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Sydney R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Sydney R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

Highlights

Sydney has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

PET PAL with a Flexible Schedule

Hello Pet Parents, My name is Sydney and I hope to meet and care for your four legged friends. I have had both cats and dogs my entire life, with the occasional turtle, hamster, and fish. Growing up I had a variety of breeds that I took care of: lab/retriever mix, cocker spaniel/poodle, German Shepherd and an endearing mutt! Currently, my two fur babies, dogs are Chihuahua-Minature Pinsher mixed and my 2 cats are rescues. As an adult I have taken care of breeds such as: Weimaraners, King Charles, and a Staffordshire Terrier. I find joy in bonding with animals and learning about what makes them special. My pets are a part of my family. I enjoy playing with, cuddling, and walking not only my own pets, but also those of my friends and family, for whom I also have done overnight house/pet sitting regularly for a number of years. I am fairly new to pet sitting professionally, but I believe that the best jobs are those that you love, and I love animals! I will give you daily updates, pictures and/or videos. I will feed them according to their schedule. I can hide pills in their treats. I will also take care of basic house sitting duties. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your babies.

Cat care experience

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I’m the Cats Meow

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

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I enjoy coming to my clients homes where their pets feel the most comfortable. While on a walk I am alert and notice when another dog is coming down the street. When possible I will just cross the road. If not I will be calm and use a sweet voice when the dogs meet. If the owner would prefer I can lead them just off the pathway and stand in front of them, speaking calmly while the other pet passes.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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20 ratings
Kelsey D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 27, 2026

Sydney is excellent with Jasper and does a great job at keeping us updated with photos.

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Natalie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 05, 2026

This was our third stay with Sydney, and once again we came home to two happy, healthy dogs. She is incredibly attentive to their individual needs, sends daily photos and updates, and gives them plenty of love and outside time. Leaving our dogs can be stressful, but we always feel completely comfortable knowing they’re with Sydney. We feel very lucky to have found someone we trust so much and highly recommend her.

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Christine P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2026

I have two senior dogs that Sydney cared for while I was on vacation. She took very good care of my babies and made sure to keep me updated throughout the stay. I appreciated Sydney’s attention to detail and her consistent communication. She sent multiple pictures daily and kept me updated on their daily activities and it really put my mind at ease while I was away from my dogs. I’d definitely have Sydney watch them again! Thank you Sydney!!

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Mazzolini F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 22, 2026

Sydney was a great cat sitter! She was on time every day and always let us know how the cats were doing. It makes a big difference when you have a trustworthy and caring person looking after your pets! Thanks, Sydney!!

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Amber H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Sydney was a wonderful sitter for our cat, Pezzy. We couldn't be happier with her care. She was reliable, attentive, and clearly has a genuine love for animals, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. We came home to a very happy cat, and we would definitely recommend Sydney to others.

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Alisa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2026

Sydney stopped by to spend time with Yoshi while I was at the hospital with my husband. I really appreciated knowing she was there so I could focus on my husband. Thanks Sydney!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently working part-time and my schedule is flexible so I am sure I can make your schedule work and meet your pets needs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Sydney can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I understand and appreciate that each pet is unique! I look forward to hearing all about your pet and how I can accommodate their needs.
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.