Rachel R.
Rachel R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dogs, Rabbits, Reptiles- OH MY!
Hi! I’m Rachel, and animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. These days, my family includes my partner, four kids, and what we lovingly call our “mini zoo”: dogs, cats, a bunny, ball pythons, a bearded dragon, mourning geckos, and multiple aquariums full of fish, shrimp, snails, and dwarf crayfish. Caring for such a variety of animals has made me comfortable with everything from energetic puppies to reptiles and aquatic pets. Since joining Rover, I’ve had the opportunity to care for pets with all kinds of unique needs. I’ve worked with raw-fed dogs and cats, chickens, senior pets, anxious pets, and plenty of quirky personalities. Along the way I’ve even found myself handling unexpected adventures like moving fallen tree branches after storms, making small home fixes, collecting fresh raspberries from clients’ gardens, and convincing stubborn geese to cooperate. Every home and every pet has its own story, and I love being someone families can depend on. My experience goes beyond pet sitting. In high school I volunteered regularly at a local animal shelter, gaining hands-on experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. I later worked as an assistant dog trainer, where I learned to read canine body language, encourage healthy play, and build trust through calm, confident handling. Whether I’m caring for one pet or an entire household, I believe great pet care is about more than feeding and potty breaks. I pay attention to routines, behavior, enrichment, and the little details that help pets feel safe while you’re away. I also keep an eye on your home, bring in packages, water plants if requested, and communicate with plenty of updates so you can truly relax while you’re gone. For families who enjoy it, my animal-loving family is often part of the fun as long as the pets are okay with their presence. If your pets love people, they’ll have no shortage of affection and enrichment while they’re with us. My goal is simple: to care for your pets the same way I’d want someone to care for mine, with patience, respect, and lots of love. Both my wife and I have worked in food prep and have experience with food allergies in our family so if you have any food allergies in your home, please let us know! We will do our best to make sure we do not add any cross contamination risks to your home.
Cat care experience
Rachel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We love getting photos and daily contact
Fantastic service, will be our go to from here on.
Another wonderful experience with Rachel and Leigh. I was provided with ongoing communication, not only with updates about the pets, but with some seriously cute photos and stories about them as well! Being away from my cat and dog is always hard… But knowing that they are in the best hands ever makes it easier. I have recommended Rachel and Leigh to many people and will continue to do so.
Rachel is very reliable and spent time with my cats in addition to feeding and litter care.
We were blown away by the care Rachel and her wife provided. They went above and beyond expectations while we were away and actually connected with our pets, this is clearly not just a job but something they love to do. We will definitely be booking with them in the future!
Rachel and her family truly made my dogs a part of their family. They always kept me up to date and sent so many pictures. Their daughter even drew me a picture that said “Thank you! I ❤️ S+S” it was so sweet! This was our second time having them watch our pups and I highly recommend them!
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Schedule
I work as a school bus driver primarily so it leaves my summer & most major holidays pretty open! Between my wife and I, we are almost always available and we can usually fit last minute requests or oddly times requests into our day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I am pretty flexible but my main priority is making sure I am respectful of your space as much as I would want someone to be respectful of mine. Taking photos and communicating heavily with pet parents is top priority for me. If you wish to have less communication, just let me know so I don’t send too many cute pictures of your pets! I know what a big deal it is to leave my pets in the care of someone else and as a result, I take the responsibility very seriously myself. Both my wife and I have worked in food prep and have experience with food allergies in our family so if you have any food allergies in your home, please let us know! We will do our best to make sure we do not add any cross contamination risks to your home. This includes pet allergies (one of ours is allergic to chicken). We have a very large unfenced yard. We do not use any pesticides on our yard to protect the environment and animals of all kinds. 🌎🐝🦋 In the warm months, you’ll see lots of native plants, wildflowers and butterflies in our yard as a result. Please note: While we welcome pets of all kinds, we do not allow pet parents into our home. We want to make sure we are protecting the privacy and security of our children and their space. Also: we have 4 kids (see: mini-zoo reference above) it can be a mess up in here sometimes! 🤣
Pets
A typical day
Taking time to provide mental stimulation for animals is a huge interest of mine! I love to feed my animals in fun & exciting new ways so they have to ‘work’ for their food. This is something I’d love to help you out with and try with your animals if you’re interested!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatRachel can host up to 6 pets per night
- Please let me know any of the following: Are you available for a meet and greet before I will be taking care of your pets? Are there any special food or treat requirements? Do your pets have any allergies? What rules do you usually have for your pets at your house? Are there any tricks or training methods you and your pet are currently learning that you’d like me to help keep fresh in their mind while I’m working with them? Is your dog known to be an escape artist? What sort of physical activity is your dog used to? I have experience with reactive/aggressive dogs but please don’t spring that on me when I already have them in my care. If you have worries about your dog being reactive/aggressive please let me know ahead of time so we can make a plan. Mine, my kids’ and my animals safety as well as your pets is super important to me!