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Sterling R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Sterling R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $14 per visit

Highlights

Sterling has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience

Pet care experience

Lots of rescue/shelter experience!

The proud owner of two very rambunctious rescue dogs, I've been dog-walking and house-sitting since I was 12. I've spent time volunteering at animal shelters, and love helping exercise my friends/coworkers' dogs!

Qualifications

7 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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I'm well-versed in positive reinforcement and know how to gently redirect scared/defensive animals. Also, I've learned to safely break up altercations between dogs during playtime.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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26 ratings
Dog Walking • Aug 03, 2026

Sterling R. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Marjie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 19, 2026

Very responsive and so good with the dogs!

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Marjie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 05, 2026

So wonderful when great with the dogs!

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Lexis V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 04, 2026

Excellent Dog walker! Sterling took very good care of Loki and made sure he got a decent amount of park time! Will be booking in the future

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Joey T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 21, 2025

Rowdy always sleeps so well after walks and play dates with Sterling and her pups!

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Lilah K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2025

Sterling took great care of my cats! She ensured they had everything that was asked, plus a little more :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a disabled veteran, and want to give my time for 'odd jobs'/ volunteering whenever I can. Currently, I'm available to help out every day except Wednesdays.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Sterling can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.