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Francis S.

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Francis S.

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Shaw, Washington, DC

Contact for Boarding

from $31 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Home full time

Pet care experience

Your Pet’s New Best Friend

I’ve raised four cats and lived with plenty of others over the years. I’m also an experienced dog walker and a friend to pretty much every animal I meet!

Cat care experience

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Lifelong Cat Lover

Francis also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
3 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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K J.
Sep 23, 2026

Francis is an animal whisperer. He has three cats of his own — all healthy and happy — and every dog he meets instantly loves him. It’s almost annoying. My dog likes Francis more than me, in all honesty, which is kind of frustrating. I’ve seen him sooth a dog afraid of cars to the point where the dog went to sleep in the back of the car on a long trip. He always instinctively knows how to communicate and be present with pets, meeting them on their terms and where they’re at. I would (and will!) hire him to take care of my dog again anytime.

Carole K.
Sep 22, 2026

Frank has always loved animals and cared about how they are treated. He takes the time to bond with each animal and lets them come to him. My two rescue dogs, Harry and George always remembered him. His pets needs are paramount on his list of things to do. He accepts total responsibility for any animal in his care. He’s a fun and loving guy. Carole Keller

Neha P.
Sep 21, 2026

Frank is one of the kindest, most caring animal people I know — his love for his own cats says it all about how he treats pets in general - he is somewhat of a cat whisperer. He's incredibly responsible and always puts an animal's needs first, whether that means sticking to their routine, watching for anything unusual, or just giving them the attention and comfort they need. Any pet owner should feel completely at ease leaving their pets in his care.

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Schedule

I recently relocated to the DC area and am currently between jobs, so my schedule is very flexible. I’m available 7 days a week and can accommodate a variety of schedules and pet-care needs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat every pet with the same care and attention I’d want for my own. I’ll follow your instructions, keep a close eye on your pet, communicate clearly & often, and make sure your pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away.

Pets

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Francis can host up to 1 pet per night
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.