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Rhonda D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Rhonda D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
44 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Love, Experience, and trust !

My first Jobs as a child were farm sitting for my neighbors and working on an angora rabbit farm. I have always loved and cherished animals. Animals have been drawn to me my whole life. I developed my skills going into the veterinary field as a technician, I've worked with large animals horses , pigs, cows, llamas , alpacas , tortoise , lizards , snakes, monkeys, even helped in surgery on a lion. I have experience with medications , injections, transdermal , and oral medications . Also subcutaneous fluids . I also have experience with handicapped animals that may need bladder expressions or need potty walks in wheel chairs , experience with this is work and I also had my own wheel chair bound dog. I'm honest and would let you know if I'm not comfortable or feel qualified enough to take care of your babies I will let you know. I've been in the veterinary field over 25 years. I've worked in general practice , urgent care , and specialty /emergency .

Cat care experience

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It’s a cats prerogative!

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
44 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I currently do not take pets into my home , just because I am not here most of the day . I will let people know if this changes

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Therese L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 30, 2026

Rhonda was so kind and provided detailed information on how my elderly dog was doing while I was away. Her communication allowed me peace of mind that my dog was well cared for. I would absolutely recommend her, she took excellent care of my dog and even got her to eat her meds which she typically refuses to do’

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Kevin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 14, 2026

Rhonda was great!!

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Krista S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 23, 2025

I’m so happy and thankful to have found Rhonda. She is so warm and compassionate, my dogs loved her. Will definitely book her again.

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Gregory G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 27, 2025

We had Rhonda spend a night with our older boy Lincoln. She was a wonderful dog/house sitter. She replied immediately to our short notice request and communicated with texts and pics during her stay. Lincoln was in good hands and we would highly recommend her sitting services. Thnx Rhonda!

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Holly F.
Oct 13, 2025

Rhonda was our pet sitter for our four Shelties and our kitties while we were away for a week. We never worried once. We knew our furry family was in the best hands! Rhonda works for the Portland Emergency Vet Hospital, so if there was an emergencey, we knew our pets would get the care they needed. She kept in touch with messages and photos. We highly recommend Rhonda!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

On weekends I'm available to house/pet sit pretty much anywhere within Maine and even possibly NH , of course allowing me time to get there . Try me I'm always up for a road trip extra fees may apply . Weekends for me are Friday after 6 pm through Tuesday morning when I head out to work . During my work week Tuesday morning through Friday . If you have dogs that need to be let out mid day , you need to be within a 10 minute drive from Warren ave in Portland . That way I can go let them out on my lunch break . If you have cats only or other pets that do not need midday care I can house sit /pet sit anywhere within an hour from Portland Maine . I can travel back and forth to work but be there at night and morning to take care of your pets needs . Always reach out if this doesn't make sense . Your pets care is priority and I will try to help you out but if my availability is not what is best for your friends I will be the first to let you know .

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Rhonda can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
We can discuss what your pet needs are . I will do my best to accommodate what they need and what your wishes are overall
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.