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Richette J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Richette J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Richette has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

WARNING: Your dog will fall in love

I like taking care of the special needs dogs. If they get afraid of thunderstorm; I'll be there to let them know it's ok. If they are senior and have a hard time walking; I will be patient and understand they may make messes in the home that I have to clean up. If they have medication that is needed daily; no up charge here to make sure they get the care needed. I essentially will be your surrogate while you are away and love up on your furkid they way you would. I also enjoy doing some basic training if needed like helping with walking on a leash, giving boundaries (ex. teaching to not go behind the island for an open kitchen) waiting for their food when served and waiting to be told it's ok to run out the door after it's open.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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27 ratings
Daniel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 24, 2026

RJ was very communicative and sent lots of pictures. She took great care of our pup and worked well with our schedule. If we’re in the area again, we would definitely call her again. Thank you so much.

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Nicholas H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 17, 2026

RJ was fantastic with our dog. She listened to his needs and unique quirks. She showed genuine care for him, treating him as if he were her own. She even sewed his beloved toy back together, ensuring he could enjoy it for a longer time. Throughout our long hours, she remained in constant contact and was flexible. We truly appreciate her exceptional care and will definitely book her services again when we visit town next time.

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Andy T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 21, 2025

I was anxious about leaving my dog with someone on rover but Richette was able to ease the anxiety with sending daily updates and pictures. I would rebook her in the future.

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Kristin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2025

Richette is the best. I have booked with her many times and she is very trust worthy and reliable. I know Skye is in good hands when staying with Richette. She is also very flexible when it comes to drop off/pick up times. My favorite sitter.

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Emily N.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2025

Pretzel seemed happy when we pick him up. However, this was our second time having Richette care for Pretzel, and it wasn’t nearly as great as the first time. We felt like the communication lacked from drop off to pick up. At drop-off, we were told for the first time that Richette had a sprained ankle (from 3 weeks prior), and that she was concerned about managing Pretzel due to his size and reactivity. During his stay, I was the one to check in first and request for an update. And during pick up, the conversation felt a little judgmental about how I care for my pet even when I have explained some of Pretzel’s needs in great detail before.. Not sure I plan to rebook Pretzel for her care a third time..

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Alisha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 12, 2025

Richette sends the most hilarious updates, we could tell Daphne enjoyed her company. Thanks Richette!

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Schedule

I care off and on for my friends furkids. I even fly to other locations to sit for them. I'm open Thursdays-Mondays as I work from home the end and beginning of the week and off weekends. I can be available for the full week with some compromises that we would have to discuss before hand and with advance notice.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I'm insured and USDA certified to transport animals. I have been CPR certified in the past but it's expired currently; I'm going to renew it soon.

A typical day

Of course they will get one on one play time with me, if permitted I love to take pups on a walk around the neighborhood.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Richette can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your furkid has any special needs to better take care of them. No detail is too small. My girl didn't like plastic bags which may not seem like a big deal bet it made a difference in her life for me not to dangle bags when I had her on leash.
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.