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Tess S.

4.6 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Tess S.

4.6 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Tess has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your dog’s new best friend!

I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember and grew up around dogs my whole life! Growing up, my family had three dogs and we also regularly fostered, so I’ve been around all kinds of personalities, energy levels, and routines from a young age. Now, I pet sit frequently! I’m very patient, attentive, and genuinely love spending time with animals! Whether it’s long walks, throwing a ball, or just keeping them company while you’re away, I always want pets to feel happy, comfortable, and loved. I know every dog is different, and I’m happy to adapt to their personality and routine! I’m also very reliable and communicative, and I understand how important it is to fully trust the person caring for your pet.

Cat care experience

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Your cat’s new favorite friend!

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.6
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11 ratings
Ingrid B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 26, 2026

We had a great experience! This was our first time leaving our baby with a sitter while traveling, especially in a completely new state and environment. She made her feel comfortable and right at home, which gave us so much peace of mind while we enjoyed our vacation. She was caring, patient, attentive, and made the whole experience stress-free. I LOVED and appreciated the communication as well! I would definitely recommend her and would happily book with her again!

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Aerielle M.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 24, 2026

She was very communicative throughout the visits and sent lots of photos, which I appreciated. She was also very nice and pleasant as a person. Unfortunately, there were several issues with the actual care of my cats that were extremely frustrating. She was late to every single drop-in visit, each time with a different reason, including car trouble and a dog she was watching ate eyedrops. While I understand that unexpected things happen, consistently being late to every scheduled visit is unacceptable, especially when caring for pets on a set schedule. More concerning, when I returned home, my apartment smelled absolutely awful. My cats have an automatic litter box, which I periodically check remotely. I had also specifically told her that I monitor it. Yesterday, when I noticed that the litter box had gone offline, I asked her to check it. At no point was I alerted to the absolute mayhem inside. When I got home, I discovered that the litter box was completely empty of litter and my cats had resorted to soiling the mat in front of it that she made me aware of but now I understand why. Given the condition of everything, it appeared that the issue had been going on for some time potentially overnight and I have two cats. Had I been made aware, I could have addressed the situation immediately. She also did not follow my feeding instructions. I was very clear that my cats receive wet food only in the morning, but they were being given wet food both morning and night. As a result, I am extremely frustrated to find that they have gone through their entire wet food supply this morning with no communication or needed to be replaced despite me purchasing a new 24-pack just a little over a week ago. Overall, while she was kind, communicative, and a nice person, following specific care instructions, being punctual, and communicating issues with the pets are extremely important to me. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not book with her again.

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Jiwon L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 22, 2026

Very caring and communicative☺️ Awesome photos and updates!

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Valerie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Tess was really great with storm. She sent photos and was able to accommodate a last-minute booking. I will definitely be using her again.

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Enrico C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 07, 2026

Thank you Tess for taking such good care of Ballpark!

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Mike D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2026

Simply stated Tess was the best dog sitter we could have ever asked for.

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Schedule

I work remotely with a flexible schedule, which gives me plenty of availability throughout the day for walks, check ins, etc! I’m available on both weekdays and weekends, and I’m happy to work around your pet’s normal routine/

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I always want pets to feel safe, comfortable, and happy while you’re away! I’m very patient and attentive, and I know every pet has a different personality and routine. I’m also happy to send photo updates throughout the day!

A typical day

I can run with them, throw balls, give them all the love they could ever ask for!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tess can host up to 3 pets per night
I love all dogs
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.