Rachel R.
Rachel R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $24 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced East End pet sitter
I started petsitting for friends in 2017 and took on more work during the pandemic. I love animals and understand how important it is to trust the person caring for them when you're away and not able to do so directly, and it's just as important for your pet(s) to feel at ease and well taken care of, too. Meeting each animal where they're at socially and energy-wise is crucial to providing quality pet care, and I try my best to do so, especially for shy, skittish cats. I've been lucky enough to build on prior experience and knowledge around caring for small mammals this year - I'd love to have take on more care of rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, and other smaller furry guys. I have experience with multi-pet households and pets with medical needs, and am practiced at administering oral medications, with some experience giving subcutaneous fluids for cats. I'm also familiar with different diets (low-phosphorous, raw, kidney or urinary care, etc.); if your pets have any needs that I don't have prior experience with, I would love to learn! Currently I am available for drop-ins for cats and kittens, small mammals, and some adult dogs.
Cat care experience
Rachel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I'm timely, dependable, and clean, and try to provide a calming presence to animals in my care. I'm easily reached if anything changes before, during, or after the booking, and can offer as many updates as you'd like. I want to do right by you and your animals and will always do my best in caring for them. If your household or pets have any special needs I'm not already experienced in, I'm always down to learn.
Ratings and reviews
Rachel is a great sitter! Great communication with me and my cat loved having her drop in
Rachel did an amazing job caring for my cat! She carefully followed all the instructions and kept me updated if she noticed anything unusual. I would definitely love to rebook her!
Rachel was great! She was very communicative and super easy to work with. She took great care of our cat and we’ll be sure to book with her again when traveling.
Rachel was extremely organized with her care for my cats and communicated details clearly throughout the week. She took steps to ensure she was keeping my cats comfortable and active.
rachel was very helpful and gave detailed info every visit. i will definitely be booking her again!
Rachel was great! She cared for my guinea pigs with love and support. Her communication was consistent and helpful and she was very helpful with all the ins and outs of figuring out logistics since this is the first time I’ve hired a pet sitter myself.
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Schedule
I keep my Rover calendar up to date with any changes as they come up. Because I work full-time, I mainly service the Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Friendship, and Shadyside neighborhoods; I have some recurring clients in Squirrel Hill so depending on my availability I can come to that area as well. If you have a solo senior dog, shoot me a message and we can see if it's a good fit; otherwise I am not available for dog walking or drop ins for dog-only households at this time.