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Derek D.

Canton, OH

5 out of 5.0 stars
129 reviews
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Pet first aid and CPR certified

Pet care experience

I’ve had pets since I was a young child and have four of my own. Your fur babies will be in great hands. I have a special needs cat that needs medication daily, so I am comfortable administering meds. I am available seven days a week to care for and play with your pets. I’m usually available on short notice. I offer drop in visits, house sitting and dog walking.

Reviews

Michelle S.
Drop-In Visits • May 24, 2025
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Derek takes such good care of our three cats. They are so comfortable with him, and that says a lot. He follows all our instructions, and he also plays with them and spends time petting them as well as giving them treats. I might go so far as to say that they seem to miss him now that we're home. Next time we need a sitter, we'll be contacting Derek.

Christy
Drop-In Visits • Jun 02, 2024
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Derek is the best, and our doggies love him!

Michelle S.
Drop-In Visits • May 29, 2024
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Derek took great care of our two cats! Both cats required special attention, too! Derek kept us well informed, including providing pics and clips. We especially appreciated his flexibility when we had a change in our travel plans. We plan to use Derek's services in the future!

Michelle S.
Drop-In Visits • May 29, 2024
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Derek is great! He took great care of our two cats. They really took to him, too! Even our semi-feral rescue kitten, who is usually afraid of everyone other than my husband and I. Derek was also very flexible with us when we asked him to revise our scheduled visits. Plan to use Derek again!

About Derek D.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your pets as if they were my own, I make sure they get plenty of attention and that they did their business before I leave.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Derek D. would like to know about your pet

It is important to me to do a meet and greet before I start caring for your fur babies. I use this time to get to know your dogs/cats so they are comfortable with me, in addition to learning their individual routines and care that they require.

A typical day

I play fetch, and tug of war. They get a lot of attention. I will take them for walks, with your permission, in addition to potty breaks.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$85per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Derek can host

Cats
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Derek can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I am currently doing Rover full time so I am available 7 days a week to care for your fur babies while you’re away on vacation or just busy with everyday life.

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About Derek D.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your pets as if they were my own, I make sure they get plenty of attention and that they did their business before I leave.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Derek D. would like to know about your pet

It is important to me to do a meet and greet before I start caring for your fur babies. I use this time to get to know your dogs/cats so they are comfortable with me, in addition to learning their individual routines and care that they require.

A typical day

I play fetch, and tug of war. They get a lot of attention. I will take them for walks, with your permission, in addition to potty breaks.

Location

Canton, OH

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Derek D.

Canton, OH

5 out of 5.0 stars
129 reviews