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Fernando O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients
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Fernando O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $90 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

We are pro pet sitters and cuddlers

Hello, my name is Fernando, and I take pride in providing top-notch pet-sitting services! With a long experience and a passion for animals, my wife Milena and I have the pleasure of caring for furry friends in Jersey City. As a pet owner, I understand the importance of ensuring our animals are happy, healthy, and well-cared for. I lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil (my hometown) and had a dog named Minnie for 16 years and a cat named Miety for 15 years. Now we have Serena, a cute Golden Retriever puppy! Milena also has been working as a cat and dog sitter for more than ten years in São Paulo, Brazil; Brisbane, Australia; and Boston and Jersey City, U.S. She was born around dogs and also developed a passion for cats as she started taking care of the felines of her relatives and friends. Whether taking your furry friend for a walk, providing overnight care, or dropping-in visits, you can trust that we are committed to ensuring their comfort, happiness, and safety. We are reliable and responsible; you can rest assured that your pet is in good hands. So if you're looking for a pet sitter who values the well-being of your animal just as much as we do, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You will have two people giving so much attention to your little friend. We look forward to meeting you and your buddy!

Qualifications

53 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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270 ratings
Alyssa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • juin 09, 2026

Fernando takes excellent care of our foster dog, Ernesto and this stay was no exception. Even though he's watched him a few times before, each stay is different as Ernesto learns and grows and Fernando handles each update and change beautifully. He's a wonderful communicator and we never even have to wonder how Ernesto is doing when we are away because Fernando keeps us posted at every step. Thank you so much, Fernando!

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Sofia D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mai 18, 2026

Milena and Fernando are the absolute best. Pantufinha is always well taken care of when he’s with them, and love to always receive updates on how he’s doing. Thank you for another perfect boarding! :)

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Elle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mai 13, 2026

Always the best!! The most reliable, dependable and trustworthy person to have take care of your pets!

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • avr. 22, 2026

Fernando and Milena stayed in our apartment with our Great Pyredane, Reggie, for two weeks and did an exceptional job. There was not one day we worried about Reggie and felt so comfortable the whole time. Thank you, Fernando and Milena!! We so appreciate you!

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Alyssa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mars 25, 2026

Fernando is an incredible dog sitter. He is extremely communicative and takes amazing care of our foster dog, Ernesto. We had an issue with our flight and Fernando worked with us to make sure Ernesto was taking care of. He is extremely thoughtful, taking into account our dogs feeding and sleep schedule to figure out a way to make sure he's alright when we were away for longer than expected. Can't recommend Fernando enough. There isn't a single worry in our minds when he is caring for our doggie.

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • févr. 19, 2026

Fernando and Milena were wonderful with our dog, Reggie! We felt very comfortable from the first time we met them for the meet and greet. Not only did they provide great care and concern for Reggie, Fernando also stayed in our apartment and left everything in great shape. Their communication was thorough throughout, which we appreciated so much. Thank you both so much!

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Schedule

My wife and I work from home, and our schedules are flexible, so we have plenty of time to feed, walk and play with your pup. :) Or to come to your house, if you prefer! We are also available on weekends!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

In our home, the pets are always welcome and can enjoy it as if it were their home! They can feel comfortable staying in bed or on the sofa - it's not a problem for me or my wife, and we love it! Our puppy gets along with other dogs as well! If either of us goes to a client's home, we always intend to stay more than we can because we love pets - so every opportunity that we can play and cuddle with them, we will!

Pets

A typical day

We like to play with the dogs with different toys and make them have fun with other kinds of games! There is an area on the side of our building with grass that we can take for a walk, as well as a large park 10 minutes from our house, where they can explore a lot.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Fernando can host up to 1 pet per night
It's essential to know how old your pet is, in addition to some of their behaviors. We also need to see if it will be necessary to administer any oral medication or something like that (like dripping eye drops), do specific cleaning in any region of your pet's body, etc.
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.