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Rachel P.

Star Sitter

Saltville, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Rachel can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Rachel can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home full time three days a week so I have time to take them for potty breaks and even walk them or play with them during lunch! They can stay outside as much as they want as well due to my yard being fenced. We also have outdoor cameras. On the two days I must go to my office, my dogs always stay inside (not crated). I leave the TV on for them and they have plenty of toys to play with. They are typically alone for 5-6 hours on those days.

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About Rachel P.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My dogs have free range of our home. My yard is also fenced. If they need to be crated, that can also be arranged. I also have a creek I often take my dogs to play in.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rachel P. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any health conditions your pup may have. For the safety of our dogs, your dogs, our home, and other dogs that may be boarding, your dogs must be up to date on yearly vaccines, rabies, and flea and tick meds. I also give my dogs treats, so if you’d prefer for yours not to have any, please verify this. If you do not wish to provide your own food, there will be an additional $5 charge per day.

A typical day

Your dogs will be able to play in the yard as much as they want with my two dogs! I will be available to play or walk them or take them to the creek on my lunch break. They can also enjoy freely roaming the house on rainy days and playing with toys.

Location

Saltville, VA

Rachel P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rachel P. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Easily distracted by dogs!

Pet care experience

I can’t remember a time in my life when I did not own some kind of animal. I currently live on a small farm in Saltville with my husband, two dogs, and three horses. Our yard is fenced so your pup can enjoy all the outdoor time they crave! They are also welcome to freely roam the house as long as they are potty trained and get along with my 2 dogs. My husband is not home through the day, so I will be the sole caretaker of your pups.

Reviews

Dusty A.
Boarding • may. 13, 2026
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Rachel is Awesome!!! My dog came back tired, happy and better behaved. It was a relief to know he was safe and well cared for while I was away. Thank you!

timothy h.
Doggy Day Care • may. 08, 2026
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We used Rachel as a dog sitter while on vacation in the area. We're discriminating when it comes to choosing a sitter for our beautiful active Brittany. Rachel did an excellent job with her. Definitely happy.

Leah B.
Boarding • may. 06, 2026
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Rachel was great and has a large fenced in area where the dogs can really run and play. Though Jade was a bit nervous at drop off, a day later Rachel reported she had really come out of her shell and was fully engaged in play time. Rachel sent us images of Jade a couple times which really helped us relax. Would definitely send Jade her way again.

Anita F.
Boarding • mar. 16, 2026
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Rachel takes wonderful care of my pup every time he stays (and he is a regular). For my pup, it’s like going to Disney World 🐶♥️

About Rachel P.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My dogs have free range of our home. My yard is also fenced. If they need to be crated, that can also be arranged. I also have a creek I often take my dogs to play in.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rachel P. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any health conditions your pup may have. For the safety of our dogs, your dogs, our home, and other dogs that may be boarding, your dogs must be up to date on yearly vaccines, rabies, and flea and tick meds. I also give my dogs treats, so if you’d prefer for yours not to have any, please verify this. If you do not wish to provide your own food, there will be an additional $5 charge per day.

A typical day

Your dogs will be able to play in the yard as much as they want with my two dogs! I will be available to play or walk them or take them to the creek on my lunch break. They can also enjoy freely roaming the house on rainy days and playing with toys.

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Rachel P.

Star Sitter

Saltville, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews