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Lydia W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 repeat clients
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Lydia W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $100 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Animal for animals.

I have almost always had animals in my life. When I moved to New York City for college and work, I often walked dogs there for a little extra money, just to get my dog time in. Since then I've owned and fostered MANY dogs (and a variety of other animals.) Comfortable with all breeds, and multiple dogs. Senior and special needs too! I am a web designer and work remotely from home, and on my own hours. Able to accomodate regular clients/daily walks/check-ins/homestays. I'm very energetic and love high energy pups that need to get some more miles in! I have an 8 year old rescue spaniel named Webster. I am fond of all animals, however, and do households with multiple pets, too! I work as web designer on my own schedule. Your pets are my first priority because they can be. Very flexible schedule, holidays and weekends etc I have a quiet home with a fenced in yard and can board a limited number of dogs a time. Dogs under my care get anything from around the clock med care to daily runs to socialization.

Qualifications

42 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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138 ratings
ABIGAIL S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 09, 2026

Lydia is just wonderful!! Dodi was immediately comfortable with her and she sent consistent updates and photos. Couldn’t ask for a better dog sitter!

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Erica B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025

Lydia is, quite simply, outstanding. Our pup received the very best care while we were away, and we loved the photo updates Lydia shared with us daily. Gomez the black lab is looking very forward to his next stay at Camp Lydia!

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Annie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 19, 2025

She walks the dog and …. Even saves your neighbor when your neighbor falls down! She’s amazing!

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Annie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 08, 2025

Lydia is awesome!

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Suzanne G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2025

Lydia is incredible, attentive, super communicative, and goes above and beyond for the animals in her care. We think our boy Potato was depressed to come home with us because he'd rather be spending more time with her! She clearly goes above and beyond to provide a lovely, safe, and comforting environment as a pet boarder, and she'll be our first choice to rebook for any future dates.

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Marvin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 09, 2025

Lydia is a great sitter. Our pet Zoey can be a bit of a handful, but she took it with stride. Good communication and updates.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

A typical day

I'm trying to run some every day. If anyone has a pup with some unbridled energy, looking for a part time BLVD running partner! Long leisurely walks around the east side are my fave though :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Lydia can host up to 3 pets per night
I love all breeds and all shapes and all sizes. Especially pit bulls! (for transparency, equal parts cat-lover; so would love to meet your cats too!)
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.