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Rivera R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Rivera R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Rutherford, NJ

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Athletic, Empathetic, Ready to Play

As a stunt professional I have to keep my athleticism up and having the energy to take care of animals is something I can provide with confidence. I am not afraid of the biggest or in most cases smallest of dogs regardless of breed or behavior! I’d say I’m more intuitive than most people when it comes to listening to what your dog needs and letting them approach me rather than forcing my expectation on them. I’m very happy to adjust to any personality, be it outgoing and playful to timid and shy. I would like to learn everything that makes your dog who they are so I can provide the right care and attention. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can provide you with to make sure I’m the right fit to your pup.

Cat care experience

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Feel fine leaving your Feline🐱🐈‍⬛

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

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have the upmost respect for a pets routine and their space. I am a guest when I visit and hope to always be a welcoming presence every time we meet!

Ratings and reviews

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Katy W.
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Drop-In Visits • Sep 07, 2026

Our kitties always have a great time with Rivera!

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Seunghye J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 24, 2025

We’ve had several different cat sitters over the years as we moved through different neighborhoods, and Rivera is by far the best we’ve ever had and my cat’s absolute favorite. My cat, who is usually shy with new people, warmed up to her right away. Rivera sends thoughtful updates and photos, which gives me peace of mind when I am away. If you are looking for someone who loves animals and is reliable, she’s the one.

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Eileen D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 08, 2024

Rivera is the absolute best! She made sure to keep me updated the entire time and gave my sweet pup so much love. You can tell the genuine care she has for pets. It's truly the little things. I will be booking with her from here on out! Wish I could give a thousand stars ⭐️

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Katy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 17, 2024

We booked Rivera last year and rebooked this year. Our kitties immediately remembered her and started bugging her for attention the minute she came through the door! Big thanks to Rivera for taking such great care of them, especially sticking to our medicine regimen. We always appreciate the photos and visit summaries. Will be booking again when needed!

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Jill D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 03, 2024

Amazing as always!!

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Nathaniel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 16, 2024

Thanks for taking great care of Rascal as always.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a frequent walker for my own health and could always take a buddy with me. Depending on their size and needs for exercise I judge my pace to their preference.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Rivera can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I have no preferences of breed of dog I pride myself on being adaptable. I would like to know what their favorite game is, where they like to be scratched or where they don’t want to be, if there are signs of communication the owner knows that is special to how their pup communicates I am very interested in learning those.
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.