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Sidney S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
105 repeat clients
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Sidney S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
105 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

Sidney has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog Walker and Sitter

Taking care of pups is simply my life, and I think being a sitter is the best job in the world! I love providing pups with the love they need when their owners are away. We’ve even been known to take in some strays into our home on a temporary basis to give them a safe place while they search for a forever home. We have a pup of our own, Ava, who is an 18-month-old Dachshund/hound mix. She is very high spirited and loves to play! I am home between three and four days a week, which means that I’m a good fit for pups that need a bit more attention during a stay. Although I will be the primary caregiver, my husband Hugo will also help care for any pup staying with us. He is happy to take over the walking duties if I’m unable to for whatever reason, and can also help with drop-in visits (with the owner’s permission). He’s as much of a dog lover as I am! Dogs rule our home, and we love it. Ava is a bona fide part of the family: she sleeps in the bed, snuggles on the couch, and sun bathes on the patio. Any dog staying with us can expect the same, with your permission of course! In any case, you can expect daily updates from me, and I’ll make sure to let you know how your pup is doing and what we’ve done for the day. I’m always taking cute pictures too, so you can definitely expect a few glamour shots too! We live in an apartment complex in Madison, TN. There is a small dog park here within walking distance and other larger ones a short drive away. The complex does not offer much in the way of walking paths but the housing development behind it does. It is safe, well lit, and has plenty of sidewalks, so this is where we usually like to walk. We’re happy to accommodate any special walking requests as well!

Qualifications

105 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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310 ratings
Diane C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026

Sidney is so reliable and has a true love of animals.

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Lane E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2026

She is amazing! I’m so grateful for her! I never have to worry about my pups if she is taking care of them! Thank you for all you do!

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Stuart W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2025

My family can't get over the fact that Sidney and Hugo take better pictures of our guys every single time We are happy knowing our dogs are safe, fed and Loved They are amazing! Just don't hire them when we want to 😝

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Sam S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 18, 2025

Sidney was great checking in on my Husky while I was out of town!

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Andrew M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 22, 2025

Sidney has been doing drop-in visits for us to check in on our dogs for a long time now. She's completely reliable, communicative, kind, and so great with our old lady dog and puppy alike. And she takes the best photos!

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Kelli K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2025

Sidney & Hugo are always great! They’re communicative, reliable, love on our kitties, and are always available last-minute!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Pets

A typical day

Hugo and I enjoy visiting the many great Tennessee state parks. They’re great to visit when we’re tired of the local dog parks, and Ava is always happy to explore as well. We’ve picked out a few good ones of our own, but we’re always open to recommendations if you’ve got them. There are plenty of things to do locally as well, so we’ll have a ton of opportunities to get out and socialize. We’re also happy to spend some quality time indoors, and we’re not opposed to going on double cuddle duty!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Sidney can host up to 2 pets per night
Some things I like to learn ahead of time: Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? What’s the best way to spoil your pup?
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.