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Hugh D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Hugh D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Lady Lake, FL

Highlights

Hugh has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
60 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

POP’S PETS SERVICE

For 60 years my wife, Kathy (Recently deceased)) & I have welcomed dogs in our lives. For the past 8 years we’ve enjoyed furry friends through Rover as“MOM & POP’S PET SITTING SERVICE.” Top Rover Reviews. I am starting anew on my own through Rover as “PAPA’S PET SERVICE.” Sorry, I don’t sit cats. look forward to sharing time with your little doggy guy or girl some time soon.❤️🐶

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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7 ratings
Shauna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 24, 2026

Absolute lifesaver! I had a last minute emergency and Hugh stepped right in to save the day. Made me feel incredibly comfortable and safe leaving my senior “furbaby” in such great hands! Thanks again Hugh!!

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Nancy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026

Hugh did a nice job caring for our girl. He sent daily pictures . Loved when he did music for dogs with her. He sent us updates with her reactions to thunderstorms and her eating habits. We would recommend Hugh and will use him again.

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James R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Went above and beyond. 👏🏻👏🏻

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Karin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 13, 2026

Very pleasant experience. My little guy was happy with Hugh and of course so was I.

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Sarah W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

Hugh watched my little lotus for two nights and made me feel completely at ease about leaving him for the first time. Very thankful for Hughs love of dogs and opening his home. I will definitely be bringing Lotus back!

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Nellie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 06, 2026

What a pleasant experience with Hugh! Ladybug clearly enjoyed her stay. Hugh was communicative and genuinely enjoyed sharing time with the doggies. Highly recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Since. My wife’s passing, I am alone & retired. Looking to share some time with dogs again. I live in a courtyard villa that is a wall protected playground. My house is dog friendly, just waiting to share time with your little furry one.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog will get excellent attention, love & care while here. My furniture & floors are clean.& pet-friendly with plenty of toys to enjoy. Even a doggy door. Come for a meet & greet and see for yourself.❤️🐶

A typical day

I love stimulating a dog’s interest. Good instincts about when a dog wants loving attention and when it wants to be left alone are skills I bring to the table. I like to win a dog’s confidence as soon as possible. Let him/her sniff around, explore outdoors and reassure them that they’re safe with me.This helps them accept me faster as well as removes any separation anxiety.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Hugh can host up to 2 pets per night
It’s important to know a dog’s habits, health issues and social likes & dislikes. Encouraging a meet & greet is key to getting off to a good start before the sit date. You & your pet deserve to learn what they’re getting into, familiarize with my home, and space, as well as to get to know each other. It’s not always a perfect fit, so it’s good to be assured ahead of time and address any concerns.
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$28per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day
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.