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Rachel W.

Star Sitter

Burke, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
119 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 care for

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

Availability

Currently, I am a PhD student at George Mason. This means that my schedule is fairly flexible! I will always be open, honest, and upfront about when I can and cannot be there with your furry best friend. With school starting back up, I will not typically be available during the day on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. However, depending on the time you are looking for, I may be available to accommodate morning and evening requests! I also have sporadic meetings throughout the semester, but I will always be honest with you about when I can and cannot be there with your furry best friend.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachel W.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will always care for your pet as if they were my own. Again, it’s hard to leave your best friend with a stranger, I say that from personal experience. I want you to have confidence in me and know that your pet is safe.

Information Rachel W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any special instructions or requests upon requesting my service! This will ensure that I am best prepared and confident in my ability to care for your furry best friend. It will also ensure that your pet is as comfortable as possible while you are gone.

A typical day

I love playing with animals, especially outside. As a graduate student, I find it hard to squeeze in time to be outside and get exercise. I am more than happy to run around outside with your pet, take your pet for a walk or short run, and just play and cuddle with them in general!

Location

Burke, VA

Rachel W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rachel W. 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.

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Pet care experience

Hello, my name is Rachel. I grew up surrounded by dogs, always stepping in to take care of neighbor's dogs and cats when they asked. When I moved out of my parents house I desperately wanted my own four legged best friend, however, I understood the financial responsibility and that I did not have the proper home a dog truly needs. To fill this gap I began volunteering at local shelters as well as walking and sitting dogs when I wasn’t in class. It had been a great way to fill a void in my life and give me some extra money while completing my undergrad and masters. I understand that it can be hard to put your trust in a stranger, but I promise to love your four legged best friend as if they were my own!

Cat care experience

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Can’t spell cats without TS✨

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

Reviews

Kara F.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 05, 2026
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Rachel is amazing!! We feel so comfortable that our dog is taken care of when we are away. Rachel is an excellent communicator and goes above and beyond to send us lots of pictures and updates throughout the day. Highly recommend Rachel!!!

Lindsay D.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 29, 2026
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Rachel is the best! She has dropped in on our pup several times — it is very comforting to know how attentive and genuinely caring she is toward Nox.

Zechariah R.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 01, 2026
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Possibly my dog's second favorite person besides me.

Sam P.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 15, 2025
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Rachel is so wonderful with our senior husky! We get the best stories in the Rover cards about their conversations and we always known our pup is well taken care of you. Rachel is the best!

About Rachel W.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will always care for your pet as if they were my own. Again, it’s hard to leave your best friend with a stranger, I say that from personal experience. I want you to have confidence in me and know that your pet is safe.

Information Rachel W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any special instructions or requests upon requesting my service! This will ensure that I am best prepared and confident in my ability to care for your furry best friend. It will also ensure that your pet is as comfortable as possible while you are gone.

A typical day

I love playing with animals, especially outside. As a graduate student, I find it hard to squeeze in time to be outside and get exercise. I am more than happy to run around outside with your pet, take your pet for a walk or short run, and just play and cuddle with them in general!

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Rachel W.

Star Sitter

Burke, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews