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Donovan S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Donovan S.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Family man with soft spot for pets.

I host dogs for several neighbors and friends regularly. I have had several dogs over the years, but lost my older golden retriever 3 years ago.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Samantha R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

Donovan was such a blessing to us. We decided to take a last minute trip and thought we’d be okay to take our 6 month old Bernese puppy. Soon after we realized it would be too much for our energetic boy. Donovan was so easy to communicate with and even sent photos of our Arlo. He looked like he was having ao much fun. Thanks again Donovan for giving us peace of mind on this trip and being so sweet. We will definitely book again when we’re in the area.

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Gail G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Donovan was a great sitter for our Moxie’s extended boarding! He and his family were very welcoming, the nature surrounding the walks seemed to provide great stimulation for our pup, and Donovan sent plenty of photo updates every day. Would definitely book him again in the future!!

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Gabriel S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

Thank you so much! Enjoyed the photos, Bruce looked happy! :)

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Gabriel S.
Apr 18, 2026

Donovan has been a huge help over the years caring for my pets. He is communicative, flexible, and caring. He would make a great caregiver for Rover!

Joshua W.
Apr 16, 2026

Donovan is the ultimate “Do the right thing” kind of guy. That always makes me feel comfortable and puts me at ease when we need to go out of town and have him watch our pets. What makes it even better is that I can tell my dogs have made a friend with Donovan and they are having good happy times in all the pictures he sends. It’s also nice that he can handle different types of pets. We have two high energy dogs and one “old-lady” that likes her comforts and down time. He seems to know what each of them need and delivers well. Donovan is also thorough and upfront. I know that if anything were to happen while I’m away, I can trust him to make communicate with me, make the right decisions, and take care of our pups. Knowing they have a second home at Donovan’s makes it so much easier to plan for our family vacations or work trips, and we certainly don’t stress when we are gone.

Kari B.
Apr 15, 2026

Donovan has taken care of my dog while I am away on vacation several times. He ensures his dietary needs are met, plenty of exercise in his big backyard, and takes him for a daily walk. My dog has always been very happy and comfortable with Donovan in his home. Donovan and his family love dogs so they play with him and really care about him which gives me peace of mind while away!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and spend most of my time in the kitchen and outdoor space. I like to go on walks and hike on neighborhood trails.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard for playing. Pets sit with me and follow me around the house to my work desk or my kitchen when I cook. They are my snuggly family member while in my home, since my teens don’t want it :)

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Donovan can host up to 4 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.