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Tess N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Tess N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
18 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experience with a Range of Animals

Hi, I’m Tess. I gravitate towards animals and have chosen to be involved in their care throughout my life. With pets ranging from hermit crabs to rodents, goats, horses, cats and dogs or my sweet house rabbit of 8 years plus more to name.. My love and experience is ever growing! At age 11 I began volunteering at my local animal shelter, at 18 I worked as a dog bather for PetSmart, at 23 I volunteered on an equestrian ranch in Australia, and over the past decade I have enjoyed providing care and attention for animals at any opportunity that I may find. Have a beloved snake, spider or other creepy-crawly? I adore these creatures equally and am happy to provide special care for them.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Over the years, I have been trusted with the keys and codes to dozens of homes as well as having been trusted with the health and safety of countless beloved pets. Some home and pet owners have known me personally while to this day, several of my clients I have yet to meet in person.. but I assure every one of them will vouch for the phenomenal care that I take over their animals as well as the upmost respect that I pay to their home, property, and privacy.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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Lance P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026

Really appreciate Tess and the help she provided by taking care of my the little Cleo.

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Maya A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026

Tess did a great job of taking care of our two cats. She was very communicative and was able to change course as needed. We definitely plan to rebook with Tess!

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Matt M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 13, 2026

This is our second time using Tess — she’s very responsive and always provides a great report on our dog and lots of pictures.

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Jenna N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026

Tess was absolutely fantastic. I would not hesitate to rebook her for my two cats! She is communicative, kind, and genuinely cares about her clients and their pets. She went above and beyond with funny photos, dedicated playtime, and followed all of our care instructions to a T. She was able to match the energy with both my playful and my shy cat and get them both to trust and love her. I felt super comfortable with her in my home and knew she was taking great care of my babies. Her time and effort are deeply appreciated, and I know my cats will be happy to see her again the next time we're out of town.

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Julie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2026

Took wonderful care of our kitties!

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Paige M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2026

Tess was wonderful. She spent time taking great care of my cat and sent wonderful photos and updates.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available 7 days per week as follows: Weekend Availability (SAT/SUN): Open Weekday Availability (MON-FRI): Evening care between the hours of 3:00PM and 9:00PM *May be available for weekday morning / afternoon care in the downtown SLC area*

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tess can host up to 1 drop-in per day
When meeting your pet(s) I would love to know if there’s any place that they should not be touched, if they should not be picked up, and how they interact with other animals/people should we go on public walks. And of course, if they have any unique needs or behaviors.
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.