Rachel L.
Shelton, CT
Services
Rachel can care for
Availability
Mondays through Thursdays: AM & PM visits before and after work, sometimes can do a lunchtime visit if in Ridgefield. Fridays: AM & PM visit, sometimes can do a lunchtime visit if in Shelton, overnight stays. Saturdays and Sundays: Flexible, 3 visits a day, and overnight stays.
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About Rachel L.
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is my #1 priority - ensuring your pets feel secure and comfortable. My goal is to provide a stress-free, trustworthy experience which is why I only accept bookings I can confidently handle based on each pet's needs and my experience. During my visits: - I respect your space and follow all care instructions and house rules. - I ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure. Doors are opened with extreme caution. - I ensure they have access to everything they need and their water dishes are full. - For cats, even if they sometimes goes outside, they must be and remain inside for the entirety of my visit. I will ensure their litter boxes are cleaned. - For dogs, there will be double checks of leashes, collars, and/or harnesses.
Information Rachel L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know what your pet’s temperament is like, any special preferences or quirks they may have (including reactive tendencies), any medications or medical conditions I should know about, favorite spots to lounge or hide, and house rules
A typical day
I take my cues from your pet. If they love to play, we’ll play. If they prefer quiet companionship, we’ll keep it chill.
Location
Shelton, CT
Pets
Loving Care When You Can’t Be There
Pet care experience
Hi! I'm Rachel and I'd love to care for your pet! Willing to accept outside of my service range (rate changes may apply). I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember - basically, if it has fur, fins, wings, or whiskers, I'm a fan. I've proudly been a cat mom since 2010 and my 3 current babies are my whole world (and let's be real, my personality too). Since 2023, I've been volunteering with cats and small animals at a local shelter (affectionately known there as "Cat Rachel"), working with cats of all different temperaments -from shy wallflowers, snuggly lovebugs, fur divas, and the “don’t-look-at-me” types. I've also been pet-sitting on and off since 2010 including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, bunnies, and tropical fish. If your trust your pet with me, I will: - treat them like they're part of my own fur-family - be patient while they warm up to me (I let them set the vibe) - follow your instructions and respect your home - give them dedicated quality time in the way they enjoy (whether that be play-time, cuddling, walks, quiet companionship, etc. - send regular updates and photos Basically, if your pet needs love, snacks, or someone to treat them like the tiny celebrity they are, I’ve got it covered. For full transparency I am a full-time working professional. I work in the Ridgefield area 4 days a week with Fridays as my work-from-home day. I'm really mindful about my schedule and only take on visits I can give my full attention to. While cats are definitely my specialty these days, I’m always happy to consider other animals too!
Cat care experience
Rachel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Rachel has been an incredible pet caregiver for my two cats. One of my cats is older and has medical issues that require extra attention and care, and Rachel has always handled her needs with patience, compassion, and responsibility. I have complete peace of mind knowing my cats are in her care. She is reliable, communicative, and truly loves all animals. I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.
Rachel treats every animal as if they were her own. She has cared for my two cats while on vacation, as well as in last minute situations and I never had to worry knowing they were in her hands. I appreciated that she communicated regularly to keep me updated. She also took the time to play with them and give them plenty of love and attention. I highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and dependable pet sitter.
I can't recommend Rachel highly enough! She took amazing care of our three cats and our chinchilla while we were away a few times. She followed every instruction carefully, including administering medication to our cats, which gave us so much peace of mind. What really stood out was how much quality time she spent with our pets. She didn't just stop by to feed them. Rachel made sure they were loved, comfortable, and well cared for. It was obvious from the updates we received that our pets were happy and relaxed. She is dependable, trustworthy, and truly cares about the animals she looks after. We came home to happy pets and everything exactly as we left it. We would absolutely trust her to care for our pets again and highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter!
About Rachel L.
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is my #1 priority - ensuring your pets feel secure and comfortable. My goal is to provide a stress-free, trustworthy experience which is why I only accept bookings I can confidently handle based on each pet's needs and my experience. During my visits: - I respect your space and follow all care instructions and house rules. - I ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure. Doors are opened with extreme caution. - I ensure they have access to everything they need and their water dishes are full. - For cats, even if they sometimes goes outside, they must be and remain inside for the entirety of my visit. I will ensure their litter boxes are cleaned. - For dogs, there will be double checks of leashes, collars, and/or harnesses.
Information Rachel L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know what your pet’s temperament is like, any special preferences or quirks they may have (including reactive tendencies), any medications or medical conditions I should know about, favorite spots to lounge or hide, and house rules
A typical day
I take my cues from your pet. If they love to play, we’ll play. If they prefer quiet companionship, we’ll keep it chill.
Rachel L.
Shelton, CT