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Tess R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Tess R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Reliable, experienced pet care

I've taken care of friends, family and neighbors animals since I was about 12. Feeding, water, play. I'm more familiar with dogs and cats but I can also take care of other pets you might have including fish, hamsters and even chickens! Whether you have 1 pet or 3, need overnight care or just a walk, your pets are in great hands!

Cat care experience

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Reliable, experienced pet care

Tess also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
94% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow the rules you have set for your household. I can crate dogs and keep them off furniture. And for those silly routines they have, I'm more than happy to give them a treat when they come back inside, say a release word for meals or stop to sniff every single tree on their walk.

Ratings and reviews

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S F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026

Tess was extremely attentive and communicative and we could not have asked for a better person to come attend to our crew!

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Fran K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 12, 2026

Tess is the best! One of our dogs is quite anxious. I could tell from the pictures that he was super comfortable with Tess. We received pictures and updates daily and knew they were in wonderful hands. To top everything, Tess was a super home sitter as well. Tess is genuine, reliable, considerate and a sweet and caring person. Six stars out of five!!

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Brandon D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 24, 2025

Tess is clearly great with animals. Our pup was happy when we got back, a clear sign she was in good hands. Highly recommend Tess to any pet parent looking for someone dependable and caring.

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Lauren B.
Jul 16, 2025

Tess spent the weekend dog sitting my dog! She stayed at our house and took the best care of Roo! She was very responsive and sent pictures while we were away. She took her on walks so that she would go to the bathroom despite us having a fenced in backyard! She was so great and we will definitely be having her back! I can’t recommend her enough!

Brooke F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2025

Tess was absolutely wonderful watching my cat for a few days while I was on vacation! She made sure to send me lots of pictures and played with him while she visited!

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Pam M.
Jun 29, 2025

Tess has dog sat for us for long periods of time over the the last three years. We never worry about them when we are gone. Our dogs are like our babies - spoiled rotten and Tess cares for them like they are her own. She is very sweet and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her for pet careving needs.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I just graduated college, so this is one of the few small jobs in doing at the moment. I have gaps throughout the day, so Rover is perfect for drop ins and house sitting!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tess can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
For your pets to be the most comfortable while you’re away, let me know if they have medications that need to be administered, if they occasionally have accidents inside, and if they are aggressive with food or other animals. The more info I get on your pet, the better, including their personality, favorite toy, whether they don’t like their paws touched, or anything else I might need to know!
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.