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Dorothy D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Dorothy D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Linden Heights, Dayton, OH

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Dorothy has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
24 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Fenced Yard 👍

I am a dog lover! 🐾 Well, I adore animals in general. I love being able to give them the care they need. I have no children of my own but I am a full-time dog mom and cat mom. I have cared for dogs and cats my entire life. Plus, I do not mind cleaning up messes! Spoiling pups and cuddling are two of my favorite things. Dog walks are fun for both of us because we both get exercise and fresh air! I have a wonderful, sweet-as-can-be pup at my house named Mister. He gets along well with the cats. He is a nice boy but if he needs to be separated I am prepared to do so, he has a crate. It would be ideal for your dog to have one too if he/she comes to my house. I am very excited to sign up for Rover~ I'm really looking forward to meeting and caring for pups! 🐕

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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20 ratings
Kyler R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 27, 2026

Dorothy was absolutely wonderful with miss Joy! I came home to a happy, content pup every day of a hectic week. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat!

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Britany R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 25, 2026

Dorothy was very accommodating and understanding of my very anxious Dottie. And, she made sure to be patient with my cat Bonnie and let her come to her. Thanks for taking such good care of my fur babies!

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Mikki P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 22, 2026

Very responsive for a last minute check in!

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Mikki P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 22, 2026

She did a great job and was very communicative and easy to get a hold of!

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Nick D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 17, 2026

Dorothy does a great job with my cat! I highly recommend booking with her.

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Kaitlyn W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 09, 2026

Dorothy is so fantastic! She always works with timing however she can and makes sure to give our fur babies the love and attention they deserve while we are gone. She makes sure to keep us informed and keeps safety as a top priority. She is our regular go to!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I drive a school bus. So, I do have quite a bit of free time to do Rover! ☺️ That being said, please be aware: ✨️ I go to bed at around 7pm and wake up at 4am. If you reach out after 7pm you'll have to wait until 4am for me to be able to respond to you. Please be patient, I promise I will respond! Monday-Thursday Hours available: approximately 11am-1pm Services available: drop-in and/or dog-walking Friday AM hours available: approximately 11am-1pm AM services available: drop-in and/or dog-walking PM hours available: approximately 6pm-whenever PM services available: boarding, sitting, daycare Saturday Hours available: any Services available: any Sunday Hours available: any time until 6pm Services available: drop-in, dog-walking, daycare Unless otherwise indicated I will generally be free on national holidays when schools and banks are closed! I also may have availability over spring break, winter break, and summer break for Rover services. I intend to update my calendar frequently to accurately display my availability week by week. 👍🏻 **Please note: I will sometimes pick up extra hours with my bus job for field trips, etc. I will only do that if no one has booked a service with me through Rover, of course. Also, once I know I'm unavailable for Rover I will update my calendar to reflect that right away.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard at my house and a dog who would LOVE to be friends~ (if the owner says it's okay and the dogs get along well together, of course)! If I am dog-sitting at your house I will follow care instructions and behave as if I am on camera. Showing respect to your home is important to me and providing excellent care for your dog is #1!

Pets

A typical day

We'll take walks around the neighborhood and play fetch in the yard. I'll provide lots of cuddles and treats (within reason)! Every dog is different so it will depend on what they specifically want and need!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Dorothy can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. I can administer oral medication if need be, but I am not a professional. I will need to know about any special diets or allergies. I'm happy to accommodate for the pup's needs; but I would like to request no aggressive dogs, please! If I am boarding your dog here, he/she must get along with cats. Any other information you'd like to share about your dog is welcomed and encouraged!
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.