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Tess W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
71 repeat clients
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Tess W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
71 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Wanna go for a walk?

I have over 20 years of experience caring for pets of all kinds - dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, hamsters, ferrets, guinea pigs, horses - you name it! I'm so grateful that I've been able to make caring for pets a part of my daily life.

Cat care experience

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Kitty Care Specialist

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

Qualifications

71 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have a deep understanding of pet behavior thanks to my experiences as a pet parent, foster mom, doggie daycare alum, and shelter volunteer. You won't find anyone more tolerant of sharp claws, slobber, and hair balls. I have experience administering oral and topical medication, caring for senior pets, and accommodating for special needs like allergies, colitis, hip dysplasia, seizures, stitches/post-surgery care, hematomas, heat, mega-esophagus, heart conditions, belly bands, and so on. I’m comfortable with pets of all breeds, ages, sizes, and personalities.

Ratings and reviews

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177 ratings
Eira T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026

Tess is always an incredibly reliable and thoughtful sitter. She takes great pictures of Nora and is highly communicative. I know my cat is in great hands when I travel thanks to Tess.

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Megan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026

Tess was so accommodating and took the time to hear our senior dogs whole history! She administered pills to him in the morning and at night and we felt like the dogs were in great hands. She’s very experienced and she was on time and took adorable pictures of our boys! ❤️ 10/10 recommend!

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Lily B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 15, 2026

Tess always takes such good care of our 12 year old Norma and communicates so well. We always feel comfortable and know Tess and Norma are not enjoying their time together 😊

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Adam P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026

Tess is the best! Always punctual and treats our pup with the loving care that makes us feel comfortable leaving. Highly recommended!

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Maci M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 01, 2026

Tess is the absolute best! She has been helping me out with my pup for weeks. She is very reliable, great with communication and my dog loves her. I can’t recommend her enough!

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Eira T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 30, 2026

Tess is always reliable, very communicative, and takes great care of my cat!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work as a freelance producer - so when I'm not on set, I'm out walking dogs and dropping in on your pets just about every day of the week! The freedom of being self employed also allows me to have maximum flexibility for last minute requests if you find yourself in a bind.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tess can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Pets can be really sensitive to major changes in environment, and I know how stressful it can be to a pet when a stranger barges in on their turf. Whenever possible, I love having the chance to do a Meet & Greet session before we book, because I want your creature to trust me and get to know me alongside you. This eases their anxiety while you're gone, which helps to make our time together even better!
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.