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Gretchen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Gretchen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience

Pet care experience

From Iowa, With Treats

I’ve had dogs since I was 2 and grew up with three big pups (and a cat!). Now in Florida without my family dog, I channel all that love into keeping your pups happy—whether it’s puppy zoomies or senior snuggles.

Qualifications

88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

Moving to Florida without my family pup, I miss her like crazy—so I happily “borrow” other people’s dogs for cuddles, walks, and playtime. I always keep things clean and bring my own food, so your home stays just the way you left it.

Ratings and reviews

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James A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 16, 2025

Gretchen watched our dog and cat over a long weekend and did a fantastic job. Our pets loved her company, she was a great communicator, and she kept our house super tidy! 10/10! I can’t recommend Gretchen enough and we hope she is available next time we need a pet sitter. Thank you Gretchen for taking such good care of our pets!

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Dog Walking • Sep 04, 2025

Gretchen M. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Lizzie C.
Aug 11, 2025

Gretchen is very attentive to my dog anytime she’s watched her! she always sends me updates on how she’s doing and is very caring. I would always recommend her!

Mahir R.
Aug 11, 2025

Gretchen was an excellent babysitter for my mini dachshund puppy. I had to go out of the country for a week, and she made sure my girl was properly taken care of, not only with walks and check-ins, but spent more than enough time with her. I gave her access to my apartment, and she is also an extremely trustworthy babysitter! Sent several updates, photos, and asked plenty of questions (a super good thing)!!

Francesca R.
Aug 11, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gretchen was absolutely wonderful with Ruby. From the very first meet and greet I knew Ruby would be in great hands. While I was away Gretchen sent regular updates and adorable photos that gave me so much peace of mind and showed Ruby was happy, relaxed, and having fun. She truly loves and understands dogs and it showed in every interaction. When I came home, I could tell Ruby was well cared for, and maybe even a little spoiled from all the attention. I am so grateful for the care and kindness Gretchen gave and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to watch their pup.

Francesca R.
Aug 11, 2025

Gretchen was absolutely wonderful with Ruby. From the very first meet and greet I knew Ruby would be in great hands. While I was away Gretchen sent regular updates and adorable photos that gave me so much peace of mind and showed Ruby was happy, relaxed, and having fun. She truly loves and understands dogs and it showed in every interaction. When I came home, I could tell that Ruby was happy, well cared for, and maybe even a little spoiled from all the attention. I am so grateful for the care and kindness Gretchen gave and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to watch their pup.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Running a gym gives me a flexible schedule with plenty of breaks between classes, which means I have the perfect windows for walks, playtime, and check-ins. Whether it’s a quick midday stroll or some extra snuggles, I can easily fit caring for your pup into my daily routine.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Gretchen can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pet has any needs/behaviors I need to attend to, I’m happy to help make any adjustments to make your pet comfortable.
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.