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Dr. Hope R.

Star Sitter

Bradenton, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
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Services

Dr. Hope can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Dr. Hope can care for

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

Availability

I work from home so I am always available to tend to dogs. My husband and I have been doing this for years so we make sure the dogs align with our schedule as well.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Dr. Hope R.

Communication

42 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We do not have any carpet at our house which makes clean up easy. Also, we have a huge yard to allow dogs to run freely.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Dr. Hope R. would like to know about your pet

Please label the food with their names and distribute each meal in Ziplock bags. Make sure your dogs are vaccinated due to kennel cough, RSV, Parvo, etc.

A typical day

I always believe you should set dogs up for success. This is done by making sure they have a safe area to burn off energy or by walking them in a safe setting. I love watching dogs play tag and tug of war.

Location

Bradenton, FL

Dr. Hope R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dr. Hope R. 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.

Home 24/7 - fully fenced yard too!

Pet care experience

I’m available for boarding 24/7 as my partner and I work at home. We have a 2300 square foot house and are always there. The maximum amount of time your dogs will be alone is 3 hours. I’m also available for the majority of federal holidays. We have a big house with a huge yard protected by a privacy fence. Our house is extremely dog friendly as it is complete with vinyl floors and safe furniture. There are also dog beds galore. Dogs should have no issues of past aggressive behavior and it is essential they get along with other dogs. Dogs MUST BE fixed. Also, ALL MEET AND GREETS TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE. This is for the safety of the dogs. If you would like to see the inside of the house, we can always do a video chat through Rover. Please be on time. If past thirty minutes late you may incur day care fees. Also, we do not allow you to do drop in visits while we watch the dogs because it also causes disruptions. There are breeds I do not take due to insurance reasons: pit bulls, American bull dogs, Alaskan Malamutes, Chow Chows, Wolf Hybrids.

Reviews

Dennis B.
Boarding • May 27, 2026
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Very grateful for Dr. Hope taking Marley on short notice. She sent pics and Marley was well cared for.

Heather N.
Boarding • May 27, 2026
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I had a miscommunication with our usual sitter about my reservation, and he recommended Dr. Hope to cover the stay. She enthusiastically accepted our last minute reservation! I was so happy that she was available and took such great care of my dog. Lots of updates and pictures, and all of my senior dog's needs were met. I recommend Dr. Hope and will probably reserve with her again in the future!

Elise F.
Boarding • Feb 22, 2026
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Hope was great. Took amazing care of my fur baby. Was great about sending pics and updates. Would highly recommend and will definitely book again.

Angie S.
Boarding • Jan 01, 2026
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They were wonderful! They took very good care of of my pets. We received updates on how my pets were doing. We will definitely rebook. Thank you for all your kindness.

About Dr. Hope R.

Communication

42 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We do not have any carpet at our house which makes clean up easy. Also, we have a huge yard to allow dogs to run freely.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Dr. Hope R. would like to know about your pet

Please label the food with their names and distribute each meal in Ziplock bags. Make sure your dogs are vaccinated due to kennel cough, RSV, Parvo, etc.

A typical day

I always believe you should set dogs up for success. This is done by making sure they have a safe area to burn off energy or by walking them in a safe setting. I love watching dogs play tag and tug of war.

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.
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Dr. Hope R.

Star Sitter

Bradenton, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews