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Susan S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Susan S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$49 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
21 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Empty nester ISO cuddle buddies.

I grew up on a farm with many different types of animals. We had chickens (so many chickens!), cows to milk, an elderly blind horse, goats and pigs occasionally, 17 outside cats, dogs of varying sizes, and a turkey, named Minerva. I am not new to responsible pet-ownership although I chose not to have pets while raising my daughter- she was responsibility enough! She is all grown up now and at this time in my life, I have time and would welcome occasional companionship, snuggles, and the opportunity to be of service.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I'm observant and very hands-on, preferring to be fully present with your beloved pets in their familiar home. I care deeply about the type of experience you would want to come home to and believe in leaving things better than I found them. I take care to clean up after myself and the babies you're entrusting me to care for.

Ratings and reviews

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Carol R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2025

Susan was absolutely amazing! She is loving, professional, extremely trustworthy, and respectful. Our dog Sadie and our cat Lily fell in love with her immediately. It was obvious from all the photos she sent us while we were gone. She has become a friend to both my husband and I, and of course Sadie and Lily.

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Pamela E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 16, 2025

We have had Susan (Aunt Susan to our dogs) stay at our home and watch our dogs many times. We literally will schedule our trips around her availability due to the peace of mind we have when she stays.

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Janice P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 15, 2025

Susan is the best!!!

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Pamela E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 15, 2024

What more can I say? Our dogs cry when Susan packs up to leave on her last day. She’s the best!

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Christine E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 22, 2024

Our two dogs seemed very comfortable with Susan and enjoyed her cuddles. The dogs were taken good care of.

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Gina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 28, 2024

Susan took great care of Loki for the night and i truly appreciate her patience, organization, the photos she sent me, and her loving demeanor. I felt completely comfortable with her after our meet and greet, even with it being my first time ever using rover or a pet sitter in general. I would rebook her anytime and you should too!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a fairly flexible work schedule; much of which I can do wherever I am. On the occasions when I do need to leave, it is usually no more than 6 hours away at a time. I update my calendar frequently and coordinate my availability to reflect that. That means I get to spend more time with your pets!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Susan can host up to 1 drop-in per day
Do they have accidents in the house? Are they aggressive with dogs or people? How do they respond to being on a leash and taking walks? Sometimes, animals with a history don't like to be touched in certain areas, is there any place I should avoid petting your pet? Are there any allergies I should be aware of? What words/commands do you use to communicate with your pet? Any tricky habits I should know about (i.e. don't leave food on counter, keep toilets closed, etc)?
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, including a booking fee of 11%.