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Donovan S.

Star Sitter

Boulder, CO

4.9 out of 5 stars
232 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Donovan can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a student have have a decently flexible schedule, though I do have in-person classes to attend they are sectioned out to not go over 3 hour gaps.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Donovan S.

Communication

71 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We generally do not provide service out of our home. That would need to be specifically discussed as the service isn't offered through Rover requests.

Information Donovan S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of anything that the animal dislikes/fears & anything they love as well. Does your pet bite (ever)? Also please let me know of any allergies or medical/special needs your dog may have and whether or not they are house trained. Additionally, for safety, if the dog is 60+ pounds it should have a harness.

A typical day

Depends on typical care, but generally morning walks after breakfast, I have class generally for 2-3 hours in the mid morning and early afternoon with time for visits/walks around lunchtime and dinner.

Location

Boulder, CO

Donovan S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Donovan 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.

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Pet care experience

I am a Colorado native and marketing student (Full Time MBA) at the Leed School of Business at CU Boulder, finishing up my degree in the next year. My schedule is very open due to being a student and allows me to be flexible in walking, visiting, and house sitting pets while you are away on vacation, business meetings, at the beach, visiting other family, or any other reason that your fur-child would need accompaniment. I've had pets my whole life and we've helped each other learn and grow. As a visually impaired individual it has been important for me to work and learn how to train pets and animals that have come into our home and I have a long list of pets from Chico our Chihuahua to Luna our Rottweiler/Pit Bull in which I have been able to take care of including an Australian Shepherd (Copper) who required special attention due to a tumor that ended up growing in his leg. I have worked with untrained dogs including a Golden Retriever puppy (Duke) I had gotten who is the only dog to have dropped out of pet training (he was the most ditsy and loving dog ever) that we taught to be well trained, though still clumsy. I have gone through service dog training and have worked with both potential future and current service dogs. I am willing to help with training your loved ones in addition to sitting/walking them. Our house current has two furry friends, a german shepherd (Ranger) and a cat (Valentine), however, there is always more room in both my house and my heart for more animals.

Reviews

Olivia B.
House Sitting • avr. 24, 2026
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Our anxious dog was a little nervous since we’d been gone two whole weeks, but otherwise they seemed great! Clearly well taken care of while we were gone - fresh litter and left with toys until our arrival. They’ve settled down now that we’re back to normal! Donovan did a great job taking care of them.

Miriam S.
House Sitting • mars 30, 2026
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Donovan is courteous and competent. Tiffany is cautious with anyone new and she liked him.

Anne G.
House Sitting • mars 25, 2026
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The house was clean and our dog was happy. Donovan communicated and sent pics to let us know things were going well.

Mia B.
Drop-In Visits • déc. 01, 2025
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He did what he was told but he ate my food and left dishes and a dirty pan out, who knows what else he might have done. Won't ask him again.

About Donovan S.

Communication

71 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We generally do not provide service out of our home. That would need to be specifically discussed as the service isn't offered through Rover requests.

Information Donovan S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of anything that the animal dislikes/fears & anything they love as well. Does your pet bite (ever)? Also please let me know of any allergies or medical/special needs your dog may have and whether or not they are house trained. Additionally, for safety, if the dog is 60+ pounds it should have a harness.

A typical day

Depends on typical care, but generally morning walks after breakfast, I have class generally for 2-3 hours in the mid morning and early afternoon with time for visits/walks around lunchtime and dinner.

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Donovan S.

Star Sitter

Boulder, CO

4.9 out of 5 stars
232 reviews