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Desmond C.

Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

Desmond can care for

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

Availability

I have the flexibility with my primary work and my home-life to be available at flexible times for pet care. As long as things are communicated well, I predict smooth sailing.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Desmond C.

Communication

95% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are animals; sentient beings. As it is in my home, so will it be in yours. A pet deserves respect and love, and probably a good chunk of your immediate attention. In general, I place courtesy and respect high on the importance-scale, which means that I will treat your home with care. I have no problems following house rules that ensure the pet's comfort and your peace-of-mind.

Information Desmond C. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any relevant info for your pet. This could mean: overall friendliness, preference for male or female sitter/walker, dislikes of sounds or body movement, special needs with food or distance of walks.

A typical day

I like to play with animals. But I also like to just chill and relax with them, indoors or out, if that's their energy at the time.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Desmond C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animals know the world and us

Pet care experience

I have been around my friends', neighbors', relatives', roommates' dogs for the majority of my life. Whenever they needed walked, we did that. When someone was out of town and their dog needed companionship and care, I would oblige. I've even taken dogs camping! - side note - I've got experience with larger animals like horses and cows, through work and camping. And as a conservationist, I've been blessed to immerse myself in the habitats of a variety of different animals, the world over.

Cat care experience

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A cat is nobody's fool.

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

Reviews

Robert C.
House Sitting • May 13, 2026
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Desmond and Pepper bonded fast! Desmond was kind, communicative, and friendly with both me and Pepper. I'm super grateful he came and watched pepper on such short notice.

Akelia L.
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026
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Very responsive, accommodating, and took wonderful care of my pets!

Tim B.
House Sitting • Dec 01, 2025
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Des was great! We booked him for a house sit. He was communicative and accommodating of our dog. We got daily updates with photos and our pup seemed well cared for. We would definitely book with him again.

Bash L.
May 08, 2025

I can tell Desmond is 100% animal lover and 200% cat person. He knew how to treat pets as a family member, also he focused on details and reports anything he saw to owner. That really make us feel secured when we were not with our pets. Highly recommend!

About Desmond C.

Communication

95% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are animals; sentient beings. As it is in my home, so will it be in yours. A pet deserves respect and love, and probably a good chunk of your immediate attention. In general, I place courtesy and respect high on the importance-scale, which means that I will treat your home with care. I have no problems following house rules that ensure the pet's comfort and your peace-of-mind.

Information Desmond C. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any relevant info for your pet. This could mean: overall friendliness, preference for male or female sitter/walker, dislikes of sounds or body movement, special needs with food or distance of walks.

A typical day

I like to play with animals. But I also like to just chill and relax with them, indoors or out, if that's their energy at the time.

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Desmond C.

Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews