Reuben R.
Reuben R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $19 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
No. 1 Dog Lover in Austin
I've taken care of my own dogs since they were puppies up to their now senior age of 10, so I know how to care for dogs across all ages. But not only my own. I've helped care for people with senior dogs, volunteered at pet shelters, and generally tried to make the lives of as many pets as I can happier!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In your house, I would care for your dog as if it were my own! My dogs can sometimes be a bit rowdy, so I don't often have other dogs stay at my place for long periods of time.
Ratings and reviews
Reuben was amazing! He was extremely responsive, punctual and took great care of our dogs. We have a very active and needy blue heeler. He is very hesitant of new people so Reuben came by and met the dogs prior to his stay so he wasn't a stranger, and they seemed to warm up to him quickly and he took great care of them. We will be using Reuben for all of our future dog sitting needs whether its a drop in or house sitting. I was very impressed with the quick replies, updates, and how punctual he was. It was easy to schedule with him and trust him throughout the entire process. He exercised the dogs and played with them while also keeping the house clean and tidy. Highly recommend!
Did an amazing job! Was very attentive to my dog and sent lots of pictures so I knew she was okay.
I have seen Reuben interact with dogs and cats, and he has always done that very well. His family adopted a stray cat several years ago, and Reuben was a key part of that process. I have an older cat, and whenever Reuben visits me his interactions with Flash have been considerate and gentle. His family has two dogs and Reuben routinely takes one or both for a walk, often by himself (they are Border Collies and a handful). He even created an Instagram page for one of them. I believe Reuben will be an excellent pet sitter / walker / caregiver.
Reuben has loved animals since childhood—especially dogs! He's cared for his own pets (2 dogs and a cat) for years, and has also volunteered in local animal shelters cleaning cages and feeding and playing with the resident animals while they wait for their forever homes. He's comfortable with dogs of all sizes and is kind and gentle. He's worked with dogs of all ages ranging from puppies to seniors. He's diligent, attentive to details, and a reliable dog walker and pet sitter. I'd highly recommend Reuben.
I have had 2 rescues, 1 pitbull and 1 senior chihuahua. Reuben has been a godsend in watching and walking both of them. He is a natural with animals and he shows care and consideration for their triggers and hesitations. I can’t recommend him highly enough to watch or walk your pets, they will be well cared for and pampered.
Reuben has a genuine love for pets and it shows through in how he takes care of my dogs. He doesn't just try and complete the task of walking them but takes time to connect with the animals. When he takes both dogs at the same time they can be handful but he manages this with ease. Really glad I have him to walk my dogs.
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Schedule
I love pets (especially dogs), so the more time I can spend with our four-legged friends, the better! The only thing preventing me from spending time with other people's pets is taking care of my own two dogs :)