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Don R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Don R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
60 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

60ish retired guy, likes dogs.

Had dogs all my life and looked after many of my neighbors pets as well. If you live in the area, you've probably seen me walking mine. I live in Fisher Farms, and would like to service that Subdivision and Westhaven, in addition to the neighborhood that goes north to Bricher Rd.

Cat care experience

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I will take care of cats or dogs.

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

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
60 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I walk mine first thing in the AM, just around the park, them after an hour or so, we go on a longer walk, about 2 miles, then come home and they get fed. Throughout the day they get unplanned walks, usually about 5 times again Throughout the day

Ratings and reviews

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40 ratings
Morgan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 21, 2026

Don’s always great with Daisy and she is crazy about him.

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Morgan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 02, 2026

Great with Daisy! They have a lot of fun!

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Morgan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 01, 2026

Great dog walker! Careful and attentive to Daisy’s needs.

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Sandy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 31, 2026

Our pup loves Don, and we are so happy we found him. He really loves dogs! Don took her for a much needed long walk mid day when we were out of town; sent us pics, gave us peace of mind to leave her. The Rover app makes scheduling quick, and a smooth transaction.

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Donika A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 05, 2026

Excellent. Thanks for walking my tiny terrors. They are very happy now. Will definitely rehire!

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Ashley P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 29, 2025

Don helped give me some peace of mind with helping with a drop-in for my 4-month old puppy while I was at work. He was patient with her and earned her trust. Sent pictures of his visit. He also gave me some helpful pointers for being a new puppy owner :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My time is my own, I retired over a year ago, and am in pretty good shape, and trying to keep it that way, this is a natural fit.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Don can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I like all dogs, as long as they're not overly aggressive. I prefer to stay away from aggressive breeds, but will care for them after meeting a couple of times first; namely, I would prefer meeting a dog like this with the owner their first, take them for a couple of walks and establish a bond with the dog.
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.