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River P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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River P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Silver Spring, MD

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Animal lover who will love your pet

I've had lots of pets over the years and my life has been made a lot richer for having animals in it. I am very comfortable with the care of dogs, cats, birds and tortoises as these are the pets that I've had the most. I am comfy with the care of puppies and have spent a long time volunteering with rescues. Dogs and cats that have special quirks or need additional care are welcome with me. I'm here to offer a loving and caring environment for all animals regardless of their issues or needs.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment but there are green spaces on either side of the building where your dog can be taken out to relieve itself.

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Josh P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 21, 2026

River did a great job of keeping our dog comfortable and safe, as well as being accessible and responsive while we were away from the dog. Highly recommended !

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Briggitte S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2026

River took such good care of Louie while I was away. She was very communicative, sent updates, and made sure all of my questions were answered before the stay so I could have peace of mind. Louie settled right in and had a good time staying with her and Laguna!

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Jay K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026

River was great with Pluto, who has separation anxiety. She cared for him thoughtfully and he warmwd up after a short time.

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Julie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 07, 2026

River took such great care of Penny, and it was a bonus that River had a such a sweet dog of her own, Lagoona. We loved that River sent us pictures everyday, and we could tell that Penny was very comfortable and at ease. Would absolutely book again!

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Thomas B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2026

River was wonderful! Our dog can be a handful at times, but she handled him perfectly all day. We look forward to working with her again soon

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Carly C.
Jul 20, 2026

River is the definition of a pet person. She's had big dogs, small dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and even tortoises (not all brought in by her, her family are pet people too!). Every pet was adopted or was a rescue, and she believes every animal deserves love and a second chance. She's gentle, very patient and responsible. She's the person i would leave my pets with when I leave town, or when I find a cat on the street.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and I'm really flexible so I can offer a lot of attention and focus to your pet's needs. Just let me know how I can help!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
River can host up to 1 drop-in per day
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.