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Jessica and Dave S.

Star Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
460 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Jessica and Dave can care for

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.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Jessica and Dave S.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

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. For stays in our home, we will discuss your dog's needs and abilities during our meet and greet. We usually give your pup the run of the house, but we can gate off areas (like the stairs) if you prefer. Either Dave or Jess will be home during the day with your pup. 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. Dogs who visit us for in-home stays will become temporary family members, joining us for walks around the neighborhood, weekend hiking outings, and snuggle time on the couch.

Location

Arlington, MA

Jessica and Dave S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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.

Stress-free, loving care

Pet care experience

Your furry family members are in good hands with our family of sitters. We know that leaving your dog or cat home while you travel can be stressful. We will give you peace of mind with photo updates and go the extra mile to keep your fuzzy friends happy. 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. For drop-in visits, 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. For drop in visits, 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 now accepting small dogs for overnight stays at our home. Your pup will be a temporary family member, joining Dave, Jess, their son, and our cat, Tarzan. To ensure that your pup is okay with a new kitty-pal, we require a meet and greet at our home for all boarding clients. We can talk to you about your pup's preferences and needs during the meet and greet. 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.

Cat care experience

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Stress free, loving cat care

Jessica and Dave also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Linda A.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2026
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Kind, excellent caregivers to our two almost 6 year-old cats. Very responsive to our texts and emails regarding cat status and care. We really appreciate the photos they post every visit. Their care helps us to feel comfortable when we are away.

Ryan A.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2026
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It was great to know that our cats were well taken care of by Dave while we were on vacation! Dave always showed up on time and sent photos. We plan on using Dave again in the future, for sure!

Ellery J.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026
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Dave is our trusted pet partner!! He takes great care of my anxious cat who takes oral medication.

Amanda H.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026
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Amazing care and attention to detail as always - thank you!

About Jessica and Dave S.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

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. For stays in our home, we will discuss your dog's needs and abilities during our meet and greet. We usually give your pup the run of the house, but we can gate off areas (like the stairs) if you prefer. Either Dave or Jess will be home during the day with your pup. 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. Dogs who visit us for in-home stays will become temporary family members, joining us for walks around the neighborhood, weekend hiking outings, and snuggle time on the couch.

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.
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Jessica and Dave S.

Star Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
460 reviews