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Selena C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients
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Selena C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Selena has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pet Lover For Hire

When I was growing up we always had dogs (and a bird, a cat, and plenty of fish) in our house, so a love for animals has always been an intrinsic part of my life. Our dogs, almost all Rottweilers over the years, were rescues and as such sometimes had a few special needs. I've had experience caring for different large dog breeds such as Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Collies, Pitbulls, Huskies and Golden Retrievers, ranging from very typical walking, playing, and feeding to more demanding tasks. These are not limited to giving pills, eyedrops, and various other types of medication, as well as handling minor behavioral issues. A recent Des Moines transplant, I work part time remote. My husband and I have a chaotic but lovable cat named Henry and the sweetest German Shepherd Mix named Charlotte (we call her Charlie).

Cat care experience

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Can’t wait to get to know your cat!

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

Qualifications

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Making sure your dog or cat is as loved and cared for as can be while you’re away is my top priority. With that in mind, I prefer to care for your dog or cat in their own home - just as your pet will be most comfortable in their own environment, I want to keep my own pets as happy in their own home as possible as well!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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86 ratings
Deborah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 10, 2026

Selena has been a dependable cat sitter. She always provides detailed updates with lots of pictures. She is caring and loving to my cat as if it were her own. 💜

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Deborah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 14, 2025

Reliable and gives my cat lots of love and pets. Cannot ask for anything more.

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Natasha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 25, 2025

Selena has been the absolute best pet sitter to our cats!! Our shy kitties love her! She takes the best photos and provides wonderfully detailed updates and is super communicative. I can’t say enough good things about her! She is the best of the best.

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Deborah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 08, 2025

Selena took amazing care of my kitty! She kept me updated with great communication and lots of pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I’ll definitely be booking her again!

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Natasha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 27, 2025

As always, Selena is the very best cat sitter! It has always been a wonderful experience!

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Natasha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 13, 2025

As always, Selena is great! Our two shy kitties absolutely love her and she always sends the best photos and updates. It’s the greatest relief knowing they are well taken care of while my fiancé and I are traveling!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work part time so I have a fairly open schedule! I’m available mornings and evenings two days of the week but am flexible most other days.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Selena can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Before I agree to care for your pet, I would love to meet them (and you!) and make sure we're a great fit. Things that are important for me to know are largely related to what their regular schedule is like. If you give treats and how often, typical meal times, when do they go for walks and how long, how often do they need to go out, how do they interact with other people or dogs if we go on walks, and do they have allergies or medications I should be aware of. Equally important as the basics and routines though, are the fun things! What does your dog or cat like to play with? Where do they like to go on walks or what are their favorite things? What are some fun things you would like me to do with them while you're away? Making sure your dog or cat is as happy and well loved when you're away as possible is my main goal!
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.