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Jessica and Dave S.

Star Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•204 reviews
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Jessica and Dave S. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

5 star kitty care + dog walks

Pet care experience

Our family of sitters is looking forward to looking after your furry family members. Dave grew up with dogs and cats and has a knack for making them feel comfortable. He has been providing cat sitting and dog walking on Rover for more than 5 years. Jess grew up with guinea pigs and hamsters, but dreamed of having her own dog. For the past 9 years, she and her rescue mutt, Shelby, have been best buds. Dave will be your primary sitter. He is a huge cat-lover and cats love him. (If you have a kitty that gets anxious when you are not around, Dave would be a perfect pet-sitter choice). Jess primarily handles booking details so that Dave can concentrate on providing great care. We often schedule our visits around school hours and usually visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Most of our clients are flexible on visit times. If you have a preference between morning, afternoon, or evening, please let us know. If your cat needs a visit at a specific visit time (e.g., for medication), please let us know at the meet and greet or via message; we usually can accommodate. Drop ins include feeding, medication, playtime and a litter box change (kitties) or potty break (dogs). Dog walking is not included. We are not currently accepting new dog walking clients. We do meet and greets with all new clients to make sure that we understand the needs of each individual pet. We will also arrange logistics including key pickup at the meet and greet. We are happy to do meet and greets with new clients in person if you are comfortable with it or by zoom if you prefer. We tailor the visit to your cat's needs and preferences. After the litter is scooped and the food and water filled, we are happy to provide playtime, pets, and combing if your kitty enjoys them. A note on rates for multi-cat homes. We charge $10 for the 2nd cat and $5 for the 3rd cat. Rover currently does not let us set a separate rate for the 3rd pet, so your booking request will show a higher rate for the 3rd cat. We will manually adjust the rate for the 3rd cat before finalizing the booking. If you are new to Rover, ask us about our promo code for $20 off your first booking.

Reviews

David D.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 08, 2024
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Always thoughtful and reliable!

Josh N.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 05, 2024
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We always get the cutest pictures of Selina hanging out with Dave. She really appreciates the company when we're gone, and we appreciate the peace of mind knowing she's well looked after.

Linda K.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 25, 2024
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Thank you Dave! We found Alice in a strip mall in Dallas, Texas. She was very ill and we flew her back to Boston. Alice is now super healthy and a wonderful cat. We are overly protective and helicopter cat parents. Alice loves Dave and he sends photos of her resting on his lap. We are thankful for such a caring and responsible sitter!

Laura W.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 25, 2024
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Dave does a great job taking care of our pets when we are out of town!

About Jessica and Dave S.

Communication

98 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

To create a safe environment for your pet, we tailor our visits to your dog's or cat's preferences and the instructions you provide. Thank you!

Information Jessica and Dave S. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know your pet's special needs and preferences. We are comfortable giving oral medication, special diets, etc. We are happy to discuss your pet's needs at our meet and greet. If you have 3 or more cats, please check with us about a $5 per day discount for the 3rd cat. (Our additional cat rate is $10 for the second cat and $5 for each additional cat). And if you are new to Rover please use our promo code for $20 off your first booking.

A typical day

We adapt cat care to meet the individual needs of each pet. If your kitty enjoys playing or cuddles, then we will provide them. If your kitty prefers a more "hands off" approach, then we can provide company without the cuddles.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$24per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$24per walk

Jessica and Dave can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Please check our rover calendar for availability. We update the calendar regularly, so it will be up to date. Please let us know if you have questions about availability.

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Not available
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Calendar last updated 19 minutes ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Jessica and Dave S.

Communication

98 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

To create a safe environment for your pet, we tailor our visits to your dog's or cat's preferences and the instructions you provide. Thank you!

Information Jessica and Dave S. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know your pet's special needs and preferences. We are comfortable giving oral medication, special diets, etc. We are happy to discuss your pet's needs at our meet and greet. If you have 3 or more cats, please check with us about a $5 per day discount for the 3rd cat. (Our additional cat rate is $10 for the second cat and $5 for each additional cat). And if you are new to Rover please use our promo code for $20 off your first booking.

A typical day

We adapt cat care to meet the individual needs of each pet. If your kitty enjoys playing or cuddles, then we will provide them. If your kitty prefers a more "hands off" approach, then we can provide company without the cuddles.

Location

Arlington, MA

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Pets

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Jessica and Dave S.

Star Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•204 reviews