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Lydia S.

Downtown, Riverside, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Lydia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Lydia can care for

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

Availability

I am currently on summer break and although I am currently taking some online classes and work part time on the weekends, my schedule is very flexible and open. I’m available pretty much all the time and would love to spend that free time looking out for your fur baby. Additionally, as a broke college student I have no business rejecting work hours, so if you feel that you may need a lot of last-minute pet care- I am an excellent fit for you.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lydia S.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am great at following instructions, so I will ensure that I care for your pet exactly as you ask me to, and will also go above and beyond to ensure your pet is happy and fully taken care of! I can also help out with any additional small chores, should you ask, such as watering plants or taking in mail.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lydia S. would like to know about your pet

If your pet(s) has/have any special needs or accommodations please let me know and I will be happy to go above and beyond to meet the needs of your pet.

A typical day

I'm a pretty active person so I love being outside and running around so I will have no problem tiring out your energetic dog! I love to play fetch and tug-of-war with my dog Ollie, at home, and will do so with your pet as well. I also love spending time and playing with cats, so I'll make sure to give your cat the level of energy and attention that they need.

Location

Riverside, CA

Lydia S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced! Loves Pets!

Pet care experience

I love pets and I'm very experienced with pet care. I've just finished my freshman year of college and am home for the summer. I have played with and walked my family’s dog, Ollie, since she was a puppy, so I have experience with walking and caring for both more unruly puppies and more mellow older dogs. I've also pet-sat for family friends and neighbors many times before, some of whom have much older senior dogs who need a lot of extra care, so I am experienced and capable of helping care for many different kinds of cats and dogs with different needs and dispositions. I also have a lot of experience caring for cats as I took care of my own cat throughout high school, spending time with him regularly, feeding him twice daily, changing his litter box every day, and when I go home on breaks I continue to do so. Also, I have pet sat for families with cats before as well and understand that each cat has their own unique personality and set of needs and I am able to cater to that as needed. Additionally, I trained my dog Ollie to sit, stay, come, drop-it, leave-it, play fetch, speak, and even high-five! So, I am a great option to hire if you are currently going through the puppy training process as I know the basics and will be able to work with you to make sure that my care of your dog does not undermine your training. (e.g. I will administer commands as you instruct me to and not repeat commands multiple times or incorrectly and I can uphold your leash training practices) Thank you so much for considering me as a candidate to help take care of your pet, I hope to get to meet you both soon!

Cat care experience

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Experienced with cat care!

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

Reviews

Jessica G.
House Sitting • Apr 07, 2026
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Came last min on Easter which was very appreciated. Maze was very happy when we came back home. Sent me pictures of her on her walk which I love. Would 100% recommend.

Vanessa C.
House Sitting • Sep 15, 2025
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We have used Lydia multiple times. She is very responsive to messages, takes great care of our pets and leaves the house clean. We are always happy with the care she provides.

Serena D.
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2025
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Lydia was very sweet with Ernie, easy to communicate with, and left the house in great shape!

Whitney F.
House Sitting • Sep 08, 2025
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Lydia is fantastic! Very communicative, reliable, and wonderful with my elderly dog, Frida!

About Lydia S.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am great at following instructions, so I will ensure that I care for your pet exactly as you ask me to, and will also go above and beyond to ensure your pet is happy and fully taken care of! I can also help out with any additional small chores, should you ask, such as watering plants or taking in mail.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lydia S. would like to know about your pet

If your pet(s) has/have any special needs or accommodations please let me know and I will be happy to go above and beyond to meet the needs of your pet.

A typical day

I'm a pretty active person so I love being outside and running around so I will have no problem tiring out your energetic dog! I love to play fetch and tug-of-war with my dog Ollie, at home, and will do so with your pet as well. I also love spending time and playing with cats, so I'll make sure to give your cat the level of energy and attention that they need.

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Lydia S.

Downtown, Riverside, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews