into account! I’d like to respect any boundaries/quirks your pet has and can also provide oral or injectable medication.

A typical day

I’m more than willing to wear out active dogs that need physical and mental stimulation, like walks/jogs or playing with toys indoors or outdoors. I’m also happy to relax with lazier friends that just need a bit of company.

Location

Wood River, IL

Gemma Y.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Furry friend certified ✅

Pet care experience

Growing up, I’ve always had many types of pets in my home; ranging from dogs and cats, to lizards and guinea pigs. Because of this I’ve been the go-to sitter for many friends and family. I’m no stranger to high maintenance pets and am willing to accommodate any special requests or embrace any quirks that will make you and your furry friend feel more comfortable. To repeat clients: I have automatically locked in original rates for many previous bookings! Your legacy rate will automatically apply at checkout when you submit your next request.

Cat care experience

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Cat lady extraordinaire 🐱

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

Reviews

Catrin W.
House Sitting • Jul 27, 2026
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Gemma was just a GEM! Our pup usually gets so depressed when we leave but she spent time with him, took him on walks and just snuggled him! She kept us posted daily on how he was doing and he was so happy! And he takes meds with a high maintenance food routine but she handled it all like a champ! Highly recommend her and we will use her again!

Sydney C.
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2026
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Gemma took such great care of our boys while we were away for five days! She kept us updated throughout our trip with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear they were happy, well cared for, and getting lots of love and attention. She also went above and beyond by helping with little household tasks like washing towels, taking the trash out and bringing the bins back in, and getting our mail. Those thoughtful touches made coming home even easier. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter. We highly recommend Gemma to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and dependable, and we'll definitely be booking with her again in the future!

Kaitlyn M.
House Sitting • Jun 24, 2026
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Gemma was great with my senior pitties, I could tell they had a great time!

AnnaMarie G.
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2026
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Gemma was great! She was responsive, took care of everything we asked, sent pictures, and cleaned up after herself. She went above and beyond and considering this was our first time using the app for services, she helped put our minds at ease tremendously. If you’re looking for an attentive person that will provide peace of mind to you, look no further than Gemma.

About Gemma Y.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very respectful of other’s property, spaces, and privacy, as well as your furry friends’! Willing to accommodate any special requests regarding this.

Information Gemma Y. would like to know about your pet

Let me know about any specific needs, behaviors, or medications that you think would be important for me to take into account! I’d like to respect any boundaries/quirks your pet has and can also provide oral or injectable medication.

A typical day

I’m more than willing to wear out active dogs that need physical and mental stimulation, like walks/jogs or playing with toys indoors or outdoors. I’m also happy to relax with lazier friends that just need a bit of company.

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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Gemma Y.

Wood River, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews