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Richelle M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat pet owners
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Richelle M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat pet owners

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$30 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Star Sitter that loves all pets

Hi, I’m Richelle! 🌟 I’m a proud Star Sitter on Rover with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, and other pets. I’ve worked at an animal hospital for over a year, giving me skills in nail trims, anal gland care, and general medical knowledge. I treat every animal like my own and strive to provide the highest level of love, care, and attention while you’re away. I currently share my home with three cats and have had dogs my whole life, so I truly understand what it takes to make pets feel safe, happy, and comfortable. My Pet Sitting Services Include: Following your pet’s routine exactly as you specify Drop-in or house visits—always in your home, never boarding in my apartment. Bringing in mail or packages during long stays. A few things to know about my schedule: I work as an on-call house cleaner, so I may be away for up to 6 hours during the day. Night time I work dominos a few times a week as well. I always prioritize your pets’ comfort and security while in your home. I’m excited to meet you and your fur babies! My goal is to build a trusting relationship with both pets and owners, so you can enjoy peace of mind while you’re away.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I don't board dogs in my home I will always come to your house to watch them so whatever crates or enclosures you have will be used.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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78 ratings
Kyra M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 06, 2026

Richelle was a great communicator and took wonderful care of Payson during the 4th of July weekend. She sent so many updates and asked questions to make sure he felt at home. She also helped tidy our home which we’d weren’t expecting and which was such a weight lifted when we got back!

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Ricinda S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2026

Richelle did a great job with our doggies. They were well taken care of. We had a last minute booking with her and it was a little disorganized on my end but she did very well with it and handled everything professionally. She was communicative and responsive too which made me feel more comfortable.

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Laura F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 11, 2026

She did an amazing job taking care of our fur babies. They can be very energetic and want a lot of attention and we could tell they were well loved while we were gone. We will definitely be rebooking her for future needs.

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Scott W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026

Richelle was an absolutely exemplary sitter and we could not be happier with how well our pets were cared for. From the initial contact to iron out booking details to the daily check-ins Richelle kept an open line of contact which, for first time Rover users, was so incredibly helpful and put us at ease which made it easier to actually enjoy our trip. 20/10 would recommend Richelle but also want to gatekeep her because she is an absolute gem and we will definitely be reaching out to her the next time we plan any future trips!

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Barbara P.
1.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 18, 2026

Would not recommend. Was barely at our house the entire four days. Leaves late at night returns at all hours. Does not respect animals daily routines. House was COVERED in pee. Seriously, there was pee in our shoes that’s how little they were let outside. I had to deep clean all day to get rid of the pee smell. Dogs were extremely stressed out and upset when we returned. Reported to rover.

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Mary F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 12, 2026

Barkleigh was happy and healthy when we go t home. We received lots of pictures of our pup while we were away. We appreciate you!!

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Schedule

I work as an on-call contractor for a house cleaning company; my schedule is never the same day to day and I will have to spend upwards of 6 hours away from your home most days.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Richelle can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I’d like to know if your animal takes any special medications or if they have a certain routine that you would like me to abide by. I try to avoid rescues as they stress me out too much. Any dog that is timid wouldn't be a good match for me.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.