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Yunyao Z.

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Yunyao Z.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving and caring animal caretaker

I grew up with my cousin’s dogs. We used to bathe them and put little jackets on them to keep them warm in winter. I get to have my own cat more than a decade ago, which is one of the most fortunate things that ever happened in my life. I started raising her when she was about one month old and bottle fed her. Now she’s a happy and loved teenager living her best life. I always tell people that if I weren’t studying what I’m studying now, I’d definitely choose to be a vet to live and work with animals!

Cat care experience

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Cat lover and loved by cats

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

Qualifications

84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Oral medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Megan M.
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Doggy Day Care • Jun 12, 2026

Yunyao went above and beyond during the 4 days of daycare! She made sure the temperature was cool enough, she made Hazy little ice fruit treats, and she sent us multiple updates with photos throughout the day each day. Hazy was so spoiled and could not have been in better hands!

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Boarding • May 11, 2024

Yunyao Z. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Skylar B.
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Boarding • May 08, 2024

Yunyao was amazing watching my 2 cats! She accommodated my every request and sent daily updates with plenty of pictures of my cats looking calm and relaxed. She was able to give my cat that has anxiety her oral medication, which my cat can make very difficult. I felt a little anxious leaving my cats with someone I never met, but after meeting Yunyao and seeing how caring and responsible she is, I immediately felt relieved and knew my cats were in good hands. She was very responsive and made sure my cats had everything they needed. I would use Yunyao again in the future for my cat sitting needs!

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Yongcan H.
Jan 23, 2024

I have known Yunyao for four years. She is a kind and thoughtful person, currently pursuing a degree at Harvard. During the summer of 2022, when I was living in Boston for an internship, I had my golden retriever, Bailey, with me. Yunyao adored Bailey, frequently visiting with treats and toys. On several occasions when I had to travel out of town, Yunyao was always ready to offer her help by dog-sitting Bailey at no cost. She kept me informed about Bailey's well-being during my absence and took him to dog parks almost daily. Bailey thoroughly enjoyed his time with Yunyao.

Tony D.
Jan 22, 2024

I had Yunyao look after my pets Po (a 10 year old white Pomeranian) and Mi ( a 2year old British shorthair) while I was away and she did an amazing job taking care of them. She was great at communicating and genuinely cared for my furry friends!

Xiaohan M.
Jan 21, 2024

My very first impression with Yunyao was that she is great with kids and pets. She is the most loving person I've ever met in my life. She takes great care of people around her, and I'm sure she would be the first person I'll go for if I want to leave my cats to someone to go on a trip. Moreover, she's very good with communicating, I'm sure if anyone want's to leave their pets with someone, she is the person you want to choose, as she will do her very best to ensure there will be no wrong happens on anyone she tries to take care of. Last spring break when my mom asked to leave my cats at Yunyao's place before I went on my 7days trip to New York City, at the beginning, I was a little reluctant about her decision. But when I came back and I realized my cats didn't even want to come home with me, Yunyao got cats toys and snacks for my cats and played with them all the time, she was even a more responsible cat owner than I am! After that, I've been leaving my cats at Yunyao's place every time I needed someone, as she's the most trustworthy friend of mine when it comes to petsitting.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I’m currently a full-time PhD student at Harvard University. I’m in dissertation writing stage which means I have a lot of time on my own at home. I go out to take classes at times, but I’m at home most of time to make sure your cats are companied(of course, I’ll give them personal space as well)!

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 not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a one-bedroom, well maintained apartment. I will make sure that cats are away from windows. I will only open the windows of the room where the cats are not around

A typical day

I spend my day working on my dissertation in front of my desk. Distractions from furry friends are thus more than welcome and even needed!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Let me know if you pets have any special needs such as medications. I have experience with feeding medicines and providing care for cats, but happy to learn those for dogs as well. Also, kindly let me know if they have any behaviors that I need to know about.
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%.