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Derek I.

4.9 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Derek I.

4.9 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Derek has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Home full time

Pet care experience

Here to make your pet be family

I used to be a manager at a dog shelter which I absolutely loved before moving to a new state. I’ve also grown up on a farm and handled all types of pets from goats, pigs, cows to dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. I believe every animal deserves to be treated as family not just a pet.

Cat care experience

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I’m your servant (what a cat needs)

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

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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35 ratings
Lindsay A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 07, 2026

Tuscany had a great visit with Derek and Christina. I appreciated the regular updates and care they gave her.

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Brandon H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 04, 2026

As always, our doggos seem so happy when we get home. Derek and Christina always send up picture updates with each visit, and they’re very communicative. They are very reliable and trustworthy.

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Julianne M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2026

Derek and Christina are great with our dog and he has a great time there and is well cared for

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2026

Derek and Christina have been great with our pup. She is happy to see them and is clearly treated well. We also appreciate the daily updates and pics. When our flight was delayed, they were very helpful and responsive to our request to extend our booking.

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Brian K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Derek and family took such wonderful care of my sweet old guy Gus. He got really comfortable there :)

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Raquel F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

I am new to the area and I was looking for a new dog sitter for when I go back home. Derek and his wife, Christina, have been very communicative and adaptable. They were really good at keeping an open line of communication, sending me pictures, and providing me reassurance that my dog was okay. I am very anxious about how I leave my GSP with since he can get crazy! He loved being there! He looked like he enjoyed their company 🙂 I am definitely booking again, thank you so much!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am always home until 3pm when I leave for work, but when I am not home my partner is home. Someone will always be there to take care of your furry or scaly family and will never be left without someone even for a second. They will be welcomed with love, play, and kindness in my home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We will ensure nothing is around that will harm the animal whether it is cables, shoes, food, etc. we will always be around to ensure your pet is taken care of and in good health.

Pets

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Derek can host up to 5 pets per night
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.