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Tess W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Tess W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Tess has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Free for long weekends!

I have been an animal lover all of my life, and was raised with 5 huskies. Since then, I’ve had a variety of animals, including a salamander, chinchillas, ferrets, dogs, cats, and hamsters. I'm looking for clients who will not mind if my son tags along for a visit or a walk, and an excuse to get us both out of the house (walking is a bonus!). I have experience working as a dog trainer with shelter and rescue dogs, so difficult behaviors are no issue! I would love to take care of your fur babies as if they were my own!

Cat care experience

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Cat lover

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

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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20 ratings
Antoinette C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr. 19, 2026

Tess is very dependable and helped me in short notice !! Highly recommend

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Kim N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb. 16, 2026

Honey had a great day with Tess and her son. It was a crazy long day for us at Hershey Park and Tess was super flexible from start to finish. It was the perfect home away from home for Honey and so glad she had fun with her new pup and kitty friends 🧡

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Joseph R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan. 05, 2026

This was my first pet sitter booking ever and I was a little nervous about it. Tess made me feel at ease and confident that my kitties would be well taken care of over the holidays. One kitty loved her immediately while the other had to warm up to her. By the end of the drop-in visits he was his usual, loving and purring self. Tess followed my instructions and was respectful of my property while I was away. She also picked up an extra day on short notice. I will book a pet sitter for all of my time away from home, and I wouldn't hesitate to book Tess again

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Antoinette C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dez. 17, 2025

Tess was great! And especially last minute she had no problem coming over, and taking care of them. Thank you Tess !!

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Kerry O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov. 29, 2025

Great job with our dogs! Reliable and goes above and beyond!

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Jolene D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov. 02, 2025

Tess did a great job with Bruno, checking in on him and taking him for a nice long walk around the neighborhood while we were out for the evening. She sent a picture of him and the walk route. She also sent messages letting me know when she was there and when she was leaving.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work 3-4 days a week and have availability Fridays thru Mondays (sometimes Tuesdays) to help care for your critters while you take long weekend getaways :)

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 4 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat a client’s home with respect, and do my very best follow routines as closely to what you do as I can. My goal is to provide safe, secure care thag you can rely on.

Pets

A typical day

I love to use my dog training background to help meet cognitive needs of dogs in terms of games and training, as well as physical needs in terms of playing and walking. I also love snuggles and showering your pup with all the love we can squeeze in (if that’s their thing) or giving them their space if that’s what they prefer.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tess can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know any special needs ahead of time, and I will do my best to accommodate. I have a special gift with building trust with anxious pets!
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.