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John M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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John M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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West End, Portland, ME

Highlights

John has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your pet’s best bud

I have experience with senior cats and dogs and am especially fond of picky pets. Gaining a choosy animal’s trust and affection is something I have a natural gift for and is really why I love this job as much as I do.

Cat care experience

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Cats love me, I love cats

John also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Cannot currently accept any pets at my apartment, but happy to bring the dog to a park, let them out in your yard, go for a walk around the block, or just hang out inside with whichever pets need company!

Ratings and reviews

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19 ratings
Emily M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 10, 2026

We had a fantastic experience with John, who dog sat for us for 9 days while we were away. We had never left our dog before so were nervous about how this would go, but John was so communicative, responsible, friendly, and helpful that we were able to enjoy our trip knowing that Leo was in the best of hands. He sent adorable pictures of Leo every day and was easy to contact. We came home to an immaculate house and a very happy dog. We would use his dog and house sitting services again in a heartbeat and are so pleased to have met him!

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Kyle F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 28, 2026

John was very understanding of my anxious older dog, and was patient about managing some anxious behavior. I appreciated him being communicative and keeping me in the loop!

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Kyle F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 14, 2026

Appreciated John's updates and his responsiveness!

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Maggie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

Highly recommend!

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Carmen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 06, 2026

Everything was great, John took very good care of my dog, birds and house during my trip to Europe! Would definitely recommend him as your dog sitter :)

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Karen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 18, 2026

I highly recommend John! He asked questions to clarify my dogs needs, sent regular updates and even shared photos. His attentiveness allowed me to enjoy my few days out of town without worrying about my 2 senior dogs.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is currently super flexible and I can likely be available whenever you need. Longer stays or overnight stays are also easy to accommodate!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
John can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Do your pets require any medication? Any special routines? Are there rooms they aren’t allowed in? Do they have any known fear triggers? I have some experience watching birds and reptiles too!
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk
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.