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derek g.

Dudley, MA

4.8 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

derek can care for

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

Availability

I take care of cats and dogs full time now so will usually be available! We can plan meet and greets around your schedule to meet the other pets if you want.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About derek g.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I treat your pets like my own. The first hour is spent trying to understand what the needs/wants are. Then we will go on a walk until your fur baby is ready to go back.

Information derek g. would like to know about your pet

Does the dog or cat have special needs or medication that is needed? Does your pet get along with cats and dogs? What about people?

A typical day

I will get the dogs socialized as much as possible depending on how extroverted they are. Walking trails in the area will also be explored.

Location

Dudley, MA

derek g.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Have experience with many dogs.

Pet care experience

I’ve owned cats all of my life. Along the way I rescued many more and gave them good, loving homes. Animals have always been well taken care of by me.

Reviews

Derek B.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026
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Excellent service yet again. Over christmas and new years derek was reliable for us while we were out of town and my dog was very happy.

Lillian D.
House Sitting • Dec 10, 2025
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So nice and very flexible. My dog can be quite mistrustful of new people but he took the time to understand her and won her over basically immediately.

Patti M.
House Sitting • Aug 27, 2025
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Derek is great! Thanks a bunch from Daisy!

Emma K.
House Sitting • Aug 17, 2025
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Derek has watched our cat Junebug twice now, and he has done great both times! He is responsive, attentive, and easy to work with. He's a great choice for a sitter!

About derek g.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I treat your pets like my own. The first hour is spent trying to understand what the needs/wants are. Then we will go on a walk until your fur baby is ready to go back.

Information derek g. would like to know about your pet

Does the dog or cat have special needs or medication that is needed? Does your pet get along with cats and dogs? What about people?

A typical day

I will get the dogs socialized as much as possible depending on how extroverted they are. Walking trails in the area will also be explored.

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derek g.

Dudley, MA

4.8 out of 5 stars
29 reviews