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Sydney S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Sydney S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact Sydney S.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Caring, honest, flexible, active

My family has always owned dogs and I adopted my first dog in 2020, Freyja. I have been pet sitting for neighbors since I was young and I continued to do so for friends and acquaintances when I moved away for college. I have walked and cared for dogs with different energy levels and behavioral characteristics. I have been working with my own dog on her nervousness on walks and around busy areas. I’d love to hear more about your pet and their unique needs!

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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54 ratings
Elizabeth (Beth) B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 18, 2025

We book Sydney as often as possible and we contact her as soon as possible. She’s in demand, and for good reason!

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Elizabeth (Beth) B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 18, 2025

Sydney is a bright light in our day - we always hope she’ll be available when we need dog-care!

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Maria R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 15, 2025

Sydney is very professional, reliable and goes the extra mile to care for your pets! Highly recommend!

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Eric E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 04, 2025

Sydney was great! My dog loved her and she was very professional

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Catherine C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 18, 2025

Thank you so much Sydney! Sabrina had such a great time with you and I loved seeing all of the photo updates so much!

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Elizabeth (Beth) B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 31, 2025

Sydney took the first part of a longer dog care stint when a friend took over the responsibility of Anika. Smoothly transition and both the house and my pup were in great shape after her stay.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I’m a grad student at UC Davis so I have a flexible schedule where I am sometimes in the office and sometimes remote. This allows me to have some flexibility with booking walks and other pet care services. If you’re looking for cat care, I’m also open to meeting your feline friend!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard, and I have my own dog who gets along with others but a meeting on neutral ground would be necessary if they were to stay at my house. I can provide care at your house instead and crate your pet (if they are crate trained) when I’m not at the house. I can take them on walks around town or at the Putah Creek Reserve or do drop ins throughout the day. I respect your privacy, your pet, and your home.

Pets

A typical day

I know that dogs need mental stimulation and physical activity. I can provide both during drop in care and walks. With my dog, we play games (like hide and seek with a treat) in the house to get her mind stimulated or fetch at the park near my house. I love walking dogs at Putah Creek or near the green belt where there are a lot of new, interesting smells different from the more developed housing areas.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Like I said above, I understand that all dogs with have different needs or triggers on walks. Let me know about your dog and we can work together to make sure I can care for your pet in a safe and engaged way so that you are ensured of your pet’s care.
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.