“My first time using the Rover service and my first time with Donna as the caregiver fro Rosie. Donna has a way of making the anxious owner feel more at ease in leaving their dog in her hands. She seems tuned into the pet and the owner. Rosie seemed to enjoy her time with Donna and was reluctant to come home; a very good sign that the petcare person is a professional.”

“Ashley is amazing. Zero really enjoyed his time with her and her family. He warmed right up to her and dhe made him feel at home. I would definitely recommend her.”

“I always feel comfortable leaving my dog with Susan, she is great with her! I appreciate the time and care she takes as well as the regular updates and photos 😊”

“Georgianne was so responsive and easy to work with. She handled both of my cats with ease and was just an overall wonderful person. I would definitely recommend her!”

“Eric is amazing!! I can’t say enough good things about him!! Not only the best person to trust your dog with, but also an amazing groomer. Very patient, and respectful. Couldn’t be happier to have met him”

“Uno always has a good time with Jocelyn and I will always trust her with my boy. He boarded w/her for the first time and had a bad night (no fault of hers) but it was his first time away from home at night. I do believe things will be better for him as he gets used to us being away (although not often)”

“Alyssa lived on our Frenchie Vivian for 8 days! I was pretty devastated leaving her but Alyssa was wonderful and Viví bonded well. If you know a 1yr old Frenchie you know they can be a handful”

“Absolutely 5 stars. When we did a meet and greet, it was obvious my baby Aries had some manners to learn. Ria was patient, kind and confident in being able to care for my Aries, and the pictures they shared throughout had my jaw on the floor! My girlie who barks at everything was out walking. Amazing talent and heart. Would recommend, and 100% will be without hesitation returning to Ria when we need boarding for our girl.”

“I was lucky enough to find someone like Vivian to occasionally watch my dog over the past year. She loves playing with my dog, taking him to the park, and running around with him. My dog is almost a year and a half now and still possesses A LOT of energy, so she tries her best to entertain him while remaining cautious for his safety. She sometimes even tries to train him to help mentally stimulate him and reinforce his learning. All the while, she follows all my instructions and ensures all his needs are met. Vivian is very communicative, responsible, and trustworthy. Her passion for dogs is evident in the way she interacts with my dog, and my dog LOVES spending time with her. I will continue to reach out to her whenever I need a pet sitter and I highly recommend her services.”

About: I'm a self-employed writer, editor and newsletter author. I grew up with dogs, have owned several dogs, and have cared for other people's dogs since my beagle, Bailey, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2021. I missed her so much I started offering dog/house sitting services. Dogs are such great company and I know how important it is to have peace of mind about their care when you’re away. I take pride in personal, hands-on pet care. I have the ability to work from home most days, so I will have plenty of time to walk, play and snuggle with your dog. If I'm staying in your home and pet/house sitting, I bring my computer and work with me, so I will be with your dog as much as possible. I prefer to host/care for dogs that are crate trained and come with a crate. I have a partially fenced yard. I expect that I will walk your dog several times a day and only take your dog in our yard on a leash or lead and with supervision. At your home, I will maintain your dog's schedule and routines.

“Amazing host! Will use everytime i leave town. Very easy to commuicate with. Love tbe daily pics and updates! You can rest easy on your vacation knowing your pets are safe and comfortable! Thanks for watching Roux-Barb!”

“Eden & Gal are fantastic! They are organized and experienced, and our pup was happy and well cared for. The communication before and during our trip was excellent and clear. We felt at ease leaving our dog with them for an extended trip and will definitely book with them again!”

“It was a pleasure having Monica watch our fur baby. He made himself at home, and he was a happy pup when he returned home. Thank you, Monica!”

“Riley had a wonderful day! I received a video and pictures throughout the day. Matt and Ashley are very responsive. Riley loved playing with the two resident dogs and another guest pup. I felt confident leaving Riley because I knew she would be well taken care of. I highly recommend Matt and Ashley.”

“When heading out of town to see family, we needed a dog sitter on short notice and Melissa was very accommodating. She sent us many photos to document our dog’s stay which made us feel at ease since we have such a shy dog. We would absolutely use her services in the future!”

“Andrew and his wife took excellent care of our dog over the weekend. It was his first time staying with them, so they sent me several updates and photos to let me know how he was doing. When we picked him up, they sent me home with a handwritten note, dog treats, and a new chew toy. A very thoughtful finishing touch!”

“My dog loves going to Kelli’s! She spoils him like he is her own! She sends me pictures and is always very responsive throughout the day. I highly recommend her!”

“Drax had so much fun and had a friend (Violet) to play with! He came home happy from all the backyard play! I would definitely book again in the future.”

“Thanks so much for taking such great care of Brody while I was away! I loved receiving the frequent updates and pictures, and it really put my mind at ease knowing he was being so well taken care of :)”

“Deborah was wonderful with our dog and he appeared happy while he was with her and when we brought him home. We highly recommend Deboarah and we will definitely have her watch our dog in the future.”