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Satsuki W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Satsuki W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Experienced Pet Sitter At Home

Over the last 16 years I have had the pleasure of working with cats and dogs in corporate and freelance settings. I’ve had the opportunity to watch a tiny 3lb chihuahua puppy to 100lb German shepherds, from 3 month old puppies to senior dogs taking several medications at different times of the day. I’m confident I will be able to follow any instructions you provide.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
54 ratings
Rachel H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2026

She was incredibly easy to work with. We booked within a week of leaving and I wasn't sure if that would make things more difficult to get worked out, but that wasn't the case at all. It was a breeze with both pick up and drop off. Our dog was sad with us gone and she worked to make sure that he would cheer up and eat.

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Evan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 22, 2026

Great communication, easy scheduling, safe and clean home. Milo was well cared for.

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Moriah H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 08, 2026

Satsuki was amazing. She watched our 5-month-old husky overnight last minute and made our first boarding experience completely stress-free. She sent photo updates, communicated clearly, and truly went above and beyond to make sure our pup was well cared for. We felt totally comfortable leaving him with her and would absolutely book again. 10/10 recommend.

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Ivory H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 09, 2023

Satsuki is an amazing sitter!

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Anshuman S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2023

I've booked Satsuki twice now over the holidays. She has taken excellent care of my cat Audrey and is very communicative about her visits.

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Catherine E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2023

Took care of my two cats wonderfully!

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Schedule

I started cat sitting when I lived in New York City where I did drop-in in visits for an hour or two. I also fostered over 20 cats over the two years I lived in Manhattan. Through this experience I worked with newborn kittens to senior cats. I gained experience with dogs when I worked for Biscuits and Bath, a doggy daycare where I watched and played with a variety of breeds from Yorkshire terriers to Bernese mountain dogs. I gained valuable skills in basic dog training, walking multiple dogs at a time, and general care for dogs with different temperaments and personalities.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Since May 2021, I've worked with over 50 clients to care for their dogs and cats in the DC/MD area. I've watched a variety of breeds and ages, some of which have had special needs or needed medication. After we establish pick up/drop off times and dates, we can go into what your expectations are and how I will meet you and your pet's needs. About my home: I rent a 3 bedroom house that I share with my boyfriend who serves the PA National Guard. The yard is fenced in, regularly checked for escape attempts, and is always monitored if dogs are out. Items I provide: Dog beds Small, medium, and large crates Crate cover Water bowl Variety of dog toys Wet wipes Towels to clean up unexpected messes Cleaning supplies

Pets

A typical day

When dog sitting, they will go out to the yard first thing in the morning, multiple times during the day (weather permitting), and one last potty break before bed. Because I have my own dog, I always feed all dogs separately, even if they are from the same household. They will be separated by a baby gate, individual crates, or one dog will be inside eating while the others are outside in the fenced in yard. When I do cat drop ins, I will clean all food/water bowls, refill water, refill food as directed, scoop litter and throw it out daily, provide my own bags to dispose of the litter, sweep around the litter box, and give your pets as much attention as they want.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Satsuki can host up to 3 pets per night
Questions I typically ask when we have our meet & greet include: How often would you like updates? (1 hour after drop off, once a day, twice a day, once every other day, only as needed(no news is good news)). Do they have any food allergies? Do they have separation anxiety? Any aggressive/destructive/spiteful behavior? Where do they usually sleep? Quirks? Do they like to hide? Favorite treats? *If boarding with me, please note that I have my own dog and I may have one or two other dogs in my care. Please let me know if this is an issue.*
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.