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Trista D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Trista D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced Animal Caregiver

I have a little over a year experience working as an Animal Caregiver at a veterinary office in New York and I worked at the Humane Society in Rome for a year as a Cat/Kennel attendant and Vet tech. My job was mostly to take care of the animals that we had as in-patients, as in walking, feeding, and cleaning up after them. Also making sure they have the right medical care for wounds and always looking for signs of distress. I was know as the "Animal Whisperer". I have Experience giving animals medications in their food and/or pilling animals if necessary. I groom my own animals if that's something that needs to be done. I was taught animal CPR while working at the animal hospital. I also have experience caring for larger animals like horses or smaller animals like bunnies, lizards, or even tarantulas. I have my own transportation and a large yard for the animals to run around in if you're interested in boarding. I am responsible, will always show up on time and come fully prepared with my own bedding. In case of emergency I have many veterinarian and vet tech friends that would be happy to assist.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Ratings and reviews

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21 ratings
Roan D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 16, 2025

Trista did great! She was on time and communicated well. The pets were happy and healthy when we arrived home. Would recommend and will rebook with her!

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Allison O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 22, 2025

Trista had excellent communication, was reliable, and on time. She went above and beyond taking care of our babies. She also did an excellent job giving our dog his medication. My husband and I were beyond happy with her care and service and will definitely be booking her again in the future.

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Anita M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 17, 2025

Trista was fantastic with our senior cats while we were away for 3 days. Responsible, reliable and genuinely kind. Even my anxious kitty warmed up to her quickly! I felt very comfortable knowing that Trista was looking after my feline family and I would definitely book her again!!

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Stacy A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2025

Trista was extremely responsible from a pre-meet, walking through the daily routine and providing updates. Thank you for the pictures while we were away missing our pups!

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Krystal K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 27, 2025

Trista took exceptional care of my dogs. Communication was great throughout. Would absolutely recommend Trista!

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Jake F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 24, 2025

Trista is amazing! There are people who watch pets for the money, and then there are those who do it out of pure love for animals—Trista is definitely the latter. She took incredible care of our boys while we were away for the weekend. If you’re looking for someone who will truly pay attention to your pets and shower them with love, Trista is the one.

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Trista can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
How much food are they eating and how often do they get fed? Are there any medications they are taking? How often do they go out for potty breaks? What signs do they give you when they need to go potty? Do they ever have accidents? Do they try to escape the house or yard? Where should I put them while I'm not there? What veterinarian do you go to?
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.