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Serena D.

4.8 out of 5 stars
27 repeat pet owners
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Serena D.

4.8 out of 5 stars
27 repeat pet owners

Contact for Boarding

from US$80 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
8 year of experience
Has a fenced garden
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Lover of animals and walks!

I have 8+ years of experience with caretaking of others animals as well as my own. I have had cats, dogs and reptiles my entire life, doesn't feel like a home without em! I've also done volunteer work with humane societies and at in home animal care for family/friends. Im comfortable with all kinds of different animal needs for all ages and breeds. My main goal is to always love and care for your pets as if they were my own. I do work in person (occasionally hybrid) so please keep this in mind when booking. Meet & greets (please read): I am always open to meet n greets and encourage them! While I understand finding the right sitter fit for you and your pets can require assessing your options in person, please make it clear if the meet and greet is an interview or a soft confirmation. When I confirm a meet and greet I am blocking those days out as pending and holding those dates until you book, potentially denying other requests in the mean time. To me, booking the meet and greet is a confirmation unless other things come up during that visit. Because of this I do charge $10 for meet and greets as it is work and travel for me nonetheless! If you have any questions at all please ask them in your requests!!

Qualifications

27 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
60 ratings
Jessica R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 23, 2026

Serena was incredible! I loved getting daily updates and photos of how my boy Chance was doing. I could tell how happy and relaxed he was with her which made traveling much less stressful. I will definitely be booking with her again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter!

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Molly W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2025

Serena was amazing! We had never left our dogs with a sitter before and were a little nervous. She sent lots of picture and videos and kept us updated which was great!

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Chloe E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 13, 2025

We love Serena! She takes the best care of our girl and Birdie is so comfortable with her.

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Tiffany F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 07, 2025

Super responsive, and Freya had a great time!

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Michael S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2025

We’re so pleased with the care that Serena provided for our two pups while we were out of town. We have two spunky weenie dogs, one of which is disabled. Serena took great care and provided regular pupdates which allowed us to fully relax on our trip knowing our pups were in good hands.

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Lara R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2025

Serena was wonderful with our house and with our dog, Earl. She was very communicative while we were away and Earl seemed super chill and happy when we got back. We would definitely book again!

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Schedule

I do work in person (occasionally hybrid) so please keep this in mind when booking. I can always come back for lunch but for dogs there would be 4 hours between potty breaks during the work day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

As stated above I will always treat your pets as my own. Safety, respect, and trust are my main priorities when it comes to caring for your little one.

A typical day

I love to walk and get outside whether that’s hiking, parks, or just around the neighborhood. I do try to stay away from dog parks while having pets that are not my own in my care as they can be a place of high incidence. But please let me know what you feel is ideal for your pet, it’s most important to me that they’re not pushed too far away from their own routine and comfort zone.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Serena can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special/high needs! Following the pandemic it’s understandable many of our pets got accustomed to having us around more. Any information at all just allows me to adjust around your pets need for the most comfortable stay!
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.