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Kimberly D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Kimberly D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

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from $92 per night

Highlights

Kimberly has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Former pet foster turned babysitter

Five years ago, I started fostering dogs and quickly realized how much I enjoyed it. Since then, I've fostered many dogs (and some cats and bunnies!) with completely different personalities and needs, which has taught me a lot about patience and adaptability. Many of my fosters arrived with little to no training, so I've spent a lot of time working on basic obedience—things that make a real difference in helping them get adopted. Building trust with a new dog, especially one that's been through a rough time, takes patience, but it's one of the most rewarding parts of the work. I work from home, so I know how hard it can be to find someone reliable to care for your pet. I'm responsive and communicative, and my goal is simple: make sure your dog is well cared for and you don't have to worry while you're away. My neighborhood is suburban with good walking routes, which dogs seem to appreciate.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Suzanne L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Excellent as always! We highly recommend Kimberly. She’s great with our dog - gentle, kind. She’s also good at communicating with us during our dog’s stay.

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Suzanne L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 19, 2026

Our dog loves to visit Kimberly! Our dog is always very relaxed, happy, and has obviously been well taken care of every time we pick her up. Kimberly has been very accommodating to our schedule. We highly recommend her.

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Whitney A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 23, 2026

Kimberly is great - our dog has stayed with her on various occasions and always comes home happy! She is great with him and great to work with as well - sends updates and photos which is always appreciated. It’s such a relief to know our dog is in good hands when we travel. Thanks Kimberly!

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Leigh-Ashley P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 09, 2026

Kimberly always makes us feel at ease that our pup is in good hands. She always comes home happy, healthy, and tired in a good way!

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Whitney A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2026

Kimberly always takes such good care of our dog, we know he’s in great hands when we need to travel!

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Andrine B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 26, 2026

Kim was great! Ended up with a massive snowstorm towards the end of the trip that delayed me getting home and she was amazing with communication and stayed late beyond the agreed upon time when it became clear that was I going to arrive home several hours later than expected. Sent daily updates with photos.

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Schedule

I am a remote employee for a tech company and have a very flexible schedule. I work out of a clean room with a lovely patio off from it that overlooks the backyard. Because of my work schedule, I’m flexible to look after pets with differing needs, walk schedules etc.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have any pets or young children in my home, so visiting or boarding pets get my full attention in a calm, quiet environment. My top priority is making sure each pet is safe, healthy, and comfortable. When pets stay with me, I stick closely to their usual routine—whether that’s feeding schedules, walk times, playtime, or administering any medications. I know how important consistency is, especially when they're in a new environment. I’m communicative and will keep you updated with messages and photos so you can relax knowing your pet is in good hands.

A typical day

I love long walks, especially early in the morning. I'm very active and would enjoy frisbee, catch, or a few mile run if the dog needs to burn some energy. There would also be lots of snuggles.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kimberly can host up to 2 pets per night
It’s helpful to know about the overall temperament of the pet and any possible issues (anxiety, eating, interactions with other pets etc) in order to provide the best possible care.
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.