Richard S.
Fort Mill, SC
Services
Richard can care for
Availability
I’m a retired IT professional with over 45 years of customer service experience, which gives me the flexibility to work around your pet’s schedule and not the other way around. I’m dependable, punctual, and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals. In my free time, I love pickleball, walking, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, music DJ, and volunteering in my community. An active lifestyle makes me a great companion for energetic pets, while my calm, patient nature helps shy or senior pets feel comfortable. Whether your pet enjoys long walks, playtime, or simply relaxing with a caring companion, I’ll provide the attention, affection, and reliable care they deserve.
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About Richard S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in your home, my goal is to keep their routine as normal and stress-free as possible. I’ll carefully follow your instructions for feeding, fresh water, medications (if needed), walks, litter box or yard cleanup, and playtime. I also understand that many pets simply enjoy companionship, so I’ll make sure they receive plenty of attention, affection, and reassurance while you’re away. I’ll treat your home with the utmost respect, keeping it clean, secure, and exactly as you left it. Throughout each visit or stay, I’ll send regular updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pet is safe, happy, and well cared for.
Information Richard S. would like to know about your pet
My goal is to keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible while you’re away. I’ll follow your instructions carefully, keep your home secure, and send regular updates with photos so you always know how your pet is doing. If I ever have a question or notice something unusual, I’ll contact you right away.
A typical day
Every pet is different, so I tailor activities to their age, energy level, and personality. For dogs, that may include neighborhood walks, playtime with their favorite toys, games of fetch, gentle jogging (if appropriate), sniffing adventures, and plenty of time for affection and belly rubs. For cats, I enjoy interactive play with wand toys or laser pointers, tossing favorite toys, brushing (if they enjoy it), window watching, and quiet cuddle time. My goal is to make every visit fun, engaging, and stress-free while ensuring your pet gets the exercise, mental stimulation, and companionship they need.
Location
Fort Mill, SC
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Pet care experience
I’ve been caring for animals from a small child. Many people have called me the Animal Whisperer because the connection I have with animals and many experiences with animals in my lifetime. Our family of three children has owned many dogs and cats giving me experience with pets of different personalities, needs, and routines. I understand that every pet deserves patience, kindness, and individualized care. Whether it’s going for a walk, playtime, feeding, or simply providing companionship. I’ll treat your pet with the same love, attention, and respect I’d give my own.
Cat care experience
Richard also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Known Richard 15 yrs. You need not hesitate to put the care of your pet in his hands. He is truly a responsible, considerate, caring and kind person and animal lover, with an easy-going calming temperament.
I have a golden doodle and when I moved from one house to another it caused a lot of anxiety for my dog as she was displaced for 20 days & didn't go back to her original home. Richard cared for my dog after she was relocated when I was doing a little traveling for work. Penny immediately felt comfortable with Richard--he was like a dog whisper. Richard is very responsible, kind and caring--he loves animals--I feel 100% confident when my dog is in his hands. He gets high recommendations from Penny and I!!
I have known Richard for about 20 years. He absolutely adores pets of all kinds and always has kindness in his manner with every animal he encounters. Personally, he has been a pet owner of several breeds of dogs and is a longtime owner of Doc, the parrot. Doc has many fans and has even been in several parades with Richard. He loves spending time with animals and loves to take care of them, keeping them on a feeding schedule as well as providing long walks, hugs, and of course time to play!!! My Golden always enjoyed visits with Richard especially the play time.
Trustworthy and caring! Highly recommend Richard for any of your pet care needs! He is easy to coordinate , highly attentive and great with animals of all kinds.
About Richard S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in your home, my goal is to keep their routine as normal and stress-free as possible. I’ll carefully follow your instructions for feeding, fresh water, medications (if needed), walks, litter box or yard cleanup, and playtime. I also understand that many pets simply enjoy companionship, so I’ll make sure they receive plenty of attention, affection, and reassurance while you’re away. I’ll treat your home with the utmost respect, keeping it clean, secure, and exactly as you left it. Throughout each visit or stay, I’ll send regular updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pet is safe, happy, and well cared for.
Information Richard S. would like to know about your pet
My goal is to keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible while you’re away. I’ll follow your instructions carefully, keep your home secure, and send regular updates with photos so you always know how your pet is doing. If I ever have a question or notice something unusual, I’ll contact you right away.
A typical day
Every pet is different, so I tailor activities to their age, energy level, and personality. For dogs, that may include neighborhood walks, playtime with their favorite toys, games of fetch, gentle jogging (if appropriate), sniffing adventures, and plenty of time for affection and belly rubs. For cats, I enjoy interactive play with wand toys or laser pointers, tossing favorite toys, brushing (if they enjoy it), window watching, and quiet cuddle time. My goal is to make every visit fun, engaging, and stress-free while ensuring your pet gets the exercise, mental stimulation, and companionship they need.
Richard S.
Fort Mill, SC