5.0

I grew up with dogs, cats, and horses, and thirty-five years later, I still light up every time a new one runs to greet me at the door. That's not a sales line - it's just true, and I think pets can tell. __________________________________________ I've completed 80 five-star sits on another platform (happy to share screenshots on request) and I'm building that same track record here on Rover. I specialize in calm, attentive care for pets of every age — puppies who need patience, seniors who need a gentler pace and med reminders, and everyone in between. I also have a gift for shy or nervous dogs — they tend to open up to me faster than their owners expect. I also sit for cats. __________________________________________ What you can expect: daily photo updates so you're never wondering how things are going, a spotless home when you walk back in, and a sitter who treats your pet like she'd want hers treated.I also welcome extended and long-term sits, and offer a meaningful discount for longer stays - so don't hesitate to reach out if you're planning an extended trip. __________________________________________ My own dog, Benny, comes with me on sits. He's mellow almost to a fault - more likely to nap through the excitement than stir it up - and dogs (and even cats) tend to warm up to him fast. __________________________________________ 5 Star Client Reviews: “This was the second sit that Leslie did for me. She was just as special as she was the first time. She kept me posted daily with photos of Bodhi to let me know that he was doing well. I was very happy with how she took care of my beloved dog and would recommend her to anyone.” __________________________________________ “This is Leslie's second time sitting for me. She will be my go to sitter if she is available. Both my dogs love her and trust her. I get a lot of joyful pictures throughout the stay and I know the pets are happy and safe. The house is always left Impeccable. Thanks Leslie.” __________________________________________ “Leslie was an absolute dream as a person and a very experienced pet sitter. She was very patient with my shy dog and Wynn warmed up to her so quickly. She was great with sending pics and giving updates. I swear my pups and cats barely missed me. Leslie's dog Benny is very well trained and very chill. All my pets caught his vibe. He is very cat friendly. House was immaculate. Excellent experience. I will have Leslie and Benny sit again.” __________________________________________ “Leslie is someone who we'd describe as being a lovely person. She cared for our two dogs very well and was a quick study in understanding and following our directions. Our house was clean and tidy when we got home. One treat for our dogs was Leslie's sweet dog Bennie, with whom one of our dog's fell in love with. Bennie was really mellow and caused no issues whatsoever. We can't recommend Leslie enough--there's a reason she's gotten so many Five Stars.” __________________________________________ “This was the second time Leslie house sat for me and she was great again! Critters were all well loved and taken care of and house was clean and tidy upon return. Leslie always sends plenty of photos and updates and communicates extremely well. She's my first choice when I travel if she's available! Highly recommend.” __________________________________________ “This is 5he second time we've booked Leslie and again we were pleased. House was clean and tidy and our dog Chloe was well cared for and happy. We will book her again.” __________________________________________ “Leslie and Benny were perfect sitters for our home and our cat, Merlin. Leslie kept our house perfectly clean and sent us daily updates with photos of Merlin relaxing. We would love to have Leslie and Benny again in the future. Thanks, Leslie!” __________________________________________ “Leslie and her dog Benny were amazing and treated our dog Louie with complete love and attention. She also helped with some training in problem areas as he was a newer rescue dog for us. She sent daily pictures, took good care of our home and Louie absolutely adored them both. When we got home, he still wanted to hang out with them! We 100% recommend her & would use her again in a heartbeat!” __________________________________________ “Leslie was absolutely amazing. She watched Butters and our home for 2 weeks with no issues. We recieved multiple pictures everyday of our happy boy playing with Benny and having a vacation of his own! The house was incredibly clean and she was very respectful of our home. I would recommend her to anyone.” __________________________________________ “Leslie did a fantastic job watching our house and our dog. She was punctual, sent pictures and communicated every day and left our house nice and clean when we got home. Would definitely use her again. Benny is also a great dog. Our dog loved him!” __________________________________________ “Leslie was wonderful! She sent updates and pictures every day and we knew our animals were loved and cared for. This was our first trip away from our puppy and Benny was the perfect friend to him. Benny is a sweet boy and we were so grateful to him and Leslie for taking such amazing care of our cats and pup. Leslie was clean and tidy, followed all of our care routines, and even had our pup potty trained by the time we got home! Thank you Leslie & Benny!” __________________________________________ “We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Leslie! She was the perfect house and pet sitter for our recent two-week trip. From our initial communication to the final handoff, everything was seamless, professional, and built on mutual trust.Our dog, Ellie, was incredibly well cared for and clearly bonded with Leslie right away. Leaving for two weeks can be stressful, but Leslie sent regular updates and photos, which allowed us to fully relax and enjoy our time away.Just as importantly, Leslie treated our home with the utmost respect. We returned to a spotless, tidy house and a very happy, calm pup. She followed all home and pet guidelines perfectly. We would welcome Leslie back in a heartbeat and highly recommend her.” __________________________________________ “We feel so lucky to have found Leslie for our house-sitting needs. She kept us informed every step of the way and sent pics of the pups and cats frequently, which was a comfort to us! The house was very clean and tidy when we returned, and the pets seemed very well taken care of! Highly recommend Leslie!” __________________________________________ “Leslie treated our pets with so much love and attention. She left our house super clean. I would ask her back anytime. Her dog buddy, Benny, is a gentleman and got along well with our dogs. Thanks, Leslie!” __________________________________________ “Leslie took good care of my two golden retrievers. They needed brushing regularly due to stickers/weeds that can get in their coats from the yards, and they looked great when I returned. The house was in excellent condition!” __________________________________________ “We couldn't have been happier with Leslie. From the start, she was calm, confident, and clearly knew what she was doing. She also handled a small health issue beautifully-Cosmo had a wasp sting he wouldn't leave alone, and with Leslie's good doctoring it was fully healed by the time we returned. Our nearby community even commented on how calm the dogs seemed while she was here. When we got home, the house was clean and orderly, and the dogs were clearly happy and well cared for.” __________________________________________ “Leslie and Benny have sat at our house many times. Leslie is a great communicator. The house is always clean and our cats are happy when we return. I would highly recommend Leslie and Benny!” __________________________________________ “I found Leslie to be a caring, organized, flexible and efficient pet sitter who addressed all my and my pets needs. I had a great international trip with no worries about how the home front was fairing. It was a great experience.” __________________________________________ “Great to have Leslie and Benny back this summer! Our bear, Emmy, loves hanging out with Benny--we return to a happy doggo and a clean house! Leslie sends daily photos and is great about asking questions if she needs anything! Thank you again, Leslie!” __________________________________________ “Leslie was AWESOME! Great communication, took great care of my animals (and her dog Benny got along with my more test-y dog), and was generally a delight. I would absolutely have her back any time! Highly recommend!!” __________________________________________ “This is the second time we have had Leslie and Benny come and sit for us. Leslie is a good communicator and cares a lot about doing a great job. The more difficult of our two cats loves Benny. She sends photos every day so that we know the cats are fine. I would highly recommend her!” __________________________________________ “This is second time having Leslie sit. We were so glad she was an available! Our two dogs love her. She takes great care of the dogs and house. Her dog joined the pack and was extremely friendly, well behaved and well trained. We'd welcome Leslie back anytime.” __________________________________________ “Leslie was simply wonderful. She is kind, considerate, and easy to work with. She kept me posted on her arrival time and checked in daily while I was away (lots of pics: ). She is a true animal lover. I came home to a very happy dog and a spotless house. Id have her back anytime. Thank you Leslie!” __________________________________________ “Leslie did a great job for us. The dogs love her! She brought her dog, Benny, who is very sweet and gentle. We never worried about anything while Leslie was sitting for us. She sent photos every day and kept in touch. We highly recommend her!” __________________________________________ “Leslie was great! She sent us daily updates and took our dog to the beach, which he loves! The house was very clean when we got home. I recommend Leslie and hope she can sit for us again in the future.” __________________________________________ This was our first time using a pet sitter and the bar set by Leslie is very high! She is warm, friendly, communicative, responsible and very clean. Upon arriving, she immediately bonded with our rat terrier, Oreo, by bringing him a new frisbee (his favorite toy/activity) and throwing it for him in our backyard. Leslie has a sweet and mellow dog, Benny, who is now Oreo's new buddy! She kept my husband and I updated via texts/pictures of their daily activities, our house, and was proactive in asking questions before she left. Our home was clean and had fresh flowers from our garden that she put in vases for us! Such a simple and nice touch! We have asked Leslie to come back to sit for us again for 2 weeks in August. I'd highly recommend her to take care of your pet(s) and home too!” __________________________________________ “Leslie was great! She and Benny were wonderful companions for our Emmy Bear, who has wandered the house looking for them a couple times since they left. She also took care of our senior cat, who's aging and a bit needy at times! The house was clean and tidy when we returned, with some pretty flowers on the counter and some food left in the fridge for me to whip something up after a long travel day. Leslie sent photos a few times a day and was comfortable asking questions if needed. Great experience!” __________________________________________ “Wow! Leslie was a dream. She was very communicative and sent daily updates about Bella. She clipped some fresh flowers and put them in vases in my family room and master bedroom. Amazing! I would absolutely recommend Leslie and hope to book her again.” __________________________________________ “Leslie took wonderful care of my pup Mackay for over a week. She sent me pictures everyday. Her dog Benny and Mackay got along super well. My house was immaculate when I returned. I will definitely book Leslie again.” __________________________________________ “Leslie is an excellent sitter! I especially appreciated her daily updates and pictures of my Bodhi. When I returned home, he was a very happy boy as he had been very well treated in my absence. I have scheduled Leslie for my next house sit.” __________________________________________ “Leslie is a sweet and considerate woman who clearly loves dogs. She was completely on board with the care of our energetic large breed dog and made sure she was give a balance of exercise, rest time, training and snuggles. Her companion dog, Benny is a gentle older hound who acted as a mentor to Mouse. It was so fun to see.” __________________________________________ “Leslie watched our two large dogs for five days, and she was amazing! She was very conscientious, loving with the dogs, and careful to maintain communication with us and send pictures each day. We came home to a totally clean house and very happy furbabies! :)” __________________________________________ “Leslie was the best house/pup sitter we've had! Alley is a sensitive dog and is not used to being around other dogs very often but it was very clear that Benny put her at ease and I think she really enjoyed having him as a fellow canine companion! Leslie is honest and kind and took such great care of Alley and our home. She sent daily updates with photos and put our minds at ease. When we arrived back Alley seemed to have developed quite a bond with Leslie which tells use that she was well cared for and given lots of love and attention while we were away. Leslie left the house immaculate and was incredibly respectful of our home. After getting to talk with her a bit we got the sense that she is just a really great person! She will be the first one we contact for our next sit! If you have any hesitation about having a sitter housesit with her own dog - hesitate no more. Benny is an absolute delight and listens incredibly well to Leslie. It seems like he could get along with any type of animal - such a sweet soul! Thanks again Leslie and Benny!” __________________________________________ “Leslie was fantastic. My animals knew her from last time and they didn't miss me at all. When I came in they just looked at me like, " oh it's you again!" Leslie kept me informed of things and sent me just the perfect amount of messages and pictures. I liked that she asked me questions having to do with the welfare of my animals, edging on the conservative side to be sure they are taken care of superbly. I feel 100% secure knowing my home and beloved pets are in her care. She cleaned my home to a degree that I rarely do (somewhat embarrassing but heavenly at the same time). Leslie is a sitter to be fought over!” __________________________________________ “Leslie took care of our two dogs and loved them like her own for three weeks. I was completely relaxed on my vacation knowing they were well loved. She sent us photos and videos daily. You If you can book her to pet sit and watch your home you are very fortunate.” __________________________________________ “Leslie took great care of my animals and home and I already have her booked for another sit. My horses, cats, dog, chickens and geese were in perfect shape and happy upon my return and my house was spotless. While l'd worried a little about Leslie having Benny, her dog, I was so pleased how gentle he was and what a nice companion he was for my dog. Benny was a complete gentleman! Leslie was super responsive the few times I checked in and shared adorable pics of my "kids". It made me extra comfortable that Leslie has a lot of horse and dog experience and knows how to keep them safe and healthy. She also asked a lot of smart questions about the animals and my house that I will now address in my house instructions. I really trust Leslie and feel good about her overseeing my place when I'm away.” __________________________________________ "Leslie was a dream. She sent daily updates, left our house spotless, and her sweet dog Benny became our dog's best friend. We'll book her again in a heartbeat!" __________________________________________ "Leslie was very loving, affectionate and attentive. Harlow bonded with her and Benny right away.She sent daily updates and took our dog to the beach, which he loved. The house was very clean when we got home. Highly recommend!" __________________________________________