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Tricia & Donovan H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Tricia & Donovan H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Tricia & Donovan have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

100% Devoted! (Not a kennel:) 24/7

Hello, my name is Tricia Henkelman. I have been taking care of animals for others with exceptional attention and respect of owners requests. I am a professional, animal lover and enthusiast. Animal care and learning is a passion of mine. I have been very fortunate to be around dogs my whole life. I am also fortunate to learn every day about the different breeds and many personalities which enthrall and engage any future insight. I am capable and have the desire to learn and adapt to many variations in breeds and personalities. As I further my education and responsibilities in taking care of one's pets I look forward to engaging in further training in animal variables in order to promote a professional and knowledgeable skilled behavior between myself, owner and their pet. I can promise a person will not experience regret in any of my future accommodations. I hope and am prepared for the opportunity to work With many clients with unconditional respect and care with their beloved animals. My schedule is open day and night. I have another part time job that I work from home at so I am able to spend and care for your pet 24/7. I will give my full divided attention to your pet and treat them as a part of my own family. I will not only smother them with affection but also take them on walks several times a day.

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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60 ratings
Chelsea K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Tricia is wonderful! I’m super picky with caregivers for my pup, and Tricia has been a miracle for us twice now! I know I can trust her to give my dog all the love I wish I could while I’m traveling.

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John B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

Tricia always does a great job with our dog Jake. She sends us lots of pictures showing him having fun and relaxing. We never worry about Jake when she’s watching him.

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Sharon A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 16, 2026

Tricia is amazing!!!! My pup just loved her. When we picked him up he was happy and looked well cared for. Tricia sent daily updates and lots of pictures which we totally appreciated. Will definitely be using her services in the future. Tricia thank you so much gor the exceptional care you provided to Oscar.

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Marian M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2026

Tricia is wonderful! I can not say enough good things about her. She is so accommodating and patient with my picky senior dog. I get daily pictures and Coco looks happy in her favorite spot or on walks.

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Marian M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 09, 2026

Awesome as always!

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Marian M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 10, 2026

Tricia is always a wonderful sitter and the only choice for my picky dog. Tricia is very understanding with adjustments to timing and flexible when her calendar allows for it. She remembers my dog's particulars from one session to the next and is so patient with a different feeding routine each time, along with the growing challenges of a super senior dog. She gives lots of attention to my dog, sends daily pictures and updates, and understands her challenges, taking it all in stride as though it's just another day. Tricia really is a gem.

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Schedule

I am able to follow the pet owners requests with respect to the pets daily routine and activity level:) I am also home full time and will not leave your pet alone for more than one hour on long visits and never alone on just one night boarding. I look forward and am motivated to board your pet:)

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will give full attention throughout the day and evening. I am home full time and will walk your pet every two hours and spend quality time with them. Pets are allowed on the furniture!

A typical day

I will walk your pet several times through out the day. Typically I take my clients pet on a walk every couple hours for their own energy levels, or for there sheer gratification. I accept what you would like and your own comfort zone where and when to walk. I believe the most gratifying life and sustainable for all creatures is to care for them as if they were my own and for the comfort zone of all my clients. I believe I am able to give an animal a comforting, positive atmosphere. This is healthy for them and much more rewarding than alone in a kennel. I hope to take care of yours! I not only make a living by this but I am grateful to be a positive reinforcement in their lives and make my clients at ease that they are well taken care of:) BTW, I am also rewarded because I genuinely love to do this:)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tricia & Donovan can host up to 1 pet per night
I do not have any breed preferences. I only typically would want to know an animals energy level and tolerance when walking. I am here to respect your needs and the animals needs:)
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.