Meet Rosie

Rosie came to us through a referral from another JetSetSitter family, and before we arrived, her owner had thoughtfully shared every little detail about her routine, favorite treats, walking routes, and all the things that made Rosie... Rosie.

The moment we arrived at her Upper East Side apartment, it was obvious she knew exactly who she was.

Rosie is a seven-year-old doodle with plenty of personality. She has her routines down, knows when it's time for dinner, and isn't afraid to let you know. She also knows her neighborhood better than we ever could. Within a day, we could already tell which dogs were her friends and which neighbors she expected to stop and say hello.

When her owner left, we could tell she missed her. That's one of the reasons I believe so strongly in keeping dogs at home whenever possible. Even though they miss their people, they're surrounded by everything familiar—their favorite spot on the couch, the sounds they know, the streets they walk every day, and the routines that help them feel safe.

We gave Rosie the time she needed.

There was no pressure to be best friends on day one.

By the second day, she was hopping up on the couch with us for afternoon cuddles (with her owner's approval, of course), following us from room to room, and getting excited when Ryan picked up her leash for their morning walks.

One of my favorite things about staying with dogs in their own neighborhoods is getting to experience their world through their eyes.

Rosie happily led us a few blocks to her favorite pet store, where we picked out some extra duck treats for her. We spent mornings exploring quiet streets before the city heated up, wandered through Central Park, and even took the ferry together to enjoy more dog-friendly walks, always with her owner’s permission and keeping Rosie safely on leash.

She isn't much of a toy girl. We managed to convince her to play for about ten seconds before she decided she'd had enough.

Honestly, she'd much rather have scratches behind the ears and a good cuddle.

And hugs.

Rosie gives incredible hugs.

One of my favorite moments was watching her recognize familiar faces during our walks. Every time she spotted one of her neighborhood friends, her whole body lit up with excitement. It was a reminder that dogs build communities, too, and how meaningful it is for them to stay connected to the people and places they know.

By the time her owner came home, Rosie seemed completely at ease.

She had followed her normal routine, enjoyed plenty of companionship, collected a few extra treats along the way, and reminded us that every dog has their own unique personality.

Some love hiking.

Some love playing fetch for hours.

And some are independent little New Yorkers who know exactly what they want.

Rosie was absolutely one of a kind, and I already can't wait to see her again.