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Sylvia S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Sylvia S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$56 total per night

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I'm a grandmother who loves animals

Ever since I was old enough to have a dog I have loved them and taken care of them. At 65 that's alot of animals. Many friends and family can't get over how much animals seem to love me even when I have never seen them before. Alot of people call me the Dog Whisperer no pun intended. I will take good care of your animal like as if it were my own. I will always adhere to the owners wishes. I am an early riser and like to take walks in the morning. What ever the owners needs for there animal I will make it my top priority. You won't have to worry about the well fare of your beloved pet I'm your grandma

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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39 ratings
Maryanne E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Bleu had the best time with Sylvia! They walked, they snuggled, they ate. She provided the perfect staycation for our furball. Sylvia was responsive, thorough, and cared for our dog as if he were her own. We will absolutely book with her again, and recommend her to anyone needing dog sitting in the Arnold/Murphys/Sonora/Sierra Foothills area.

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samuel s.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Thanks for being a great sitter for our Harvey.

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Charles B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 04, 2026

Sylvia was great providing updates and keeping our two pups loved on while we were away. Will be booking again!

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Thomas S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 20, 2025

Always 5 stars, the best sitter we have ever had!! We will only take Smokey to Sylvia’s! Can’t say enough good things

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E R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2025

I know my dog had an amazing time. She looked happy and relaxed when I picked her up. My baby Roxie did well her dog and think they may have horsed around quite a bit since when we got home she just napped like she does after having park time. We got pictures and updates of Roxie and we could tell she was tended to and being loved as well. We were late to pick her up due to flight delays and eventually cancelations. Sylvia was easy to coordinate with for the extra unexpected day. Also, my dog was bitten by a dog the day before we dropped her off and she had meds and special instructions to which I know she kept a good eye on her as the wound/bite had healed and was looking good even 2days after the incident. I would totally recommend her as she is attentive and caring. Roxie is our baby girl and she can be timid but with Sylvia my doggie felt right at home!! That is priceless to know while we were so far away from our little girl.

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Thomas V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2025

Sylvia is the best. My dogs have always been healthy and happy when I pick them up!

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Schedule

I mostly take care of dogs who's family are going on vacation. I do long weekends.I have a lot of clients with special needs. I also have a lot of senior dogs.like me lol

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I take care of dogs at home.We have two dogs of our own so it's very important your dogs get along with our dogs. Thank you

A typical day

A typical day starts with me getting up early and letting the dogs outside. Then comes breakfast and then playtime. I throw the ball and toys.We repeat lunch and dinner.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sylvia can host up to 2 pets per night
My special needs are I like the smaller dogs to take care of. I don't do well with animals who are too big and way more than 20 to 30 lb
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%.