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Kelly D.

Star Sitter

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
286 reviews
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Services

Kelly can care for

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

Availability

Pet care is my passion! My schedule is flexible, and I typically just need a day or two advance notice before my services are needed so that my husband and I can cover the care of our three cats and dog at home.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Kelly D.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I offer highly customizable services to keep the pets’ routines consistent and meet their individual needs, including exercise, mental enrichment, and diet. If your pet has particular requirements, I’m always committed to ensuring those needs are met.

Information Kelly D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any specific needs for your animal, including anything they like/don’t like, allergies, etc.- I like to keep their routines as consistent as possible. If there’s anything you’re working with them on training-wise, I’m happy to encourage them in the direction you’re looking for- I exclusively use positive reinforcement-based, force free methods, which have been shown to produce the best results long-term and avoid behavioral side effects associated with other methods.

A typical day

I love to offer puzzle games, additional enrichment activities, fetch, and tug of war to my canine drop-in and house sitting clients. For felines, sitting quietly helps at first, and I offer treats, chase sessions with wand toys, and puzzle games to keep them entertained.

Location

Ypsilanti, MI

Kelly D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Kelly D. has 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.

Gentle and Positive Pet Care Pro

Pet care experience

I’m an experienced animal care professional specializing in providing fun and enriching experiences for the animals in my care and minimizing any anxiety when their families are out of town. In my time working in animal rescue, I’ve worked with cats and dogs of all ages and all sizes. That includes gaining the trust of shy and nervous animals, bottle-feeding kittens, and administering medications. My experience gained through working in animal rescue gave me the expertise needed to provide excellent pet sitting care for animals with a wide range of needs and types/levels of care required. Recently, I’ve started caring for chickens, pigs, and horses as well. Schedule/Availability- I’m accepting new clients for all but the 10 am-2 pm range from Monday through Friday, for which I’m full with regular walks and drop-ins. For house sitting bookings, my rates are based on a 24-hour period of care. I provide discounts based on how many hours I’m actually needed in the home out of the 24 hours. If I’m needed for 18 hours and can therefore do other drop-in and walking bookings, I’ll offer a 35% discount, and I will still provide potty breaks every 3-4 hours. If I’m needed for 11-12 hours a day and can do other drop-ins and sleep in my home, I’ll offer a 60% discount and will provide potty breaks every 3-4 hours except for the 9 hours at my home for sleep. For drop-ins and dog walking, I offer a 30% discount for clients within a five minute walk of my home in Ypsilanti, 20% off within a 5 minute drive, and a 10% discount for a those within a ten minute drive.

Cat care experience

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Custom Care for Your Unique Feline

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

Reviews

Jennifer F.
House Sitting • May 10, 2026
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Kelly did a spectacular job caring for our kitties and chickies! It's so nice to be able to travel and know that our fur and feather babies are cared for with patience and love :) Kelly is Fantastic!

Tommy T.
Dog Walking • Apr 28, 2026
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Kelly has been a wonderful and trusted caregiver for our dog for years.

Emily R.
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026
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Kelly went above and beyond to give me peace of mind! I highly recommend her. I booked her for a weekend of house sitting, and a few walks before my trip as well. Next time I need either service, I'll definitely reach out to her first! She went above and beyond to give me peace of mind on my trip, and sent lots of updates so I knew my boy was doing well.

Natalie B.
Dog Walking • Feb 20, 2026
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Kelly was so communicative! Phoebe loved her instantly and it's clear she's trustworthy and great with dogs. I will be booking her again!

About Kelly D.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I offer highly customizable services to keep the pets’ routines consistent and meet their individual needs, including exercise, mental enrichment, and diet. If your pet has particular requirements, I’m always committed to ensuring those needs are met.

Information Kelly D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any specific needs for your animal, including anything they like/don’t like, allergies, etc.- I like to keep their routines as consistent as possible. If there’s anything you’re working with them on training-wise, I’m happy to encourage them in the direction you’re looking for- I exclusively use positive reinforcement-based, force free methods, which have been shown to produce the best results long-term and avoid behavioral side effects associated with other methods.

A typical day

I love to offer puzzle games, additional enrichment activities, fetch, and tug of war to my canine drop-in and house sitting clients. For felines, sitting quietly helps at first, and I offer treats, chase sessions with wand toys, and puzzle games to keep them entertained.

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Kelly D.

Star Sitter

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
286 reviews