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Rachael I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Rachael I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$29 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Every Pet Loved Like My Own

I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life and can’t imagine it any other way! I’m comfortable with every breed, age, size and personality, including seniors, puppies and pets who need a little extra patience or care. I have two dogs and two cats of my own, and one of my dogs has been through multiple major orthopedic surgeries, so I’m very comfortable following detailed routines, medications and special instructions. I’m also happy to work on basic training, enrichment, or whatever quirky little routine your pet has convinced you is absolutely necessary 😆 Most importantly, I’m reliable. If I say I’m going to be there, I’m going to be there. You’ll always get an update and plenty of photos (more like glamour shots) so you know exactly how things went. First time using Rover? Let me know and I can send you a referral code for a discount on your first booking!

Cat care experience

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Loving Care for Every Cat

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When I’m caring for pets in your home, I’m respectful of both your space and their normal routine. Give me the instructions and I’ll follow them! Food routines, medications, training cues, garbage day, watering the garden, bringing in a package… I’m happy to help keep things running normally while you’re away.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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28 ratings
Tori M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2026

Another month of absolutely wonderful visits with Rachael! 🥹💛 I genuinely couldn’t ask for someone better to care for my little zoo. She is incredibly attentive, thoughtful, reliable, and somehow manages to turn every visit into its own little adventure. Hazel gets walks, enrichment games, wildlife investigations, new Hazelverse expansions, pool days, and plenty of love — while Lady gets chauffeured around like royalty and Ghost gets to maintain her mysterious existence undisturbed. 😂 Rachael pays attention to all the little things, from behavior changes and water bowls to construction noises, neighborhood chaos, and whatever wildlife Hazel has deemed suspicious that day. I always feel completely comfortable knowing my animals are in her care. And the report cards are genuinely a highlight of my workdays. 😂 I look forward to the stories and photos, and the critters clearly look forward to their adventures with her. We’re so lucky to have her! 💛🐾

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Tori M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

Every time I book with Rachael, I know exactly what I’m looking forward to: my pets look forward to the adventures, and I look forward to the report cards. 🥹💛 Her updates and photos genuinely become the highlight of my day. They’re thoughtful, hilarious, and so detailed that I feel like I get to experience every little adventure alongside my animals. She has such a gift for capturing their personalities, and somehow every visit turns into a story I’ll be smiling about for days. Beyond taking incredible care of my pets, she always goes the extra mile for my home. Whether it’s tidying up, bringing in packages, resetting enrichment toys, noticing little maintenance issues, or making sure everything is ready for me when I get home, she consistently does more than I ever expect. The best part is knowing my animals are genuinely having fun while I’m away. They aren’t just being cared for—they’re being enriched, loved, and understood. We’re all so lucky to have Rachael!

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Tori M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 27, 2026

Rachael’s report cards and photos honestly become the highlight of my day. The updates are thoughtful, hilarious, and so detailed that I feel like I get to experience the adventures right alongside my pets. She captures all of their quirks and little personalities perfectly, and the photos are absolutely priceless. She goes above and beyond in every possible way. She keeps my home tidy, notices little things that need attention, brings in packages, takes out trash, and somehow manages to leave my house feeling more put together than when I left. We are so very grateful!

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Tori M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026

Calling Rachael a “pet sitter” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Of course she takes incredible care of my pets, but what really sets her apart is the care she puts into every single visit. Her report cards genuinely become a highlight of my day when I’m away. They’re hilarious, thoughtful, and full of personality, and the photos she sends absolutely melt my heart. I end up sharing them with friends and family because they’re just that good. Somehow she managed to make me feel guilty coming home because I’m pretty sure my cat Lady was having more fun with Rachael than she does with me. Between stroller adventures, birdwatching expeditions, story time, shoulder rides, and endless cuddles, Lady was living an objectively better social life than I was. And it’s not just the pets. Rachael takes amazing care of the home too. I always come back to a tidy house, clean dishes, scooped litter boxes, and dozens of thoughtful little touches that make returning from a trip so much easier. Frequent travel can be stressful, and being away from the animals I love is never easy. Rachael removes so much of that worry. If you’re someone who feels anxious about leaving your pets behind, know that they’ll be receiving extraordinary care, attention, enrichment, and love. In fact, there’s a very real chance they’ll be having such a great time they won’t miss you at all. 😂 We are incredibly lucky to have found her.

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Laura S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 09, 2026

Rachael has been wonderful and very professional since our first conversation. She provided updates and pictures of our dog Benny after the walk. We appreciate her very much, and trust she takes great care of Benny while they are together.

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Nikki D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2026

I can’t recommend Rachael enough! She did an amazing job with Emi, keeping her engaged, active, and happy during every walk. She followed all of my instructions carefully and always kept me updated with detailed messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the animals she works with, and Emi absolutely loved her. I truly appreciated her reliability, communication, and attention to detail. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be booking with her again in the future!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Being self employed gives me a very flexible schedule, which makes pet care fit naturally into my work flow. I’m available throughout the week for walks and drop ins and can usually accommodate different routines and schedules. I also genuinely love walking and already make it a big part of my own exercise routine, so having a little workout buddy is a bonus. Whether your dog wants to cover some ground, stop and sniff every bush in Sonoma County, or just take a leisurely senior stroll, I’m happy to match their pace.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Rachael can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Tell me everything! I’d rather have too much information than not enough. Routines, quirks, favorite toys, training cues, medications, hiding spots, an evil neighborhood squirrel… the more I know, the better I can keep things feeling normal while you’re away.
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.