Profile image
Profile image

Lavinia W.

Star Sitter

Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, Rochester, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
211 reviews
Image 1 of 25
Image 1 of 25
Image 2 of 25
Image 3 of 25
Image 4 of 25
Image 5 of 25
37PhotosView All

Services

Lavinia can care for

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

Availability

My housesitting rate encompasses loving care from 5pm to 9am. Outside of a three mile radius, my rate increases to include compensation for gas and mileage. Please inquire for further detail!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lavinia W.

Communication

59 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Right now, I offer house sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walks. I will follow your instructions exactly, give lots of playtime and care, and make sure you come home to a happy, healthy pet and clean home!

Information Lavinia W. would like to know about your pet

It's good to know if your pet has any distress triggers, so I can be prepared to help them feel happy and comfortable. I also ask to know a typical daily routine and how to give your pet the care they're used to, so they can feel at ease and happy with their new friend!

A typical day

I'm happy to exercise your pal as much as they need and enjoy, or if they prefer playtime and getting snuggles, I love a good couch potato session. Just let me know what works best for you and your furry friends!

Location

Rochester, NY

Lavinia W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lavinia W. 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.

Professional Pet Pal 🐶 💕 🐱

Pet care experience

Thank you for checking out my profile! I’ve been lucky enough to love and care for pets for the past 20 years. I’m comfortable giving medications, customizing exercise routines, and making sure each pet feels safe, seen, and genuinely cared for while their people are away. I’ve worked with animals of all breeds, ages, and personalities, from playful puppies to senior cats with special needs. I always tailor my care to what each pet needs to thrive. I’ve even been flown across the country to care for some very special furry clients!

Cat care experience

Profile image
Kitty's New Best Friend

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

Reviews

Julie M.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026
Profile image
Profile image

Lavinia was wonderful! My cats were well taken care of. I would highly recommend Lavinia.

Mei Q.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026
Profile image

Lavinia was great for drop-in visits for our cat Taro Bun. She was a prompt and thorough communicator from the initial meet-up and through every visit after. She sent photo updates and prepared our cat's food and meds as instructed. Lavinia is very reliable and responsible and I was glad we could trust Taro to her care while we were out this holiday weekend.

Andrea P.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026
Profile image
Profile image

I first booked with Lavinia last year and she was AMAZING. So I had booked her again this year for a week to come drop by and check on my 2 cats twice a day while I was on vacation. We met up a couple days before I was to leave, so she could meet my new cat and get the keys to my place. Sadly, the day before I was supposed to leave, I unfortunately had to cancel the entire booking as one of my cats became very sick and I needed to stay behind to take care of him. I felt awful for cancelling so last minute, but Lavinia was very kind and understanding. She even went out of her way to bring my keys by for me even though I wasn’t home - and left the cutest and coolest watercolor painting of my little guy for me. And followed up with me a week or so later to see how he was doing. She is definitely my go-to when I am out of town and need care for my babies, and I’m sad when she’s booked!

Rebecca & Justin K.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 20, 2026
Profile image
Profile image

Lavinia took excellent care of our 2 cats! Our usually nervous cat even came out to get some attention. Highly recommend!

About Lavinia W.

Communication

59 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Right now, I offer house sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walks. I will follow your instructions exactly, give lots of playtime and care, and make sure you come home to a happy, healthy pet and clean home!

Information Lavinia W. would like to know about your pet

It's good to know if your pet has any distress triggers, so I can be prepared to help them feel happy and comfortable. I also ask to know a typical daily routine and how to give your pet the care they're used to, so they can feel at ease and happy with their new friend!

A typical day

I'm happy to exercise your pal as much as they need and enjoy, or if they prefer playtime and getting snuggles, I love a good couch potato session. Just let me know what works best for you and your furry friends!

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.
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check

Lavinia W.

Star Sitter

Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, Rochester, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
211 reviews