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Sylvia L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Sylvia L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Sylvia has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
9 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Free snoot boops and belly rubs

I've been pet sitting in the Madison area during my entire time in undergrad and pharmacy school. My petting sitting experience has included dogs, cats, and birds. I am comfortable giving medication, both orally and injectable. I never shy away from those that need extra special medical attention and love. I've been fostering mostly dogs the last 6 years. While out in Montana for residency, I foster failed and moved back to Wisconsin with the sweetest lady, Sydney. Now that I am back in Madison and working part-time, I want to fill in my free time with walks, drop-ins, and occasional house-sitting (Sydney will stay home with my partner). My schedule is flexible. Always open to checking my calendar to see if your needed dates/time work!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I try my best to replicate the pet's normal routine as best as I can with the instructions given to me by the owner. Whatever is best for the pet.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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11 ratings
Hex H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jun 06, 2026

Sylvia was great. Our dog is people shy & Sylvia earned her trust quickly, she communicated with us daily which helped us have peace of mind while we were away. She respected our space. We are glad we found her.

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Whitney E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 04, 2026

This was our first time having a dog sitter stay with our 2 dogs, one of which is highly anxious. Needless to say we were also feeling nervous about it, but Sylvia was a gem. Before our trip she was willing to come by several times to let our dogs familiarize themselves with her so by the time it came to our trip, the dogs felt like they were just seeing a friend, not a stranger. Sylvia sent daily updates/photos. It was such a relief to know our dogs were being well taken care of which also allowed us to relax and enjoy our trip.

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Ashley B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • feb 16, 2026

Sylvia watched our 3 dogs while we were gone for a long weekend. She sent us updates and let us know when she got there and when she was leaving. She was great!!!

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Jill M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jan 24, 2026

Sylvia did an amazing job! Everything went smoothly and she was flexible with care given the extremely cold weather. We highly recommend and will definitely be a repeat customer.

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Michael C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jan 23, 2026

Sylvia was consistent and prompt with her visits and updates of our two cats. She was attentive and accommodating to our needs for a date change, plant watering, and trash pickup. We’ll certainly rebook her.

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Hex H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • jan 18, 2026

Sylvia was great with our little shy doggie. She was patient & caring- taking the time to let or dog get used to her before they walked. No wonder she is a star sitter.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My work schedule varies at this time. I can be adaptable to the pet's routine. I can usually work around whatever the pet's needs are.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sylvia can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
It’s important for me to know a pet’s daily routine, favorite activities, and any special needs. Things like feeding schedule, medical conditions or medications, litter box habits, and how they prefer to be approached all help me keep them comfortable. I also like to know about their personality—whether they’re shy, playful, or extra cuddly—so I can care for them in the way that makes them feel most at ease.
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.