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Summer P.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Summer can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently working full time - Tuesdays 1pm-5pm and Wednesday through Saturday 8:30am-5:15pm. I can only offer visits or walks before or after work on those days. If I'm doing an over night stay for you I will not be able to provide potty breaks during these hours but I will be there in the mornings and evenings to give them plenty of love and care. I have more flexibility Sunday and Monday. Thank you for your understanding!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Summer P.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pets safety and happiness is my first priority and you can count on me to be someone you feel comfortable taking care of your fur baby. If you are looking for someone honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable who really loves animals, I'm the right sitter for you.

Information Summer P. would like to know about your pet

It is important for me to know if your dog is friendly with other dogs and people, is leash trained or has any behaviors I should know about like food aggression, anxiety, or fearfulness with strangers. Please leave detailed instructions for feedings and any medications as well as emergency contacts.

A typical day

I'm happy to take your dog on it's normal walk near your house or if they just want to play fetch or tug of war in the backyard, that's great too. Maybe they just want to get pets and snuggle. Whatever makes your dog the most comfortable and happy, I'm happy with!

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

Summer P.'s Neighborhood

Previous Veterinary Nurse!

Pet care experience

Aloha! I have been a lover of animals all of my life and a pet sitter for over 20 years starting in Hawai'i where I grew up and continuing in Santa Cruz where I've lived for the past 18 years. I was a veterinary technician for 14 years and while I've had to say goodbye to that career I still love caring for animals. Your pet will be in great hands! Please note-I do work full time during the day-see "availability" section for my schedule. Thank you!

Reviews

Rory H.
House Sitting • May 24, 2026
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Summer watched our two pugs with very different needs for a week. Summer was very communicative throughout, letting us know how everyone was. We received a lot of pictures showing everyone was being walked and loved while we were gone. Summer was very in tune to their health, checking in on our older ones cough She also left the house well taken care of. It was wonderful to be on vacation and knowing my furbabies were being well taken care of and I would not hesitate to have her sit again.

Nicole L.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 08, 2024
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My pup loves Summer! He had so much fun with Summer that he was too pooped to play when we got home! He told us that he loves her and hopes she can come back soon!

Daniel G.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 10, 2023
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Summer was great. Did a good job of watching our shy older cat. Would rebook.

Louise C.
House Sitting • Mar 30, 2023
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Summer is trainer as well as a sitter and helped our dog learn to stay, not Leap up, and kept her busy in the rain. This is a puppy who is too exuberant. we are giving summer a large tip for her training help. she is very under paid for her skills. thank you for having her as part of her over. Summer did laundry & monitored potty training!

About Summer P.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pets safety and happiness is my first priority and you can count on me to be someone you feel comfortable taking care of your fur baby. If you are looking for someone honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable who really loves animals, I'm the right sitter for you.

Information Summer P. would like to know about your pet

It is important for me to know if your dog is friendly with other dogs and people, is leash trained or has any behaviors I should know about like food aggression, anxiety, or fearfulness with strangers. Please leave detailed instructions for feedings and any medications as well as emergency contacts.

A typical day

I'm happy to take your dog on it's normal walk near your house or if they just want to play fetch or tug of war in the backyard, that's great too. Maybe they just want to get pets and snuggle. Whatever makes your dog the most comfortable and happy, I'm happy with!

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.
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Summer P.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews