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Sterling M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Sterling M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Your dog's home away from home!

We can offer discounts on stays longer than 4 days. We do not offer them on holiday stays. Your dog will be loved and cared for as if it were my own dog Elijah! They will have all of the ear scratches and belly rubs it could ever want. Ours is an all girl home so if your dog has a fear of men then the fur baby would be content here. We do have cats so your dog being cat savvy is a must. Our animals are welcome to sleep with us in our beds and yours would be too if that is something they are used to. We are also not fans of kennels and do not use them with our own animals, but can if you prefer your dog to be in one. We are willing to go above and beyond for your fur baby to make them feel right at home while you are away. Also know that the prices are not fixed. If your dog is under a year and is house trained it gets the adult price. About this sitter: I am willing to watch your dog in your home to make your time away from your animal easier on him/ her. Keeping your dog in it's natural environment can ease the strain on your dog(s) and prevent stress caused by separation. I hope to help your dog(s) feel comfortable and happy while you are away. They will be loved like they were my own fur babies. I am also completely open to having my dog come to play with your dog if you would like. We could even arrange play dates if they get along swimmingly. I am more than willing to do anything to make your animals happy. Also know that your dog will be walked once for free each day I watch it. Dog walking prices are for overly active dogs and for people who JUST want their dog walked not dog-sat. I have been pet sitting for 8+ years Why I love dog sitting I have loved dogs my whole life. I grew up with a golden retriever, a black lab, and a mutt for 8 years. Then I spent 3 years of my life with a Pomeranian named Molly who is my god father's dog. I currently have one wonderful dog named Teramisu who I rescued from the shelter and have had since she was 9 months old. I love her very much. I have spent a lot of time dog sitting both full grown dogs and puppies as well. Meet my pets 6 cats About my yard I sadly do not have one right now. Or rather I have no personal yard. I live in a complex with a lot of green space and walking trials. I also live down the street from a really nice dog park as well. I do most of the sitting myself. I do on occasion have help from my older sister Misty. She and I have been pet sitting together for over 10 years. She steps in when an emergency keeps me away or a timing conflict with my day job or other sittings occur just to keep things running smooth and your pets well cared for.

Cat care experience

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Hope to be your sunny spot

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

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to offer dog walking, pop in visits, or daycare in your home. I live in an apartment and already have pets so I am unable to host pets in my home per my lease.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
50 ratings
Maija M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2026

This is the second time we’ve had Sterling, she’s great! Daily photos, our pets love her, and the house looks like no one was here when she leaves. She’s also personable and very communicative, highly recommend!

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Alexsaundria B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 01, 2026

Sterling was fabulous! Super attentive to my pups needs and they looked like they had an absolute ball hanging out together!

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Maija M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 27, 2026

Sterling did an excellent job during her 8 day stay taking care of our two dogs and our home. One dog is a Senior who requires daily medication and the other pup is young and energetic! Sterling was very responsive, communicative, and sent daily pictures letting us know how things were going. The house was in great shape when we returned, we would highly recommend Sterling for your pet-sitting needs.

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V G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 30, 2026

Sterling is great. She always sends pictures with each check in, and I know my pets are safe and in great hands when I travel for work.

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Alexis F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 30, 2026

Stilling did an absolute amazing job with our two kitties! She sent us regular updates and lots of pics. We felt so confident that our furbabies were getting all of the love and care they needed. We’ve already sent another booking request.

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Nicole R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 26, 2026

Sterling has a wonderful way with animals. I was worried our anxious, shy kitty wouldn’t come out for food, but Sterling charmed all my cats. They love her. And she managed to give my boy cat all his meds for a urininary upset. Gosh, she took on so much and I’m so pleased! Can’t wait for her to come back again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work mornings and early afternoon. I am off around 3:30pm or earlier during the week currently and I am usually off on Fridays and Saturdays. I can work it around that otherwise.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sterling can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
No breed preference but would like to know if it has treat or resource guarding issues. I would also like to know if it has any places it does not like to be touched. The quirks that make your dog different that need to be addressed to make it a happy 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 a background check. 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.