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Tess W.

Star Sitter

Palmyra, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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Services

Tess can host

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 care for

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

Availability

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 :)

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Tess W.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

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.

Home

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

Information Tess W. would like to know about your pet

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!

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.

Location

Palmyra, PA

Tess W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Tess W. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Free for long weekends!

Pet care experience

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

Reviews

Antoinette C.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 19, 2026
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Tess is very dependable and helped me in short notice !! Highly recommend

Kim N.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 16, 2026
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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 🧡

Joseph R.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2026
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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

Antoinette C.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 17, 2025
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Tess was great! And especially last minute she had no problem coming over, and taking care of them. Thank you Tess !!

About Tess W.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

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.

Home

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

Information Tess W. would like to know about your pet

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!

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.

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Tess W.

Star Sitter

Palmyra, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews