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Tessa W.

4.8 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Tessa W.

4.8 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

We will have a ball! 🐶🐱

I have always loved animals of all kinds and sizes, whether they're animals of my own or friends and familys' animals, or when sitting for pet owners with a variety of needs. I have personally owned a laborator retriever, a cockapoo (trained starting in puppyhood), and tabby cats. Some of these pets have required medications, or a special diet due to pregnancies or age. I want to be certain to meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations while your furbabies are in my care - this happens best through good and open communication. I enjoy cuddling, playing, and taking dogs for walks so they can get zoomies out or smell all the things!

Cat care experience

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It will be purrfect

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

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
40% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I use reinforcement techniques such as attention, toys, and treats. I own property at my home with my fiance, and I maintain a clean house and living space. She often accompanies me for house sitting bookings- she loves animals as well so we are a terrific pair. I am observant and respectful. I will follow the wishes of the pet owners especially when trusted in their homes.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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30 ratings
Lora W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 20, 2025

Tessa was fantastic! I had to do a last-minute booking (and first time with Rover, no less) b/c my boy contracted kennel cough before I needed to go out of town. She was available and more than happy to help out. She sent pics regularly and kept me up to date on what they were doing. The pics showed he was more than happy with her company! She also made sure the trash was taken out and secured, and washed up linens - which I did not expect her to do at all! Definitely recommend Tessa, and I'll be using her again if she's willing!

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Shannon S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2025

Tessa is nothing short of amazing. My babies love her, she is reliable and makes me feel like my home and pets are in great hands.

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Kayla L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 01, 2025

This is the second time we had Tessa come and stay in our home while we were away. She took great care of our animals and was respectful of our home. I won’t hesitate to book her again for a long trip.

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Liz R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 16, 2024

Very sweet and kind! Loves animals!

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Kayla L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 29, 2024

We had to find a new sitter very quickly for a trip out of the country. We did a meet and greet with Tessa and our animals loved her. She was FANTASTIC. She stayed in our home for 9 days and took excellent care of my two cats and special needs dog. We were very nervous about leaving our dog (Rhone) who has epilepsy with a new sitter but Tessa was calm, responsible, and easily handled all the care details for her. Tessa was respectful of our home and even laundered the sheets and towels before. I will not hesitate to have Tessa stay in our home again.

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Shannon S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 18, 2024

Tessa was amazing, reliable, communicative, flexible. She took great care of my cats, dogs, and home during her overnight visit. We will certainly rebook in the future! Thank you Tessa!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part time during the week. I enjoy going on walks so I would like to provide companionship and love to fill whatever needs exist as I live alone with a lot of adaptability.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tessa can host up to 1 pet per night
If the animal(s) is/are aggressive, sensitive towards noises, or experienced aggression in the past from people or other animals. Any helpful tips to ensure all will go swimmingly.
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.