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Tori R.

San Antonio, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews
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Flexible, Responsive, and Caring

Pet care experience

I am an animal lover through and through. Throughout college and high school, I was very involved in rescue and shelter work, as well as individual dogsitting. I also had a spoiled Corgi that lived 16 long years. So I am experienced in working with dogs of various temperaments, breeds, and ages. I understand all dogs (and cats) are individuals with their own boundaries and quirks, so I am more than happy to adapt to each dog's unique needs. I've done everything from training puppies to administering insulin to elderly dogs. While I am mostly dog focused, my rescue experience also involved stray and feral cats. I have also given one on one care to cats while being on Rover. Because I work remotely, my schedule is very flexible. I can pet sit almost whenever and wherever, as long as that wherever has a WiFi connection. When I am pet sitting my number one priority is to maintain the loving environment and routine you’ve created for your pet while respecting your home. I am also very responsive and will give you daily updates (with pictures) on your pet. I also have an SUV, so if you’re comfortable I can take them on car rides or to near by parks for long walks. I’ve even taken some particularly social and well behaved dogs out to eat at dog friendly restaurants (with client permission)! My goal for every pet is to give them an individualized experience they won’t get at boarding and to give their owners a transparency they wouldn’t get from a boarding employee. Another priority of mine is to leave your home in the condition you left it in! I work remotely, so I am with your pet most of the day! I only step out of your home to get groceries or food, but other than that your pet is my 24hr priority! I follow care instructions to a T. Other than making sure your pet feels loved and secure while you're away, my goal is to maintain your pet's daily routine. That can range from just snuggling up on the couch to daily walks and car rides if needed.

Reviews

Bonnita W.
House Sitting • Dec 05, 2022
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I was so disappointed with Tori. She left my pet in her crate over night when she agreed to stay with her overnight while I was out of town. I trusted Tori in my home and trusted her with my Kai, but I would never use her services again, nor would I recommend her to any pet owner.

Alison R.
House Sitting • Sep 10, 2022
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Tori did a wonderful job taking care of our pups while we were away for a week! She communicated regularly and we were able to enjoy our time away knowing our pups and our house was in good hands!

Ashley W.
House Sitting • Jul 24, 2022
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We had a meet and greet with Tori and we’re very excited to have her sit for us. She was responsive to my messages which was very nice. She would send pics throughout our 11 day vacation. Needless to say, we were pleased until the last night. She messaged me that she had taken care of everything for the last time and was leaving. I had to remind her that a few weeks prior we requested to extend the reservation until 6-8pm the following night and she accepted. She returned to our house for the evening to complete our reservation. The following morning she left our house around approximately 930. She was gone the entire day and came to pick her stuff up around 5-530 that afternoon. When she arrived she ran inside grabbed her stuff and didn’t even take the time to let our Great Dane, who had been in his kennel for 8 hours, out of his kennel for a quick potty break. That was upsetting to us. Once we arrived home and sat down to relax we found the tv remote was missing. I messaged Tori to see if she knew where it was and she stated she hadn’t seen it the entire time she was at our house. Before we left we specifically laid all the remotes together on the table for her convenience. It’s also on our ring camera where she picked them up to use them day one. I’m not sure why she would just say it wasn’t ever there. Then later we went outside and found that nearly all of our potted plants were dead… totally brown and dead. There were multiple that were discolored and struggling to survive. We have an irrigation system that just needs to be turned on for the grass and plants every other day for a specific amount of time. It’s quite a simple setup. Tori stated she followed our instructions for watering while we were gone. From the looks of the plants I find that hard to believe but what bothers me most about this scenario is that she never reached out to say anything about the plants to see if there was something else to do to keep them from dying. I took pictures to post in the review but that option was not provided. Lastly, she grabbed her stuff in such a hurry that she left some of her personal items in the restroom and food. I asked her if she wanted to pick these items up and she said yes. It has not been a week since we returned and we have heard nothing from Tori.

Sheri T.
House Sitting • Jun 07, 2022
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Tori did a great job taking care of Sassy while I was away. She sent photos and updates daily and also left my home as she found it! Sassy was a rested and happy pup when I got home which is a sign of a good sitter. Thanks Tori.

About Tori R.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information Tori R. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the dog's age, and if they are a rescue or adoptee how long they have lived with you. I would also like to know if your dog is more active or sedentary just so I can adapt to their needs better. If possible, it would be helpful to know if your dog is more food or play-driven. Something very important for me to know is if the dog is people or dog aggressive. Aggression will not turn me away, I have a lot of experience with aggressive dogs with behavioral issues, it's just best for me to know ahead of time so I know how to interact and communicate with your dog best.

A typical day

For very active dogs, I am more than happy to help tire them out by playing in the yard (or indoors if allowed). I'm also a big hiker, so I can go on very long walks in any pre-approved parks. My SUV is very dog-proof, so I can also take them on a drive with me to run a short errand (with owner approval). For dogs that are more couch potatoes, I can give them as many pets and scratches as they need and they are more than welcome to rest on my lap while I work.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Tori can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Tori R.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information Tori R. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the dog's age, and if they are a rescue or adoptee how long they have lived with you. I would also like to know if your dog is more active or sedentary just so I can adapt to their needs better. If possible, it would be helpful to know if your dog is more food or play-driven. Something very important for me to know is if the dog is people or dog aggressive. Aggression will not turn me away, I have a lot of experience with aggressive dogs with behavioral issues, it's just best for me to know ahead of time so I know how to interact and communicate with your dog best.

A typical day

For very active dogs, I am more than happy to help tire them out by playing in the yard (or indoors if allowed). I'm also a big hiker, so I can go on very long walks in any pre-approved parks. My SUV is very dog-proof, so I can also take them on a drive with me to run a short errand (with owner approval). For dogs that are more couch potatoes, I can give them as many pets and scratches as they need and they are more than welcome to rest on my lap while I work.

Location

San Antonio, TX

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Tori R.

San Antonio, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews