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Rikki H.

Sioux Falls, SD

4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Rikki can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am currently a full-time online college student. I am fully devoted to caring for your animals. they are my # 1 priority while I am working for you . Dogs get a 15 minute walk included with every overnight. Additional walks are available for a fee. I'm available for full or part-time overnight stays, dog walks ,drop in visits , farm sitting and also pet nail trims for easy to work on dogs.

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About Rikki H.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur babies and home are my priority! 🐕I keep your pets on their normal schedule for meals, potty, and exercise. Safety measures to ensure that the dogs are not going to escape from the yard,house or while out on walks. 🐶

Information Rikki H. would like to know about your pet

Once the stay is booked and you're ready to leave I just ask that you leave a detailed list of you're for pets/horses schedule. You can also email me a detailed list of the schedule. What's the morning routine, what time is feeding? I need two contact numbers. I need instructions on what to do in case of an emergency. Where do you keep pet kennels for pets that need to be transported, ect?

A typical day

House, pet and non commercial farm sitting services. I try to keep the feeding , exercise, bed time , ect as close as possible to what their normal routine is. There is a price difference for full time care.

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Rikki H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Certified professional pet sitter!

Pet care experience

Hey pet parents! I'm experienced , reliable , dependable and I love animals so much! I've been around animals my whole life, raising, showing and horseback riding. I begin pet sitting in 2017 on Rover. I also work a side gig through Walmart spark and I have done over 300 deliveries and my ratings are excellent. I have posted a picture of my ratings . *Background checks, I also work for Walmart Spark delivering groceries and they do background checks regularly. I will add a picture of my metrics; I have worked for them for over a year and a half and I am in good standing with Walmart as well as Rover. ♥️ I care for horses, dogs, cats another small house pets. While I'm House sitting for you, your pets and house have my priority. While I'm there I am a guest ,and I try to keep your pets on their regular routine as much as possible. This also will eliminate some of the stress of them being at home without you. Meet and Greets: I can do a meet and greet through Skype, or in person. If the drive to meet you is further than 30 miles for a meet and greet, I would prefer to do a Skype meeting initially. Meet and greets, I come to your home to meet you and your fur babies to learn more about your pets and their daily routine. My life has been devoted to caring for all types of animals. While I am at your home, your fur babies and home are my # 1 priority. 🐴🐴🐕🐕🐕😾🦴🐱 Drop in visits booked in half hour increments. Drop in visits for horses or livestock include: throwing hay to the , giving grain or other supplements, checking and refilling water tubs, and visually inspecting the animals. Drop in visits for dogs: I let out to potty, feed, water, provide love and attention ,and administer medication. Walks are a additional fee. Dropping visits for cats: I changed litter boxes, feed and water. 🐾 Extended care beyond 8 hours overnight will be an additional fee . I have raised, horses, goats, sheep, and poultry. 💥Non-commercial Farm care. Please inquire about rates. The service depends on herd type and size, and what specifically you need help with. ✨Add on services: Nail trims🐶 🐱 Baths 🐶 Ear cleaning 🐶🐱 Anal glands expression 🐶 Stall cleaning, Equine care Livestock care 💜I have worked as a dog groomer, and have over 10 years experience .If you're in need of a mini dog groom service I can provide that inside your home . Only for well-behaved pets. 💜 ✨I take meticulous care of your home while I am there and clean up everything leaving it exactly as I found it . ✨While I'm at your home additional services I offer are; checking mail, take out the garbage and watering plants I will give your pets lots of love and attention while you're away and send text messages, photos and videos during the day to let you know how they are doing.

Reviews

Bridget P.
House Sitting • Oct 28, 2025
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Rikki took the best care of my dog, Wiggles. I normally am super anxious about leaving him for multiple days, but she was so communicative and sent multiple photos of him while they went on walks. Rikki provided me so much relief while I was gone on my trip and that meant so much to me. She’s very caring, friendly, and amazing with animals.

Ted B.
House Sitting • Jul 15, 2025
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After a disasterous first booking through Rover - not Rikki - we were worried about our dogs and a new sitter. We met with Rikki before she came for the weekend and we felt comfortable with her. When we came home at the end of the long weekend, our dogs greeted us like we'd only been gone a few hours. We will be contacting Rikki next time we need a sitter.

Kathy R.
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2025
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Rikki communicated well and took good care of my pack. Will book again 😊

Berit A.
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2025
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Rikki was a very kind and patient caretaker for our elderly dog while we were out of town. We got regular reports and pictures and I would highly recommend her.

About Rikki H.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur babies and home are my priority! 🐕I keep your pets on their normal schedule for meals, potty, and exercise. Safety measures to ensure that the dogs are not going to escape from the yard,house or while out on walks. 🐶

Information Rikki H. would like to know about your pet

Once the stay is booked and you're ready to leave I just ask that you leave a detailed list of you're for pets/horses schedule. You can also email me a detailed list of the schedule. What's the morning routine, what time is feeding? I need two contact numbers. I need instructions on what to do in case of an emergency. Where do you keep pet kennels for pets that need to be transported, ect?

A typical day

House, pet and non commercial farm sitting services. I try to keep the feeding , exercise, bed time , ect as close as possible to what their normal routine is. There is a price difference for full time care.

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.
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Rikki H.

Sioux Falls, SD

4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews