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Ilene M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat pet owners
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Ilene M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat pet owners

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$20 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Caring companion for your fur child

I’ve been dog sitting for 4 years and have been around all kinds of dogs my whole life. I’m experienced with different temperaments, routines, and care needs, and I always provide patient, attentive care. I mainly have experience with older dogs (1 year to senior) and don’t shy away from the many needs dogs require in their twilight years. I primarily have been dog sitting for a close friend with two beagle mixes and can tell you they gave me enough experience to be able to handle the high energy and stubbornness that comes with their breed. I’m a huge animal lover so it’s all worth it in the end when our furry friends are happy and thriving!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet owners
88% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I take great care in respecting the homes of pets and owners when I’m providing care. I strive to prevent messes when possible and make sure pets are fed, watered and their spaces are well maintained and home owners spaces are left the same or better than when they departed.

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Margaret M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • 30 Jul 2026

Ilene was amazing and took great care of our 2 dogs and cat while we were out of town for the weekend. Our dogs can be a little wary of new people, but warmed up to Ilene right away. We appreciated the updates and communication and would definitely rebook with Ilene again in the future!

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Rikki G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • 19 Jul 2026

Ilene was great usual! Not only does she take extra care with our finicky pups, but she is very respectful of our home and always leaves it in perfect condition. Highly recommend her and I will continue to book her!

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Rikki G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • 29 Jun 2026

Ilene stayed at our house with our three small dogs while we were away for a week and she took the best care of them! She sent updates and photos any time she could, and she made sure to follow the extra instructions I had for miscellaneous things around the house. The dogs really seemed to enjoy her and I would rebook her anytime!

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Gray S.
28 May 2026

Ilene has been so great with our two dogs. She’s watched them a bunch of times, and they absolutely love her. Every time she comes over, they get super excited to see her, which really says it all about how comfortable and happy they are with her. She’s reliable, caring, attentive, and you can tell she genuinely loves animals. It gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing our dogs are with someone we fully trust. We’d definitely recommend Ilene to anyone looking for a wonderful dog sitter.

Mason S.
26 May 2026

She has always done an amazing job, we have had her watch our dogs probably at least 5 times now while we have been on vacation and we have never had any problems. She goes above and beyond.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work a full time job 3:30 to midnight so my hours of availability are mornings until 2PM and I have off on weekends currently. I am currently looking for other growth opportunities so my availability will be increasing in the near future

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Ilene can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Any dietary restrictions, medical conditions, special needs, and aggressive behavior that I should be aware of if I am to provide safe and proper care of your pets. I also need to know if you’re comfortable leaving your pets alone for any duration of time as my full time job will require me to be away for 8 hours in the evening.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.