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Rachael G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Rachael G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $125 per night

Highlights

Rachael has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

5 star pet r&r in southern Maine

I am an animal lover who specializes in house sitting, pet enrichment, compassionate care, walks and play. All ages, 1 on 1 care. Very experienced with senior dogs and high needs situations. I am extremely communicative and love sharing photos of your furry friends. I am just like you! I have owned pets my whole life, I know how much they mean to our families and your boundaries and their health matter most to me. Happiness is everyone cared for and safe. You’ll see through my over 50 5 star reviews that I truly do care. This is not just a gig for me, this is a path I’ve chosen.

Cat care experience

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Attentive and specialized cat care

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

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
100% 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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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52 ratings
Crissy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 18, 2026

Rachael was amazing!! This was our first time leaving our puppy for an extended period of time and we were very nervous. Rachael kept us at ease with daily pictures and updates on Lily. We could see how well she was caring for her and how comfortable our girl was with her. We also came home to a house that was more clean than how we left it. I highly recommend Rachael and we look forward to using her again!

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Doug & Karen F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

We recently were away on vacation and were very excited that our Maizy girl could go on her vacation at Rachael’s - again!! There is nothing like being away and knowing our furry girl is having as much fun as us. Lots of good walks & snuggles. As always, Rachael provided lots of photos through out Maizy’s stay. Maizy needs meds on a particular schedule & Rachael always follows through. Thank you Rachael for another fabulous vaca for our girl! See you soon!

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Lee S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026

Rachael did a great job on a drop in visit, while I was away for the day. Both my dogs loved her, and she did a nice job with my elderly rescue Benny. Benny requires medication for anxiety, and she followed through the instructions I left and administered his meds. I came home to happy puppies! Rachael communicates well, asks great questions and generally is a loving, sweet dog person. I will definitely use her again and again!

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Brady K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 22, 2026

Our pups were on a staycation with Rachael! She pampered them daily doing their favorite things, and kept us up to date on their antics! We felt very safe with them in her care, highly recommended!

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Ashley B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 08, 2026

We are so happy to have found Rachel! We have an older dog and were worried about leaving her with someone new but Rachel was great with her. Would absolutely recommend!

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Kristin G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 29, 2026

Rachael was absolutely wonderful caring for our dogs! We have a senior dog with extra needs as well as a younger, very energetic dog, and Rachael provided dependable, loving care to both. We received updates and photos while we were away, and Rachael kept us well informed with how our pups were doing. She also was very responsible in our home, and left things in even better shape than before she arrived. We would highly recommend Rachael to others, and will certainly be reaching out to her again as future dog sitting needs arise.

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Schedule

I love to be outdoors and am an organized individual. It’s been a busy year and I’ve grown a beautiful clientele on Rover. I try to be as flexible as possible, my availability is always up to date but never hesitate to reach out and see if we can arrange something, I am always willing to flexible with my rates as well. I truly enjoy house sitting, leaving your place better than you found it and making your life as a pet owner simpler, with trust. Because I do not book multiple animals at once, my calendar is filling up fast. My best advice for booking is to plan far ahead and if you’re a new client, please allow time for meet and greets.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My family and I have a full setup just waiting to accommodate a pup in need of a stay. We have animal beds, toys, A yard (not fenced in) with a chain run and lots of neighborhood to walk in! We also have a disabled/elderly person in the home with so much love to give to animals with a need for more affection and who can ensure someone is with your furry friend if we need to run an errand. We love a dog park or beach run if that’s what your pup is into (though I reserve field trips for more well acquainted clients), and our car is well equipped with baggies and h2o bowls to make sure any trip is safe and fun.

A typical day

I love to share space with pets and make sure they are entertained mentally and physically. We might go on long walks, tug of war inside, watch some Bluey or Dog YouTube together, enjoy a snuffle or lick mat, or play catch in the yard. Snuggling and snoozing is always on the menu as well.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Rachael can host up to 1 pet per night
I will be asking you about their bathroom and food habits, their sleeping habits and any training your pet has. I will be asking if your pet is a known escape artist and if they are house broken. I welcome puppies, kittens, special needs and senior animals-who might not have those things under control, I just need to be prepared ahead of time. If your animal pulls hard on walks, please share ahead of booking. Please let me know if your pet has known medical conditions ahead of time, and especially if they have medicine requirements. If your pet has a history of aggression towards other animals/people or any fears or silly habits that I should be mindful of. Safety and happiness for everyone is key.
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.