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Oliver R.

Troy, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Oliver can care for

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

Availability

I’m a self-employed artist, and I work from home, so my schedule is fairly flexible. If you need me on short-notice, feel free to ask! I can usually make things work.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Oliver R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As someone that tries to be as organized and as safe as possible, I can confidently say that I’ll leave your house just as tidy as it was when I arrived.

Information Oliver R. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know your pet's eating and play habits, and their attitude. If your pet is aggressive and likes to bite, odds are I won't want to care for them! I'm a smaller person, and while I can handle giant dogs and such, I don't take aggression very well.

A typical day

I like walking around the block, through parks, anywhere safe, really. Playing fetch, tug of war and tag are some games I enjoy playing with pets. (My cat Luna loves fetch, and I've trained him to sit and speak!) Providing quality time with pets is something I really enjoy. And if your pet is older, I'm perfectly happy to give them time to take it slow. :)

Location

Troy, IL

Oliver R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I love ALL pets, big or small. :)

Pet care experience

Hi there! Thanks for reading my page. I've cared for dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, bunnies, chinchillas, hamsters, rats, snakes, and even horses! I have several years of experience with pet walking, quick visits and house-sitting for clients, coworkers, family and friends. Maximum time I've lived-in was 2 weeks, and most animals cared for at once was 7! (2 birds, 2 dogs and 3 cats.) I will pet-sit any age, any size, any breed. If you need your pet taken to the vet, groomer, or a friend, I have reliable transportation to do so. I'll even pick up supplies and food if you provide the payment for it, and if requested, I can sweep, dust, vaccum, and overall tidy up! I'd prefer working in a cleaner home, though this is not required. Happy pet, happy vet, right? :) (Note: I used to go by Cat, which is what people called me in the reviews, but I've changed it to Oliver!) I can't host any pets, but I love to visit your fur babies! Any needs they have, I'm happy to provide. I'm definitely a tidy person, and guarantee to leave your house as neat as possible. :)

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Sara K.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 16, 2025
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Oliver is wonderful!! Always sends many pictures of our two dogs and leaves little notes! Thankful we found someone so caring so close to us so we do not have to worry when we are away at work.

Sally C.
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2025
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Oliver is a standout. The dogs loved her as soon as she walked in. Dogs know! She is super professional, asked all the right questions, took notes, left me notes on feeding and medicine times, tidied up the house…. My search for peace of mind is over!!!!

Lara M.
House Sitting • Nov 13, 2025
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Oliver exceeded our expectations! He took wonderful care of our dogs and home, sent daily pics and updates, and even went out of his way to keep things clean. We came home to happy pups and a clean house. Highly recommend and will definitely book with him again!

Jody K.
House Sitting • Sep 28, 2025
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Oliver provided great care for Cherry and our home. Pictures were sent every day with an update. Definitely recommend Oliver!

About Oliver R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As someone that tries to be as organized and as safe as possible, I can confidently say that I’ll leave your house just as tidy as it was when I arrived.

Information Oliver R. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know your pet's eating and play habits, and their attitude. If your pet is aggressive and likes to bite, odds are I won't want to care for them! I'm a smaller person, and while I can handle giant dogs and such, I don't take aggression very well.

A typical day

I like walking around the block, through parks, anywhere safe, really. Playing fetch, tug of war and tag are some games I enjoy playing with pets. (My cat Luna loves fetch, and I've trained him to sit and speak!) Providing quality time with pets is something I really enjoy. And if your pet is older, I'm perfectly happy to give them time to take it slow. :)

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Oliver R.

Troy, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews