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Ilia S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Ilia S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
24 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I meet pets where they’re at!

As a full-time work-from-home pet expert with six years of hands-on experience, I’m all about giving pets top-notch care and attention. I love playing with and looking after animals, and I’m skilled at giving meds, handling training, and meeting each pet’s individual needs. I work closely with pet owners to make sure their furry friends get the best care and plenty of fun, tailored to their specific preferences. My goal is to make sure both pets and their owners are happy and well taken care of.

Cat care experience

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I care deeply for each cats quirks!

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

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I take diligent care when watching other people’s pets - I know how nerve wracking it is to leave a dog who darts in the hands of a stranger or a cat who hates to be picked up a certain way and scratches in retaliation. I’m more than understanding that each pet has their quirks and as someone new in their lives I believe it’s of the utmost importance to respect those quirks and be thoughtful about our interactions and their safety.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Donna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2025

Illa was professional and very responsible in taking care of my Maltese. She’s spoiled to death but that’s the way I like her to be and Illa was very respectful of that and contacted me about one issue which I definitely appreciated. It all worked out great and I definitely would recommend her for doing a wonderful job!

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steph f.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 03, 2025

Ilia might just be my cat's favorite new person. She did an outstanding job caring for our boy. I felt so much more at ease while on vacation, knowing that Ilia was there. She went out of her way, to keep to our cat's routine and rigorous feeding schedule. Additionally, she took care of the house beautifully. I will definitely be rebooking with Ilia in the future. So grateful for the services she provided our family.

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Katie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 29, 2022

Ilia is AMAZING! We hire her every time we need to go out of town. She’s been there for us through a few short notice travels and she has been an absolute godsend!! Our cats love her dearly and so do we ❤️

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Gabriela D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 30, 2020

Ilia handled my cats great! She made friends with both of them, which isn't easy to do with one of them. She was thoughtful in taking care of things in my home and kept me constantly updated with videos and photos. She also handled one of the cats getting sick expertly! Really appreciate her expert care!

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Steph K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 20, 2020

Ilia was so awesome!

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Deb H.
Aug 02, 2020

we have had ilia take care of our cat, Edith, several times and found her to be very thoughtful and caring. She ended up sending us photos of ‘Edith’ with cute texts. We really weren’t expecting her to do that but it actually made us not worry at all about her care. It’s pretty obvious that ilia loves animals and takes the responsibility of caring for her ‘charges’ very seriously. We knew Edith was in good hands.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full time from home and am able to move my schedule around as needed outside of my work hours to accommodate any needs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ilia can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know their diet habits, bad and good behavior habits, any training you’re working on, and I have no breed preferences at all!
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.