After putting in a dispute with PayPal, I was awarded my $40 deposit back. I would recommend that anyone else who was scammed by Rose make a dispute with PayPal as well. But even if I hadn't gotten the deposit back, it would be worth $40 to warn others about trusting this woman with animals. I wouldn't trust this woman with a pet rock! I would recommend that before you book this woman, look at the 1 star reviews as I am clearly not the only one! And look at her responses to the reviews. I think they say it all! read more

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Rose is the best. I actually had a short notice to give her as I had a situation with my niece out of state Rose was able to accommodate me and she's always good with my cat Roma girl. I have used her services a couple of times and have never been disappointed. I love how each day she updates me and I love how I come back home and see her notes that she has waiting for me on my kitchen table. My cat has ended up taking a liking to her and more importantly I trust Rose in my home while I'm not there. I highly recommend her services. read more

Rose was very accommodating to our rather late notice request for a pet sitter for our cats while we were backpacking. She met with us the very next day to sign the contract, and the following day we left, knowing that Luca and Cali were in good hands. Rose is an excellent communicator and is very thorough in her service. We just returned to the Sacramento area last summer after an absence of 30 years, and are grateful to have now established a relationship with an excellent pet sitter here. read more

This is not someone you want to trust with your animals - I had to block her number because of the multiple harassing calls I received from Rose after posting my last review - I also posted a similar review on another pet review website and she claims that it is an "AI" post, let me assure you I am a real woman with real concerns - people in the neighborhood are starting to feel uncomfortable with the large animal traps she sets out in front of her home (I would post pictures but I want to respect her privacy, even though she can't seem to respect mine) - last week, she also confronted me at a local grocery store near where we both live and called me multiple names including "liar" and "psychotic b****" and once again tried to bully me into taking my review down - for her claiming it to be "fake" she sure is concerned about me taking it down - all this would have taken to resolve is for her to apologize and not try to bill me for days she did not show up. Something else I did not add in my previous review - be careful letting her into your home, she let out a GIANT fart in the middle of her consultation that she tried to blame on my hard wood floors creaking. I truly hope she has some family that can come help her, she's not doing well. read more

Always Available Pet Sitting - Harassing texts from owner - Dog Walkers Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I am so grateful for the care this service provided for my Labrador, Bella, during my vacation. The sitter not only walked Bella daily but also took her on outings to the park. Bella came back happy and calm, and the detailed updates made me feel connected with her while I was away. The pricing was very competitive for the level of care. Truly worth every penny! read more

If you need care for your pet family when you're away, you can't do better than Always Available Pet Sitting. Rose took great care of my two kitty boys and went the extra mile to get photos or videos of my skittish felines. I appreciated her daily check ins as well as the note and thank you card I found when I returned. It's a relief to know my cats are in good hands while I'm away! read more

Not reliable! Cancelled without enough notice to find another sitter! She started another job doing something else! She should have finished the one she already had committed to! read more

My cat, Jewel, is very shy and hides from strangers. However, when Rose gently called out to her, rather than run and hide, she remained inquisitive and let Rose pet her. It was then, I knew Jewel would be fine while I was gone. Rose sent me daily updates with pictures. Jewel was well cared for, and I will be using Rose for all my best sitting needs! Thank you Rose for your invaluable service and professionalism. read more

We highly recommend Rose, Always Available Pet Sitting. Right from the beginning Rose was organized and business-like, taking note of the names of each pet, the amount of food, times of day to be fed, locations for food, treats, etc. Rose cared for our 4 dogs and cat for 9 days while we went on vacation. She did not hesitate to come an extra day when our flight was canceled last minute. Rose did a lot more than just feed our fur babies. She spent time playing with them as well as watching their behavior to make sure they got along and played together safely. (We have 3 large dogs and a small beagle.) She even called us to make sure we were comfortable with what she saw. She left notes from each day and also texted us notes and photos. It's clear Rose loves animals and has experience with animal behavior. We felt so much more at ease on our vacation knowing Rose was watching our pets. We will be using Rose's services again. read more

Absolutely terrible service, would never recommend Rose to take care of any pets and I'm upset that I let her be responsible for mine. I should have read the other negative Yelp reviews before booking, they all validate my experience. I had Rose cat sit for my 2 cats for 2 days. There were many issues with her service, but I'll list the most important ones here. She charged $35 just for the meet and greet which I've never heard of before, and after we scheduled it she asked for the gate code and building number (which is just the number in my address) which I texted to her. The morning of the first pet sit comes, I get a text and phone call waking me up at 6:45am asking for the gate code saying that she can't get in. I missed the phone call, but texted her back to send her the gate code again. A few minutes go by and I'm waiting for confirmation that she got into the gate, and when she texts me back she says yes she got in but asks if the number I just sent her is my building number. Huh? No, you asked for the gate code so I sent you what you asked for. Before I can text back I get another phone call asking what my building number is because she doesn't see it. I tell her that the number I sent was not the building, and tell her the correct building. She finally figures it out and she gets into the apartment. You didn't need to call me or text me at all since you had this information already, you've visited my apartment before, you're not making any sense when I'm trying to answer your questions, and you woke me up early in the morning for something completely unnecessary. On the next visit, she texts me saying she wasn't able to open the cat feeder to add more food to the top. I have a gravity feeder setup while I'm away on trips so there is a compartment on the top that you can add food to and the food falls down into the dish below. I had asked her to top off the food since I wasn't sure if I added enough to last for my whole trip and it would be nice if she could make sure there was enough until I returned. She acted like the only thing she could do was add more food to the top and since she couldn't figure it out didn't give my cats any more food. When I questioned this, she didn't seem to have a response. It's not hard to just twist the top off the feeder, it's a quarter turn then pull it off. Even if you can't figure it out, add a few more scoops to the bowl or another dish next to it or something. Seems like she wanted more money to have to come back to add more food and made a dumb excuse why she couldn't figure it out. Another reason why this was an issue is because I have a pet camera setup that has a view down the hallway to the litter boxes, to the kitchen to see the food and water dishes, and into the living room. After the second visit, I could no longer see down the hallway and my view of the food bowl was blocked because the camera had been moved back on the table by about 8 inches. I asked her if she moved it, she made another dumb excuse why it was moved saying that the cats were very active and they must have jumped and bumped it. They've never moved the camera before during this trip or any others, so you're saying they were only active and jumping around when you were there? And it was conveniently placed just so that I couldn't see the food bowls anymore, in the exact same orientation as before, not knocked over just pushed straight back by about 8 inches? Unfortunately this camera only does live feed so I couldn't go back and look at the footage to see what really happened. But this sounded like another part of her plan to try to get more money by coming back for additional visits to fix things. She had said at the meet and greet that she would leave my house as good if not better than she found it, but she moved my things and did not put them back where she found them. Even if it was the cats I still think you should put things back in place that were moved during your visit. She also left my toilet lid up so that the cats got into the toilet and tracked their paws with toilet water on them around the house which is the reason I keep it closed, and she moved where my litter mats were placed near the litter boxes and didn't move them back. After my experience and reading other reviews, I think Rose needs to learn how to treat her customers with respect and not just try to scam people out of their money at the risk of their pets. read more

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Rose was very thorough in communication and took care of my pup. Just be aware she charges a rate for a specified time but unfortunately doesn't actually provide the full time paid for. When she was confronted about the significant shortage of time, she berated me and left me a nasty note with my key return. Not professional!!! read more

Always Available Pet Sitting - Dog Walkers Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

In response to Anna, I believe she is the one who is suffering from dementia with her long rambling diatribe. She talks about Rose being a bad speller, which has absolutely nothing to do with pet sitting services. I hope Anna gets the help she needs one day. Rose has taken care of my dogs over the years and I have experienced nothing but professionalism from her. Her contract clearly states that there are no refunds, which is very straightforward. There are many businesses that do not offer refunds, which is not unusual. My dogs absolutely love Rose and I wouldn't trust anyone else with them." read more

Rose watched our 3 dogs and cat while we were away for 5 days. This was the second time we used Rose's services and we were not disappointed. Rose took great and personal care with our pets. She texted us and sent photos each visit and left a visit journal detailing visit updates. Rose is very organized and provides excellent customer service and pet care. We highly recommend her services. read more

We have found our new pet sitter. Rose is great! My cat is cranky (putting it mildly) when meeting new people, and Rose was wonderful in letting Sweetpea decide when she wants to interact. Love getting the daily updates from Rose. She's very professional and trustworthy. Highly recommend her! read more

Always Available Pet Sitting - Sweetpea - Dog Walkers Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Rose is a wonderful lady with heart for animals. Very trustworthy person. Would recommend.

My experience with Rose has been exceptional. She is extremely dedicated to taking great care of pets. She is very clear about her process and procedures. Her communication is clear and upfront. I would refer her to anyone looking for pet sitting in her area. In fact I have referred many. Because she is so professional and knowledgeable she is able to help determine if she is the right fit for your pet sitting needs. If you want someone who is bonded and insured but also loves animals Rose is the pet sitter for you. read more

I needed an overnight sitter for a long weekend. Rose was great with my pup (and my home). She sent pics daily, along with update texts. I'm sure my dog was much more comfortable staying home than being boarded, and she and Rose hit it off right away. Will definitely use Rose's service again the next time I need a sitter. read more

We loved having Rose take care of our dogs. She was dependable, trustworthy, and loving to our pets. We would gladly use her services again, and we would recommend her to others. read more

Polite, responsible, professional and an absolute joy. There is no one I would trust more than Rose! My wife and I just recently had a baby and we were desperate to find someone who we could count on when we went to the hospital for delivery day. We called Rose a few weeks in advanced and explained our situation. While I was in the delivery room, I received multiple pictures of my dogs outside enjoying the sun. It was very comforting for me...but most importantly it removed significant stress from my wife! When we got home...Rose left a congratulatory card on our kitchen table. A+ work Rose! We love your service!!!! read more

Always Available Pet Sitting - Dog Walkers Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

5 STARS *****!!!! Rose is awesome!! From the start of the consultation to the end!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND her service!! She did everything she said!!! We will be using again!!! Thanks again Rose and see you soon :) read more

We hired Rose to watch our cat (ZOE) while we were on vacation in Costa Rica. When we returned, we could tell that Zoe had been well cared for because she was happy and her demeanor was like it always is when we are with her. We are very satisfied with Rose. She is reliable and honest. We plan to use her again and recommend her highly. We give her 5 stars. Helen and Chris read more

After a quick Google search, I stumbled upon Rose from Always Available Pet Sitting. Her website was very straight forwarded and I liked that she was licensed and insured. My animals are my kids and I don't want just anyone wandering into my home. Rose was quick to respond back to my email. She is very direct and upfront. Our first meeting was extremely thorough. She had a legal contract, which for me was wonderful. This woman cares about the quality of her business and shows this with open and direct communication. I felt immediately comfortable and relieved. I have had not so great experiences with people from Rover.com! She watched my kitties for four days and did everything that was asked of her. I have foster kitties that cannot intermingle and she made sure they did not. She left a daily check list to show she completed the requested tasks. Her rates are reasonable, too! I will definitely hire her again and would recommend her for your pet sitting needs. read more

Rose is absolutely the BEST! We have used her cat-sitting services for the last several years and she is GREAT! Rose always sends pictures at the time of her visit and a report about what's happening with the cats. Our kitties are very shy, but come out when Rose visits them! We trust Rose with our kitties and our house - she has never let us down! If you have pets or horses and plan to be away, Rose is your best choice! read more

Super glad to have found Rose. She is great with our cat and blue iguana. We feel very comfortable and secure with her services. Always Available is a great no-nonsense professional business. And Rose has been on time and gentle with our pets. Our cat has been happy to have playtime with her. We shall be contacting in the future. read more

Buyer beware! I don't usually participate in this or any social media. But after multiple texts, (I had ignored) requesting a review after a first pet sitting, Rose informed me that "nice people do reviews" then a few phone messages asking again for a review. I asked to have my keys returned because I believe if I were to review it should be voluntary not repeated asks. I did get my keys back and with them with a letter telling me I need counseling. Who is it who needs counseling. read more

Rose from Always Available Pet Sitting is dependable and professional. Our dogs love her. We recommend her services to anybody who needs is a reliable, caring pet sitter. read more

Rose is the most conscientious pet sitter ever! I appreciate her commitment to excellent care for her fur baby clients. She spends time with my cats and sends pics and report each day while I'm away from home. I return home to very happy pets, as if I had never left. Would highly recommend her to anyone for pet care! read more

Rose came to our house and watched my cat, Chloe while we were on vacation. She did an excellent job and was very professional. I love the fact that she not only takes care of your pets but your home as well. She brought in our mail, watered the plants, and even took the cans out and back in on garbage day. I would definitely recommend Rose as a pet sitter. read more

We have used Rose 3 times with no complaints. This last time we went out of town for 3 days. Upon returning home, we discovered that our cat was stuck in a back bedroom with the door closed. The cat had been back there for for a minimum of 16 hours, hopefully not longer. The cat had knocked things over and went to the bathroom a few times. We really have no idea how long he was stuck back there. The confusing thing to us was the cat got locked in our back bedroom and that door was closed. Meaning, Rose was going in parts of our home that were closed off and she had no reason or permission to enter. The worst part about all of this was that when I called to tell her what had happened, she made up a story that made no sense and then absolutely refused to refund my money. So she felt it was morally acceptable to keep my money after locking my cat in a back bedroom that she had no business going into. We will never use her or recommend her again. read more

Rose was great with our kitties. She followed through exactly as promised and I will be using her services again and again. Definitely recommend her. read more

I recently hired Rose to watch my cats while I was on vacation and she did everything as promised. She even checked the mail and watered the plants! She also sent text updates each day (which was greatly appreciated), left detailed notes about each visit and she is clearly thoughtful about how she manages her business. She is organized, asked the right questions before my trip, and made me feel comfortable knowing my furry ones were in good hands. I look forward to working with her again in the future! read more

Bonded, insured and a true animal lover, Rose is a friendly reliable professional. Highly recommended! Give her a call. I'm certain she can address all of your pet sitting needs. read more

Rose watched our two dogs for 4 visits over a holiday weekend and we returned to happy healthy pups :) this means a lot because one of my dogs is pretty high maintenance and had me a little worried about having a stranger in our home. Rose checked in with us about how our pups were doing every day and was professional and straightforward about the services she does and does not provide. She made it much easier for us to enjoy our trip away from home. I definitely recommend her! read more

Rose watched my cat while I was gone for a week. I found her to be extremely detailed and trustworthy. She had some problems with the new keys I gave her, but after calling my emergency contact number she resolved that problem. I was relieved to find my cat well taken care of but still missing me. read more

I contacted Rose almost two months before I needed her for an overnight stay. I scheduled and paid for two visits (basically meet and greets) with her and my dogs to make sure they were comfortable with one another. Everything appeared to be fine, and she scheduled me for two additional visits and an overnight stay and gave me her pet sitting contract. Tonight, two weeks before the scheduled overnight stay, she called me and cancelled, stating she is slammed and can't make it on the agreed upon date. Obviously, she decided that she could make more money elsewhere, despite the fact that I hired her first and she accepted. As this is vacation season, it is not easy to find a replacement at this late date. I am very disappointed and upset at her unethical behavior, and for her wasting my money on the two meet and greets which obviously served no person since she is not coming to pet sit. If you want a reliable pet sitter, I suggest you not hire her! If I could give her 0 stars, I would. read more