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Rich U.

Star Sitter

Danbury, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
371 reviews
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Services

Rich can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Rich can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am a full-time sitter/boarder. I make every effort to provide comfort for your little family members. Most of my home has been dedicated to the happiness of our little buddies. Meet and greets are appreciated and encouraged. Let me introduce my little ones and give you a tour.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Rich U.

Communication

93 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our goal is to maintain a relaxed, comfortable and safe atmosphere for all involved. Aggressive, domineering, and reactive dogs unwelcome. This is a place of fun and enjoyment. Comfort for my dogs, our guests, and you (their parents) is the objective.

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 0-2 hours

Information Rich U. would like to know about your pet

If your dog is in need of any special treatment or has particular instructions, just let me know, happy to oblige. One of my dogs is needing of slightly special treatment so I'm very sympathetic.

A typical day

Our guests experience a change in atmosphere regularly during the day. Dogs are encouraged to swim, run, play, and even bark. They can swim with the swans in the pond, sleep under a tree. run and play around, basically...interact. Doggy-door in place most days giving the dogs the freedom to go out and stay in at will. Multiple easy-access water bowls are refilled frequently. Raised feeding stations.

Location

Danbury, CT

Rich U.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rich U. 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.

FULLY fenced, Insured, highly rated

Pet care experience

Life-long animal owner/lover/sitter. Senior dog experienced. Ramps available for the stairway challenged. Low beds and help onto furniture provided. Able to carry up to large dog if necessary. I'm very attentive and sympathetic to a senior dogs wants and needs as I have one. Full-time pet sitter/caretaker. Available most days and nights, weekends, and holidays. Multi-week stays welcome. Happy to have part of your family visit us. There is a fully-fenced , open-area backyard, and also a pond with a deck over water. Fences extend into the ground for the 'escape artists'. Buddies that care to swim welcome. Majority of nice days spent outside in nature running, playing, digging, interacting or sleeping. Inside they may hang on the couch or wherever they feel most comfortable. Pee breaks offered every one to two hours (when doggie door is not in). Large, dedicated, open-area playroom for active buddies. Raised beds, elevated eating stations, and frequent snacks for the comfort of our guests. Custom made meals available upon request.

Reviews

Sabrina M.
Doggy Day Care • May 03, 2026
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Rich is amazing with my dog. He makes sure my dog is safe, he takes him out for walks and sends photos through the day. My dog looks forwards to his visits. Would highly recommend Rich to anyone.

Joanne C.
Boarding • Apr 30, 2026
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Truly the dog whisperer. My little pup did fine with the big guys and gals. Rich U. makes sure of that.

Paulette A.
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026
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Rich was incredibly kind and took great care of our pups. Booking was easy & everything went very well. Our dogs loved his property (lots of outdoor space!) and it was nice for them to get used to being around other dogs. Rich sent us photos of our dogs throughout their stay with him. They looked happy & content. Great experience 😊

Boarding • Apr 22, 2026

Rich U. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

About Rich U.

Communication

93 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our goal is to maintain a relaxed, comfortable and safe atmosphere for all involved. Aggressive, domineering, and reactive dogs unwelcome. This is a place of fun and enjoyment. Comfort for my dogs, our guests, and you (their parents) is the objective.

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 0-2 hours

Information Rich U. would like to know about your pet

If your dog is in need of any special treatment or has particular instructions, just let me know, happy to oblige. One of my dogs is needing of slightly special treatment so I'm very sympathetic.

A typical day

Our guests experience a change in atmosphere regularly during the day. Dogs are encouraged to swim, run, play, and even bark. They can swim with the swans in the pond, sleep under a tree. run and play around, basically...interact. Doggy-door in place most days giving the dogs the freedom to go out and stay in at will. Multiple easy-access water bowls are refilled frequently. Raised feeding stations.

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Rich U.

Star Sitter

Danbury, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
371 reviews