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Yuan L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients
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Yuan L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $250 per night

Highlights

Yuan has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Gentle, Trusting, Nurturing Couple

😊Hi! I’m Yuan (Onon=my Cantonese nickname). I put my heart in each animal I care for and I wfh with a flexible schedule, so your fur baby will never be left alone or bored! My husband and I moved to NYC in 2018 and started helping neighbors and friends with pet care simply because we missed having our own animals. What began as free dog walks and cat snuggles quickly turned into becoming the go-to sitters among friends and neighbors. About me: I volunteered at an equine therapy farm in Georgia during college (yes, with horses, therapy cats, and dogs!) and dream of opening up a mental health practice with therapy animals one day. Before COVID, I traveled around the globe (Kenya, Congo, Hong Kong, Macau etc) for World Wildlife Fund-funded research on anti-wildlife trafficking. Now, I’m excited to stay local and build community—one tail wag or purr at a time. My passion is connecting with souls: I’m a certified yoga teacher, trained dance instructor for seniors with disabilities, and a former language educator for toddlers—so yes, nurturing is kind of my thing.😄 Offering & my home -Daily cleaning+professional deep cleaning weekly -24/7 doorman building w/t elevator & patio & rooftop. -FREE fresh pet-safe vegetables & fruits upon request -Playtime, cuddles, and exercise (love running) -Live photo and video updates every walk, meal, or goofy moment -A clean, safe home with HEPA Air filters & filtered water ⛲️6 minutes from St. Nicholas Park, 10 minutes from Morningside Park—perfect for long strolls! 💊meds or special needs—just let me know details in advance so I can make sure your pet is 100% comfy. If anything’s out of scope, I’ll be honest and let you know upfront.

Cat care experience

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Trustworthy, Cat-loving Educator

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

Qualifications

46 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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81 ratings
Jaqwan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

I would like to thank you for taking my last minute request and taking care of my fur baby for 4 days. The communication and countless pictures reassured me and my family Bari was in good hands. If needed in the future, I will most definitely not hesitate to utilize your service again.

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Vic X.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2026

I came back to two perfectly fed, well groomed, happy kitties cats and a very clean apartment. She always sent detailed text, lots of pictures and Videos updates every day. She is punctual, sweet and gentle. She loves animal with all of her heart and beyond. Cant thank her enough

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Vic X.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2026

Whenever I decide to travel. Before looking at options. I will confirm with Yuan if she’s in the city first. That’s how much I trust her. As always, she’s done everything and beyond to make my fur babies happy. I’m so glad I have found her!

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Jay R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 19, 2026

Yuan is absolutely amazing! My puppy is always excited to stay with her and never wants to leave! Yuan is punctual and very responsive which is highly appreciated since leaving our fur babies can be stressful. I highly recommend her!

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Daisy & Easton C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

We are regulars of Yuan, she is so great with our bubs!! She’s always available and when she’s not, she always provides a back up. We love Yuan!!

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Kit P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026

Yuan is always a total pleasure to book with, and Valentine and I both love her! I'm going in and out of town quite a bit this summer and will book with her every time -- she's his favorite sitter and I know he's in good hands. She's incredibly responsive, sends tons of pictures, and I come home to a perfect apartment and kitty!

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Schedule

I currently wfh part-time so I have plenty of time to take care of your fur babies. I am physically very active so I’m more than happy to take your dogs out for multiple walks and runs.

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

🏠A clean, safe home with HEPA Air filters and filtered water for all pets ⛲️6 minutes from St. Nicholas Park, 10 minutes from Morningside Park—perfect for long strolls! 🧺I have a crate and can keep your dogs in crates if needed

A typical day

🪀Playtime, cuddles, and exercise (I love running with dogs!) ⛲️6 minutes from St. Nicholas Park, 10 minutes from Morningside Park—perfect for long strolls! And brushing and tons of snuggles (if they enjoy it)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Yuan can host up to 8 pets per night
I’m comfortable with meds or special needs—just let me know details in advance so I can make sure your pet is 100% comfy. If anything’s out of scope, I’ll be honest and let you know upfront. Let us know if your dog has any health or other issues that affect their walking. I have experience with dogs that aren’t friendly with other dogs, so that doesn’t bother me as long as there is no bite history. Please note: for the safety of your dog during walks, I usually recommend using a harness rather than a collar, and a regular leash rather than a retractable one.
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.