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Rachael A.

El Cerrito, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Rachael can look after

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a Registered Behavioral Technician that goes to clients homes to administer ABA services. I have flexible hours throughout the day between different clients M-F and I have fully open weekends to care for your babies- dog, cat, or both!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachael A.

Communication

12 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When in a clients home, I am respectful and take care to leave things as they were or better. I can follow a variety of care schedules, as I have followed specific lab protocols of care in the past and I have experience with my friends varying animal care preferences and needs.

Information Rachael A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet is on medication or has allergies so they can stay happy and healthy! I would appreciate any tips as to what toys are their favorites and if they have any quirks I should know about!

A typical day

I love to play with chew toys, feather toys, blankets and food puzzles. When at a park, I enjoy going stick hunting with doggos and praising when they find a particularly large one!

Location

El Cerrito, CA

Rachael A.'s Local Area

Pets

Here to love all of the babies 🩵

Pet care experience

I have a B.S. in Animal Biology. I grew up with dogs, hamsters, fish, turtles and chickens. I own three cats currently and cannot wait to get a dog later! I worked in a lab at UC Davis where I cared for aquatic animals (axolotls!!) and I cat sit for friends whenever they are out of town. Growing up with dogs throughout my life, I am well accustomed to their needs. I have also volunteered at animal shelters and an animal hospital where caring for cats and dogs is the name of the game!! I would love to meet your babies and give them the best care.

Cat care experience

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Here for all of the purr babies 🩷

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

Reviews

Parag S.
Dog Walking • Juni 14, 2026
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Great!!!

Yun Z.
Dog Walking • Juni 05, 2026
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Rachael was great with our guy for a home visit! He can be nervous and reacts by barking a ton when strangers come but she was very patient with him and got him comfortable. She is very responsive and attentive to all our requests.

Nancy P.
Drop-In Visits • Juni 02, 2026
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Rachael did a wonderful job administering Murphys medication on a drop-in basis, especially considering how energetic he can be. Everything went very smoothly and we really appreciate how great you were with him. Thank you for taking care of Murphy!

Kathy & Jim B.
House Sitting • Mai 23, 2026
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Rachael was very communicative and proactive, sending us daily pictures and status updates over a ten day stay. Unfortunately our dog was not at her best and exhibited increasingly anxious behavior as the week went on. Rachael made the best she could of a bad situation, sent us a detailed write up of what she noticed, and did a debrief call with us.

About Rachael A.

Communication

12 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When in a clients home, I am respectful and take care to leave things as they were or better. I can follow a variety of care schedules, as I have followed specific lab protocols of care in the past and I have experience with my friends varying animal care preferences and needs.

Information Rachael A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet is on medication or has allergies so they can stay happy and healthy! I would appreciate any tips as to what toys are their favorites and if they have any quirks I should know about!

A typical day

I love to play with chew toys, feather toys, blankets and food puzzles. When at a park, I enjoy going stick hunting with doggos and praising when they find a particularly large one!

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Rachael A.

El Cerrito, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews