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Rafaelina V.

Star Sitter

Scarsdale, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
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Services

Rafaelina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Rafaelina can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Each of us has our own schedule making our availability almost tripled. If one if us isn't free the other two probably are. If you need to take a vacation of your own we can board your dog in our house over night, weekends or a week at a time.

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About Rafaelina V.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Certified as a Fear Free Professional is our mission to provide your friendly fury friend a relaxed and comfortable environment to ease fear and anxiety during their stay. We believe in rewarding positive behaviors in order to correct unwanted behaviors. We will follow your own stablished routines/schedules to allow your baby to feel like as at home as much as possible. Your baby will have free access to all spaces in the house and the choice to sleep with one of us at night. We have a fenced in backyard to keep your baby happy and entertained. Provide close supervision during play, walks, resting time and eating. We use trackers to keep all our furry guests as safe as possibly during their visit. We go on walks two to three times a day and do lots of playing. Ellie would be happy to host a play date with a friend.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rafaelina V. would like to know about your pet

We can only take friendly dogs that get along with other dogs, All dogs must be with up to date Rabies, Bordotella vaccinations, have a negative fecal test and are spayed/neutered.

A typical day

Fist thing in the morning we take a walk for about half an hour or more depending on your dog. There is a walk around mid-day and they are always free to go into the yard since we leave the connecting door open for them. During rain time Ellie is happy to play inside running around and throwing her ball. Evening walk for about a hour where we go through special back roads and near a lake where you dog can pick up lots of new scents. At the end of the day your dogs may sleep in their bed or crate if they please and if their used to it they may sleep in one of our beds.

Location

Scarsdale, NY

Rafaelina V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rafaelina V. 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.

Vacation for your dog close to home

Pet care experience

We've taken care of small and medium dogs since we were very young. Now that we have a small furry friend of our own, we have space, time and love to pamper yours.

Reviews

Shannon C.
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026
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Rafaelina takes such great care of our pups. She’s incredibly responsive and so flexible.

Mark B.
Doggy Day Care • May 11, 2026
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Another great stay with Rafealina. It is so great to know I have such a caring person to leave my little guy with. Rafealina is very professional and communicative during the stay.

Andrea I.
Boarding • May 11, 2026
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Very professional. Sent pictures and updates.

Jonah R.
Boarding • May 04, 2026
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Rafaelina is a true dog lover and was absolutely incredible to our dog Wally! Wally is typically an anxious pup, and we went to Rafaelina’s house before a 2 night stay for a meet and greet and she immediately made Wally feel at home. Her house is set up perfectly for dogs with a great outdoor space, and Wally did really well there. We received regular updates, and she was incredibly responsive.

About Rafaelina V.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Certified as a Fear Free Professional is our mission to provide your friendly fury friend a relaxed and comfortable environment to ease fear and anxiety during their stay. We believe in rewarding positive behaviors in order to correct unwanted behaviors. We will follow your own stablished routines/schedules to allow your baby to feel like as at home as much as possible. Your baby will have free access to all spaces in the house and the choice to sleep with one of us at night. We have a fenced in backyard to keep your baby happy and entertained. Provide close supervision during play, walks, resting time and eating. We use trackers to keep all our furry guests as safe as possibly during their visit. We go on walks two to three times a day and do lots of playing. Ellie would be happy to host a play date with a friend.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rafaelina V. would like to know about your pet

We can only take friendly dogs that get along with other dogs, All dogs must be with up to date Rabies, Bordotella vaccinations, have a negative fecal test and are spayed/neutered.

A typical day

Fist thing in the morning we take a walk for about half an hour or more depending on your dog. There is a walk around mid-day and they are always free to go into the yard since we leave the connecting door open for them. During rain time Ellie is happy to play inside running around and throwing her ball. Evening walk for about a hour where we go through special back roads and near a lake where you dog can pick up lots of new scents. At the end of the day your dogs may sleep in their bed or crate if they please and if their used to it they may sleep in one of our beds.

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Rafaelina V.

Star Sitter

Scarsdale, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews