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Holly R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Holly R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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NEWTON CENTER, MA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your Dog's Home Away From Home!

I've always loved dogs and now I have a family that loves dogs! I care for friends' dogs and we have a 3-year-old Australian Labradoodle (before that, I had a dog for 17 years). I have a good yard and am close to parks.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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71 ratings
Boarding • Sep 16, 2026

Holly R. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Alison M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 14, 2026

This was our first time using Rover, and Holly made us feel completely at ease from the start. Mochi takes a while to warm up to new people and situations, and Holly was so experienced and patient with her that we never had to worry. She was also a great communicator and sent us regular updates and photos while we were away. Mochi was in wonderful hands! We would absolutely recommend Holly and will definitely use her again.

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Robert S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 14, 2026

We had to leave our dog for 17 days. We've never left him anywhere for more than a week. so, we looked very carefully for the right home, and we found it. When we finally picked him up, he looked happy and relaxed. Holly sent us photos and updates throughout our trip. We were so happy to have found a family we could trust with our pet. And now we have a place we can leave him when we need to go off on our own. Big win. Thanks, Holly & family & River.

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Kylee M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2026

Our dog absolutely loves staying at Holly’s! We highly recommend her.

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Hannah R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2026

Holly always takes great care of Annie. Super communicative and flexible. We will be sending her back here!

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Isabelle D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 11, 2026

Millie had a nice time with Holly, I appreciate that she arranged a meet and greet beforehand as well.

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Schedule

I work from home and have a very flexible schedule. I can take several walks a day and live in a great neighborhood for walking dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I treat dogs like they are part of my family. They are welcome on our couches and are free to roam in my back yard. At night they will sleep in a bedroom and they'll never be alone.

Pets

A typical day

I love to go on daily walks to and around Bulloughs Pond in Newton. My other favorite places are Cold Springs Park and Cutler Pond.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Holly can host up to 1 pet per night
Is your dog friendly with people and other dogs? How often does your dog usually get walked? Is s/he high energy or laid back? What is their daily routine?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.