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Ione E.

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Ione E.

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Highlights

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

Pet care experience

I can’t wait to meet your pets!

I’ve been loving and caring for animals since my parents got me my bird at 2 years old. My absolute love and dedication to his care kick started my life of loving animals, starting out with volunteering for several years at Acadiana Animal Aid and fostering cats and dogs through them as well. I started dog walking and pet sitting at 11 and I’ve now taken care of more animals than I can list. I am extremely passionate about my love of all animals and I will treat your pets with the love and dedication I believe every animal deserves!

Cat care experience

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I can’t wait to meet your pets!

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

Qualifications

28% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Emmanuel R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 05, 2026

Ione was absolutely fantastic with my 12-year-old Yorkie, Lily Marie. I was traveling from California for my graduation at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I needed someone to stay with Lily in our hotel suite while I attended the ceremony at the Cajundome. From start to finish, I felt completely comfortable leaving Lily in Ione's care. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Ione was responsive, transparent, and flexible, coordinating everything in advance, including scheduling a meet-and-greet upon my arrival in Lafayette. She met us at Girard Park, took the time to get to know Lily, and made us feel comfortable right away. On the day of the booking, Ione arrived at the hotel on time and stayed with Lily for the whole scheduled period. During the stay, Ione sent frequent updates and photos that clearly showed her attentiveness and care. Lily settled in very quickly, hardly cried at all, and became comfortable almost immediately. Several of the updates showed Lily lying comfortably in her dog bed, resting on Ione's jacket, and rolling over for belly rubs. By the end of the visit, Lily was fully settled and relaxed, which was especially reassuring given that she was in a new environment. Knowing that Lily was calm, safe, and receiving personal attention allowed me to focus on my graduation without stress. I truly appreciated Ione's reliability, patience, and genuine care for Lily. I would absolutely book with Ione again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive sitter, especially for house-sitting or hotel stays. Thank you so much, Ione. Emmanuel R.

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Joseph E.
Nov 29, 2025

Ione is a wonderful pet sitter. She grew up with lots of animals, and you can tell. She is our go to anytime we need to leave town, or have engagements where we have to leave our pups and cats behind. We always come home to happy animals that have been well cared for. Couldn’t recommend her highly enough.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am a full time student at UL but I am open in the mornings, afternoons and nights! During the month of December I am on my winter break so I will be open with full availability during the weekdays and weekends.

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

Whether you need your pets let out during the day while you’re at work or if you’d like them to be brought to the park or a walk around your neighborhood, I’m here for you! I have reliable transportation that is large enough to fit even the biggest of dogs. I also have plenty of experience with medically complex animals, so I’d be able to give medicine or help out in whatever way they would need!

A typical day

I’m happy to play all your pets favorite games! Please fill me in on anything your pet loves to do and I’ll be happy to make it happen!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Please let me know if your pets have any special needs I can accommodate for. I’d also love to hear about any favorite toys, games or treats!
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.