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RACHELLE W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 repeat clients
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RACHELLE W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

RACHELLE has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I am a dog and cat purr-son!

I've been a cat owner since I was a teenager (almost 20 years ago!), I raise 3 of my own, the oldest of which is 12 years old. When caring for cats, my own or others, I let them figure out their comfort levels and safely let them do their own thing. I've had several years experience taking care of family dogs (my family liked and owned various types of terriers) and have house sit friends' dogs who are on more of a routine and schedule. Recently, as of January 2023, my husband and I welcomed our first dog into our home, 13 year old Peanut! Once dogs are comfortable with me, I enjoy playing with them until they tucker out and want to take a nap. I do have experience bathing dogs when necessary, and the after bath zoomies are always a treat to witness. I very much love animals and would like to provide company and/or a safe space for others' pets when their owners need to travel and can't take their furry friends along with them. I am very patient and quick to figure out new situations, in general and with animals. I currently work as a freelance graphic designer, per project, so I have plenty of time to spend time and take care of my own and others' pets. I'm also a night owl so I get most of my own work done in the evenings, while my cats are sleeping. Both the front and back yard of my home are fence (smaller dogs can play in the backyard where it is a full panel fence). I have 3 cats who are very laid back. My eldest grew up around dogs and loves playing with them (his favorite game is "chase me").

Qualifications

54 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have 2 fenced yards, a fenced backyard, with panel fencing, and a fenced front yard with typical metal fencing. Smaller dogs who could fit through the front fence would hang out in the backyard, where there are no gaps in the fence that they could escape through. I am not one to keep animals off furniture, so your dog is welcome to lounge on the couch, the bed, and even the multiple cat beds my cats have (if the cats are feeling generous!)

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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128 ratings
Jing Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026

Thank you so much!

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Helen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 30, 2026

Rachelle is literally the best. Her experience with senior dogs was so helpful when caring for my 14 yr old Dachshund mix. Amazing communication and incredibly friendly. I will 10/10 recommend her to friends with cats or dogs in the future!!

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Erin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 10, 2026

Rachelle is a stellar sitter! Our somewhat finicky cats enjoy having her around and she goes above and beyond to care for them, check in, and make sure our apartment is well taken care of. We can't say enough good things. We'll definitely ask her to cat/apartment sit again!

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Susan Bruce H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 11, 2026

Rachelle was comfortable with our dogs and they were at ease with her. Our dogs are old and each have special instructions. She heard everything with ease and the evening couldn't have gone smoother. Thank you, Rachelle!

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Sarah K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 10, 2026

The absolute best. Rachelle is solidly reliable, and it is a complete relief when I know she’ll be around. Our doggo also has various medical needs and requires daily eye drops, and she is one of the rare people he will let administer them. Boris really loves and trusts her, and she always exceeds our expectations.

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Manan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2025

Rachelle was great with our cats! We had somewhat complicated instructions due to certain health/behavior reasons and Rachelle did a great job.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I can devote my day to pet care as I currently work on a project by project basis as a freelance graphic designer, and most of my work is done in the evening, while my pets are asleep.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
RACHELLE can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
It'd be best to know about the dog's personality and any quirks the owner thinks I should be aware of. Just let me know what your dog is like, how often they like/need to go out, what sort of play they like to do. Unfortunately, I cannot book dogs who actively do not like cats, as I have 3 of my own. If they ignore, don't mind, or do like cats, that is fine as mine mind their own business.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.