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Symone G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 repeat clients
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Symone G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 repeat clients

Highlights

Symone has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

The Dogmother of Harlem 🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺

Hello! My name is Symoné and I’m a furbaby queen! I've been caring for puppies, seniors, grumpies, sweeties and everything in between for 10+ years. I own my own wellness business and work from home so I have the flexibility to set my work hours and be available for pet care as needed! My apartment is cozy, hazard-free, Extra Large and located on the first floor. My building is across the street from St. Nicholas Park which is great for walks or playing in a grassy area! I love to give lots of belly rubs and cuddles and an avid Walker. Dogs receive about 4-5 walks a day in my care. My experience includes -Separation Anxiety -Administering medicine -Administering an IV -Puppies -Rescues -Pit Bulls -Temperamental Dogs -Older Dogs I pride myself in being overly communicative, patient and loving during your dog's stay with me. My only requests: -If you’re dog is not fully house trained please provide pee pads -Please provide doggy poop bags -Please be transparent if your dog is use to sleeping in bed with you -Please provide a crate if they’re use to one

Qualifications

70 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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203 ratings
Melissa M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Symone took amazing care of Spencer while I was in Chicago! She was very attentive, and during this stay, I dropped him off while he was having slight stomach issues. I left detailed feeding instructions which were followed perfectly and his stomach issues cleared up immediately. Due to osteoarthritis, Spencer is also on restricted play, which Symone also took the time to ensure he didn’t jump on anything or anyone. It was another wonderful stay with Symone! Thank you for the peace of mind!!

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Anna H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026

Symoné has been great with my dog, Zeke. She is very reliable and communicative, and has no problem giving medication etc.

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Tina H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 25, 2026

Symone was great - communicative, flexible and caring. Thanks for taking such great care of Rooney!

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Lenard P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 20, 2026

Symone was amazing! It was our first time boarding our dog and he really enjoyed it!

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Anyssa E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 07, 2026

She took great care of Luna while I was away! I appreciated the updates and photos during the stay, and Luna came home happy and relaxed. It gave me peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. Thank you again for caring for Luna!

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Deanna A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026

Symone was amazing. Very communicative and attentive. She checked in and was very conscientious and diligent about caring for my dog. My dog was clearly well-cared for and happy with Symone. I will definitely call Symone again.

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Schedule

My schedule is extremely flexible however I highly suggest reaching out even if your dates are tentative. I have about 30-40 regulars that sometimes book me two-three months in advance.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs normally have free reign of the apartment since I have ample space. But I do section off areas if I need to step out for a few or if the dog tends to have a marking problem.

A typical day

I love taking dogs to the park or on long walks. I live across from St. Nicholas Park with plenty of areas to play or just gave a relaxing walk along the nature path.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Symone can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know your pets daily schedule, their likes and dislikes, and how frequently you would like communication from me! I would also like transparency on your pet's temperament (are they a barker), special needs, and any issues like leash aggression, anxiety, or other things I should be aware of.
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.