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Kaela M.

Chevy Chase, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

Kaela can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kaela can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm spending late June into July back in New York City and currently have a very flexible schedule, which means I'm available for walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting throughout the day and week. After several months of solo travel, I'm am excited to slow down and spend some time with animals! Because of my flexible schedule, I'm able to accommodate last-minute requests, recurring walks, and families who may need flexibility. spending time with animals and helping local pet owners with reliable, attentive care.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Kaela M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very organized and clean so I will be sure to follow your instructions to a T and leave the space cleaner than I found it.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kaela M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any specific needs, anxieties, triggers, or sensitivities so I know what to avoid and watch out for when caring for them.

A typical day

I am a very active person, and would love to take your pet for long walks, runs, to the dog park, or throw a ball for them in a fenced in area!

Location

Chevy Chase, MD

Kaela M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lifelong Dog Lover

Pet care experience

Hi! I'm a responsible and reliable dog lover who has experience caring for my own (very) senior dog, as well as the dogs of many friends, family members, and neighbors over the years. I have experience with dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities! As the owner of a senior dog, I understand firsthand the patience and specialized care that all pets need and deserve. My goal is to make both you and your pet feel comfortable and well taken care of! Looking forward to meeting you!

Cat care experience

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Responsible, trustworthy cat sitter

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

Reviews

Caroline H.
Dog Walking • Jul 19, 2026
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Super communicative and took great care of Loaf! Would recommend to anyone

Isabella P.
Dog Walking • Jul 15, 2026
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Saint loves her!!

Hannah D.
Sep 23, 2022

Kaela is a kind and considerate person who I would absolutely trust to watch my animal. She is amazing with her own dog––a beagle named Pepper who adores her–– as well as really any dog we encounter. She's reliable, trustworthy, and could not be recommended more.

Sharon M.
Sep 23, 2022

I highly recommend Kaela for any type of pet caregiving, including dog walking, feeding, etc. Kaela loves animals, particularly dogs of all kinds, and is wonderful with them. She has had years of experience taking care of all types of pets (primarily dogs, but also cats, fish, and other pets) and, based on how loving and reliable she is, is frequently asked by neighbors, friends, and people who hear about her to help with their pets. To begin with, Kaela has a dog -- a 14-year-old beagle named Pepper. Kaela is fantastic with Pepper (she handles every type of Pepper-related responsibility) and is definitely the person Pepper is the most calm with (which is significant for a high strung dog!). Kaela gravitates towards dogs, and has had extensive experience interacting with them and helping people care for their pets while they are away. She has been an informal dog walker for about eight years (since high school). She has taking care of numerous dogs and other pets. She is rock solid reliable -- nothing slips through the crack with her. She is always on time, extremely caring with the pets, generous with the amount of time she spends with the dogs before, during, and after the walks, feeds them according to their schedule, and is affectionate and loving throughout. One couldn't ask for a better, more loving and reliable, pet caretaker.

About Kaela M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very organized and clean so I will be sure to follow your instructions to a T and leave the space cleaner than I found it.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kaela M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any specific needs, anxieties, triggers, or sensitivities so I know what to avoid and watch out for when caring for them.

A typical day

I am a very active person, and would love to take your pet for long walks, runs, to the dog park, or throw a ball for them in a fenced in area!

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Kaela M.

Chevy Chase, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews