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Don S.

Star Sitter

Greenwood, Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
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Services

Don can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Availability

I work alone whether at home or at the office most days and would enjoy the company of your pet. I can definitely use the exercise and can walk up to 3 miles schedule permitting.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Don S.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced (6 foot fence) yard and a doggie door. Our home is pet proof with laminate flooring so nails or occasional oopsies are not a huge problem. Our cat grew up with dogs and doesn't mind the smaller ones. He steers clear of larger dogs and hides.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Don S. would like to know about your pet

I would want to know if your dogs have any bad habits and if so, how to manage those, if your dog is or is not ok with interacting with other dogs.

A typical day

My home is close to the Interurban Trail, Greenlake, and Golden Gardens. Dog parks for well socialized dogs, walks, fetch, and full-time companionship. Very willing to help meet your pet's needs.

Location

Seattle, WA

Don S.'s Neighborhood

Don S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Ready to care for your pet

Pet care experience

I have nearly 30 years of caring for my own miniature pinschers and have fostered dozens of dogs with different issues and helped them find forever homes. I'm currently missing my last minpin who passed from cancer at over 16 years but not ready to adopt yet and I am looking to care for your pet instead. I either work from home or from my office in SeaTac, both locations are dog friendly for well-behaved dogs. If your pet(s) are potty trained and ok with car rides they can go with me to the office and get a walk at Angle Lake Park on office days. Walks at Greenlake or the Interurban Trail if I work from home. In either case, your dog will get lots of human time with me. I travel some for work. The days I'm listed as available are days that I personally can watch your pet. I have a two-dog limit but can limit my availability down if your dog needs to be the only dog in a household, or up if you personally have three medium or small dogs that get along well.

Reviews

Rudy B.
Boarding • mars 10, 2026
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Tikvah loved her stay with Don! I was a little nervous before the visit because she is often more shy around men than women, but she clearly warmed right up to Don and was snuggling with him on the couch within the first day. Don was very communicative and sent me lots of photos and videos of her going for walks and playing endlessly with the other dog that was staying at his house. It was clear he really cares about the dogs and is very careful, and Tikvah came home relaxed and happy. I will definitely book with Don again!

Caracol H.
Boarding • mars 08, 2026
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Don was great with my dog, and very communicative!

En Ning
Boarding • mars 02, 2026
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Don was great with my two dogs, Emi and Victor. He's very experienced and shows a lot of love and patience towards them! Really appreciated Don's communication and making the boarding experience for my dog comfortable! 💗 will definitely engage Don again!!

Ben B.
Boarding • janv. 30, 2026
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Don was communicative, prompt, and kind. Cooper was a happy guy when I picked him up, and sleepy later that evening. He was well cared for.

About Don S.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced (6 foot fence) yard and a doggie door. Our home is pet proof with laminate flooring so nails or occasional oopsies are not a huge problem. Our cat grew up with dogs and doesn't mind the smaller ones. He steers clear of larger dogs and hides.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Don S. would like to know about your pet

I would want to know if your dogs have any bad habits and if so, how to manage those, if your dog is or is not ok with interacting with other dogs.

A typical day

My home is close to the Interurban Trail, Greenlake, and Golden Gardens. Dog parks for well socialized dogs, walks, fetch, and full-time companionship. Very willing to help meet your pet's needs.

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Don S.

Star Sitter

Greenwood, Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews