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Phinea R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Phinea R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$19 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your furry friend's new BFF!

I grew up with 17 pets! Originally from MN, I grew up on a hobby farm where we had many pets including 2 dogs and 4 cats. I helped take care of our pets as well as neighbors and friends since about 8 years old. Animals have always held a special place in my heart. After college, I worked for about a year at the local humane society where I interacted with all ages and personalities of cats and dogs, as well as gave them medications. This experience allowed me to understand body language to know better how the animal is feeling. Since then, I have watched both cats and dogs for friends. I currently have 2 kitties, and I can't wait to meet your fur baby/babies!

Cat care experience

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Slow blinks for all the kitty love!

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

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I get along with animals very well and am experienced at reading their body language to be sure I am not over-stepping their boundaries. I love to play with both cats and dogs. I also really enjoy going for walks, so I would love to have a sweet doggy to keep me company! As a pet owner, I know how nerve-wracking it can be to have someone enter your home and watch your baby, so I'm always sure to send lots of pictures and updates. I also have no problem cleaning up if there are any mishaps so you can be sure to come back to a nice, clean home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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32 ratings
Pedro S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 23, 2025

We’ve been working with Phinea for a while and can’t recommend her enough!! She’s diligent and cares a lot for our cats. Excited to continue working with her!

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Pedro S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 19, 2025

This was our second time working with Phinea and she was incredible with our cats! She’s thoughtful, thorough and communicative throughout the process. Highly recommend!

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Nicholas T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 15, 2025

Thank you for the check-in! (You may have snapped the cutest pictures yet on this visit 😀)

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Nicholas T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 28, 2025

So happy we found Phinea! She is so good with our cat Mochi. Very professional, great communication and sends tons of pictures! We feel an incredible peace of mind when she is able to drop in for us! Mochi has a new Rover best friend :)

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Kristen P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2025

Phinea was an excellent companion for our two cats while we were out of town for the holiday weekend! She was timely and responsive when communicating in advance of our trip. She was attentive during the meet and greet and made fast friends with our kitties. She remembered all of the details we discussed during our meeting, and even remembered which of our cats liked which toys. When we came home our kitties were content, played with, and all of their needs attended to. Very grateful to her for her care and attention to detail, and we would be thrilled to book with her again!

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Nicholas T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2025

So happy to have found Phinea as our new Rover friend!! She did a wonderful job checking in with our cat and home. She was very responsive, took tons of pictures and checked every box we could have asked for! We will 100% be booking again with Phinea and recommend to others!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm currently working toward my PhD in Pharmacology, so my schedule is flexible with notice. During the week, my availability is best in the evenings, but my weekends are very flexible!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Phinea can host up to 1 drop-in per day
I am a somewhat small person, so if you have a very large dog who likes to pull, then I am probably not the best fit. Additionally, if your dog or cat requires medication, information about their favorite food or treat ahead of time would be very helpful.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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 include all fees.