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Rachel S.

Morningside Heights, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
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🐕 Loving 'round the clock care! 🐈

Pet care experience

If I am your sitter, I guarantee your home will be just as you left it: fur babies happy and house tidy. I'm an animal lover born and raised. I understand that every pet has a unique personality - and with that - their own specific set of needs. I thrive in settings where I get to build a strong rapport with my clients and their pets, understanding that for many trust takes the time. I've worked with a wide spectrum of animals and breeds: dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, you name it. I'm experienced with anxious pets, senior pets, puppies/kittens even mamas with newborns. I am also experienced in animal first-aid. Special Notes & Fees: These are some ground rules that I established based on lessons learned through my many years of professional house-sitting. I am flexible, but these are boundaries that I prefer to have in place. It isn't about the money, it is about establishing respect for my time and efforts as a care-taker to your babies. - For liability reasons, you must pay for ALL pets that you care for, however low maintenance they may be. This includes * Cats * Birds * Domesticated rodents (pet rats, guinea pigs) * Reptiles Additional pet fee may be negotiated by the client. - $10/Special care fee may be applied to pets with special needs including *Adult dogs who are not potty trained/only pee pad trained * Pets who are in heat *Pets recovering from surgery *Senior pets with significant mobility issues * Pets with significant behavioral challenges -$20 long-distance client fee will be applied to clients outside of New York City

Reviews

Caitlyn G.
House Sitting • févr. 12, 2023
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Rachel did a FANTASTIC job taking care of our 2 kitties for a week. She sent us pictures and videos every day, which we loved to see! She was also respectful of our home and even took the time to wash the linens and towels before leaving. Her communication was great throughout and it looked like our 2 kitties had a great time with her! Would absolutely recommend Rachel!

Annee C.
House Sitting • janv. 03, 2023
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Rachel is the best! She has watched our pup before and he absolutely adores her. Always would recommend her😊

Taylor J.
Dog Walking • oct. 22, 2022
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Rachel is the best. She takes amazing care of our animals and communication is always great and effortless.

Haleigh P.
House Sitting • août 08, 2022
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Rachel was a great sitter for both of my cats! She was communicative, reliable, and I could tell my cats were in great care. I look forward to booking her again soon!

About Rachel S.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am flexible to maintain any arrangements and routines you have with your pets. If your household allows pets on the furniture, I will let them sit and sleep next to me. I make sure to leave the house as clean as it was when I entered it. I do not let guests over in my clients homes. However, my husband does come over at times to check in on me. I do NOT consent to being filmed on in-home security cameras. Doorbell cameras such as Ring are fine. I will only book households that respect my privacy and this policy.

Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any: * Allergies * Medications they need to take * Barking/meowing habits * Whether or not they like to socialize with other pets/people * Any triggers for anxiety (my sister's dog hates feet?) * Any favorite toys/treats * Any history of eating things they are not supposed to i.e. toys, clothes, shoes, ect.

A typical day

I'll accommodate as much activity as your pets are used to! I am happy to take them on long walks, or just stick to playing in the yard. I will ask you what their favorite toys or games are and make sure to incorporate that into their day to establish the much-coveted "fun babysitter" status.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$55per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$32per walk

Rachel can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a graduate student. M-F I have to attend a class or two, but other than that my schedule is very flexible! I always stay overnight for house sitting services. I just may have to pop out every now and then during the day for school.

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About Rachel S.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am flexible to maintain any arrangements and routines you have with your pets. If your household allows pets on the furniture, I will let them sit and sleep next to me. I make sure to leave the house as clean as it was when I entered it. I do not let guests over in my clients homes. However, my husband does come over at times to check in on me. I do NOT consent to being filmed on in-home security cameras. Doorbell cameras such as Ring are fine. I will only book households that respect my privacy and this policy.

Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any: * Allergies * Medications they need to take * Barking/meowing habits * Whether or not they like to socialize with other pets/people * Any triggers for anxiety (my sister's dog hates feet?) * Any favorite toys/treats * Any history of eating things they are not supposed to i.e. toys, clothes, shoes, ect.

A typical day

I'll accommodate as much activity as your pets are used to! I am happy to take them on long walks, or just stick to playing in the yard. I will ask you what their favorite toys or games are and make sure to incorporate that into their day to establish the much-coveted "fun babysitter" status.

Location

New York, NY

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Rachel S.

Morningside Heights, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews