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Richard S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
74 repeat clients
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Richard S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
74 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Richard has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
34 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Professional & reliable pet care 🐕

Hi there! I'm Rich, a semi-retired IT professional that has traded the desk life for working with animals! My wife is also a Star Sitter on Rover (Kimberly L.) and we have two animal companions of our own. A miniature Pinscher mix named Charlie, who is a total ham, and a British Shorthair named "Beep" who loves extra treats! (Beep got her name because she comes running whenever anything beeps!) I love to work with all animals of various shapes, sizes and underbites! I've had animal friends nearly my entire life. Small to huge dogs and many feline friends. I'm excellent with large dogs and bully breeds as well. I once fostered two American Staffordshire rescues from violent homes and placed them in non-violent homes after rehabilitation. So, I have no problem working with difficult pets. I also like to help out with light training when needed! My routine is very flexible and primarily focused on making sure your pet(s) get the most out of each visit. We can hit the usual spots or explore some new smells if that's more your dog's style too. I'd love to meet your pup(s) for walks, play time, medicine admin or whatever else you may need!

Qualifications

74 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
34 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

If your dog likes to run or play, we got that covered too! Just let me know what works for them! If they have any specific phobias, please let me know.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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248 ratings
Kara W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 30, 2026

Richard went above and beyond! I have a senior dog who had really bad separation anxiety (as did I) the first two nights I was gone, and Richard did everything he could to make her comfortable, including taking her out frequently throughout the night and offering water and food and different sleeping spots. Also, he agreed to extend his care another day when our flight was canceled the night we were due home. Considering I left him with two dogs and seven (yes, seven) cats, I cannot overstate what a blessing Richard is as a caregiver. He is so patient and kind with all of us!

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Amy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2026

Thank you Richard! My cats love you, and they aren't comfortable with just anyone.

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Miranda & Robert D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 28, 2026

Richard did a wonderful job taking care of our dog! He’s was amazing!

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Darleen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 22, 2026

Richard gives amazing service and brings plenty of love to Bogie!

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Richard W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 17, 2026

He is great; very knowledgeable and the dogs love him. He’s very flexible and makes some great suggestions for both scheduling and methods for working with the dogs which I really appreciate.

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Darleen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 13, 2026

Richard is the best! Bogie is excited to see him each visit!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm free pretty much any time for walks and drop in visits! I'm currently accepting weekly recurring clients and multiple pet clients in the Silverado Ranch area and surrounding neighborhoods: Southern Highlands, Anthem, McDonald Ranch, Seven Hills etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Richard can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
No breed preferences here! I like all dogs of various shapes and sizes! Any medical conditions, phobias or notes on what they don't like is always good!
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.