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Janet A.

4.9 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Janet A.

4.9 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $21 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Cat Whisperer Extrordanaire

Please note: I go by the name River! I have been pet-sitting for two decades, both in the U.S. and abroad. I’ve cared for cats, rodents, birds, and dogs, administered medication, and am a calm, caring presence. I am excellent at giving pills to cats (an acquired skill) and great with both high energy and senior pets. I’m especially adept and helping nervous and anxious dogs, as long as you let me know what’s best for them. I love going for long walks with dogs and cuddling with cats, and am also happy to water and care for plants and do other household chores. I send regular, daily updates unless told otherwise! .

Cat care experience

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Certified Cat Whisperer

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

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always make sure to leave homes how I found them (or better!) and clean up any messes pets may have made. I am also happy to water plants!

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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24 ratings
Raegan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 18, 2026

River is great, very attentive to all of our cat’s needs, can give medicine to our difficult cat, and gives all of our cats lots of love. Super dependable, would recommend!!

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Olivia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 12, 2026

Took the best care of my cat! Went above and beyond with updates and made sure I had nothing to worry about with going away. Very quick communication and very reliable! Will be rebooking!

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Anita B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

Janet was easy to communicate with, and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of your pets! She took wonderful care of my two cats during the holidays. I highly recommend booking her!

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Rebecca B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

River went above and beyond when she sat for my cat for nearly two weeks over the holidays! She is a natural with cats - even a shy one like mine seemed to really warm up to her. The communication was great. Her daily updates were detailed and included photos. And when I returned home, everything was in perfect order. I would definitely recommend her next time you need a pet sitter!

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Sean D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

Took good care of my pets and was able to graciously accommodate looking after my pets for longer than originally planned.

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Rachel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 05, 2023

Anastasia was an amazing pet sitter! They provided regular updates and I felt so comfortable from our first meeting.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Caring for pets is part of my everyday! I’ll spend time with your pets and make sure they feel very loved while you’re away. I have a lot of flexibility with my academic schedule and never leave pets alone for longer then 4 hours when house sitting.

Cats
Janet can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I need to know if your cat has any anxiety issues so I can be sure to help them be their happiest and most comfortable. Please tell me ahead of time about any behavioral issues. I can accommodate them!
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.