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John S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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John S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Pet’s New Favorite Human

I have been pet sitting for nearly 10 years and have been caring for dogs even longer than that. In that time I have walked and sat for dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes and temperaments. Shy and timid dogs are no stranger to me, and through the years I have won the hearts of many such dogs with time, patience, and respect for their boundaries. I have a great deal of experience walking large breeds such as Great Danes and Great Pyrenees and can walk multiple dogs at once. I’m consistent and have no issues following instructions or sticking to strict routines. I keep an organized list of my clients dietary needs. I’m punctual, quick to respond to texts, and tend to keep a pretty flexible schedule. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to me anytime through the app.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I usually keep a written schedule for each of my clients as well as a list of my their dietary and medical needs. I’m pretty good about making sure my clients stick to a strict and active routine, and can easily provide a consistent and stable environment for them. I stay close to my clients at all times while respecting their personal boundaries. I can crate your animals if necessary, and usually prefer to train them with treats and tricks.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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15 ratings
Chris L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 04, 2026

John did an amazing job with my 14yr old cat. She doesn’t come out for many, but John waited for her patiently and she came to him. Appreciate the extra attention and photo updates.

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Lucas G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026

John was fantastic with Carl! He spent a lot of extra time with Carl, who just likes to sit outside. John sent photos and plenty of updates. We're looking forward to using John again!

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Madeline Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 10, 2025

John is fantastic! We always know our pup and our home are in great hands with him!

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Jenna S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 10, 2025

John did a wonderful job with our pups! Our shepard (who can take awhile to warm up) was his best bud a couple days in (our husky is an attention whore so she was in heaven). They were so comfortable with him that they even slept in bed with him. There was one mishap (dogs got out of the fenced in yard) but John handled it and put our worries of leaving our dogs while we traveled out of state to rest. John stayed at our house and generally that went smoothly as well and our house was exactly as we had left it. John communicated clearly and sent daily updates and pictures. Overall, we'd definitely hire John again to pet sit in the future!

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Abbey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 23, 2025

John took great care of our dog and house. He took him on Lindell’s/ played a lot of ball and sent regular updates and photos.

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House Sitting • Sep 19, 2025

John S. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

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Schedule

Though I’m currently a student, I’m able to maintain a flexible schedule. I should have plenty of time to walk, play with, and care for your pets. So long as you notify me a day in advance, I should be able to make any time during the day work (though I can usually show up on short notice if necessary)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
John can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog has any allergies or medical needs of any kind. If your pet is shy or nervous around strangers, I’d like to do a meet and greet so that they can get my scent ahead of time.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.