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Ed A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients
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Ed A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Later-Life-College-Student/Dog-Dad

I've had dogs my entire life -- everything from Chihuahuas to Great Danes. I currently have an awesome furry sidekick named Toby, and a lovable, slightly annoying cat named Rumi. We all moved from Dallas to Charlottesville in August so that I could attend UVA as a full-time student. Wahoowa!

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When caring for your pets, I will treat your home like it’s mine. More importantly, I’ll care for your pets as if they’re mine. I’ll make sure there are no escapees when I enter and exit your home, and I’ll make sure I follow any routines you may have for your pets. I have many repeat clients who can attest to my commitment to making sure both you and your pets have a positive experience with me.

Ratings and reviews

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138 ratings
Sara S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2026

Ed is absolutely wonderful with our little pack. Caring for three dogs with very different needs is no small task: our 16-year-old Chihuahua requires extra patience and attention, our Pomchi is deaf, and Pastina, our newest adoption and a former foster, is extremely timid and still learning to feel safe. Ed approached each of them with so much compassion, patience, and care. He was responsive, communicative, and clearly took the time to understand their individual personalities and needs. Knowing they were with someone so thoughtful gave us tremendous peace of mind. We are incredibly grateful we connected with Ed through Rover and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, dependable, and genuinely caring sitter.

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Melanie T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Ed was wonderful! He checked in every day and left detailed notes and terrific pictures. He made sure I never worried about my kitties while I was gone. Highly recommend!

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Abigail V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2025

Ed has watched our dog for a little over a year since the first day we rescued him. He is nothing short of amazing and you would be lucky to snag a visit with him!

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Abigail P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2025

Ed has always been amazing! Very dependable and always able to fit in our pets, even with short notice!

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Diana B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 20, 2025

Ed is committed and gives me great comfort when I am away from home.

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Diana B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2025

Thanks Ed always appreciate your special care

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m a full-time student, part-time work-from-home consultant, so I have all kinds of room in my schedule to play with your fur babies. I'm available 7 days a week most weeks.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ed can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
We’ll be in communication before the booking to go over feeding schedules, any special requests, etc. Meet & Greets are a great way to cover all of that.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.