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John D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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John D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Gaithersburg, MD

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dog lover who will love your dog

Just beginning to do pet care, but have been a dog owner for over 50 years and a cat owner for over 40 years. Have also owned small animals (ferrets).

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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Shelby D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 16, 2026

John was excellent with our new puppy. We will definitely use him again in the future.

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Kate D.
Apr 27, 2026

John is responsible, trustworthy, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. He enjoys staying active in retirement, especially through daily walks with his own dog, who is sadly battling cancer. The care and devotion he shows his own dog says so much about the kind of pet caregiver he is. His active lifestyle makes him well-suited for walks, playtime, and caring for dogs with different energy levels. I would absolutely recommend John to anyone looking for a dependable, attentive, and loving pet caregiver.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently retired so I have a very flexible schedule. Would be able to come to your house or do day care at my resident.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Right now I have 1 dog and 3 cats so your pet will have interaction with other animals. Can grate your pet if needed. Live near a field so your pet will get get good walks.

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
John can host up to 1 pet per night
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.