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Mallory D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Mallory D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Mallory has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
9 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I love all types of animals!

I know how important your pet is to you, I’ve had many pets throughout my life and have loved every one of them with all my heart. Pets are family, so I will take care of your pets as if they are my own! I have experience with a variety of different pets including, dogs (large and small), cats (all ages), guinea pigs, mice, gerbils, rats, ferrets, rabbits, chickens, budgies, pigeons, snakes, turtles, lizards and a variety of fish. I think it is important to get to know any animal I am taking care of before you are traveling so having a meet and greet with both you and your pet is important for me to feel comfortable taking care of your pets while you are gone. Also a list of any medical issues, specific feeding needs (food aggression, slow feeder), issues with other animals (especially for dogs while walking, I need to know their nemesis so I can avoid them), vet contact info, favorite toys and treats and anything else you need me to know. I want to be able to take care of your pets to your standards! I am super excited to make new animal friends!

Cat care experience

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I love all kitties, grumpy or shy!

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

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I believe that every pet is part of your family, because that’s how I have treated every pet I’ve had throughout my lifetime. It is important to keep a clean environment for every pet, cleaning water bowls and food bowls daily, cleaning cages out when they smell bad or are visibly dirty (sometimes animals make messes that need to be cleaned up before their regular cleaning day), deep cleaning litter boxes biweekly, cleaning any pet beds/linens immediately after they get soiled among other things.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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81 ratings
Lea M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

Mallory was the best choice for our pets! Having two dogs and two cats, it’s not always easy to find the right person to take care of them and we are new to Richmond. She spent the night wit them, making them feel comfortable and keeping us posted via texts and pictures. Our pets loved her, had no issues and she was respectful of our home. She also met us a couple times before the actual stay so that one of our dogs could get familiar with her. Couldn’t recommend her enough, you can tell she actually enjoys spending time with them and cares for their well-being!

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Liz B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026

Mallory was fantastic! She was incredibly communicative throughout the stay and took the time to really understand both of our dog’s unique needs. We felt completely at ease knowing our pups were in such caring hands. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive sitter. We will definitely be booking with her again!

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Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2026

Mallory D. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Denise L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2026

I'm so at ease when Mallory sits for my geriatric kitties. They are well-cared for as is my home. Great to have such confidence when I travel!

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Leah G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026

Fantastic as always, will look for Mallory first whenever we have to leave town.

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Taylor R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2026

Loved Mallory! Our dogs were so happy in her care.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently unemployed and working on my resume, so this is a wonderful time for me to get to know new animal friends, I am excited to meet your pets!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Mallory can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know if your pet has any medical issues or behavioral issues so I can prepare myself and our activities accordingly. There is nothing wrong with a dog that does not get along with other dogs but it is something I need to know in advance so I can plan our walks and activities accordingly. I also need to know if your dog is a bite risk, I know that some dogs when overwhelmed or scared will bite, and I would like extra time introducing myself to them with you around to make sure they are comfortable with me before I take care of them.
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.