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Summer R.

Star Sitter

South Westside, Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
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Services

Summer can care for

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

Availability

NOTE: the following schedule is only valid until 6/28 and then I will be between jobs and have an open schedule. I work three days a week at a restaurant in downtown Olympia on the weekends. My shifts are about six hours long from 2pm-8pm. A good match would entail that they could be left for those hours that I was gone and I would be back to feed evening meal (depending on travel time and how long it takes me to close up at the restaurant) around 8:30pm or 9ish

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Summer R.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will provide in-home care for your fur baby and attend to their usual schedule. I can stay at the house while you are away on a trip so they don't have to change their environment. I will provide them with company, meals, medication (if needed), playtime and walks.

Information Summer R. would like to know about your pet

It's good to know feeding times & walk times, special needs and medications, their relationship to being on a leash, and how they do with other dogs in case they run into one walking if they are aggressive or other special personality traits to attend to. Its also good to know how they might react to a sitter on the first day coming into their house.

A typical day

I would wake up and attend to them at the time they usually get their morning meal to feed them, give them meds if needed, and give a walk. If I need to leave I will make sure they are appropriately tucked in according to your wishes for those days.

Location

Olympia, WA

Summer R.'s Neighborhood

Summer R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

tenderhearted creature care🐾❤️

Pet care experience

When I was growing up my mom started an exotic animal rescue, caring for all of the animals that the shelter would not take. That started my early journey with pet care. I have been doing housesitting both on and off Rover for about six years now. In recent years was full time living on an animal sanctuary taking care of 8 black cats and 10 goats. I have taken care of so many different animals in my life!!

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Mary M.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026
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This is our first time working with Summer on drop-in visits (as opposed to house-sitting) and everything went smoothly (which is no surprise! 😊).

Mary M.
House Sitting • Jul 23, 2026
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Summer is our regular sitter and it gives us great peace of mind to know that our senior kitty is in good hands.

Alyssa S.
House Sitting • May 27, 2026
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Summer did a great job watching our house and our animals. We would book with them again. We hit major traffic on our way home and Summer offered to stay longer with our pets which we really appreciated. :)

Mary M.
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2026
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Summer is an excellent sitter. She is attentive and observant to our kitty, communicates well, and was flexible when we needed to make a change to our planned sit. We have hired Summer several times now and continue to be very happy her level of service.

About Summer R.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will provide in-home care for your fur baby and attend to their usual schedule. I can stay at the house while you are away on a trip so they don't have to change their environment. I will provide them with company, meals, medication (if needed), playtime and walks.

Information Summer R. would like to know about your pet

It's good to know feeding times & walk times, special needs and medications, their relationship to being on a leash, and how they do with other dogs in case they run into one walking if they are aggressive or other special personality traits to attend to. Its also good to know how they might react to a sitter on the first day coming into their house.

A typical day

I would wake up and attend to them at the time they usually get their morning meal to feed them, give them meds if needed, and give a walk. If I need to leave I will make sure they are appropriately tucked in according to your wishes for those days.

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 R.

Star Sitter

South Westside, Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews