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Derek H.

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Derek H.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your pet's new best friend

I grew up with dogs and cats most of my life and raised them from puppies/kittens. I've pet sit for friends and family. I enjoy going for a run or a walk, playing fetch, or just hanging out with them. I've often met people who say their pets dislike anyone outside of the house and been able to befriend their dogs and cats within the day.

Cat care experience

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Expuurrrrt level cat care

Derek also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
zach s.
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Boarding • Aug 25, 2026

Derek was great with Huck! He was very good at communicating about Hucks stay and took him on plenty of walks. I would highly recommend Derek to watch you four legged friends!

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Ella R.
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Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Derek was fantastic with Emma! He took great care of her, kept me updated regularly with messages, and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she was well cared for and happy. I would absolutely book with Derek again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home as a software developer and have high availability to take care of your pets. I can take them for walks or care for them anytime of the day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a quiet neighborhood and have a fenced in backyard with plenty of room for a dog to run around in. I live alone and currently have no pets myself so I would enjoy the company of dogs or cats. I can also house sit if needed.

A typical day

I'd love to play fetch, or go for a walk/run with your dog. If it's nice weather outside I usually try to take advantage of it! I also have neighbor friends who have dogs who might like to play. I also love cats. I'd be happy to give them toys and play with them, or chill with them on the couch.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Derek can host up to 2 pets per night
Just let me know if there's anything your pet is particular about, or if they need to take medication. I'm happy to accommodate whatever your pets need.
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.