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Rachael R.

Walnut Creek, CA

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

Services

Rachael can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I have open availability, my schedule is Sunday - Saturday, with earliest appointments at 8AM and latest at 8PM. I keep my calendar updated regularly. **Services from June-Sept will be extremely limited in availability due to medical leave**

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachael R.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Caring for pets in your home requires trust and respect. I keep to the main community areas of your home and require access to one bathroom. I will assume any other place as off-limits unless otherwise specified. Supplies such as leashes, collars, harnesses, treats, etc. that you provide will be returned back to their original location. Keys can either be left in a hidden lock box or on my person - I take care to properly label and safely store any keys to ensure they are returned when my stay is over.

Information Rachael R. would like to know about your pet

During our meet & greet we’ll go over: general demeanor of your pet, allergies and medications (if any), location of collar/leash, treats, and toys. Is your pet good with other dogs/cats, children, strangers? Do they tend to pull on their leash, or are they the Houdini of pets? My goal for house sitting is to replicate your pets’ daily routine to the best of my ability.

A typical day

My typical day is to best replicate your typical day! Pets are creatures of habit, the best way to reduce anxiety and stress is to keep to their usual routine. Dog walks are a huge part of any dog's day as it is their gateway to the rest of the world; their primary sense is smell and use their noses heavily to gather information and understand their world. Taking time to let your dog go on walks is not just great exercise, sniffing is great mental stimulation as well! Parks are a great place to let your dog run around, play fetch, as well as your backyard! It also offers a great opportunity to practice some simple commands such as "sit", "leave it", "stay", and work on recall. I will never let a dog in my care off leash in public, nor will I bring them to dog parks. More of a couch potato/indoor pooch? I'd love to spend time cuddling, brushing and deshedding, as well as setting up treat puzzles for enrichment.

Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Rachael R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Your Pet's New Best Friend

Pet care experience

Animals have always been my passion and your pet's well-being will always come first. I work in a very timely manner and am proactive to let you know about how your pet is doing! I split my time between providing services on Rover, and working at Contra Costa Animal Services. A portion of my proceeds from bookings is donated to the shelter each month.🐶🐱💕

Cat care experience

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Stress-free Cat Sitting

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

Reviews

Maria L.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026
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Prince is skways so excited to see Rachael He has lots of snorts and wiggles for her💙

Maria L.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026
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Prince loves Rachel💙 He’s always so happy to see her! Snorts and Wiggles

Maria L.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 22, 2026
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Prince is always happy to see his friend Rachel:)

Maria L.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026
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We came home and found Prince happy and well cared for. He was sad to see us leave for our five day trip, but he brightened up as soon as he saw Rachel. We feel he is in great hands when Rachel is caring for him and our home while we are away. Highly recommend her:)

About Rachael R.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Caring for pets in your home requires trust and respect. I keep to the main community areas of your home and require access to one bathroom. I will assume any other place as off-limits unless otherwise specified. Supplies such as leashes, collars, harnesses, treats, etc. that you provide will be returned back to their original location. Keys can either be left in a hidden lock box or on my person - I take care to properly label and safely store any keys to ensure they are returned when my stay is over.

Information Rachael R. would like to know about your pet

During our meet & greet we’ll go over: general demeanor of your pet, allergies and medications (if any), location of collar/leash, treats, and toys. Is your pet good with other dogs/cats, children, strangers? Do they tend to pull on their leash, or are they the Houdini of pets? My goal for house sitting is to replicate your pets’ daily routine to the best of my ability.

A typical day

My typical day is to best replicate your typical day! Pets are creatures of habit, the best way to reduce anxiety and stress is to keep to their usual routine. Dog walks are a huge part of any dog's day as it is their gateway to the rest of the world; their primary sense is smell and use their noses heavily to gather information and understand their world. Taking time to let your dog go on walks is not just great exercise, sniffing is great mental stimulation as well! Parks are a great place to let your dog run around, play fetch, as well as your backyard! It also offers a great opportunity to practice some simple commands such as "sit", "leave it", "stay", and work on recall. I will never let a dog in my care off leash in public, nor will I bring them to dog parks. More of a couch potato/indoor pooch? I'd love to spend time cuddling, brushing and deshedding, as well as setting up treat puzzles for enrichment.

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Rachael R.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews