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David R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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David R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $28 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dog/Cat Lover in Downtown Troy

My name is David, I am an entrepreneur, (owner of LYF SUPPLY Embroidery) that lives in Downtown Troy and I have a huge love for pets. I don’t own any myself but have great friends who are pet owners who are happy to spread the dog love and for this I am extremely grateful. I currently walk or sit 3 pets on a regular basis and some of my friends dogs. I take them to dog parks and spend time with them during the day and on some occasions, I do overnights. I am looking to expand and make this more of a regular thing as it can be therapeutic. I work from home so I have an open schedule and can discuss further times/needs of owners. ***Downtown Troy ONLY***** for now. This also serves as practice as I plan to be a dog owner at some point in the future. As of late I have grown extremely fond of cats so I would love assisting you with your cat also.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Rebecca F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • oct. 04, 2023

David was very punctual, made sure to check in on every walk and sent 4-5 photos every time. My dog felt very comfortable around him and seemed very content. Will definitely book with him again.

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Saroya C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar. 22, 2023

David, is excellent with my furies. I couldn't ask for a better sitter.

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Kali N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar. 20, 2023

Book him now! He’s the best with my two kitties Luna and Stella. Takes amazing photos (seriously better than some of my own!). I can tell they are super happy with him! I come back and they are relaxed and content.

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Saroya C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • ene. 24, 2023

David was wonderful with my two ladies. He was consistent and responds quickly. He kept me updated on how they were each day when I asked. He also tackled the aftermath of a snow storm to come see my babies. He will definitely be my go to sitter for the future.

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Cara R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • dic. 27, 2022

Fed and cleaned the litter for our cat while we were away for Christmas. Even got him to come out and play, despite how much of a scaredy-cat he usually is! Really thankful he was around for the holidays and would definitely recommend him for anyone with a cat (even a scaredy one) :)

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Elizabeth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • nov. 22, 2022

David was really great at watching my cat! Would definitely hire him again and recommend him.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and have a pretty hectic schedule but with enough advance notice I can accommodate you. Especially if it’s within the city of Troy. I currently walk two friends dogs daily and do cat sitting twice a week for another.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I follow all required instructions provided by the pet owner. If there aren’t any provided, I use common sense to make sure that animals are safe, cared for and reaping all benefits from any service provided.

A typical day

Typically I’ll go to places that my friend recommend and explore new places when given additional time to do so. As far as activities, once again I will prioritize owners recommendations first. If given the option to find things to do, I like to be as active as possible with some socializing at local dog parks. Nature is also one of my favorite things to explore (I.e. walking paths, bike paths). I like to share downtime as well.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
David can host up to 1 pet per night
All information about your dog is important especially about the dogs needs, how he/she gets along with other pets, health concerns and anything specific to the the pets well being to ensure safety and get the maximum benefit from each visit.
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.