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Susan M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Susan M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Susan has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
24 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Big fenced yard ready for your dog!

Note: Mark and I are looking to move out of state at some point this year. We will go month by month for now. We had originally planned on moving after May but not all ducks are in a row. So right now we will take reservations for August as well. I started with Rover fall 2024. Lost my sweet boy in March 2024 and love to get my pet fix by helping out others. I had dogs for the past 24 years and have friends and family members who have left their pets in my care in the past. Currently there are no kids or pets at our home. I am a retired teacher and my husband just retired in March so your pet will get loads of love and attention! And we have a big fenced in yard ready to be used!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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54 ratings
Breanna S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 20, 2026

Pip had so much fun and Susan sent so many videos and updates I felt better about leaving her

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Susan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 14, 2026

Sue and Mark were the perfect people to leave our fur baby with for the week. Their home is so comfortable, and their large, beautiful fenced in yard is the perfect place for a dog to explore. Our pup received so much love and attention while he was there! We looked forward to all the pictures, videos, and updates we received everyday to see all of the fun adventures he was on. From walks in the forest preserve, trips to Silver Springs, and all the love and cuddles he enjoyed, we know he was one happy pup throughout his whole stay. Thank you Sue and Mark for taking such incredible care of Dodger! We truly appreciate it!

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Cheryl S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 25, 2026

Wonderful! As always. Sammy loves Susan

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Lisa L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • avr. 12, 2026

This was our second time leaving Jack with Susan and once again she was great! She sent updates with pictures twice a day and we are so grateful for her wonderful care.

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Devin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mars 18, 2026

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Susan. She is so incredibly kind and caring. Maggie absolutely adores her and gets so excited every time she arrives. She’s also been super flexible and accommodating with our schedule, which we really appreciate. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing Maggie is in such good hands. We highly recommend Susan 😊

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Brian H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mars 13, 2026

Susan was great and our dog loved her stay!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I do volunteer work during the week but the hours and days are flexible for me. I do work on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year and can be flexible with this as well.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Since I am retired and my husband just retired there is always someone to keep an eye on your pet and make sure it is well cared for. We make sure we follow all instructions of the pet owners and give out lots of TLC.

A typical day

I have a big yard and a bin full of dog toys. I can also take them for walks in the neighborhood or local forest preserves if the owner is comfortable with that. I’m also more than happy to snuggle up on the couch.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Susan can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or certain behaviors to keep an eye out for. Better to know ahead of time!
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.