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Gavin P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Gavin P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Gavin has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I'll keep their tails wagging

I grew up with dogs in the family and for the past two years I've regularly taken care of a Bernese Mountain Dog. Given medications, exercised, and fed for up to a week at a time. I understand how dogs are part of the family and how hard it can be to leave them behind. Feeling confident in the person who is taking care of that family member is key. If you let me, I can be that person!

Cat care experience

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Mice will play while your cats away

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

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

In a client's home, I treat it like my own. Clean and tidy. Playing happens outside in the yard or in a park. I will pick up your dogs daily routine right where you left off to cause the least amount of stress as possible. If your furry friend needs a crate I am also fine putting them there. Just want to be that helping hand that passes the time until they have you back.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Allyssa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 31, 2026

Gavin was great! My cats are notoriously shy with new people. Gavin made the effort to find them in their hiding spots to make sure they were okay and then gave them their space to let them warm up on their own terms. I felt very comfortable leaving my cats in Gavin’s care and would love for him to watch them again.

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Christopher W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 25, 2026

Gavin did a great job watching both my cat and dog. He followed instructions closely and was super responsive.

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Barbara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 28, 2026

Gavin took care of my very spoiled pittie mix for the first time this week. Everything went well...no sad faces in the photos (yes she does pout) and a happy dog when I got home. I'm happy too!

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Michelle T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 25, 2026

Gavin is a repeat sitter for my 6 year old orange tabby. Once again, communications were excellent and he took good care of my cat and my house. Gavin always spends time with his charge, as Moo is a sociable creature who loves companionship. I booked time that coincided with the recent blizzard. Gavin was completely flexible with potential changes to my travel plans, which i truly appreciated. Moo and I look forward to reaching out to him for future bookings.

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Mary O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 09, 2026

Gavin is a pleasure to work with and have care for our pet. He is personable, responsive, responsible and trustworthy. Our pet took a liking to him quickly. He sent pics and an update each day. We will use him again!

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Kameron C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 21, 2025

Gavin is a unique Rover provider. He was personable, flexible, and took great care of Coco! We really felt a connection with him, and this allowed us to trust him very much.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work a hybrid full-time job in Portsmouth located in the Pease trade port. On the days I work from the office I can go in between 8am to 9am. I get an hour lunch that I can use to take care of your furry friend. I am also done with work at 4pm. My weekends are open for anything that is needed.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Gavin can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
How is your pets temperament? Medical issues or allergies? What is the daily routine like? How long can they be left alone? Anything else you feel is important to know.
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.