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Yolena M.

Star Sitter

North Riverdale, Dayton, OH

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
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Services

Yolena can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Yolena can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently a stay at home person due to complications of the pandemic and this will probably be my situation for a while so I will be available at all hours of the day. I can take in pets as early as 5:30am for pet sitting, if you need to be at work early. I can board on any day as well. Your pet just needs to be good with cats, who are free roaming around the house and not have a strong prey drive because my bunnies reside in the front part of my living room.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Yolena M.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nontraditional fenced in yard, in that I do not have a gate in the entrance of the yard but a fence that blocks entry and exit. It is a 4' high fence that I put together until I can get a gate to replace it. My own dogs, one of whom likes to wander, are not able to get out of the yard unless I open the fencing for them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Yolena M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet needs any special care or attention. Or if certain types of situations makes them nervous. I would hate to bring them somewhere that would overwhelm their senses.

A typical day

I am right next to Wegerzyn park and not too far from riverscape park. I love taking my dogs exploring and sometimes, if it's a good day we'll go from one end to the other, since they connect through a series of bridges. Or sometimes, if the weather is really nice, we'll go to the Arboretum and hike the trails. Anywhere we go, is always an adventure.

Location

Dayton, OH

Yolena M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Yolena M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Lover of animals home fulltime

Pet care experience

I am an experienced pet owner of many years with many different species. As a child, I had gerbils and snails and as an adult, I currently have 3 cats, 2 dogs and 2 rabbits. Throughout the years, I have also been involved in rescuing and rehoming friendly strays that I have found along this journey called life and fostering and boarding pets for friends and family. I have also assisted in reuniting pets (2 cats) with their owners, and that was extremely rewarding.

Reviews

Ginger R.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026
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We really appreciate Yolena. She is reliable, thorough and cares about our pets. She has helped us with short notice trips and is a Godsend 🙏🏽

Leahna W.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026
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Great experience and we truly appreciated Yolena taking care of our 3 cats on such short notice! She gave great updates with photos, which put our mind at ease while we were away. She was extremely kind and followed instructions on the care we needed for each cat, and was very responsive if we had any concerns. Came home to happy cats and the house just as we had left it! Would absolutely recommend this sitter!

Kelly M.
House Sitting • Oct 06, 2025
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We’ve had Yolena watch our dogs several times and we always come home to happy and calm girls! Highly recommend!!

Evan C.
Boarding • Aug 18, 2025
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Did a wonderful job and help us out last minute

About Yolena M.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nontraditional fenced in yard, in that I do not have a gate in the entrance of the yard but a fence that blocks entry and exit. It is a 4' high fence that I put together until I can get a gate to replace it. My own dogs, one of whom likes to wander, are not able to get out of the yard unless I open the fencing for them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Yolena M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet needs any special care or attention. Or if certain types of situations makes them nervous. I would hate to bring them somewhere that would overwhelm their senses.

A typical day

I am right next to Wegerzyn park and not too far from riverscape park. I love taking my dogs exploring and sometimes, if it's a good day we'll go from one end to the other, since they connect through a series of bridges. Or sometimes, if the weather is really nice, we'll go to the Arboretum and hike the trails. Anywhere we go, is always an adventure.

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Yolena M.

Star Sitter

North Riverdale, Dayton, OH

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews