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Tess R.

Frederick, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

Tess can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

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!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Tess R.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

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.

Information Tess R. would like to know about your pet

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!

A typical day

I work with your pets' schedules, meal times, and potty times. I love to play outside in a yard with dogs and let them release their energy. Playing indoor games or keeping up with training is also fun! For house sitting, I love to wind down the night with snuggles on the couch with a movie on.

Location

Frederick, MD

Tess R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Reliable, experienced pet care

Pet care experience

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.

Reviews

S F.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026
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Tess was extremely attentive and communicative and we could not have asked for a better person to come attend to our crew!

Fran K.
House Sitting • Jan 12, 2026
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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!!

Brandon D.
House Sitting • Aug 24, 2025
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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.

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!

About Tess R.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

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.

Information Tess R. would like to know about your pet

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!

A typical day

I work with your pets' schedules, meal times, and potty times. I love to play outside in a yard with dogs and let them release their energy. Playing indoor games or keeping up with training is also fun! For house sitting, I love to wind down the night with snuggles on the couch with a movie on.

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.
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Tess R.

Frederick, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews