Richard B.
Richard B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Walks, Snuggles, & Reliable Care
Hi, I’m Rich! I’ve been a pet parent for over 30 years and can’t imagine life without animals. I currently share my home with a sweet 6-year-old tuxedo cat, but I’ve also raised dogs, including a lab, a beagle and a maltese, and even completed training classes with them. My favorite trick was teaching my lab how to balance a treat on her nose! Over the years, I’ve cared for pets of all ages—from playful puppies to senior companions—and have experience with vet visits, administering medications, and providing comfort in emergencies for both cats and dogs. I know how important it is to trust someone with your furry family members. Whether it’s drop-in visits, daily walks, or simply keeping your pets company, I bring patience, reliability, and lots of love. I’m available for pet sitting and I treat every animal with the same care I give my own. Walks, playtime, snuggles, or a calming presence—I’m here to make sure your pet feels happy and safe while you’re away.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My 6-year-old tuxedo cat, Jester, is definitely spoiled (in the best way!). He has plenty of toys to keep him entertained, and he’s welcome to nap and sleep on my bed at night. I make sure he’s fed a high-quality diet, limit treats and people food, and keep his flea and tick prevention up to date so he stays healthy and happy. I believe pets deserve both love and structure, so I balance snuggles and playtime with good care routines. The way I take care of Jester is the same way I’ll care for your pets. I believe in giving them attention, affection, and comfort while also keeping up with their routines and health needs. That means plenty of playtime and cuddles, regular walks or feedings on schedule, and making sure medications, treats, or special diets are followed exactly as you’d like. I’ll respect your home and your pet’s routines so they feel safe, loved, and cared for while you’re away I also carry pet sitter insurance through Pet Sitters Associates, providing coverage for bodily injury, property damage, pet injuries, any other occurrences that may happen when your pet is under my care
Ratings and reviews
Richard took excellent care of my cat when I was out of town. Thanks so much Richard!!
Richard is wonderful. He did an amazing job taking care of our cat, Cleo. Richard was quick to communicate, made sure Cleo was tended to and loved, and sent a bunch of pictures (which came appreciated). We also received an (incredible) comprehensive update at the end of the visit. 5 stars!!
Rich was a great find for us, he opened up his calendar for our last minute need to watch two kitties, also fed our fish and gave us adorable updates with every visit. Very friendly, easy to get along with and instantly gives you comfortable to leave my treasured pets with kind of feel. Highly recommend!
Our dog had a fabulous time with Rich, and we feel very lucky to have booked him! He clearly knows how to handle eccentric doggies and accommodate their needs and little quirks. Rich seemed to go above and beyond to make sure Leo felt comfortable with him. We felt confident that Leo was well taken care of from start to finish. I hope that next time we are out of town that we are able to book Rich! Rich is also very easy to communicate with, and our house looked exactly how we left it.
Rich is the best! I felt immediately at ease when he took over with Lucy as I left, and it is so clear to me how great his is with her. He is super attuned to her needs, which I was looking for, totally wants to support my care plan, and even helps me learn more about her. I shared that I was concerned about Lucy getting too stimulated in the evening, and when I returned home, she was all relaxed, and seems peacefully down for the night as I write this! Thank you Rich!!
So glad to have found Rich! He took great care of our pup and left our house sparkling!
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Schedule
Since I’m not working a traditional 9–5 job at the moment, I have a very open schedule. This allows me to be available throughout the day for walks, drop-ins, or extended pet sitting, and it means I can give your pets consistent care without feeling rushed.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsRichard can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if your pet has any special needs or behavior issues. I'm happy to work with you to ensure that they are never put in an unsafe environment or miss the care that they have come to expect.