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Howard & Kathleen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
90 repeat clients
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Howard & Kathleen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
90 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
60 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

We work at home & love outdoors.

Hi. I have had dogs all my life since early child hood of many types - German Shepherd, Beagle, Basset, Great Dane, etc. Also cats, a skunk, squirrel and once a Red Tailed Hawk that had been injured as a young bird. My daughters, wife and I most recently had a beloved Portuguese Water Dog we named Shakespeare. He was the runt of a litter out of a champion show dog, Olivia. We loved him but he passed away due to a stroke at the age of 15 years. We miss him terribly but do not feel the time is best to take on another dog emotionally for our daughter, so providing love and 2nd family for your dog would be a great option. Hope you agree with us. Your pet gets as second family of Dad, Mom and daughter to shower she or he or they with love, scratches, rubs permissible treats!

Qualifications

90 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
60 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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192 ratings
Ryan A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 30, 2025

Howard and Kathleen did a great job looking after my dog. They were very friendly and when I pick him up, his tail is always wagging.

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Alexander C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 18, 2025

My second time with Howard and Kathleen. They’re easy to work with, reliable and clear communicators. Easy option for Frog when we need to be out of town or on a day trip.

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Victoria C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2025

Howard was easy to coordinate with and communicate to. Our dog returned happy and energetic

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Jeffie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 28, 2025

Howard was so helpful to us with a last-minute booking and early morning drop-off for daycare for our Cavalier Coco. He was also responsive and kind. Thank you!

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Alexander C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2025

Howard and Kathleen were great! Super easy and kind people. I can tell frog had a nice time.

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Jessica D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2025

What a great stay! Coakley loved staying with Howard & Kathleen. They took excellent care of him and were great with communication. 🐾🐾

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

A typical day

Westwood -Westville section of New Haven. Walking around our block is 1/2 mile exactly and when we do this we normally see at least 4 others out walking their dog. My wife, daughter and I are always home and will be with your pet. If he/she likes playing, ball chasing, etc. we can do so, etc. We walk to the library - 2 mile walk as well

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Howard & Kathleen can host up to 2 pets per night
No preference, all breeds welcome.
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.