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Margarita A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Margarita A.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Highlights

Enhanced background check
11 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Snuggles, Walks, and Happy Tails <3

Hi, I’m Rita — a lifelong animal lover with a heart for pups and a head for details. I treat every dog like family, blending genuine affection with a calm, reliable presence that pets (and their humans!) can count on. Whether it’s belly rubs, long walks, or sticking to a strict medication schedule, I bring both warmth and responsibility to every visit. One of my proudest experiences was fostering Leland, a sweet pittie love bug, for nearly a year. Helping him grow in confidence and eventually find his forever home was a beautiful reminder of how much love and trust dogs give when they feel safe and cared for. That’s the kind of connection I strive to build with every pup I meet. With me, your dog gets more than a sitter — they get a new best friend.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I offer a cozy, yard-free home with indoor play, enrichment, and leashed walks. I am able to host one dog under 50lbs and two dogs under 30lbs.

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Lauren S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2026

Rita was great with my golden Joey and did an amazing job caring for him in our apartment while we were away! She was so kind, responsive, and made sure Joey got enough walks, playtime, and cuddles. She proactively sent me tons of updates and pics throughout my trip so I never had to ask or worry about how Joey was doing. I would recommend Rita to anyone looking for a dog sitter!

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Ana & Murray C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Margarita was amazing with our dog Ozzy!! He usually takes a day to get used to new people, but within a couple of hours he had already warmed up to her. She also sent us many photos of him throughout the day and we could see how comfortable and happy he was with her. Will definitely leave him with her in the future! We could not recommend her enough

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Ashlyn G.
Nov 03, 2025

My bulldog absolutely loves Rita. My boy has some health issues which made it difficult to leave him with just anyone. Rita eased my anxiety and provided him the love and care he is used to. She followed my rigid instructions for food and medicine, was very communicative and treated my dog like he was hers. Every time her name is mentioned, he becomes such a wiggle butt. I would recommend Rita to anyone in an instant. Her passion and love for all dogs is not to go unnoticed.

Taylor O.
Oct 28, 2025

Margarita is a must for your pets!! She truly loves them and loves spending time with them. It’s heartwarming to see her love and actually care for my pups. She loves what she does and always sends pictures and updates !! She’s our go too and the pups get so excited to see her !!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is my passion and priority—I'm available for evening walks all week, plus overnight stays and weekend boarding to keep tails wagging and hearts happy.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Margarita can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know of any special needs or behaviors that I may need to take into account for during our visits and stays. 😊
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.