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Rita T.

Wilmington, DE

5 out of 5.0 stars
88 reviews
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Nana's House!

Pet care experience

Since I was a child, and I saw my first large white fluffy cat in my relatives yard, I've been enchanted with cats and shortly dogs followed. I love them all. I am a natural born nurturer, and it comes very easily for me to provide for them as best I can! For the past decade the bulk of my experience has been with senior pets and pets with canine cognitive disability. I love taking care of your kitties too! And administering medications is no problem.

Cat care experience

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I have a soft spot for the felines!

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

Reviews

Autumn G.
Dog Boarding • Jul 08, 2025
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She was very thoughtful on giving updates and a kind person. She was an excellent caretaker for juju. This the first time we have hired a pet sitter and she was experienced and knowledgeable of process. I would definitely recommend Rita for your pet sitting needs.

V P.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2025
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Rita is a trustworthy, caring pet sitter. We can't express our appreciation for the great care she provided for our little guinea pigs! 💖

Jaimie P.
Dog Boarding • May 14, 2025
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Rita was a great host and we are grateful to have found her.

Rosina W.
Doggy Day Care • May 04, 2025
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Rita was super accommodating and patient with our pet. Rita has a nice environment and approach to daycare.

About Rita T.

Communication

41 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
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

When you fur baby is with me the first thing I will do is make sure that they feel safe and not threatened. We will go out in the yard for a while and then they familiarise themselves with the downstairs. They are free to go upstairs wherever they wish. They may get on the furniture, I allow them to hang out wherever they feel comfortable. We take frequent outdoor bathroom breaks and if weather permits, we go for walks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rita T. would like to know about your pet

Dog drop offs can be between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm in the evening. I will occasionally make exceptions for special circumstances such as travel plans. The more information you can provide about your dog including pictures the better it helps me to determine if your dog is a good fit for my house. Please take a few moments to fill out your dogs bio information including pictures before you submit the request to me.

A typical day

I generally try to take cues from the dog visiting me to determine what activity would suit them best. We can walk in my neighborhood which is lovely and quiet, and I am in very close distance to Brandywine Park. And also visit a nearby dog park though I would keep them on a leash, not let them run free. I believe in tailoring the activities to the dogs physical capabilities.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day

Rita can host

Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Rita can watch in your home

Cats
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am retired and I have time to spare and no other distractions except taking care of the pets. This is my own choosing, this is how I want to spend my time.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Rita T.

Communication

41 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
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

When you fur baby is with me the first thing I will do is make sure that they feel safe and not threatened. We will go out in the yard for a while and then they familiarise themselves with the downstairs. They are free to go upstairs wherever they wish. They may get on the furniture, I allow them to hang out wherever they feel comfortable. We take frequent outdoor bathroom breaks and if weather permits, we go for walks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rita T. would like to know about your pet

Dog drop offs can be between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm in the evening. I will occasionally make exceptions for special circumstances such as travel plans. The more information you can provide about your dog including pictures the better it helps me to determine if your dog is a good fit for my house. Please take a few moments to fill out your dogs bio information including pictures before you submit the request to me.

A typical day

I generally try to take cues from the dog visiting me to determine what activity would suit them best. We can walk in my neighborhood which is lovely and quiet, and I am in very close distance to Brandywine Park. And also visit a nearby dog park though I would keep them on a leash, not let them run free. I believe in tailoring the activities to the dogs physical capabilities.

Location

Wilmington, DE

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Rita T.

Wilmington, DE

5 out of 5.0 stars
88 reviews