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Richard S.

Willow Glen, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Animal lover

Pet care experience

My experience with animals is extensive. Over 40+ years of raising and working with many animals. I also work and volunteer with children and adults with special needs, involving hippo therapy as a part of my experience. I have experience with small to large animals. Including birds, and some reptiles. I have worked with several charities over the last 30 years. I love the happiness and bond that is created with all animals. They bring so much and ask for to be loved. Why I have a love to work with all animals big and small for the past 50 years. There is a bond and true honesty that is created between us an all animals, I enjoy finding this friendship. I enjoy the energy and positive affection we receive from animals.

Reviews

Jeanne C.
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2014
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Great job! I enjoyed my trip knowing my dogs were in good hands.

Denise E.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2014
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Richard took wonderful care of my two high-energy dogs. I came home and they were happy and relaxed and everything was in good shape. I particularly appreciated Richard's kindness toward my one dog who is a bit fearful. By the end of Richard's visit it sounded like they were good friends.

Janelle M.
House Sitting • Jan 09, 2014
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My dog seemed to enjoy her time with Richard and I felt very comfortable leaving her in his care. He stopped by before my vacation to meet her and chat with me, and I got a good sense of his dog expertise which put me at ease. Richard understands dogs and picked up on her personality, which made me confident that he would give her what she wanted when she wanted it. He seems very intuitive, perceptive, and flexible with regard to an individual dog's needs and character. Richard was also very accommodating with logistics and went above and beyond to help me get my dog where she needed to be while I was on vacation.

About Richard S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a home and lots of area for walking and local parks for animals I use I take my dog to and exercise daily

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Richard S. would like to know about your pet

any thing helpful about the dogs habits and limits during the day or at night while the animals is in my care. number needed in case of any problems

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog 1 -2 hours minimum walking or exercising animals in my careMy dog loves to go out on the water on my skis

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$49per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$80per day
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Richard can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Richard can watch in your home

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

Availability

I own and work with large and small animals with special needs. I have volunteered with many non profits for animals, My animals are very well cared for and have lots of time playing

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Richard S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a home and lots of area for walking and local parks for animals I use I take my dog to and exercise daily

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Richard S. would like to know about your pet

any thing helpful about the dogs habits and limits during the day or at night while the animals is in my care. number needed in case of any problems

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog 1 -2 hours minimum walking or exercising animals in my careMy dog loves to go out on the water on my skis

Location

San Jose, CA

Richard S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Richard S.

Willow Glen, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews