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Skylar Raye L.

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Skylar Raye L.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Big dog lover (and all dog lover)

Since I was in elementary school, my family has had Great Danes. I believe that big dogs in particular are a testament to how much we are capable of loving our pets. Like most pets, they will fill something in your life that you didn’t know was missing, but they will also cost you blood, sweat and tears- and sometimes this is multiplied according to their size. Giant breeds have much shorter life spans, as some of us know, and this seems to only heighten the pet parent experience. Unfortunately, in 2021, our family had one of our Danes fall ill and pass away while being boarded at a local facility. She was only two years old and we were completely devastated. Since then, I’ve come to realize how incredibly important it is to leave your pets under the care of someone who will be entirely present with them, tend to all of their needs, and communicate as much as possible. I can ensure that I will be that person if you choose me to be your sitter. I have been pet-sitting on and off since 2019 but dedicated three years entirely to the profession after 2022. During those three years I gained experience with dog breeds ranging from every size and age- and even a few cats and kittens. Most recently, I have had a full time job and could not continue to pet-sit, but now I have time to return to it and am looking forward to bringing on new clients. In my profile you can find photos of my own dog- Columba. Him and his litter were brought to a shelter soon after they were born and I had the opportunity to care for them until they were old enough to be adopted out. Obviously I had to keep one :) At the same time, my family brought Indigo home. Since then she has had a litter of puppies of her own and that’s how we ended up with Lula, her daughter. They are mess. Lol. P.S. I am an artists and I’m here if you need a pet portrait too!

Qualifications

83% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I'll do whatever you or your pet requests! I'm very used to needy dogs as my Great Danes will bark or hit me with their giant paws if they are not getting enough attention. They also sometimes refuse to drink out of a bowl and will whine at the kitchen sink until it is turned on for them to drink from. At my home, we have an electric fence, but I tend to go outside with them. I also have lots of experience with walking dogs after living in Chicago, as well.

Ratings and reviews

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Mary B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 18, 2020

Skylar is our go-to dog sitter and the best we ever had! She is so responsive and goes out of her way to accommodate our sitter needs, even rearranging plans with her dad one time. She loves our dog like her own and we always come back to a happy pup. Skylar is very communicative and sends tons of pictures so you know your pet is well-cared for. I would recommend Skylar 110% to anyone looking for a reliable dog-sitter.

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Leah N.
Jul 23, 2019

Skylar is a punctual dog caregiver. She's diligent, observant, and follows directions really well. Skylar is very passionate about dogs and makes sure she always gives them the utmost care! I have entrusted Skylar to take care of my beloved dogs in the past, and she's done a terrific job. I've also known her on a person level for quire some time and can attest to her attention to detail and passion for pets. I would be happy to recommend anyone to leave their pets in Skylar's care, and I would not hesitate to do so in the future for my dogs.

Stacy T.
Jul 05, 2019

Skylar has grown up with Great Danes and schnauzers; therefore, she is very familiar with the needs of large and small breeds. Skylar is respectful, trustworthy and loves dogs!

Anna N.
Jun 27, 2019

Skylar is one of the most caring, genuine, and trustworthy people I have ever met. She puts 100% into everything she does, always uses her best judgement and always has a smile on her face. Love for animals and people is what makes her so approachable and kind. As an all-around wonderful human being and is an excellent caregiver!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

At the moment my schedule is very open! Just reach out to me with some dates and I will let you know if they do or don't work for me :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Skylar Raye can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Tell me about your dog and their personality! let me know if they have a special toy or blanket that I should make sure is reachable for them. Of course, if your dog has any health issues that require a special diet or medication, let me know how I can aide them in as much detail as you want!
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.