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Gilbert H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Gilbert H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $57 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Gilbert has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Experienced care for your fur baby

Husband and wife who have had pets most of our lives. Wife was a vet tech for over 10 yrs. We currently only have a lizard and snake and miss having dogs and cats to care for. Wife works about 5 hrs a week and has plenty of time to devote to your pets. We also have a household of several responsible pet loving teenagers to play with your pets and take them for walks.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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31 ratings
Andrea D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 19, 2026

Excellent communication, a lit of patience and caring for Koda. I would highly recommend.

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nancy n.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

This was my first time leaving my dog with someone other than a family member. I was very nervous but didn't need to be! Gilbert and Robin took great care of my collie. They sent updates with photos and even coaxed her to eat her breakfast by adding an egg to her kibble. Anyone who lets my dog sleep on their couch gets an automatic high rating from me! I will definitely use their loving home again if I need to.

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Marci G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

Bailey was obviously comfortable in Gilbert’s home. She seems to have very much enjoyed her stay.

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Andrea D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 11, 2025

Excellent! Gilbert was great with Koda. She was comfortable, well cared for and I trust them.

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Victoria D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 02, 2025

Gilbert and Robin were great with Peach! They provided pictures and videos throughout her stay and it looked like she was having the best time. We will definitely be using their services in the future!

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Dawn L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 29, 2025

Gil and Robin were great! Got updates and photos every day. Henry was happy and well taken care of!

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Schedule

Wife works only a couple days a week for 1-2hrs at a time and husband works from home 50%. We are available just about any day except on the rare occasion we’re out of town on a family trip.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We have a blended family with older children ready and willing to engage and play with your pets. Care in the home is usually a family effort when we care for friends pets as the kids love to be involved. Any walking services will be done by me or my husband.

A typical day

We are very active and our neighborhood has miles of trails and a pond. Your dog will be walked regularly every couple hours and for longer walks or runs if requested. We also have 24 hr access to a spacious gym where we often take our pet clients for exercise and making new friends

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time
Gilbert can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let us know if your dog can be aggressive and what tends to trigger the aggression. Also let us know what sort of activity and play your dog enjoys so we can engage accordingly.
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.