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Lisa M. K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Lisa M. K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $16 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Lisa M. has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pup-lover with educator skills

I have had 1-2 dogs in my home for the last 20 years, and have spent hundreds of hours at dog parks, with other pet owners, and learning best pet parenting practices. As a teacher of 25 years, I can roll in my patience, reliability, and flexibility from my career as well as my own pet experiences. I am training my teen daughter to assist me, so, together, we can offer THE best care around the clock. Your dog or cat will appreciate how he or she will be carefully handled whether it's for dog walking, pet sitting, or boarding. I look forward to meeting your fur baby!

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I spoil dogs, allowing them on couches and in beds; have a large, enclosed porch with lots of doggy lounge areas; live on the Elizabeth River Trail for long dog walks; and am walking distance from a super nice dog park. If sitting them at their home, I am sure to follow all owner instructions and to treat their pets like they were my own to include lots of chats, pets, and snuggles!

Ratings and reviews

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79 ratings
Kollette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2026

Lisa and Abbi are always willing to accommodate last-minute changes. They are great at sending photos and communicating. Best of all, the cats are happy and relaxed when we get home.

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Caroline P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026

Lisa was fantastic! On short notice earlier in the week, she came over within a day to meet the dogs and walk through our routine. When we mentioned the dogs were pushing their way into our daughter’s playroom, she immediately helped barricade it better without being asked twice. She played with the dogs, fed them, and they clearly loved their time with her. Highly recommend — thank you, Lisa!

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Jeannie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 24, 2026

Lisa was wonderful! She was prompt and communicative, and my kitty loved her. I would happily have her watch him again!

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Martha B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 24, 2026

Lisa was so helpful! I booked last minute, and she was so accommodating. She checked in on my 10 week old puppy twice and had followed instructions based on his immunity. She sent the cutest pictures of Buddy. She is amazing!

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Heather C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 21, 2026

Lisa was the best! I had detailed updates and the cats were not concerned or stressed when I returned. I would definitely use her again.

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Kollette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 20, 2026

Lisa - and her daughter Abbi - are fabulous! They sent adorable photos of our cats and dog. Most of the time, the cats were curled up in their laps sleeping, completely comfortable. They were great about texting me with any questions. I know our dog received all of his medications because he looked and acted so healthy when we got home. In fact, I think he was a little disappointed to us, rather than Lisa and Abbi. Lisa made it easy for me to ask questions and I've already put in a request to ask them to pet sit again. So happy I've found them!

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Schedule

As a teacher who works 50% of the day teaching online from home, I am only gone a maximum of four hours a day on weekdays and I am off on summers, holidays, and weekends. This allows me to spend a good deal of my time doing something I love: taking care of pets. Now, my teen daughter who wants to become a zoologist is also stepping up to help give every furbaby maximum attention!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Lisa M. can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
My only main concern is if your pet is not sociable with other dogs and/or has a tendency to growl or snap. I expect each dog to be different and to have specific likes or dislikes, I just need to be aware of it. I have had a Chow Chow and several terriers, so I am not concerned about size or breed type as long as the owner lets me know of any behavioral concerns up front. If I am boarding your dog, I simply will not handle one who is aggressive. I have never had an issue with any cat aside from the ones who hide: doesn't bother me, but I worry if I can't visually make sure they are okay.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.