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Benjamin S.

Milton, VT

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Benjamin can care for

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

Availability

Working from home most days gives me a lot of flexibility. My mornings always start with feeding my cats and taking care of their space and then tending to my dog before I get started on my own tasks. I am also a part time student so I’m used to balancing a busy schedule.

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About Benjamin S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

While I won't take care of animals at my own home, due to having my own pets, I would be happy to either house-sit, walk, or check in on yours. If you choose to, I'd love to take your dog out to the local parks and walk trails with them. When watching your pets I will do my best to keep them on the same daily schedule that they are used to. Regular picture updates are a promise too!

Information Benjamin S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know anything about your pets from their favorite toys to their preferred walking routes. I am used to keeping an eye out for cars and other animals with my dog, and I’m also used to the specifics on my cats’ feeding routines. If your furry friend has any specific needs such as medication administration, specific feeding schedules, or preferred walking routes, I am more than happy to hear about them.

A typical day

Having a lot of experience with a energetic dog myself, I will happily throw a ball around for hours, as well as go hiking. My favorite game with my dog at home when stuck inside is hide and seek where she will need to sniff out for her favorite toy or treats.

Location

Milton, VT

Benjamin S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Pet lover, WFH software developer

Pet care experience

Growing up with dogs and cats, I have always had four-legged friends underfoot. For neighbors and friends, I have taken care of dogs, cats, parrots, finches, rabbits, and a few others including scaled friends. I know how important regular exercise is for animals and enjoy taking my own dog to a few local parks for solo hiking. If your animal were interested in this I would be happy to drive them (with a dog-friendly seatbelt) to similar parks. As an adult pet owner, I have gotten used to administering oral medication. I am open to learning to administer injection medication, as well. My own dog is reactive and I have a couple of friends with reactive animals, so I am open to meeting others, as well as learning everything you do to take care of your own. While I have not taken care of snakes or spiders/insects myself, I am open to learning and have worked in a college biology lab where we took care of turtles, frogs, and a few other critters.

Reviews

Angela H.
Dog Walking • Apr 24, 2026
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Fantastic! Good communication, showed up on time and very friendly. Gave my pup just the kind of exercise I was asking for and then some. Exceeded expectations and will definitely be reaching out again.

Pamela W.
House Sitting • Apr 23, 2026
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Benjamin is kind, generous and honest! Follow thru is important. Thank you Benjamin

Laura N.
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2026
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Benjamin took excellent care of our dog and cat in our home. They were super communicative and kept us up on what our fur babies were up to. We highly recommend Benjamin and would book them again.

Sarah V.
House Sitting • Feb 07, 2026
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Ben was fantastic! Super communicative and gave great pictures. Our animals loved him and he took great care of our home. We will definitely ask him to take care of our animals again.

About Benjamin S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

While I won't take care of animals at my own home, due to having my own pets, I would be happy to either house-sit, walk, or check in on yours. If you choose to, I'd love to take your dog out to the local parks and walk trails with them. When watching your pets I will do my best to keep them on the same daily schedule that they are used to. Regular picture updates are a promise too!

Information Benjamin S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know anything about your pets from their favorite toys to their preferred walking routes. I am used to keeping an eye out for cars and other animals with my dog, and I’m also used to the specifics on my cats’ feeding routines. If your furry friend has any specific needs such as medication administration, specific feeding schedules, or preferred walking routes, I am more than happy to hear about them.

A typical day

Having a lot of experience with a energetic dog myself, I will happily throw a ball around for hours, as well as go hiking. My favorite game with my dog at home when stuck inside is hide and seek where she will need to sniff out for her favorite toy or treats.

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Benjamin S.

Milton, VT

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews