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Max S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Max S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 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

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 & Neurodivergent🧠! 📸

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Calling all LGBTQIA2S+ and/or neurodiverse clients! If you are looking for someone who treats your fur babies like family *and* keeps you in the loop with updates and cute photos, you’re in the right place. 💛📸 🏳️‍⚧️ I’m a semi-recently out (2024) trans man (FTM)- part time animal care provider & photographer 📸, part time food entrepreneur & chef 👨🏻‍🍳- who partners exclusively with LGBTQIA2S+ and/or neurodiverse clients 🧠 🐾 I’m especially good with animals who are shy, anxious, or slow to trust (the “quiet nervous” ones who might hide, freeze, or tremble). As a trauma survivor who formed deep bonds with animals in my youth, I've become attuned to non-verbal distress signals - I adapt to each animal's communication style and go at their pace so they feel as safe and as in control as they can when meeting a new human. 💼 Experience includes overnight stays, local walks and/or nature hikes, drop-in care, basic training reinforcement, and medication support (oral and injected) 💊. Personally familiar with senior and special needs animal care. Unique animals welcome! Bonus ✨: You’ll also get a little “treat” yourself after each visit: emotionally expressive / photogenic photos of your lil (or gentle giant!) cuties 🥹 I love finding ways to bring out your furry loved one's unique personality on camera!! 🐕‍🦺⚠️ DOGS ONLY: Sadly, I'm not the right fit currently for dogs with a history of aggression. If you’re not sure where your dog falls, feel free to reach out to share what you’ve experienced with them and I can let you know if I feel comfortable being able to commit to safely caring for your fur baby. 📝 *Quick note about reviews from 2019:* My initial work with Rover began before my gender transition when I went by the old legal name: **Hannah**. So, if you see the historical reviews from that time period - rest assured: same sitter, same care! Warmly, Max (he/him or they/them)

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I prioritize crystal-clear communication during stays so you never have to wonder how your animal is doing. I follow your care instructions exactly and make sure to ask questions if anything is unclear. I send thorough updates after each visit, and if anything unusual comes up—even something small—I'll let you know as soon as physically possible. **For cat parents:** I understand the worry about indoor cats escaping outside or falling from windows. My own cat, Tux, is the most curious cat I've ever met, so I'm very familiar with being vigilant about "feline dangers" in the home—I'm always careful with doors, windows, and any potential escape routes.

Ratings and reviews

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Mary G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Juni 16, 2026

Max was so sweet with our fur babies. They were well taken care of and very comfortable with Max.

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Rowan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr. 13, 2026

Max is hands down the best sitter we have booked on this app. They were incredibly responsive and communicative during drop-in visits which gave us peace of mind while we were out of town. They followed care instructions closely and made sure our cats were happy and comfortable every visit. Most importantly, they showed genuine care and affection for our cats which truly set them apart. We will absolutely rebook with Max in the future if their availability lines up, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

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Adam N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr. 07, 2026

Max was amazing with our sometimes difficult pup Lexi. Lexi can be a bit growly at first and takes a second to warm up. Max had no trouble with this and was soon sending me videos of them playing. I appreciated the robust communication (I was asked which communication style I preferred). Every instruction was followed and our house with treated with respect. We'll be using Max for all our sitting needs from now on.

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Erin N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • März 23, 2026

Max treated our cats like family. Will definitely book with him again!

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Allison L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Juni 20, 2019

Hannah was awesome. She was dependable and sent great pics. The animals really warmed up to her and clearly enjoyed her company. Would highly recommend Hannah!

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Cassie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mai 18, 2019

As always Hannah did an amazing job with our two kitties! She goes above and beyond, and the pictures she takes are professional grade. Highly recommend Hannah for anyone's pet sitting needs!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

In terms of days/times, I have a somewhat flexible schedule due to self-entrepreneurship goals. There are only my randomly scattered appointments & already accepted commitments (that I of course am sure to cross-reference calendars with before accepting any invites!).

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Max can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
Please share leash reactivity triggers, guarding behaviors, escape habits, and any health or mobility concerns. Let me know what motivates your animal (treats, toys, praise), their comfort level with strangers and other dogs, and any medication details. If there are home rules (no couch, crate routine, etc.), please let me know those as well! I look forward to meeting your furry loved ones 🥹 ❤️
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.