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Chris R.

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Chris can care for

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

Availability

I’m a recent college graduate from Rutgers and I am a very active. Whatever your needs are, I am very flexible in accommodating your pup's/cat's needs. Send me a message of the schedule or times you are looking for and I am more than happy to help you out.

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About Chris R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

At the moment, I am only available to provide care out of client’s homes (my current landlord does not allow pets to be in the building).

Information Chris R. would like to know about your pet

I can’t do overnight stays on Fridays and Saturdays for religious reasons. Let me know if there are any behaviors your pet may have so I can have an understanding.

A typical day

I like to find serene environments for your furry friend to be happy and comfortable in. Walks in parks, and avid playing. I like to find spaces that provide the opportunity for them to release their energy and curiosity. I make it my duty to provide exceptional care for every dog and cat so they can experience the joys of life just like us.

Location

New York, NY

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Pets

Calm & Passionate friend to animals

Pet care experience

I have experience with puppies, adults and senior dogs. I can manage taking care of up to 5 dogs at once. I love the energy dogs have and as a caregiver to them, I aim to make sure they’re happy and well cared for. I’ve taken care of dogs for the past 4 years and being exposed to a wide variety of breeds has allowed me to better understand the behaviors of each dog I take care of. I have knowledge of certain commands and animal cues. My goal for the future is to have my own dog grooming and sitting company. I hope to meet several amazing furry friends and owners along the way.

Reviews

Sarah G.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 24, 2026
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Chris is amazing! My puppy is very high energy and can be quite mouthy, and he handles him so calmly and confidently. Chris has a kind, steady demeanor that our puppy immediately responds to, and he’s incredibly patient. Chris is also extremely professional, reliable, and communicative — I always know how things are going and feel totally at ease when he’s with my pup. It’s clear he really understands dogs and knows how to work with challenging puppy behavior. I feel very lucky to have found him and highly recommend!

Kenneth C.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 17, 2025
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Chris was awesome and the pups loved him! Thank you!

Tina V.
House Sitting • Nov 13, 2025
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Chris did an amazing job watching our dog Gobi and we will definitely have him watch him again in the future! He has a very calm, comforting demeanor which helped our nervous guy feel safe. But he also loved playing with him and tired him out nicely for us! He went above and beyond by taking him out for 3 extra walks and even brought one of our packages inside the house. I also loved the picture updates he sent us! Thank you Chris, see you soon!

Bradford S.
House Sitting • Jan 02, 2025
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Very responsive and took amazing care of my pup.

About Chris R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

At the moment, I am only available to provide care out of client’s homes (my current landlord does not allow pets to be in the building).

Information Chris R. would like to know about your pet

I can’t do overnight stays on Fridays and Saturdays for religious reasons. Let me know if there are any behaviors your pet may have so I can have an understanding.

A typical day

I like to find serene environments for your furry friend to be happy and comfortable in. Walks in parks, and avid playing. I like to find spaces that provide the opportunity for them to release their energy and curiosity. I make it my duty to provide exceptional care for every dog and cat so they can experience the joys of life just like us.

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Chris R.

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews