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John S.

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John S.

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from $30 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Rock Creek Pet Sitting!

For many of us, our four-legged friends aren’t just pets, they’re family. I was raised to believe that our animals should be cared for, loved and respected, and having this mindset over the course of my life has given me a rapport with dogs and cats. Having my own dog, I can relate to the pet owner who feels guilty about leaving their dog(s) at home all day during working hours. With my services, you can rest assured that your pup will be physically and mentally entertained, so you can come home to a happy, healthy pet. I am available for walks, drop-ins, and house/pet sitting, or a combination of these. I am also happy to cat-sit as well. Please feel free to message me with any questions or special requests, and I hope I can help you and your pets!

Qualifications

76% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Drew M.
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Boarding • janv. 01, 2023

Really kind people. Accommodated with my travel delays and treated my dog great.

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Canda H.
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Boarding • nov. 10, 2022

John was wonderful to work with, seemed like a very genuine and nice person. He even went above and beyond and got my boys boarding when things didn’t go as planned as my pups were acting naughty. Everything was very smooth and seamless and now I know of another great boarder in town. I’d highly suggest John to watch anyones dogs :)

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Sandy D.
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Boarding • nov. 24, 2020

John was great and Bella had a great time while she was with him. Lots of playtime and attention.

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Scott D.
janv. 13, 2019

There is no doubt that our dog, Dan, would rather stay with John than with us. John is a lot more fun than us, especially from the perspective of a dog. John is truly a dog lover. His family has owned multiple dogs since he was a toddler. And he is truly a cat lover as well. He owned a cat, who adopted him, for many years. John is truly an animal lover in general. He has funny voices and nicknames for every animal he knows. In the summers, John works at a fly shop, and he gives every dog in the store--whether just passing through or hanging out there all day--a huge amount of attention, and interacts with them more than most others would. He truly loves dogs and cats and it is in his nature to give them the attention they need. This is why it was natural to think of John when we started traveling more often. And it wasn't long before it became clear to us that Dan relished his time with John. He would get so excited when we started getting his overnight things together, and as we made the drive to John's house. And, while Dan was certainly happy to see us when we came to pick him up, his first night at home was always spent looking very pouty and bored. It's obvious that John is Dan's favorite person (perhaps other than his parents, perhaps not--we're not sure). I think that says more than anything could about how well John cared for our dog.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I live and work at Rock Creek not far from Missoula. It’s a great country-side setting for dogs with lots of public land, trails, and of course the creek itself.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard to keep dogs nearby and safe. If your dog is a social butterfly, I can bring him or her to my fly fishing shop and make them a “shop dog” for the day!

Pets

A typical day

There are lots of options for recreation out here at a Rock Creek. We have trails for hiking, a river for swimming, other dogs to play with, and a whole arsenal of tennis balls, frisbees, etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
John can host up to 2 pets per night
I have taken care of all sorts of dogs, from chihuahuas to Saint Bernards, from puppies to seniors. If your pooch has any special needs, please let me know and I will work to the best of my abilities to accommodate him or her.
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.