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Penelope W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients
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Penelope W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$40 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Penelope has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
26 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your fur kids will love Aunty Pen!

I am based in Rancho Santa Margarita and have worked with a Pet sitter/Boarder and dog walking company for over 7 years in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. I can provide professional references in the field of pet care and with my prior company was licensed and bonded with a clear and clean back ground history. I love all furry babies, have worked with many different breeds and will treat your doggie(s) as if they were mine, giving them lots of love and attention! If I pet sit your dog, I give them constant care and will follow the routine your dog has when (s)he is at home with you. If your dog plays their cards right, a trip to the Lazy Dog Cafe or Petsmart can be arranged ;) I am comfortable administering medicine if your dog requires it and I just ask that I be given your pet's Vet info etc. For walking, its always on leash but I look to you to tell me your dog's walking style. I am flexible! Msg me for more info. I'd love to take care of your furry baby! I also do professional pet portraits.

Cat care experience

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Purrfect pets for Penelope… 🐈‍⬛

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

Qualifications

33 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t currently board any pets but will gladly stay with a pet in their own home. This is really the best scenario for any dog and cat.

Ratings and reviews

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88 ratings
Ellyssa D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 25, 2026

Penelope is great! It's so nice knowing that my home and dog, Harper, are in safe hands while I was away!

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Brielle K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 11, 2026

Penelope is amazing!! She took such good care of Ralph and was so great about sending us updates. Ralph absolutely loves her!!!

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Shelley P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 22, 2026

Penelope came through big, being flexible with my cancelled flight. 5 star care!!

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Ron F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2025

Penelope was wonderful as always and our cat Rico thoroughly enjoyed her stay with him! Penelope stayed in contact with us, sending photos and letting us know he was happy and in good hands! Thank you once again Penelope for making our out of town anniversary celebration possible!

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Reddog
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 09, 2025

I could not ask for anyone better. I knew my dog was in great hands while I was away. Penelope was very responsive in all communications and took great care.

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Lauren T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 28, 2025

Penelope was amazing as always!! Thank you for spending time with our furbabies!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part time in Irvine, usually early mornings and am off weekends. I can adjust my schedule with a couple weeks notice. I like to stick to your pets routine as much as possible and when pet sitting will stay home with your pet most of the time.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Penelope can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I can administer any oral medication and have also cared for a few rescues so I know some dogs have special needs. Just let me know before hand and I always require a meet and greet prior to a sit or dog walk.
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, including a booking fee of 11%.