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Rachel S.

Columbia, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
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Services

Rachel can care for

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

Availability

Currently working M-Th from 8-5:30pm, 8-12 Fri. Typically unavailable before 7am and after 8pm during the week, but can be flexible with a heads up! Happy to do an evening-night walk :) Free throughout the mornings, days, and nights on Saturdays and Sundays. Free after 1 on Fridays!

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About Rachel S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a very pet-friendly apartment complex with tons of space to run and multiple dog parks :) If I’m traveling to someone’s home for a drop in/house sit/walk I’ll check with them to see what they usually do for their pet and be sure to shed plenty of pictures :)

Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has special needs that need to be accounted for during a stay/drop-in, as well as how they do around other people and animals and their normal routine!

A typical day

I am happy to take dogs to the beach/parks/or walking trails, as well as take a lap or two in a familiar area if they prefer that! We can play whatever games, or with whatever toys, they love for as long as needed :) I love to run, so if your pet loves that too and needs some energy out, I’d love to take them!

Location

Columbia, SC

Rachel S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

DPT who loves pets & walks!

Pet care experience

I’ve grown up with dogs and cats my whole life, and I currently have a 4 year old cat named Bugs Bunny. I have had a pit bull mix and collie mix in the past, as well as a few cats of different ages. I have experience bathing and grooming cats and dogs, brushing teeth and clipping nails with cats, and giving medications to pets when needed.

Cat care experience

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Physical Therapist who loves cats!!

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

Reviews

Jessica A.
House Sitting • Feb 09, 2026
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Rachel always takes the best care of our pups and I am so glad she agrees to come back because they can be wild 😂

Jessica A.
House Sitting • Dec 23, 2025
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Rachel is always so good to our pups. She is very attentive and pays attention to detail. I completely trust her with our pups.

Samantha A.
House Sitting • Sep 29, 2025
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Your search is over. Rachel is the best. She stayed with both our girls for a weekend and we had such a great time knowing they were in responsible, reliable and caring company. Her communication was excellent, her attention to detail was incredible. I will be a repeat client and recommend her to all pet parents. My girls require love and attention and she delivered.

Jessica A.
House Sitting • Aug 18, 2025
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I trust Rachel 100% with our pups. We have used her several times and she always goes above and beyond. One time we got stuck out of the country and she stayed an extra two nights. She handles issues with our pups how I would imagine she would treat her family, with love and care. We will continue to ask her to watch our pups as long as she wants to keep doing this!

About Rachel S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a very pet-friendly apartment complex with tons of space to run and multiple dog parks :) If I’m traveling to someone’s home for a drop in/house sit/walk I’ll check with them to see what they usually do for their pet and be sure to shed plenty of pictures :)

Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has special needs that need to be accounted for during a stay/drop-in, as well as how they do around other people and animals and their normal routine!

A typical day

I am happy to take dogs to the beach/parks/or walking trails, as well as take a lap or two in a familiar area if they prefer that! We can play whatever games, or with whatever toys, they love for as long as needed :) I love to run, so if your pet loves that too and needs some energy out, I’d love to take them!

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Rachel S.

Columbia, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews