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Rachel M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients
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Rachel M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Rachel has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

There's no place like home, Toto

I'm a college professor and writer, who works mainly from home. I love all dogs and currently have a lab/terrier mix, who is socialized to other dogs and loves dog company. I want your dog to feel at home, so I prioritize safety and comfort, which is why I have only one pup client at a time. Your dog will have plenty of love and attention when they join our pack. We have a big fenced in yard and take daily walks downtown.

Qualifications

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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63 ratings
Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 12, 2026

Rachel was able to watch Leo last minute and I am so thankful. She is great and I know Leo will be well cared for.

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Sheila B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Jason LOVES being at Rachel's house! He has his own teen fan club, and there are so many couches for him to choose from for naps!

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Tania L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 08, 2026

Rachel is the best!!!! I made a big mistake while booking and I didn’t realize it in time. However, she was open to discussing it promptly and she solved it as a hero! Chopper was totally safe and happy with her. Back at home he was in a perfect mood, like we'd never spent two nights away from each other. Which says a lot about how well he was treated. We definitely want to book her every single time we need it!

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Emily V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2026

Rachel does a great job caring for Sandy. Great communication and updates with pictures.

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Emily V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 31, 2026

Rachel does a fantastic job of caring for Sandy. She has great communication with us and keeps us up to date on the things Sandy’s doing while we’re gone.

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Bret C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 18, 2026

Great experience

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

During the semesters my schedule is flexible, so I'm home on Tuesdays & Thursdays and all afternoons, evenings, and most weekends. I work from home in the summer.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard on a lot and a half, located close to downtown. The space between the pickets in the fence is 3.5 inches. I currently have a dog, who enjoys the company of our doggie guests.

Pets

A typical day

Dolly loves to play soccer in our fenced-back yard. I live close to down town, so it's a quick 1.5 mile walk that is easy for us. We are also close to the trail system and take longer 3-4 miles in good weather. In warmer weather, we hang out on the porch, which is dog proofed and gated.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Rachel can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or attention. I'd like to know how socialized your dog is--how they do with other dogs and kids. If your dog is anxious, what works best to calm them. Also, knowing their schedule is a plus.
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.