Rachael R.
Rachael R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Responsible, caring PhD student
Hello! My name is Rachael, and I'm a graduate student who loves animals. My black cat, Zelda, has lived and traveled with me through six different countries and now lives with me here in Pittsburgh. I was raised in a household full of dog people and always lived with at least two dogs at any given time, so I have a lot of experience caring for and playing with dogs of various sizes and personalities. I also am experienced with caring for various other kinds of pets, from hedgehogs to lizards to fish to frogs.
Cat care experience
Rachael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When petsitting in a client's home, I always review all the instructions carefully. It's helpful for me to know as much as possible about the pet, such as any health or behavioral concerns I should be aware of, likes and dislikes, etc. I always respect a pet's boundaries and prioritize their safety and wellbeing. I also make sure to check in with the client regularly and alert them immediately of any concerns that need to be brought to their attention.
Ratings and reviews
Rachael took great care of our pets while we were gone and took care to leave our house in great shape afterwords as well!
Rachel did a great job with our dogs. They had a good time with her, and she communicated regularly with us. She also left our house in good shape. We’ll definitely contact her again.
Rachael was wonderful to work with. She was communicative, reliable, and took wonderful care of our two rescue dogs as well as of our home when house sitting for a few days. She followed the schedule and all instructions (including giving oral meds twice a day), asked clarifying questions when appropriate, gave updates, and left the space immaculate. I will definitely be rebooking :)
Rachael was excellent with Pepper. She asked questions that signified she really cared about my doggo and wanted to make her feel most comfortable. The two of them became fast friends. I highly recommend her!
Rachael is the most wonderful sitter I know! She's extremely responsible and loves animals. I completely trust her with my dogs and I know that she'll treat them with the same love and care that I would.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I'm a PhD student with a lot of flexibility in my schedule, so I typically schedule walks and drop-ins for the morning or evening. I also have no classes on Fridays and a lot of flexibility on weekends! I like to fit walks and visits into my daily routine in a way that helps me to get some extra steps in.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsRachael can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know of any special needs or concerns, as well as your pet's likes and dislikes (for example, favorite toys, whether they like to be brushed, etc.). If you are actively working on something with your pet (a new trick, a behavioral issue you are trying to curb), please also let me know what to do so I can continue the progress even while you aren't there!