Profile image
Profile image

Brian R.

City Center East, Philadelphia, PA

4.9 out of 5 stars
175 reviews
Image 1 of 113
Image 1 of 113
Image 2 of 113
Image 3 of 113
Image 4 of 113
Image 5 of 113
114PhotosView All

Services

Brian can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Brian can care for

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

Availability

I have a regular dog walk schedule on weekdays (I'm usually out for about an hour at lunch time and then again later in the afternoon), and occasional obligations evenings/weekends. But for the most part I will be home with your pet.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Brian R.

Communication

68 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a 70 unit apartment building in Midtown Village - a very busy area, especially on the weekends! There are elevators, so no stairs required. I only accept dogs from multiple homes if the owners have OK'd it, preferably after the dogs have met/had a play date at my place.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Brian R. would like to know about your pet

Please share any and all details re: your pet’s usual routine, any dietary restrictions/allergies, your walking schedule - times, routes, etc. The more closely I can match their regular care routine, the better the stay will be for EVERYONE!

A typical day

I live halfway between Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, and I have a 40 ft hallway that’s AWESOME for fetch (which allows for plenty of exercise in bad weather!)

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Brian R.'s Neighborhood

Experienced/Caring/Accommodating

Pet care experience

I strongly believe in the importance of thorough, ongoing communication with pet-owners, which begins with the first messages that lead to the booking, and continues throughout a stay. The more you tell me about your pet's routine/schedule, behavior/ temperament, special needs, things you are working on, etc., the easier it will be for me to provide the best possible care during our time together. And the closer I can come to providing the same care your pet gets from YOU, the happier EVERYONE will be (So no need to worry if your instruction page has a side 2... or even a page 2! Bring on the details!)

Reviews

Alyssa G.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2025
Profile image

Brian was an excellent pet sitter! He took great care of my cat, Bug, while I was away for the holidays and sent frequent photos and updates. I will be rebooking him in the future!

Lisa P.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 29, 2025
Profile image

Brian was great, helped us out when visiting from out of town.

Sarah M.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2025
Profile image
Profile image
Profile image

Very responsive and he appreciated the hilarity of my cats!

Christopher P.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 23, 2025
Profile image
Profile image

Brian is always great at taking care of my cats and gives plenty of updates. Would definitely recommend!

About Brian R.

Communication

68 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a 70 unit apartment building in Midtown Village - a very busy area, especially on the weekends! There are elevators, so no stairs required. I only accept dogs from multiple homes if the owners have OK'd it, preferably after the dogs have met/had a play date at my place.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Brian R. would like to know about your pet

Please share any and all details re: your pet’s usual routine, any dietary restrictions/allergies, your walking schedule - times, routes, etc. The more closely I can match their regular care routine, the better the stay will be for EVERYONE!

A typical day

I live halfway between Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, and I have a 40 ft hallway that’s AWESOME for fetch (which allows for plenty of exercise in bad weather!)

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.
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check

Brian R.

City Center East, Philadelphia, PA

4.9 out of 5 stars
175 reviews