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Salem D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Salem D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Salem has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Substitute Owner

Looking for someone to care for your pet who does the job for the love of animals? Look no further!! I love dogs, I have two mischievous shiba inus of my own, Zinnia and Juniper! I also love cats and have a sweet old girl named Bean I also have a love for nonfurry friends! I have a 15 year old goldfish, a snake, a lizard, and even some pet isopods (rolly pollys) as well!! I grew up on a farm in rural Virginia, I never had fewer than 2 dogs and 5 cats around my home growing up. We fostered quite often, I even helped several momma cats have their kittens! I have raised chickens and guinea pigs as well! I also have experience with bunnys, including old and special needs buns! Pet sitting for my neighbors was my first job starting when I was just a pup myself about 8 or 9. I helped raise and train my first puppy around the same time. I volunteered at our local animal shelter starting age 11. Im also very comfortable with dogs and cats who are elderly and/or take medications, and I pride myself in my ability to make your pet feel safe and sound, it is my utmost priority. Warning though, I will love your pet like they are own! :) I also have lots of experience with reactive dogs, one of my own girls is dog reactive! I have a knack for working with shy kitties as well! Please feel free to message with any questions!

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will treat your home with only the utmost respect, and make sure your pet is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, besides missing their parents of course! Im also more than willing to take care of any of your plants/fish/small pets if you just leave instructions for their care with me.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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119 ratings
Meghan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 09, 2026

Salem is the best cat sitter! They always take the best care of our senior cat and take the time to provide us with detailed updates.

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Marcin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 17, 2026

Salem is a great cat sitter, and a great and diligent communicator!

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Marcin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 27, 2026

As always, wonderful care for my cat and my apartment, and great communication!

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Lisa H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026

Highly recommend Salem. Best cat and lizard sitter out there. Highly communicative, timely, responsible, and happy pets.

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Meghan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Salem is the best ever cat sitter! They always take the best care of our old gal Eleanor and provide the most thoughtful and thorough updates. Thank you thank you!

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Meghan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 30, 2025

Salem is the best! Willing to go above and beyond to take care of our little old cat. Thank you, Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I do am an artist when not doing pet care! Which means your pet will be the center of my schedual, and my first priority! Im also very flexible!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Salem can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
The more information I have, the better I will be able to customize my care to fit your critter specifically! There is no detail too small. Some questions I typically ask are, is your pet anxious or reactive? If so what are they reactive to? How long does your dog like to walk? Or play? What are your pet's favorite toys/games? Do they get treats? How often and what kinds are ok? Does your pet need medication or any other special care? Is your pet afraid of anything like storms or loud noises? Any information you have Id love to know it! I want to know your pet as well as possible to make sure they feel safe and comfortable with me :)
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.