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Derrick S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Derrick S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Lifetime animal lover!

I’ve had pets my entire life and absolutely love all animals. I work from home in Longview WA and have a nice fenced in yard and three story house with plenty of room to help take care of some fur babies. I’m an avid cat/dog lover, volunteer at Cowlitz county humane society and foster pets in need. I have experience with bottle feeding kittens, caring for special needs animals, and have had pets nearly my entire life.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Ryan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 27, 2023

Derrick was a fantastic sitter to our two dogs. Was very communicative and left them tired for the evening when we picked them up! Will be a repeat customer for sure!

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Julie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 11, 2023

Wonderful, thank you sooooo much!

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Renew C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 02, 2023

My Penny had a great time with Derrick! . He sent pictures and videos daily. When she came home I knew she had a lot of exercise. I will definitely ask Derrick to watch Penny again. 👍🏼👍🏼

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Jason L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 29, 2023

This was our first time using Rover.com and having a dog sitter. We choose Derrick based on location and previous reviews and he was an excellent choice and very professional. He met with us and our 2 German Shepard's before watching them at our house. We were very nervous about leaving them with a stranger but Derrick eased our worries. He communicated and sent pictures of the dogs while we were away for a week. The dogs were happy and well cared for when we came home. He even tidied up the house which was not expected. I highly recommend Derrick for any of your pet sitting needs! He went above and beyond in our experience! Thank you Derrick!!

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Adam W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 22, 2023

First time using Rover and Derrick made it a great experience. He walked Gracie 5 miles and I could tell she had a very good time. I will happily use his services again. Highly recommend!

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Elizabeth R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 07, 2023

Our 16 year old Bella was happy and relaxed when we picked her up. It was clear she was and felt loved and cared for. Thank you Derrick so much

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Schedule

I work from home so my schedule is very open and flexible. With the exception of occasional work meetings, I’ll be able to care for pets from home or take pets on walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Fenced in yard-I have one black lab named Onyxia who is very sweet. I have 2 indoor elderly cats that stick to themselves. I have plenty of space to care for some fur babies.

Pets

A typical day

Take on walks, play fetch, sprinkler in the summer etc. I am very active outside and love to go on walks and play and give love and attention. I primarily walk around lake Sacajawea.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Derrick can host up to 4 pets per night
No preferences I am open to watching any type of dog or cat or any other animal. I love all animals equally. I would need to know if there is any special handling in advance.
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.