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Ricardo S.

Long Beach, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
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Services

Ricardo can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Ricardo can care for

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

Availability

I'm a full-time pet sitter, and pet care is my priority! I usually have availability on weekends as well and always try to make room for pets with flexible schedules!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Ricardo S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I'm a certified professional pet sitter committed to providing safe, reliable, and personalized care. Every home and pet is different, so I always follow instructions carefully! I send detailed updates with photos after every visit to keep pet parents in the loop. You can count on me to show up for every visit I commit to. I also make sure to respect your home, locking up properly, following any security instructions, and leaving everything just as I found it

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ricardo S. would like to know about your pet

I’d love to know any do’s and don’ts for your pet, things they really enjoy, or any special care they may need. It’s my pleasure to care for them just as you would.

A typical day

Since I only do in-home walks and drop ins, each one starts with a couple minutes of greeting and giving pets, offering treats if available to start off on the right foot! After that, we go for our walk at their pace, ensuring they get some good sniffs and exercise while following any instructions about other pets or people. When we return, I check their water and will wipe paws if wipes or towels are available. I’m a fan of enrichment, whether it’s relaxing music, treat puzzles, or indoor scavenger hunts, I love giving pets a nice addition to a nice walk. I’ll send updates and pictures after every walk. If you need overnight care, just let me know!

Location

Long Beach, NY

Ricardo S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Long walks and loving home.

Pet care experience

Hi I'm Ricardo! I've been a full time pet sitter and dog walker for over two years. Before that, I boarded pets for family friends and through Rover before transitioning to in-home visits for walks and pet care. I had a small dog named Tigi growing up, and now I'm a proud and devoted dog dad to Lola. I'm a certified professional pet sitter through Pet Sitters International and have worked with pet parents on both set and flexible schedules. I've cared for dogs of all shaped and sizes (and cats) and always prioritize following care instructions for both pets and their homes.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Michael D.
Dog Walking • Aug 11, 2025
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Ricardo was amazing with Desi! He is very professional and caring. This is his full time business. He gives you text message updates of how everything went with pictures. He is very accommodating and will be having him walk Desi in the future without a doubt!

Lisa L.
Dog Walking • Oct 17, 2024
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Always reliable

Lisa L.
Dog Walking • Sep 25, 2024
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Always reliable. So patient and kind to our fussy little dog .

Lisa L.
Dog Walking • Sep 05, 2024
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Always dependable. Timely responses. He’s kind and great with our fussy little dog.

About Ricardo S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I'm a certified professional pet sitter committed to providing safe, reliable, and personalized care. Every home and pet is different, so I always follow instructions carefully! I send detailed updates with photos after every visit to keep pet parents in the loop. You can count on me to show up for every visit I commit to. I also make sure to respect your home, locking up properly, following any security instructions, and leaving everything just as I found it

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ricardo S. would like to know about your pet

I’d love to know any do’s and don’ts for your pet, things they really enjoy, or any special care they may need. It’s my pleasure to care for them just as you would.

A typical day

Since I only do in-home walks and drop ins, each one starts with a couple minutes of greeting and giving pets, offering treats if available to start off on the right foot! After that, we go for our walk at their pace, ensuring they get some good sniffs and exercise while following any instructions about other pets or people. When we return, I check their water and will wipe paws if wipes or towels are available. I’m a fan of enrichment, whether it’s relaxing music, treat puzzles, or indoor scavenger hunts, I love giving pets a nice addition to a nice walk. I’ll send updates and pictures after every walk. If you need overnight care, just let me know!

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Ricardo S.

Long Beach, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews