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Sydney K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 repeat clients
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Sydney K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced and Caring Pet Sitter

Hi! My name is Sydney. I'm 27 years old and a doctoral student. My program is online, so I have total flexibility and have nowhere else to be than with your pet! I’ve lived with five cats and a dog but currently have no pets. I have also had a cockatiel for 17 years (she lives with my grandfather now)! In college, I worked for a pet sitting business, Jamie's Pet Sitting, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. I worked for Jamie from February of 2017 to May of 2019. I worked with all kinds of animals, from birds to horses to dogs and cats, and pets of all sizes (even dogs bigger than me). I've worked for clients with just one pet and I've worked for clients with 15 indoor pets. I would provide walks (for cats and dogs), drop-in visits, and overnight house/pet sitting. I would also administer various oral medications for dogs and cats and insulin injections for pets with diabetes. A lot of our clients were senior dogs and dogs with chronic illnesses or physical disabilities. I've also worked with a lot of shy, timid, and aggressive animals (especially dogs). In those situations, I know what to do and what not to do, and I've been told my calm demeanor is perfect for animals like that. If your pet falls into any of those categories, I will still be comfortable and able to give them the care they need! And I love to exercise, so I am more than willing to get play and get your pets active! I absolutely loved my time at that job, and those animals will always have a special place in my heart. I'm reliable and dependent. I'll always be on time. And I know that all pets are different and unique, so I'm here to provide whatever your pet needs!

Qualifications

55 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’ve cared for pets with differing medical, behavioral, and dietary needs. Whatever your pet needs, I can provide! I’ll make sure that your pet feels safe and happy.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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210 ratings
Kara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 02, 2026

Sydney has watched our cat multiple times and we always feel so much more at ease when she is the one to care for her while we are away. Our kitty loves her and Sydney always keeps us updated on how she’s doing. 💗

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Derrick P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 19, 2025

We have had Sydney care for our girls before and she is so great with them. Definitely would recommend her.

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Brenna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr 17, 2025

She’s our favorite person! Will forever have her come watch our sweet kitty.

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Kara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • nov 05, 2024

Sydney has watched our cat multiple times while we’ve been out of town and we are always so grateful. She does a wonderful job making her feel comfortable while we are away.

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Anne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • ott 27, 2024

Sydney is so awesome, so good with my girls, totally trustworthy and she gets 10 stars from me!!!! 🙂

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Catherine T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • ago 04, 2024

I hired Sydney last minute after another sitter bailed on me. She was a star! Very professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I’d definitely hire her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part-time and my graduate program is online so I have lots of flexibility. I’m available 7 days a week and I don’t mind working early in the morning or late at night.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sydney can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors I should know about, like triggers to avoid or favorite places to be pet. If walking, let me know how your dog does around other people and pets, and if there is a specific protocol you’d like me to follow.
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.