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Ben R.

Star Sitter

Lancaster, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Ben can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ben can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My schedule is wide open for the most part currently, so is my availability to spend time with your animals in whatever capacity you’re needs are.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ben R.

Communication

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

33 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have any pets if my own I have a backyard where they can roam on multiple runs that extend a good length. I can take your dog outside as often as need be and they’re welcome to snuggle up with me as much as they’d like. I’m extremely fond of cats and dogs and enjoy their company immensely. I don’t currently accept dogs that have intense separation anxiety as multiple dogs have destroyed my screen windows over the years and it’s not worth destruction of property to me.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ben R. would like to know about your pet

Any kind of agressive behaviors are great to know about beforehand. Some older dogs are just plain grumpy when waking up and take a while, did they learn this from people? ?. Food aggression I’ve seen with puppies and I’m sure I can work with them but please let me know if they display any aggressive behaviors of any kind both for safety reasons but also to work with them and possibly unlearn some of that behavior. I don’t currently accept dogs with aggressive behavior, resource guarding, or have separation anxiety (nonstop barking and destroying property). I’ve had multiple screens in windows destroyed over the years and it’s just not worth it for me.

A typical day

At least one walk a day and as many visits to the grass as they require. I like to walk at George hill nearby that the dogs and I enjoy walking.

Location

Lancaster, MA

Ben R.'s Neighborhood

Ben R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

I love animals

Pet care experience

I’ve trained puppies, have professionally walked dogs for another employer and have pet sat with many dogs and cats while their families were on vacation.

Reviews

Sam H.
Boarding • Mar 01, 2026
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Ben did a great job with Trudy! We got multiple update pictures daily and it was clear that he was taking great care of her. We’ll definitely be booking with him again and highly recommend him!

Amy N.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 24, 2026
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So kind with dogs. Gentle and caring. Our nervous dog warmed up quickly! Thanks!

Denise C.
Dog Walking • Jan 17, 2026
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Ben is great. My pup is shy and Ben is so patient with him. Ben is dependable and is responsive when I reach out.

Fran G.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 19, 2025
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Ben always dies a great job one of my dogs is "dufficult" but Ben is willing to work with him.

About Ben R.

Communication

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

33 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have any pets if my own I have a backyard where they can roam on multiple runs that extend a good length. I can take your dog outside as often as need be and they’re welcome to snuggle up with me as much as they’d like. I’m extremely fond of cats and dogs and enjoy their company immensely. I don’t currently accept dogs that have intense separation anxiety as multiple dogs have destroyed my screen windows over the years and it’s not worth destruction of property to me.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ben R. would like to know about your pet

Any kind of agressive behaviors are great to know about beforehand. Some older dogs are just plain grumpy when waking up and take a while, did they learn this from people? ?. Food aggression I’ve seen with puppies and I’m sure I can work with them but please let me know if they display any aggressive behaviors of any kind both for safety reasons but also to work with them and possibly unlearn some of that behavior. I don’t currently accept dogs with aggressive behavior, resource guarding, or have separation anxiety (nonstop barking and destroying property). I’ve had multiple screens in windows destroyed over the years and it’s just not worth it for me.

A typical day

At least one walk a day and as many visits to the grass as they require. I like to walk at George hill nearby that the dogs and I enjoy walking.

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Ben R.

Star Sitter

Lancaster, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews