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kelly e.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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kelly e.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

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from $40 per night

Highlights

kelly has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
31 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

New to rover but not to dogs

Please only Tacoma inquiries. I live in Stadium and drive a jeep so far distances are not ideal. :) I have had dogs in my life since I was born. I have volunteered with the humane society for years and also foster for local rescues. I love dogs and I want many but while I am finishing my masters and substitute teaching I feel this is the best thing for me! I have dog sat puppies, seniors, all types of breeds, and spoiled grumpy dogs! I am not from Washington so I have no family for the holidays and would love to fill my house with another dog or two!

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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26 ratings
Susannah F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 02, 2026

Thank you for the last minute potty break!!

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Susannah F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 11, 2026

I'm always thankful when Kelly is available. She 'gets' my dogs - especially the mischievous Airedale!

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Tara T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 26, 2026

excellent sitter, Kelly was very communicative and took great care of our dog. Will use again!

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Clayton F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 19, 2026

Thank you so much for loving on Ruby and helping us out last minute. Ruby loves all the attention!

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Hayley M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 10, 2026

Took amazing care of my sweet boy while I went to help family! He got a long walk and got to sleep on the couch 😊

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Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 06, 2026

Kelly took great care of our pup during her two night sleepover. She was very responsive and flexible with our schedule, and we would highly recommend Kelly (and Max)!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently substitute teach so I have a flexible schedule, all the holidays off and I have no plans on going anywhere! If it is during non holiday times, I leave my apt at around 730 and come home around 430.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a fourplex and go on lots of walks, long walks, and walks to the park that is close by! Lots of walks!

Pets

A typical day

I love nice long walk but I it is not my walk it is the doggies! I let them sniff (as long as it is respectful to the houses we walk by, no going on yards to pee) as much as they want! It is their walk and there will be more. I am a homebody, so walks and hanging out at home playing is a typical day for me.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
kelly can host up to 2 pets per night
My current doggy lived in a cage at a breeding facility in Missouri for 6 years so he is still coming around. He likes doggies that are not going to be in his space aggressively or sniff him aggressively. I would love to see him play with other doggies though, he is still coming out of his shell that is why this is the perfect way! More doggies in my home, please just let me know about any medications or important routines you need followed!
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