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Rachel N.

Santa Clara, 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

Rachel can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Currently, I am a part-time graduate student at San Jose State University. I am doing independent study so I have a very flexible schedule and can take on more than one client at a time.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachel N.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have lived with a house-cat and he knew to stay inside and stop at the door but we were careful to always know where he was in the house so not to let him out. When house-sitting in someone else's home I am careful to know where all the points of entry are, any potential dangers, be respectful of the space and the intrusion of privacy.

Information Rachel N. would like to know about your pet

Please be professional and transparent about any special needs your pet may need accommodations for including medications, allergies, and behavior. I also ask that you not ask for discounts or price adjustments and make sure my rate is suitable for the pet services needed.

A typical day

I like to engage with cats and dogs mentally and physically through enrichment puzzles and lots of exercise. I also encourage prosocial behaviors. I like for the pet to recognize my scent and my voice so that they look forward to seeing me and feel safe around me.

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Rachel N.'s Neighborhood

Wagging tails and wet noses!

Pet care experience

I have taken care of dogs and cats of all breeds and ages. The high quality of care that I provide is reflected in my pricing. I send up to 10 videos and picture updates of your pet throughout the day (during house stays) and make myself readily available when any questions or concerns arise, if any. I respond in a timely manner to texts and calls. As a pet parent and being raised in a pet owning household, I have learned how to provide responsible, thoughtful, and courteous care for animals. I have a skill at training dogs and cats to sit, do tricks, and learn to have good manners. My approach to pet-sitting and dog walking is to care for these pets as if they were my own. My goal is to provide exceptional service to fellow pet parents and their pets.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Bianca S.
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2026
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Rachel was simply fantastic! She is super prepared, professional and communicative and we felt very comfortable leaving our two pups in her capable hands. She also treated our house responsibly and left it perfectly clean. We already have her rebooked to sit our pups for two more upcoming trips and there will be many more to come hopefully! Thank you Rachel!

Stephanie G.
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2026
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Rachel was an amazing sitter! She was attentive, great at communicating and took such good care of our fur baby Charlie! This was our first time having a Rover sitter and we were very skeptical at first, but Rachel made us feel super comfortable and made sure to update us throughout our trip. Our boy Charlie had a blast playing with her. We have already re-booked Rachel for our next upcoming trip! 10/10 service and would 100% recommend!

Tina Y.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2026
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Amazing 2 weeks house, dog and cat sitting by Rachel. Incredibly communicative, sends LOTS of photos, and really understands how important her job is to care our babies and home. Exceptional care of everything and handled any and all unexpected circumstances with grace and grit. Would 100% recommend and use again!

Tina Y.
House Sitting • Apr 06, 2026
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Rachel was fantastic. She started communicating before even arriving which is wonderful because it’s clear she cares. While we were gone she sent frequent photos and updates. Rachel was very thoughtful when taking our dog for walks (cognizant of the neighborhood dogs and owners). Our babies were well cared for and we are so thankful.

About Rachel N.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have lived with a house-cat and he knew to stay inside and stop at the door but we were careful to always know where he was in the house so not to let him out. When house-sitting in someone else's home I am careful to know where all the points of entry are, any potential dangers, be respectful of the space and the intrusion of privacy.

Information Rachel N. would like to know about your pet

Please be professional and transparent about any special needs your pet may need accommodations for including medications, allergies, and behavior. I also ask that you not ask for discounts or price adjustments and make sure my rate is suitable for the pet services needed.

A typical day

I like to engage with cats and dogs mentally and physically through enrichment puzzles and lots of exercise. I also encourage prosocial behaviors. I like for the pet to recognize my scent and my voice so that they look forward to seeing me and feel safe around me.

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.
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Rachel N.

Santa Clara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews