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Rita T.

Star Sitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
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Services

Rita can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Rita can care for

Cats

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

51 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% 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

Rita T.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rita T. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

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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

JuliAnn T.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 25, 2026
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We appreciated how Rita was able to look after our kitties last minute. Thank you!

Renee L.
Boarding • May 27, 2026
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Otis is always in great hands when with Rita!

Sarah E.
Drop-In Visits • May 23, 2026
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Rita was great with my cat and was consistent with messages and keeping me updated. I will book her as a sitter in the future!

Tarra N.
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026
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This was our first time using Rover and Rita was our pet sitter. She was absolutely lovely and took such great care of our Kitty, Zoey. She checked in every day at the same time and sent pictures too. She was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. I would highly recommend Rita and hope to have her take care of Zoey in the future. Thank you Rita and Rover.com!

About Rita T.

Communication

51 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% 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.

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Rita T.

Star Sitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews