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Dale M.

40 years of experience
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Dale M.

40 years of experience
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Stendal, IN

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Trusted pet care, peace of mind

My pet experience and what sets me apart. I bring years of hands-on pet care, including boarding, daycare, and rescue support. I focus on reliability, clear communication, and personalized attention. I treat every pet like my own, patient, observant, and committed to their comfort and routine.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

In-home care you can trust. I’ll follow your pet’s normal routine closely, feeding at their usual times, keeping water fresh, and giving walks and play that match their energy. I’ll keep things tidy. Food areas, litter boxes, bedding. And send quick updates with photos, so you stay in the loop. If anything seems off, appetite, mood, behavior, I’ll let you know right away and adjust care as needed. The goal’s simple. Calm, consistent care that feels like you’re still home.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

How pet care fits into my daily routine. I work Wednesday through Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. So I structure pet care around mornings, early afternoons, and late evenings. That means I can handle morning potty breaks, feeding, and playtime before work, afternoon walks or check-ins before heading out, and evening potty breaks and wind down visits after work. My Mondays and Tuesdays are wide open, so I’m flexible for longer visits, or special routines. I keep things consistent and dependable, while making sure each pet gets the attention they need.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dale can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Before my first visit, I would like to learn as much as possible about your dog or cat so I can provide the best care possible. Please let me know their names, ages, personalities, feeding schedule, favorite foods or treats, medications or special health needs, bathroom and exercise routines, favorite toys and activities, and anything that makes them nervous or uncomfortable. I’d also like to know how they normally behave around new people and whether there are any special instructions for caring for them in your home. My goal is to follow your normal routine as closely as possible and make your pets feel safe, comfortable, loved, and well cared for while you are away.
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.