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Doug S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Doug S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

I love dogs...AND cats!

Hi! My name is Doug. I'm a freelance film worker who's been rescuing and raising dogs and cats for most of my adult life. I already pet sit for most of my friends, so I figured I'd give Rover a try. I have a two beautiful kitties. I don’t currently have a dog. I lost my Fiona in February, and I’m just not ready for another yet. I love caring for animals. To me, it's so much less stressful on the animal to keep them in a home while you travel than in a kennel environment. I have a house suitable for boarding a couple of more dogs at a time. If you'd like boarding service for dogs, I just have to be sure they're cat friendly. Your pet won’t just be cared for at my house, they’ll be loved! I WILL ONLY BOARD DOGS THAT HAVE BEEN SPAYED OR NEUTERED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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42 ratings
John and Atsuko D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

Doug is our life-saver and is one of the most incredible dog sitters we have ever met. He genuinely loves our senior dog Remy, and makes sure she is safe and healthy during her stay with him. We have repeatedly relied on his kind care for Remy, but this time, especially, he accepted her in the shortest notice, by being very flexible for us. We are so grateful to him and highly recommend him as your furbaby's responsible sitter!

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Erica H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 14, 2026

Another great stay with Doug! Our dogs love him and he is super accommodating. Thanks again!

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Eli V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 27, 2026

Doug does such a great job keeping my girl Tangent safe and comfortable while we're away. The photos he shares show how she makes herself at home at his place. 🥰

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Jennifer A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 07, 2026

Doug always takes great care of Eddie!

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John and Atsuko D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 08, 2025

We feel truly blessed to have Doug in our lives. He is endlessly kind and gentle with our senior pup, Remy. Every time we drive up to his house, Remy instantly knows she’s about to see her favorite person, and starts making the cutest little begging noises for us to open the car door so she can rush to him. We are so grateful for the care and love he gives her, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to any pet parent!

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Marina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2025

Doug was flexible with our dates and took great care of Doc! Thanks for having him!

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Schedule

My schedule is irregular, so my a availability waivers. I’m a freelancer and generally book between one or two weeks in advance, so it’s difficult for me to commit too far in advance.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and live in a great neighborhood. As long as you don’t have an escape artist, they’ll be all good here!

Pets

A typical day

Play, play, play. I love dogs, so your pup will get plenty of attention and love. I also don’t believe putting your hands on a dog in anger is EVER ok.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Doug can host up to 3 pets per night
If your pup has any special needs, I’m happy to accommodate. I have a ton of experience with administering shots and pills to dogs. I also have stairs so they can get up on the furniture (if that’s ok with you…)
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.