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Andy K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Andy K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Great Vibes & Care for Your Pup!

I have grown-up around dogs my entire life and am a proud self-proclaimed dog person/dog dad. I recently moved back to NC after spending the past 5 years in Dallas, originally from Kansas. It's great to be back to NC, this time in Wilmington after my years in the Chapel Hill/Raleigh areas where I had amazing Rover clients. I'm looking to meet some awesome new dogs to hang out with and if your dog wants to meet a new friend they can meet my awesome 4 year old, friendly lovable lab named Luka, raised him since 6 weeks old! I am very active and love to go on walks around town, on the beach (while still dog-friendly season!), or walk parks, whatever you and your pup needs. I recently left my corporate on-site job based in KC for the move to Wilmington for my fiancée's first career opportunity and am in "Freelance Mode", so my schedule is flexible for availability. I have had petsitting/house sitting experience since I was in high school (20+ years). Every person I have pet sat/house sat over the years has repeatedly re-hired me...check my profile reviews :) . I am responsible, a great communicator and good at time management that values my clients' requests for their special 4-legged family member. Whether you're planning for a trip or just need someone to let out your dog during the day, with booking me you know you're getting a responsible, dependent, and great communicator individual who will have your dog as a top priority during our booking, and hopefully future bookings! :)

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My now, nearly, 5 year old lab I've raised since he was 6 weeks old is the friendliest, goofiest pup that makes friends with every dog and person he meets. I take care of my dog like I do for every one else's special family member: with respect (to them and their owners' training of them), communication, and good vibes

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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17 ratings
Samantha M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 19, 2026

He’s awesome!! Very friendly and took the cutest pics of my dog hahah

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Oliver M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 10, 2026

Andy has been a fantastic job with Ares. Was a hot day and he recognized his heat signs and brought him home. Can't ask for anything more! Thank you for caring for my puppers

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Oliver M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 05, 2026

Andy was able to start walking ares on very short notice my family said he did a great job and dog was neat when he got home which is a plus!!! Definitely using again@

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Zoe K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2025

Andy was great! He went above and beyond expectations for my little pup, each day I came home and he was in the best mood!

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Xandy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 23, 2025

Andy was great. He's very personable and was always on time to take care of Gatsby, and was even able to adjust times for me on short notice for one of the days. The pictures he posted were good, too, and I can tell my dog was smiling in them.

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Edward P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 01, 2025

Pups love him!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and am a freelance business consultant, which allows my schedule to be flexible and available to move my meetings/calls to fit your required need for check-ins/walks/etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Andy can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if there’s certain personality traits or health needs that’ll make your dog a happy camper! I prefer (and can handle) larger breeds. I once had a client who was a Leonberger!
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.