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Rachael M.

Star Sitter

Buffalo, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Services

Rachael can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Rachael can care for

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

Availability

I am self-employed and work from home, so pet care fits perfectly into my schedule. I have flexible hours and can be available for last minute requests. I also have a car to swing by at any time to take dogs on walks throughout the day or even drive to a dog park.

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About Rachael M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I just moved to New York from Tennessee, so I'm a little new to the area. If you have any special requests, I'd love to help out in any way I can!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Rachael M. would like to know about your pet

I'm used to watching rescues and training and socializing puppies, so I can recognize most animal body language and signals, but do let me know if your pet has any special behaviors I need to look out for.

A typical day

I love to stimulate animals mentally and building their confidence with training, especially new puppies or rescue animals. Pets are so smart and it makes my day when they first learn to their names or their first "sit." I also love watching pets have the time of their lives with zoomies and toys. For high energy pets, I can drive to a dog park if it's something the owners are comfortable with or play with pets in their homes. If your pet has any favorite trails or walking spots, do let me know!

Location

Buffalo, NY

Rachael M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rachael M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

I love training puppies!

Pet care experience

I've fostered and trained 14 puppies until they found their forever homes, with organizations like R.A.R.E Rescue and Big Fluffy Dog Rescue. I especially love teaching puppies tricks, such as "sit," "spin," "come here," I can teach them to recognize their names, and I can potty and crate train as well. I used to volunteer at the Nashville Humane Society walking and socializing dogs and cats, and I have experience taking care of animals with special needs or special medical instructions. I love taking pictures of cute moments and will make sure any animal staying with me is loved and cared for! I've had both cats, dogs, and a snake as pets, and I have experience petsitting other animals for neighbors such as different reptiles, ferrets, and bunnies, so I'm definitely capable of taking care of any animal with specific instructions.

Reviews

Jacob
House Sitting • Jun 18, 2026
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Rachel was great with our dog. She kept us informed of his activities and went above and beyond by taking him to his favorite park and our neighbor’s house to visit his dog friend.

Brianne T.
House Sitting • May 25, 2026
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Rachael is AMAZING! Her communication and detail to taking care of my dog is unparalleled. Knowing he is in the best hands when I cannot be there is a game changer! Thank you Rachael!

Carolyn H.
House Sitting • May 17, 2026
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Rachel was great! I appreciated all the communication throughout her stay and how she took the time to learn our dogs routines. I would book again!

Mylene R.
House Sitting • May 13, 2026
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Racheal was good taking care of our furball. She is reliable and communicates well with us. I will definitely get again.

About Rachael M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I just moved to New York from Tennessee, so I'm a little new to the area. If you have any special requests, I'd love to help out in any way I can!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Rachael M. would like to know about your pet

I'm used to watching rescues and training and socializing puppies, so I can recognize most animal body language and signals, but do let me know if your pet has any special behaviors I need to look out for.

A typical day

I love to stimulate animals mentally and building their confidence with training, especially new puppies or rescue animals. Pets are so smart and it makes my day when they first learn to their names or their first "sit." I also love watching pets have the time of their lives with zoomies and toys. For high energy pets, I can drive to a dog park if it's something the owners are comfortable with or play with pets in their homes. If your pet has any favorite trails or walking spots, do let me know!

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Rachael M.

Star Sitter

Buffalo, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews