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Heather R.

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Heather R.

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Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Animal lover who wants to help you!

I've had a family dog my whole life. I joined the Army in 2009 and after getting injured in Afghanistan, when I got back to the states, I adopted my first dog in 2012 on my own, a beagle named Bubba, who became my PTSD service dog. After being medically discharged in 2014, I moved back to NY state. In 2015, I adopted my beagle mix Bailey, who was a handful to train as her past was riddled with unfortunate events. However, she is now a social butterfly and loves everything and everyone. In 2016, I adopted my third dog, Harlow, a Bluetick Coonhound. So I have 3 hounds and I like to think that I'm very good at taking care of dogs and animals. I regularly bathe, walk, and feed animals for family and friends when they need a sitter. I'm very patient (thank you US Army) and always give the utmost care to whatever task I am given. I'm currently working part time, so my schedule is very flexible. I am unable to stay at anyone's house or board animals, as I do have my own 3 (though I have an amazing partner and he takes care of our pups also). I can easily follow specific directions you have for your pets needs, such as crating, potty break times, play/walking and will treat your pets/home as if they were my own.

Qualifications

80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Katie W.
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Drop-In Visits • Nov 11, 2025

Heather did an amazing job with my dog. Highly recommend choosing her and would use her again in a heartbeat.

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Kathy V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 22, 2025

We could not have asked for a more conscientious, devoted pet sitter. Heather was here every day, fed, watered and checked on our cat. She went above and beyond and even sent us photos of our cat. I would definitely recommend her to anyone with a pet to give the utmost care.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I currently am working part-time and I am self-employed, so I am very flexible with my schedule and can take care of your pups at any time

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

I can easily follow specific directions you have for your pets needs, such as crating, potty break times, play/walking and will treat your pets/home as if they were my own.

Pets

A typical day

I love to make sure any dogs I'm watching are stimulated mentally and physically: playing their favorite games or with their favorite toys, letting them smell ALL the smells, or just getting all the pets and love they need

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Please let me know ahead of time if there are any special needs or requests for you dog. Also, please inform me of any behaviors to look out for. Please convey any detail, large or small, that you feel is pertinent to the safety, well-being, and happiness of your 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.