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Trista S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Trista S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$17 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

I’ll love them like they’re my own.

Animals kept me safe my entire life, now I return the favor by keeping your babies safe while you’re away. ❤️ I have been working with animals my whole life. At only 3 I moved in with my step father onto a small farm(yes this means I can feed your chickens, gather your eggs, clean your stalls, and feed your cattle, pigs, or even horses). I spent three years working in the veterinary field where I learned to better understand and triage animal emergency and how to deal with them calmly and safely. I have 3 dogs, and 2 cats of my own as well as a bearded dragon and a few chickens, whom I love more than life. I have minimal boarding experience, but have had or worked with everything from fish and birds, to dogs to cattle, from snakes to horses, and I love each one of these creatures just as much as the rest. I adore all animals, and cherish my pets so much, and finding some one you can trust to REALLY care for them can be a challenge, so let me make your life a little easier with flexible, reliable, patient and gentle care. As a pet mom to 11 furry, scaly, and feathered babies, I know how hard it can be to find reliable pet care. My animals are my children, my babies; the most important things in my world. I promise to love yours the way I’d love my own.

Cat care experience

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Feline friend

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

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

What can I say? Pets are really the only thing most of us like in this crazy world; so it’s kind of the perfect job. 😉 I am open to all types of care, all types of animals, and all types of situations. I have experience in vet medicine and have had elderly and special needs animals my whole life. No matter how long my interaction with your baby is, I assure you it will be filled with love.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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18 ratings
Katie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • juni 28, 2026

Trista did an amazing job. She stayed at our house with our dog and provided us daily updates with pictures. We really appreciated her work. She walked our dog three times a day.

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Sylvia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • juni 08, 2026

Trista is great with our 3 dogs. They are always relaxed and well taken care of when we come home. She communicates well. Highly recommend.

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Alana L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juni 07, 2026

Trista has been great with all our pets and very communicative. We are so appreciative of how reliable she is, even on such short notice! Thank you again 😊

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Shannon R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr. 28, 2026

Trista is really trustworthy and my dog loves her!

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Brett G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr. 23, 2026

Trista house sat for me while I was on a work trip and she did great! Sage loved her and she also took care of my chickens. Highly recommend

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Julie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mars 27, 2026

Very dependable, and the animals love her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently unemployed and taking a leap. What I’d LOVE is to start my own pet care company. I know how hard it is to find pet care in and around the Berkshires, especially the holidays when all the day cares and well known sitters are booked - so let me take some of that weight off you. I’m flexible and reliable and can do drops ins, walks, day stays, over nights, or multiple day stays. I’m open to any animal type, including pocket pets, exotics and special needs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Trista can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pet has any special needs that may make it harder for others to care for them. I have loads of experience with sick pets, administering fluids and giving oral/topical medication. I have two of my own with strict prescription diets, and one with a food allergy. Animals have taught me patience and love, and I promise to do the same. Let’s face it, they’re GOING TO miss you, so let’s make your time away as comfortable as we can.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.