Richard S.
Richard S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trusted Care for Happy Pets!
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.
Qualifications
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.
Ratings and reviews
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.
I would recommend Richard not only for his character, calm and pleasant demeanor, friendly personality and trustworthness but also maintaining a close friendship with me for 10 years. I can attest to his focus on business and pleasing the customer with his willingness to be responsible. He is someone you can count on. He has had an exotic parrot for many years and has provided top care for him (Doc). I've known him to love all animals and has assisted in caring for friends pets as needed. You can count on him to be responsible for not only your pets but taking care of things in your home. I would highly recommend Richard to provide care for your animals while away or short visits when you are not home.
If you're looking for someone who will truly care for your pets, I can't recommend Rick highly enough. He is incredibly thorough, dependable, and treats every animal with patience, kindness, and genuine love. He pays close attention to each pet's individual needs and always goes the extra mile to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Rick has a natural way with animals, and it shows in how quickly they trust him. You can have complete peace of mind knowing your pets are in caring, capable hands. I would trust him with my own animals without hesitation.
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Schedule
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.