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Tess S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Tess S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Homer Glen, IL

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Many years of experience & care!

Hello! Im Tess. I have worked in veterinary medicine for 8 years. I am very comfortable giving medication and completing any treatments/restrictions/monitoring/etc your pet may require due to medical reasons. I am trained in CPR for dogs and cats. I also have been doing Rover specifically for 6 years! I love all companion critters -- dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, fish -- you name it! I am always happy to sit on the couch as your pet naps next to me or spend our time playing and going on walks -- whatever you and your pet want :)

Cat care experience

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Years of cat girl experience & care

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

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always start off with following the directions you give me --ie. feeding, walking, etc. However, my favorite part of a walk or home visit is getting to hang out with the pets! I let the pet decide if this involves playing, belly rubs, or just sitting quietly next to each other.

Ratings and reviews

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19 ratings
Alexandria T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2025

Tess did a fantastic job! She is super easy to work with, follows instructions perfectly, is great at communicating. She was able to help my pup in an urgent situation and with ease. Will definitely be booking her again and highly recommend!

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Matt B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 30, 2024

Tessa does a terrific job caring for our dog!

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Tanya G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 07, 2024

Tess is a wonderful pet sitter I would highly recommend. She provided updates and photos daily and when I came home everything looked great! My kitties were well cared for and I felt great knowing I could trust Tess to look after them. Will definitely rebook in the future!

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Patricia W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 24, 2024

Tess did a great job with my two cats, taking care of their basic needs and drawing them out to play and have a little fun. She's responsible, responsive, easy to communicate with. I recommend her highly .

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Dr T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 15, 2024

Tess was fantastic with my girls! Would book her again!!

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Matt B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 07, 2024

Very friendly and caring!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I love to pet-sit when I have free time. My schedule varies weekly, but feel free to ask me about my specific availability as it regularly changes.

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
I am comfortable with any breed, size, or age of animal. I would love to know about their typical schedule, temperament, etc. so that we can both be comfortable. I will unfortunately not be able to care for dogs that show unprovoked aggression towards strangers for my own safety.
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.