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Rita D.

Lake Mary, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•60 reviews
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Special TLC for all visiting pets

Pet care experience

With over 35 years experience with four-legged (and some two-legged) pets. My clients refer to me as a pet whisperer. Senior fur babies and those with special needs, i.e. rescues, medical needs, separation anxiety, etc. are my specialty. They love my fenced-in yard and will even let them on my furniture, if allowed at home. I look forward to giving hugs and kisses to your baby.

Reviews

Jada K.
Dog Boarding • Feb 11, 2024
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Rita was a great dog sitter for our two pups. They are a 15 lb 1-year-old and a 70 lb 2-year old and Rita was able to welcome them home to her place with open arms! Rita sent pictures of them every day and let us know what and how they were doing each day! We will definitely be returning to Rita’s the next time we need a dog-sitter!

Laurie K.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 30, 2024
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My active pup had a very good first day with Rita. He has asked to go back sometime. Happy pup, happy mom.

Helen K.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 30, 2023
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Rita is fabulous with my sweet kitty. I have repeatedly used her the last year and a half. I have confidence that Freckles is getting the right amount of love and attention.

Michele K.
Dog Boarding • Oct 23, 2023
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Awesome sitter.

About Rita D.

Communication

28 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in yard in a single-story house. I have a 13 year old blind Yorkshire Terrier, who thinks she's a puppy and is very spoiled. Maggie Mae loves her toys and she has lots of them to share. We are able to work with all meal routines and play time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Rita D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your fur baby has any special needs. I have taken care of senior dogs and visually-impaired and hearing-impaired pets. I have also taken care of diabetic dogs and administered their insulin and given oral medication to them.

A typical day

Since I am generally home throughout the day, your baby gets lots of potty breaks. We have lots of toys and don't mind sharing. It's not unusual to find toys all over the house. Most of them have not yet learned to put them away (haha).

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$44per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day

Rita can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat

Rita can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I am a substitute teacher within the SCPS system. I set my own schedule and can generally adjust to fit most client needs, including boarding, doggie day care and daily drop-ins with cats and dogs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a day ago
Rita can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Rita D.

Communication

28 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in yard in a single-story house. I have a 13 year old blind Yorkshire Terrier, who thinks she's a puppy and is very spoiled. Maggie Mae loves her toys and she has lots of them to share. We are able to work with all meal routines and play time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Rita D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your fur baby has any special needs. I have taken care of senior dogs and visually-impaired and hearing-impaired pets. I have also taken care of diabetic dogs and administered their insulin and given oral medication to them.

A typical day

Since I am generally home throughout the day, your baby gets lots of potty breaks. We have lots of toys and don't mind sharing. It's not unusual to find toys all over the house. Most of them have not yet learned to put them away (haha).

Location

Lake Mary, FL

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Rita D.

Lake Mary, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•60 reviews