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Richard C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Richard C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

The Pet Crusader!

Just call me Richard... the caped crusading care-giver of your furry family friends. Ok, that might be a bit of a mouthful. How about just "hero"? Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? "Superhero" to animals in need! Need a walk? I got you. Need to pee? I see a bush ripe for the watering. Need a scratch? I'm on it. How about a good game of fetch? Richard to the rescue!! Being a superhero for your pet is a very important job and I take the responsibility seriously. I am patient, affectionate, easy-going and have mastered the art of the proper behind the ear scratch. For these reasons, I will be your furry family member's favorite side-kick in no time. (Did I mention also that I play baseball... and that means I've got a wicked arm for throwing sticks, pinecones, balls, etc.. you should probably mention that when you tell Fido all about me.) I also have experience with special needs, reactive animals and large breeds. My own dog Akira, a 70lb Aussie Mutt, was a rescue at 8yrs old and very reactive on leash. Through patience, making him feel confident and safe, we've made great progress. In addition to winning over your pet, it is also important to build a relationship with you: my client's humans through trust and communication. I'll send texts, photos and videos of my time with your pet, keeping you apprised of their every move if that's your thing. Your animal and personal property will be respected and taken care of as if they were my own. I'm always on time and can be counted on to deliver services as promised. Need an extra hand during a particular stressful week? Let me know. Have a last minute trip out of town and what will you do with Fluffy? I'm here to help. I'm available to meet first, both with your animal and with you because I am here to build long-term relationships of animal care-giving. Hope to hear from you soon! Oh and if your animal is named Spidey or Peter Parker, bonus!

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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12 ratings
Wanda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 02, 2026

Richard was great! He was easy to communicate with/quick to respond, and went the extra mile by coming over a couple days in advance to meet my cat. I came home to a happy and healthy cat. Richard clearly gave him a lot of attention. Would book again.

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Catherine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 11, 2024

Richard did a fantastic job taking care of our six cats! He provided regular (but not obtrusive) updates, the house was in great shape, and our cats were calm and happy when we returned! We look forward to using Richard as our catsitter again.

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Jessica V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2024

We are grateful to have found Richard. He was so friendly, laid back and took lots of pics of our little guys over the weekend. He sat on a holiday which was so appreciated. Highly recommend.

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Lydia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 09, 2024

Richard was available to watch our dog very last minute. He was able to quickly build trust with our dog and he was flexible and professional. He gave the best updates while we were away. Thanks Richard!

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Christopher B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 06, 2024

Richard did a great job and sent us updates. He was also very tidy in our place. We would definitely schedule him again.

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Jordan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 25, 2023

Richard took wonderful care of our pets and our home. Thanks!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Richard can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
No breed preferences. In fact, I have a way with reactive and special needs dogs that can be seen as aggressive. I have several clients that are surprised at how their dogs respond pretty immediately to be in a positive way, where they would normally take a much longer time to relax. If you have a dog that others get nervous around, I'm your guy.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.