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Patti R.

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Patti R.

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Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

ER and hospice veterinary nurse

I am a veterinary nurse at a local emergency hospital and a hospice veterinarian. I am married with 2 children (HS and college). We have 2 large breed dogs and 2 cats. We do not have a physical fence. Able to provide medical nursing care. Minor nursing procedures available. I have been an animal caretaker and advocate in a variety of ways, personally and professionally over the last 20 years. We would offer a comfortable and enriching home for your pet. Home visits provide quality and enriching care in your home. My daughter loves animals as well and would love to provide loving care for your pet. No fence ( invisible) Enrichment Exercise Medical management Administering medications Can provide basic training Daily walks In home cat care

Qualifications

72% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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Jennifer C.
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Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Patti was wonderful with Ghost! She provided regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She also took the time to let Ghost meet her pets, which I really appreciated. It’s clear Ghost had a great stay and felt comfortable in her care—I think he’s already looking forward to his next visit!

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Kate H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 10, 2025

Patti is amazing! She did a great job taking care of our cats.

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Amy R.
Jul 22, 2019

Patti R. Is one of the few people on this planet that I trust with my pups. She shares the same love I have for animals and goes out of her way to keep my fur babies safe and secure. I love the fact that she is a vet tech and able to administer medications in a trustworthy manner and recognize any health issues that me be concerning. Her dogs are low key and easy going. My big boys got along great with them. I also loved receiving pictures via text of my dogs enjoying their time there. It certainly eased my mind knowing that they were being well taken care of and having a great time. Give Patti R.’s pet sitting services a try. Your doggos will feel totally at home and be so spoiled that they may not want to leave. ?

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home part time. And in a veterinary hospital part time. I have a Flexible schedule to prioritize your pet’s needs. Animals are an integral part of our family life. Your pet will be a part of that !

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

With veterinary nursing as my background, I am well versed in caring for animals of all kinds. I am an advocate of outside time, exercise and mental stimulation.

Pets

A typical day

Exercise, walks, visits to parks on request, brain games, mental stimulation, play, hide and seek, basic behavior training, comfort care, car rides, outdoor time, visits to our home.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Patti can host up to 1 pet per night
Animals have been one of the most important parts of my life since I was a child. As a zookeeper, veterinary nurse and animal owner, I have experience in just about every facet of animal care. Welfare and natural behavior being some of my favorite topics. I will care for your pet, as I would my own. My mom used to say, “I want to come back in another life as one of your pets.” :)
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.