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John S.

Derby, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Your dog will be safe and loved

Pet care experience

I have spent the past five years designing and running programs which care for and protect some of the most endangered animals in Asia: elephants, sea turtles, binteng, and others. In my younger days, I also worked as an actual cowboy, caring for cattle, sheep, goats, etc. I've always loved dogs, and have raised them since I was 10 years old. As you can imagine, there is not much call for international volunteer programs now due to COVID19, so I want to put my love for animals to work to help make ends meet. Since I am between full-time jobs, my schedule is entirely flexible, so I can and will give your four-legged friend(s) plenty of time and attention. My wife and I live on a small (3-acre) farm with a very large fenced-in yard. We have a 2 1/2 year old collie/shepherd mix who loves to play, and a 16 year old beagle who sleeps most of the time.

Reviews

Ellyn S.
Dog Boarding • Jul 19, 2023
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Thank you, John and Wendy, for always taking such good care of our pup. He loves staying with you and it’s a great feeling to know you love and care for Charlie like one of your own. Thank you!!!

Ellyn S.
Dog Boarding • Oct 12, 2022
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John and Wendy are amazing pet sitters! Kind and loving with our pup and communicative and flexible with us. Highly recommend!

Nicki K.
Dog Boarding • Aug 29, 2022
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John and his wife kept us updated on Mooses day with photos and videos. It put us at ease knowing that he was well taken care of and that he had a huge yard to run and play. We would definitely book any future Moose vacations with John and family.

Jan D.
Dog Boarding • Aug 27, 2022
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Harley came home happy and exhausted. That means ha he had a great time?? Thanks John?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

About John S.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information John S. would like to know about your pet

Any special needs, dietary restrictions, medications, favorite activities / games / treats, Relations to other animals. Anything else you think I need to know. You know your pal best.

A typical day

Walkie, games, approved treats, running around the farm or stopping by park... All things are possible and fun when you have a pup at your side.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

John can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

John can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About John S.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information John S. would like to know about your pet

Any special needs, dietary restrictions, medications, favorite activities / games / treats, Relations to other animals. Anything else you think I need to know. You know your pal best.

A typical day

Walkie, games, approved treats, running around the farm or stopping by park... All things are possible and fun when you have a pup at your side.

Location

Derby, CT

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John S.

Derby, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews