Rebecca S.
Shaw, DC
Dog Lover + Responsible + Caring
Pet care experience
I am great with dogs (all kinds) and grew up with several dogs in the home (two labs) and am very used to the responsibilities involved. I am also very responsible, communicative, and respectful. I would be respectful of your home and always each to get in touch with. I am very active, playful and outgoing, and love going on walks and runs. I live in Bloomingdale (a block from Big Bear Cafe), work downtown, and have access to public transportation. I am available mornings and evenings for walks, care taking during the week, and all day on the weekends -- my services are perfect for weekend travelers! I could also check in midday if need be. Sometimes my boyfriend Philip would come on walks or check-ins with me.
Reviews
I’m sorry to say this was a horrifying experience and would recommend avoiding this sitter completely. I had three major problems with her. (1) When I came home my cat’s water dish, which is 3-4 inches deep, had less than a half inch of water and his secondary bowl was empty. Based on its rate of evaporation (it's a fountain), it had not been filled for 4-5 days (she watched my cat for 6 days). When I told Rebecca I was disappointed to see that, she said she should have asked me for instructions. But, I told her verbally when she came to see my home and get my keys, I included it in my pet’s bio on rover, and printed the instructions which were posted on the refrigerator. There are absolutely no excuses for this oversight. My cat’s food and litter are automated so filling the water was the one thing I needed done and she failed to do so. (2) She did not use the rover check-in cards which guarantee the sitter is at the physical location of your pet for a certain amount of time. Instead, I received one photo a day. At least one photo had a time stamp of after 8:30pm and it was bright as day in the photo, so I am highly doubtful that she stopped by my apartment to see my cat on those days especially. (3) Scheduling the key exchange was bad. I reached out to confirm our meeting the night before and she asked to reschedule to a different date which I could not do, so we agreed to push back the meeting time one hour, to which she was 30 minutes late. She neglected to mention she would be leaving town the day I returned, so was not able to return my keys to me until five days later, which then became six because her plans changed. In the meantime I had my locks changed because I was so uncomfortable with the experience and situation. I have a very happy, loving, easy-going cat and when I returned from my trip he was more visibly distraught than I have ever seen him in his life, and he’s flown across the country. I’m still upset thinking about the neglect of my pet and my home, and the lack of professionalism displayed by this sitter. Please find anyone else to take care of your pet.
Rebecca did a great job with our cat and with our fish. We were constantly communicating, she sent pictures of them, and we came back to find them happy and in perfect health. I would definitely recommend her as a pet sitter!
Rebecca is extremely responsible and a big animal lover. She is dependable and familiar with dogs of all types and sizes. She would be an excellent person to care for your bet and would definitely give them lots of love and snuggles. She is patient, attentive, and kind- just the sort of sitter every pet parent is looking for!
About Rebecca S.
Communication
Skills
Information Rebecca S. would like to know about your pet
No particular breed preferences; I am comfortable with large or small dogs. Any details pertaining to the particular pet are always helpful to know before care taking.
A typical day
Love going on walks and to parks!
Services
Rebecca can watch in your home
About Rebecca S.
Communication
Skills
Information Rebecca S. would like to know about your pet
No particular breed preferences; I am comfortable with large or small dogs. Any details pertaining to the particular pet are always helpful to know before care taking.
A typical day
Love going on walks and to parks!
Location
Washington, DC
Rebecca S.
Shaw, DC