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Rita D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients
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Rita D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients

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from $45 per night

Highlights

Rita has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Special TLC for all visiting pets

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.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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77 ratings
Gale S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • lug 04, 2026

Rita has been a wonderful resource for my pups….

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Sue L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • giu 01, 2026

We were so nervous about leaving Rufus with anyone since we just adopted him 2 months ago and he is 11 years old. Rita was great! She was very calming and had all under control. She kept us informed daily with photos and descriptions of his activities. She really know what she is doing!

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Stephanie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • mag 01, 2026

Rita is so sweet BOOK her!!

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Patty S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • apr 19, 2026

Irene is a rescued dog who has been with us for over a year. She’s naturally skittish and gets stressed easily, so finding the right person to care for her was very important to us especially after the loss of our beloved Sophie, who was with us for 14 years. Before choosing a sitter, my husband and I carefully reviewed several Rover profiles, and Rita’s immediately stood out. We were drawn to her empathy and experience with rescue dogs and those with medical needs. After a meet-and-greet that went very well, we felt confident giving it a try. Over the past few months, Irene has been in Rita’s care several times, and each visit has only reassured us. We can see that Irene is becoming more comfortable, which speaks volumes about Rita’s patience and compassion. She keeps us updated with pictures throughout the day and always sends a detailed report card afterward, which we truly appreciate. Rita is kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to the well-being of the dogs she cares for. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate caregiver for their beloved pet. 🐶

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Stephanie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • mar 14, 2026

5 stars!!! Rita and her sister are so sweet to my Callie

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Patty S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb 01, 2026

Very caring and she communicated with updates.

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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.

Pets

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).

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Rita can host up to 2 pets per night
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.
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.