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Tinsel K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Tinsel K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ

Highlights

Tinsel has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dependable Care ❤️ Always

I know how stressful it is to leave your dog with someone you don’t know yet. That’s exactly why I always want to start with a meet and greet, get to know your dog, get to know you, and actually understand what they need instead of guessing. I’ve spent years around dogs of every kind. Different energy levels, puppies, seniors, different personalities, multiple pets in one house. At the meet and greet, I’ll ask real questions. What you need from me. What your dog needs from me. So there’s no guesswork once the booking starts. Your dog’s routine, your instructions, their comfort, that’s what guides everything I do. Safety and their wellbeing come first, always.

Cat care experience

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Attuned to Every Personality

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Here's what safety and consistency actually look like, service by service. HOUSE SITTING: I stay in your home for the full length of the booking. My default is to be there, fully present, one on one, the whole time. What that looks like in practice depends on your dog. Some pets do fine with a short window alone, others don't, and that's not something I guess at. We'll talk through it before booking so I know exactly what your dog can handle, and I'll always make the call that's right for them, not what's easiest for me. For example, I go to church on Sundays, normally about 2-3hours. If a dog is comfortable with that, I'll go. If I'm not confident they are, I stay, even if I've already been told it's fine. Meals, walks, medication, and playtime happen on the schedule you set. If you're not a schedule type of person, then just let me know what you would require in terms of responsibility on my end. Overnight, your dog stays wherever they normally would. If that's the bed, it's the bed. If that's their own spot, it's their own spot. I follow your house, not the other way around. If you have any plants that need watering, or mail and packages that need to come in, I'm happy to include that in my service. Pictures: I love taking them. I have an eye for capturing great moments, so unless you tell me otherwise, I'll be sending them your way. Communication: This is based on your comfort level. I typically send one update in the morning and one in the evening, but if you'd like more or less, just tell me. DROP-INS: Visits run 30 minutes, with longer time available. Potty break, feeding, fresh water, enrichment/play time would be my suggestion. But if you have a different routine you’d like me follow please let me know. Quick doesn't mean rushed. Calm, efficient, connected is the goal. WALKS: 30 minutes is standard, with longer walks available on request. The pace is set by your dog. Some days it's a slow "Snifari" kind of walk, where the neighborhood message board is filled with interesting updates. 🐶: "Wow, Winston got two pup cups in one day… hmm, how do I get the algorithm to put that on my pet parent's FYP page?" Other days it's a high-energy, work off those extra treats kind of day. I follow their lead and read what they need. Hopefully I've covered everything. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out :)

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Camilla S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 11, 2026

Tinsel is an amazing pet sitter and very empathetic. She goes above and beyond. She kept in contact with me on some issues my cat was having and was very responsive. Highly recommend!

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 04, 2026

My Australian Cattledog loved Tinsel from the start! Highest recommendation!

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Michael G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 01, 2026

Great job as always 😊

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Terra K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 21, 2026

This was my first time ever leaving my sweet girl with a stranger. I was very nervous but Tinsel was no stranger and a quick friend to our little pup. It was obvious that Tinsel attended to her every need, kept her busy and active through lots of play and walks. She also took some of the best photos. Tinsel was great with communication and totally adaptable. I think my dog has a new bestie! Thank you Tinsel, I will deifinitely book you again.

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Michael G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 12, 2026

Tinsel is very accommodating and easy to work with. She’s been great with my German Shepherd puppy. Highly recommended her

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Audrey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2026

Tinsel was amazing!! We have a senior dog that needs some extra attention and two puppies, so it can be hectic, but she seemed to manage everything with ease! We felt totally at ease leaving them all in her care. Would 10/10 recommend!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Honestly? Petcare is my top priority. I love spending time with dogs enough that if I could just hang out with one all day, every day, I'd take that over almost anything else :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tinsel can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
The more I know going in, the better I can read what they actually need. Routine, personality, quirks, fears, favorite things, all of it helps.
House Sitting
in your home
$149per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$39per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$39per walk
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.