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Irv W.

Star Sitter

Troy, MI

4.9 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
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Irv can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Availability

full time retiree with my wife - one almost always home - - plenty of time to play and exercise with your dog as needed. We try to accommodate last-minute requests - even same day - because this happens often. We only increase the Holiday rate to pay for my assistant since not unusual to have 5+ pups during peak days

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About Irv W.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

walked at least 3 times a day - large yard with long ropes used as leashes if needed - first walk before breakfast, second midday, third after dinner

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Irv W. would like to know about your pet

Need to know any food allergies and preferences plus would like a written permission slip to go to your vet if an emergency and, of course, feeding and outside needs

A typical day

lots of exercise activities in the yard - on or off leash as necessary - usually have multiple pups so they play well. The enclosed deck provides a lot of play opportunities

Location

Troy, MI

Irv W.'s Neighborhood

Irv W. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

24/7 Companionship and supervision

Pet care experience

We've been rescuing dogs for almost 40 years, the last 20 with adult and senior dogs in our dog-friendly and dog-safe home. Been doing this for everything from Labs and Shepherds down to toys giving them the comfort they deserve for their remaining years. As boarders now, we usually have multiple dogs all the time which works out well. So, it is essential that we cannot accept any un-spayed females in or close to estrus. Nor can we accept any dogs that do not get along with other pups. We know that last minute requests are common so we try to accommodate as much as possible as long as your pup gets along with other pups. Both retired so plenty of time for your pups. Proceeds shared with the Shelter we support and where we got our guys. Plenty of experience training puppies on desirable walking behaviors. For longer stays - 7 days plus, we provide complimentary evening before drop-offs and/or day-after morning pickup to be discussed. We insist, whenever possible, to do a meet and greet to ensure compatibility with other guests We have a large enclosed deck and dog run with fencing. All get at least 3 walks a day, We need to charge $5 more per day for Holidays since having 5+ pups normal and the $5 pays for an assistant I have to hire - if less than five pups, the surcharge will be returned

Reviews

Vinos A.
Boarding • May 30, 2026
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Very calm and caring with Pluto, fed him and did everything I asked for accordingly. Definitely recommended letting your pup stay with him to babysit.

Ramesh C.
Boarding • May 23, 2026
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Excellent sitter and will definitely use Irv again in the future!

Gehan G.
Boarding • May 07, 2026
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Frosty did great. Played with other dogs. He was well taken care off. Overall good experience.

Niraj P.
Boarding • Apr 02, 2026
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Thank you irv for looking after Enzo, appreciate the excellent communication and conversations we had. Irv insisted on a meet and greet to make sure our dog would get on with others, described in detail how our dog would be fed and walked. He also sent us videos and pictures during his stay. Irv is very knowledgeable and experienced and I would recommend him to others.

About Irv W.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

walked at least 3 times a day - large yard with long ropes used as leashes if needed - first walk before breakfast, second midday, third after dinner

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Irv W. would like to know about your pet

Need to know any food allergies and preferences plus would like a written permission slip to go to your vet if an emergency and, of course, feeding and outside needs

A typical day

lots of exercise activities in the yard - on or off leash as necessary - usually have multiple pups so they play well. The enclosed deck provides a lot of play opportunities

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Irv W.

Star Sitter

Troy, MI

4.9 out of 5 stars
57 reviews