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Ralph S.

Star Sitter

Bay City, MI

4.9 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
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Services

Ralph can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

i am home every day all day for the most part except to run errands or to do some shopping. so i am here for your fur baby

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ralph S.

Communication

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

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

i have a fenced back yard and the door for them to go out is inside the fence.the house has two front doors so it is nearly impossible for them to get out to street.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ralph S. would like to know about your pet

please let me know what their needs are, like how much food they get, how often they need to go outside. any injuries they have had or have now. anything else that i might need to know to give them the best care possible with there stay

A typical day

it all depends on each dog and their needs and what the owner wants. some like to just chill out others need more activity.walks or play time

Location

Bay City, MI

Ralph S.'s Neighborhood

Ralph S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

fenced in back yard to play in

Pet care experience

i have owned everything from a chihuahua to a mastiff, boxer,cane corso, great dane,basset hound, to name a few and a whole bunch more. a nice size back yard for them to play and do their business in.i have always had a dog in my life. i grew up on a small farm in rural Michigan so i have been around all kinds of animals. i am available 7 days a week and nights. i am home most major holidays so if needed i can watch your fur baby. i have easy access to the yard for older dogs just two small steps to get to the yard. your fur baby will have full run of the house and yard unless your dog has special needs.

Reviews

Regina W.
Boarding • Mar 18, 2026
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This is the second time we’ve used Ralph to watch our German shepherd. We asked him to watch her pretty last minute and he was very accommodating and took great care of her. She walked in as if she remembered that she was somewhere that she trusted. Highly recommend Ralph!

Sarah B.
Boarding • Jan 01, 2026
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Ralph was very friendly and took very good care of our 1 year old Milo (large lab mix). We were new to Rover and Ralph was a great ambassador for the service. We plan to book a stay for Milo at Ralph's home with Rover again. Thank you Ralph for your services!!

Sara L.
Boarding • Dec 27, 2025
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Ralph was great with our doggo! He was careful to find out about our dog’s needs and schedule to make sure our pet was healthy and happy during the stay!

Regina W.
Boarding • Dec 22, 2025
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This was our first time leaving our dog with someone on rover. We previously left our dog at a boarding place and she didn’t do well at all, was sick didn’t eat etc. We decided leaving her with someone who would be with her most of the time would be best for us. We met with Ralph prior to her stay. He answered all of our questions and he asked good questions as well, so that he got to know her before taking care of her. Ralph watched our dog for 7 days and she did so well! He sent photos and updates and was quick to respond if we reached out for additional updates/questions. Ralph made sure he was home as much as possible for an entire week even saying he went grocery shopping prior to ensure he had groceries and wouldn’t have to leave her alone. We are so happy to have met someone who we can trust and know will take good care of our dog as if it’s his own. We definitely plan to use him again for our next vacation.

About Ralph S.

Communication

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

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

i have a fenced back yard and the door for them to go out is inside the fence.the house has two front doors so it is nearly impossible for them to get out to street.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ralph S. would like to know about your pet

please let me know what their needs are, like how much food they get, how often they need to go outside. any injuries they have had or have now. anything else that i might need to know to give them the best care possible with there stay

A typical day

it all depends on each dog and their needs and what the owner wants. some like to just chill out others need more activity.walks or play time

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Ralph S.

Star Sitter

Bay City, MI

4.9 out of 5 stars
44 reviews