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Tessa W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Tessa W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Leave your furbabies in safe hands

On top of personal experience, I have 3 of professional experience caring for pets of all sizes and ages. Dogs, cats, lizards, fish, hamsters, even a praying mantis! I have cared for cats from birth to old age. I currently have three cats of all different life stages that I raised from kittens. I have experience giving medicine, trimming nails, and even bathing cats. I have also cared for dogs big and small. Growing up, my family had Dobermans, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers. My husband's family has smaller dogs, Chihuahua and Dachshund mixes. I personally have owned one dog, she was a Shepherd mix. I am very active and am happy to take your dog on however long of a walk (or run!) they may need. Some things to know before booking a visit: I am no longer accepting any new clients north of I-14 in Killeen. I am sorry for the inconvenience but this is for my own safety. I also cannot provide services to dogs who are not neutered. This is also for my own safety. For dogs I am happy to go for walks or runs. During a drop in visit, I can provide fresh food and water, play with the dog, take them outside or for a walk, brush them, and check any area of the home where you might be concerned of chewing. For cats, I can change a litterbox, provide fresh food and water, play with them, let them outdoors if needed, or even walk if needed. I also can administer oral medication or an inhaler.

Cat care experience

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I’ll Treat Your Cat Like My Own 🥰

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

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
3 years of experience
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to make your pets feel safe and happy. In my home, my pets are like family and they are one of my top priorities. I always monitor them when they are outside and make sure they have fresh food and water at all times.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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37 ratings
Lorena R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • giu 15, 2025

Tessa always takes great care of our babies!

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Josh W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 03, 2025

Awesome as always!

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Krista H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 17, 2025

Super sweet and attentive to our pup. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their baby.

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Sarah H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • feb 05, 2025

As always Tessa took the best care of my little one. She was thoughtful and very communicative with how visits went!

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Rebecca H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • gen 01, 2025

Tessa followed all instructions & was great about communicating. I would absolutely use Tessa again in the future for drop ins, so I recommend her to anyone looking for a new sitter!

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Samantha K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • dic 27, 2024

She was amazing and kept me updated on everything.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have plenty of time to spend with pets! I have a very flexible schedule, and I am currently home most days with my pets. I will be taking maternity leave starting mid-May through at least August as a heads up to my regular clients!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tessa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
There are a few things that I like to know before a drop-in visit or walk. The first is the parking situation. If there are places around your home/apartment where I can’t legally park, I need to know ahead of time. I also like to know about your pet’s routine. Is there medication that your pet needs to take? Are there specific portion sizes for food? How often does your pet need to be fed? Would you like me to take your dog on a walk during a drop-in or would you rather your dog be let outside in a backyard? The last thing I would like to know is a bit about your pet’s temperament. Are they shy/nervous around new people? Are they high energy? Does your dog jump upon entering your home?
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.