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Barbara G.

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Barbara G.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

$20 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I love them all & have 4 rescues

I have been rescuing dogs since my grad school and taking care of them. I bathe, feed, walk them and even taken them camping. Currently one of mine is oldie and I have to give him medicine and I know how to do so. He also requires patient slow walks but I enjoy them too.

Cat care experience

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Soft fury creatures are fun

Barbara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can walk your dog and visit him at your home. I can feed him and take care of water during these hot days. I like long walks so if the pup likes walks we can both enjoy them. I can handle two well behave doggies at a time even larger size as I walk mine in pairs. I can play with him or take him to doggie park if he is dog friendly. I have four rescues of my own so boarding is not possible.

Ratings and reviews

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Magdalena B.
Sep 13, 2026

I have known Barbara for several years. Our first adventure together was a trip to LA shelter to rescue a young German Shepherd. We bonded over our passion for animals and our helping dogs in need to find new homes. Barbara has been a life long owner of many dogs big and small, all rescues. While the experience is very important it is her devotion to dogs in her care that stands out. I have no hesitation recommending Barbara to look after your pet. She is reliable, responsible and pits a well being of the dogs ahead of her own.

Raffaella L.
Sep 13, 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I am very happy to write this letter of recommendation for my dear friend, Barbara. I have known Barbara for many years, and during that time I have come to know her as an exceptional person—kind, intelligent, trustworthy, responsible, and someone who genuinely loves animals. I have been involved in animal rescue for over 20 years, and Barbara has helped me on many occasions with my dogs and with the work I do. She has cared for my dogs when I have been away, and I have always felt completely comfortable leaving them in her care. I trust her wholeheartedly. Barbara absolutely adores dogs, and it is clear that caring for them is something she truly enjoys. She is knowledgeable about their needs and is wonderful at providing both physical care and affection. She enjoys taking dogs on long walks and can happily walk for miles with them. She loves taking dogs on outings, spending time with them, cuddling with them, brushing and grooming them, and making sure they are happy, comfortable, and well cared for. She is also responsible and capable when it comes to more specific care. Barbara is comfortable administering medications when necessary and pays close attention to a dog’s individual needs. Her scientific background is another wonderful asset. She is highly intelligent, observant, and capable of understanding instructions and recognizing when something may need additional attention. Most importantly, Barbara is an amazing human being. She is compassionate, dependable, patient, and incredibly loving toward animals. She treats every dog as an individual and gives them the attention, kindness, exercise, and affection they deserve. I would highly recommend Barbara for any position involving dog walking, pet sitting, animal care, or babysitting dogs. I am confident that anyone who hires her will quickly see what I have known for many years: she is an outstanding person who can be trusted completely with the care of beloved pets. I recommend Barbara without hesitation and believe she would be an incredible asset to anyone looking for someone dependable, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about animals. Sincerely, Raffaella Leevy Animal Rescue Director golden state dog rescue iamgsdr@gmail.com

Zofis D.
Sep 11, 2026

I have written and sent you my testimonials for zbsrnsrs a few days ago but you keep asking. Please check on your end and let me know if you received it.

Brooke G.
Sep 11, 2026

Hi, my name is Brooke Griffin I live with Barbara, I am renting a room from her. I have known her for several years. She’s an amazing dog owner and pet lover. She has dedicated her life to her pets and taking care of her pets. She has 4 amazing dogs that are all rescues. She has in the past had cats also that she loved extremely as well. When she sees her dogs, you can see how much she loves them and she takes exceptional care of them every day. Her dogs love her so much as well. She would be an amazing pet care caregiver and caretaker for Rover. She’s extremely responsible and very caring and kind towards pets and people. I know Barbara would be the perfect candidate for working for Rover as a pet caregiver and caretaker. Thank you so much, ~Brooke Griffin

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired now so I have plenty of time to take care of your pup and walk him. I have four rescues of my own.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Barbara can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I would like to know if the doggie has any special needs like being on medication or being oldie. Also I would like to know any behavioral requirements, for example if the doggie is friendly with other dogs or not. I love all the dogs and can handle large dogs if they are well behaved. I have large doggies myself.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.