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Kayla R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Kayla R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

PETS the Explorer in AZ!

I am adventurous woman who is deaf, knows English and American Sign Language. I’m very Independent. Your first reaction may be.. “how this Deaf woman can handle animals??” It’s ok!! Because trust me.. I can handle and take care of them like they are my own. That is because I have BIGGEST WARMTH HEART around dogs and cats! I’m always generous with dogs, cats, and pets in general. Dogs have been in my life in and out. In the past, my housemates had trust in me when I took care of their dog by feeding or fill the water or take out for a walk. I always had been living with people who has dogs and cats. Once, I have lived with full house with 4 cats and 1 dog in same house. Other time, I also did live 4 dogs in same household in the past. You can say wow!! Kayla do have a lot of experiences! Now, I’m living with my two cats and a dog. Yes! I’m animal lover and living with animals doesn’t bother me at all!! I enjoy having and learning about them and provide my love to them. I’m doing for Rover app since I was in college and now I am full time job but I still love doing what I do! I wanted to provide the best care and support fur parents not feeling stressed while leaving their fur babies behind. I know how stressful it can be but I will make sure you will not feel stress! Currently, I’m working full time job but always willing to provide extra care for your pets when you needed!! You can see that I have so much of love for them and willing to do to help out. I want help the families or an owner with the dog or cat with extra help while away for work or have busy day, and animals deserve to feel love and worth too. I’m here making sure your dog or cat is happy and satisfied. They have always make me smile and I always have double check with the dogs and cats to be sure they get what they need. I even will do the extra work like need do laundry, I will do. If need to take a trash out, I will do. Dogs and I will always try to be friend first and then play with. I believe it’s important to get a dog to know me first like smell me and allow them to be around me. Comfortable comes first. I come with a sweet heart and have patience too, I don’t give up on the dogs and cats. I’m highly active around the dogs and cats. I’ll love them like an owner love them. I’ll follow the instructions what an owner want me to do. I have experienced in any kind of dogs such as high active to very shy. I have experienced put the muzzle on. They will have play time and will take the out for walk of dogs. I experienced doing giving the medications to dog and cat. I do feel comfortable to give them what you needed me to do. For the cats, I love cats lot like I love dogs. I will play with cats if they are into playing. I’ll make sure they are feed and well loved too. Meet and greet with cat is important and give them a time to allow feel comfortable around me. It’s not about rushing. I have lot of patience. Any questions or curious about me, contact me more. I don’t bite, I promise! You will not regret having me around your pet. P.S. You will get tons of photos and details while I take care of your pets because I wanted you to know they are in good care and safe!! Also if you want to know little more about me, then sure! Fun fact about me: I’m so proud of fur mama to my two cats and puppy!! Zola, Luna, and Dream are my world!! Zola saved my life from living in the black hole for a long time. She’s my happiness and joy. Luna is a fate to me when a previous owner reached me out to adopt her. I knew Luna before I adopted her because of Rover! Dream was a rescue which she was found on my workplace’s parking lot and I decided to adopt her because I knew I’ll give her the best home forever!

Cat care experience

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Kay the Cats Explorer in AZ!

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

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Safe environment is very important for self and animals. Its more important for animals to feel comfortable in their own home or in my own home. It will takes some time to allow cat or dog to feel warm to me. I don’t rush things. I have lot of patience. Meet and greet before become the sitter is very important because animals have rights to decide if they like me or not.

Ratings and reviews

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20 ratings
LOUIS S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 08, 2026

Kayla did an awesome job taking care of our 2 senior kitties while we were out of the country for 2.5 weeks. The pics, videos, and updates she sent us were great and really helped put us at ease while gone.

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Gabriela G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 17, 2026

Kayla was an amazing pet sitter for my kitten, Argy! She accepted a last-minute request and even met with us the day before to meet him and go over all the instructions. She did two visits over the weekend, followed everything perfectly, and sent me lots of photos and videos. Argy absolutely loved her — he was always excited to see her, played a lot, and clearly felt comfortable and happy. It made me feel so relieved and happy to see him receiving so much love and attention while I was away. I highly recommend Kayla and would definitely book her again!

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Darynne O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 03, 2025

Kayla is my go to petsitter! She's incredible, and very communicative, and my cat loves her 🤗

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Chinda W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 19, 2024

Kayla has watched our cats many times and I’m always happy to hire her. She is responsible, flexible, sends lots of photos, and really likes my cats. They also like her!

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Darynne O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 14, 2024

Kayla was such an amazing sitter! She took great care of my cat, provided pictures and videos, and was helpful in reassuribg me that my cat was doing well. My cat loved her and I will absolutely book again in the future!

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Chinda W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2024

Kayla has been reliable and easy to work with (she just finished her 3rd booking with us). I really appreciate her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I do work full time job from 8:30am-4:30pm. However, I’m there for you in the morning before work if needed! I’m also there for you after work too!! You tell me the details and I will follow your instructions.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kayla can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I love any kind, big or small. I’ve experienced dog with muzzle on while walking. I also experienced dog will bark so loud and aggressive around other dogs. I’m able to handle these kind of situations. I’m like a dog whisper.
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.