Cat Sitting Swimley

“Kelley has a special knack for earning the trust and affection of my two cats. She also keeps me informed of their status while I am away, which helps ease my anxiety about leaving them alone.”

Norine D.

“Gabby took excellent care of our animals while we had to go out of state. I could tell from her pictures and from how they were acting when we got home that they really enjoyed their time with her. We'd absolutely book Gabby again in the future!”

Jeremiah S.

“Meghan has been an excellent care giver for our older cat, and it was a comfort knowing that she was experienced with giving medications since our sweet kitty needs a daily asthma pill. Thank you so much, Meghan!”

Patti F.

“I simply cannot say enough about what a wonderful caregiver Kim was while my family and I left town recently. She sent daily updates with pictures that allowed us to see how well our kitty was doing. She cleaned up the area and kept him entertained and fed. Her loving demeanor also ensured he was calm and free of anxiety. We have found our “go to” caregiver from this point forward. She is absolutely wonderful!”

Jennifer M.

“I’m so grateful to have found someone I not only trust, but more importantly, that my dog trusts. My pup can be protective of his home, and Heather built trust with him right from the start. She took the time to understand his personality and made each visit a chance to build confidence, have fun, and sneak in a little training too. Now he waits by the door and watches out the window hoping Heather will be back soon! She’s incredibly communicative, lighthearted, and just so easy to work with. Finding someone who genuinely cares and connects like this is rare, and I can’t recommend her enough.”

Chris C.

“I hate that Micki is being so stubborn, but appreciate Hailey taking the time with her on her drop in visits. Jack smiles from ear to ear in all her pictures she sends.”

Mikayla S.

“Alexsys took wonderful care of our two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond, and we’ll definitely book her again! We can’t recommend her highly enough!”

Paul W.

“Hannah took good care of my cats, kept me up to date after every visit, was helpful, and respectful of my home. I definitely recommend Hannah as a sitter!”

Jose R.

About: I work full time at Shenandoah University and am joining Rover to formalize my side hustle, which Ive largely managed through word of mouth thus far. I’ve lived with dogs for about 25 of my 30 years of life - mostly hounds (most recently 2 bassets). And I’ve watched dogs of all sizes, the smallest being a chihuahua mix and the largest a Great Dane. Over the last 5 years or so, I’ve dog sat for friends, family, and connections in the Winchester area. The longest engagement was 6 weeks, but I normally do long weekends or week long jobs. All animals are different and I respect you, their owner, to tell me what’s best for your furry friend. I also will be transparent and over communicate with you so we both can be confident your animals have everything they need. I’m comfortable dispensing medication - including to the really picky ones (I can take a pill/pill pocket and sculpt it pretty much exactly the same shape and size as any mainstream kibble brand). I have experience with puppies and with our senior citizens, who both just need a little extra care and attention. I feel comfortable listening to animals and getting to know their personalities, which are all so different yet equally endearing. If they are trying to say something, though, I feel pretty confident I will notice it - especially after we’ve spent a few hours together. And, if they’re trying to say something and I don’t understand? I’ll reach out just to make sure. I just really, really love animals. I most often watch dogs but have also cared for cats, lizards, bunnies, chickens, and horses (although horses were largely just feeding and brushing/attention). I also have a rescue cat of my own, Luna, who has made me certain I’m equally a dog person AND a cat person. I work 9-5 M-F, and occasionally am tied up on weekends with happenings on campus. I can take an hour lunch (and flex a bit beyond if necessary) to visit the animals for attention and potty breaks. I am single, sober, and genuinely grateful for the work and the company. Animals have so much love to give, and i try to reciprocate that love indiscriminately. Thanks for your consideration and please let me know if I can answer any questions, hop on a zoom call, or speak to any specific needs you find important. No request is too small and I’m grateful for any and all details I can use to keep your animals feeling secure, loved, and cared for in your absence. I work full time at Shenandoah University as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of Global Engagement. My role is in-person on the main campus in Winchester. My routine hours are 9-5 with an hour lunch around 12 or 1. But, there’s a lot of flexibility, especially over the summer when the students are back home. My team is small and I am able to shift my hours when I communicate with them in advance (I.e. I’ll take 2 hours midday but clock in at 8, etc). Outside of work, my schedule largely centers around community and service work. I’m really involved with the recovery community and attend several meetings and events a week, although I can be flexible there too. Most days I’m up no later than 7 am and asleep by 11. But all these things can flex, depending on your and your pets needs. I live alone with a stray-turned-adopted cat named Luna. My place has a small fenced area in the back, enough room for a pup to potty but not much more. But I’m also about a half a mile from Jim Barnett Park and I love their walking trails and their dog park. I’d prefer to house sit at your house, but I’m open to certain scenarios if I can ensure your animal is comfortable in my space. Let’s talk about the details!

“Desi and my old pup got along so greatly and he was well taken care of while we were away for the weekend. Thank you Desi for doing an amazing job!”

Mark C.

“Jennifer came to take care of Joey and gave him a great walk and play time. She helped get my packages inside too! Jennifer always goes above and beyond.”

Melissa R.

“Lauren was very professional and communicated and and all issues promptly. My cats were well taken care of and when my work got extended a week, it was seemless to get the pet sitting services extended. 100% positive experience for the first time with Lauren as the pet sitter and with Rover!”

Bonnie A.

“Maggie was awesome ! Just before I left town I had to put one of my cats to sleep due to kidney failure. Maggie called me on that day to tell me she was thinking of me and to give her condolences. She's such a sweetheart. Every day I was away she made sure she took photos of all 7 of my cats, even the one that hides under the bed. I will definitely book her again.”

Shannon M.

“Sarah and Rover was such a good choice for us. 3 catz, each with distinct needs requires a special touch, and Sarah has that, and more! We are 100% satisfied with this service and will use Sarah for our pets again. Kudos to Rover!”

Laura B.

“Lauren was super responsive and took great care of our very energetic 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd. Our dog was very well cared for and happy with two daily walks and feeding. I recommend Lauren and give her 5 stars for a green job.”

Bridget C.

“Meet and greet. So wonderful to meet Jennifer. She was very quick to understand things. I’m so grateful to have someone to call on for various visits for our pets. Thank you for your time today Jennifer.”

Jody S.

“Michelle was wonderful. She took care of all my babies. She was reliable and communicative. Thank you Michelle. Highly recommend and will be a repeat customer.”

Karen M.

“Tess did an amazing job sitting for our pups. Punctual, very communicative, and most importantly our dogs were tuckered out at the end of the day. Will definitely hire again, A++ reliable sitter!”

Jacques G.

“Angelina was fantastic! She took great care of my kitty while I was away and sent regular, detailed updates and pictures. Definitely provided a lot of peace of mind knowing my cat was in good hands.”

Brenna F.

“She is great, our dogs love her!!”

Sydney D.