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Richard L.

Hobart, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•47 reviews
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Work for veterinarians for 9 years

Pet care experience

I SERVE ALL OF CHICAGOLAND AND NORTHWEST INDIANA!! I've been working for veterinarians for the last 9 years with experience from veterinary assistant (assisting surgeries) to kennel attendant to reception so im HIGHLY qualified to take care of your pet. I can also bring your pet to a vet of your choice if need be. I can spot if your pet is not feeling well better than the average pet sitter. I Also take care of pets ranging from dogs, cats, reptiles, fish etc. My wife Heather also currently works for a veterinarian so you're really getting 2 qualified people. I've been dog sitting on the side for years now and am hoping to make this a full time job. I have many references available upon request! I will spend as much time with your pet as you would like! I have no issues juggling my work schedule with pet sitting since my boss at work basically let's me make my own hours. I'm skilled in pet training, behavior, giving oral and injectable medications, pet CPR, and since I currently work for a veterinarian I'm able to tell if your pet is not feeling well better than your average pet sitter. All my pets at my home are all fully vaccinated, get dewormed twice a year, and get heartworm medication and flea/tick medication consistently. I always keep your pet(s) separate from my pets and others pets for their own safety. :)

Reviews

leona s. r.
Dog Boarding • May 20, 2021
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Richard was amazing! He took excellent care our English Bulldog "Tilley" for a week. He went above and beyond with the care he gave her. We did a meet and greet prior to her staying. I would definitely utstte his services again. Excellent experience!!!!!!!!!

Tasbiha Z.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2020
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amazing service. Came back to happy cats and a clean place. I would definitely rebook for future services.

Steve M.
Dog Boarding • Nov 19, 2019
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Excellent care for BeBe during my vacation. Daily updates with photos and info about the day's activities. Gladly recommend to others.

Bev G.
Dog Boarding • May 26, 2019
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This was our second booking with Richard and his family. Fortunately, in a pinch Richard was able to accommodate our Deuce and our honeymoon week! We had such a good time back home in the city I was born, we asked Richard to keep Deuce an extra pair of days. The second Deuce met Richard, he didn't remember he had relatives. Clearly Richard is a dog person. As you fur baby parents know, dogs know these people instinctively. Thank you Richard! We hope you will be free to take care of our Deuce again!

About Richard L.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Richard L. would like to know about your pet

I love all breeds especially bully breeds! Before I watch your pet I always do a meet and greet with you and your pet just to make sure we are all comfortable with each other. I also like to know if your pet has any special needs, medications, feeding instructions, etc.

A typical day

Playing, walking, extra attention. I can bring your dog on walks through the park by my house if I'm watching your pet at my house. If I'm watching them at your house I can walk them wherever you the owner request me too or even take them to your favorite dog park! We can play ball or frisbee together at your house or mine also!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Richard can host

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

Richard can watch in your home

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

About Richard L.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Richard L. would like to know about your pet

I love all breeds especially bully breeds! Before I watch your pet I always do a meet and greet with you and your pet just to make sure we are all comfortable with each other. I also like to know if your pet has any special needs, medications, feeding instructions, etc.

A typical day

Playing, walking, extra attention. I can bring your dog on walks through the park by my house if I'm watching your pet at my house. If I'm watching them at your house I can walk them wherever you the owner request me too or even take them to your favorite dog park! We can play ball or frisbee together at your house or mine also!

Location

Hobart, IN

Richard L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Richard L.

Hobart, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•47 reviews