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Yakia D.

Central, Raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Services

Yakia can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m currently working part time for about 14 hours a week so my schedule is pretty flexible. I also have a form of reliable transportation for making house calls.

About Yakia D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

6 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow any instructions set out by you. My goal is to take care of your pet as if they’re my own and I strive to make sure they feel loved and cared for in every interaction.

Location

Raleigh, NC

Yakia D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Large breed dog love

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of large breed dogs for the past 6 years. Additionally I have experience administering oral medication to dogs. Making sure that animals are completely comfortable in every interaction is my goal.

Reviews

Emely M.
Dog Walking • juin 30, 2026
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Understanding, kind and super helpful. Great communicator. Many thanks!

Ruth P.
mai 15, 2026

I highly recommend Yakia for Rover! She is caring, incredibly kind, and attentive with animals. As a pet owner herself, she genuinely understands how important it is for pets to feel safe and comfortable. She even offered to watch my two cats when I had to go out of town, and I immediately trusted her because of how thoughtful and responsible she is. Any pet would be in great hands with her!

Colin O.
mai 12, 2026

Your pets will be in greats hands with Kia. She’s takes wonderful care of her own dog Chowder, and she took great care of my cat Olive when I was out of town. Plus she’s a lawyer.

Nina G.
mai 11, 2026

Yakia did great with my 11 month old cat Nola! I had a last minute trip and booked Yakia to check in on Nola while I was gone. She made sure Nola was fed, her litter was changed and even took the time to play with her. I will definitely be booking again in the future!

About Yakia D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

6 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow any instructions set out by you. My goal is to take care of your pet as if they’re my own and I strive to make sure they feel loved and cared for in every interaction.

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.
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Yakia D.

Central, Raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews