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River W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
128 repeat clients
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River W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
128 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dogs company breeds empathy

Hello and welcome to my Rover profile. I am River and I have been working through the Rover app for over 6 years now. Luther and myself have had the honor and pleasure of making the acquaintances of hundreds of dogs over the years and I credit Luther for all the wonderful friendships and relationships we’ve made through the years. I offer a range of services, but most of my bookings come from boardings and daycare. I am available for house sitting as well, but my preference is always to board in my home. I offer a large secure and fenced in backyard, that feels like a dog park. Access to water is my top priority, so I assure to keep your fur baby hydrated throughout their stay. I also provide a variety of dog treats, toys and additional dog bowls for feedings. Due to the impact of inflation, especially in Minnesota I have had to update and increase my charges for everything, especially in regards to sitter pickup/drop off. I apologize sincerely for any inconvenience, but this is required to keep me afloat. Boarding - Boarding, which will have a set drop off time of 3 pm and set pickup of 12 pm/noon, the following day. Unless the stay is multiple days, then the pickup will be 12pm/noon on the final day of the stay. Boarding will no longer exceed 24 hours. I will provide a grace period of a few hours, but once we've reached 24 hours, you will need to pay for daycare. (If the drop off time of 3 pm and pick up time of 12pm/noon need to be modified, we can discuss that ahead of booking the stay.) Daycare - The initial cost for a day of daycare is for up to 8 hours. Anything beyond 8 hours, I will charge accordingly. These changes will also affect housesitting requests as well. I will start at 3 pm the first day and end at 12pm/noon the last day, not exceeding 24 hours. If my services are needed beyond 24 hours on the final day, there will be a drop in charge added to the booking. I do want to apologize if the changes I am making result in you choosing another sitter or boarding facility. And I truly wish you and your fur baby or fur babies all the best. After doing some extensive research, I have come to the conclusion that this is the best option for my family and business. Thank you for your time and patience. Rover has become my full-time job, so other than quick trips to the gym a few times each week, I am home with the fur babies all day/night. Dogs have free roam in the backyard, which is turned into an oasis in spring and summer with kiddie pools, beach umbrellas and an abundance of balls for fetching.

Qualifications

128 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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410 ratings
Jessica H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 22, 2026

River always takes such good care of our girl. She's house sat for us for three years and is hands down the best sitter we've ever had.

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Alexis N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Lucky had a great time with River! Additionally, River made it a great experience for us - incredibly responsive and communicative, ready outside when we dropped off and ready with all her things at pickup. It all went so smoothly! This was our first time using Rover and it was a resounding success.

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Frances R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2026

Another great stay!!!! Favorite sitter ever!

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Wesley C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 08, 2026

We love being able to drop off our black lab with River while we’re on vacation. It gives us peace of mind knowing he’s being taken care of so we’ll!

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Elena S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 22, 2026

River is the best! She’s great with dogs of all ages and sizes. I trust her and her home is perfect for pups.

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Michelle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

River is amazing and Jake loves his time with her.

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Schedule

I am fortunate to have made dog boarding/sitting/walking my full time job, so my full attention goes to each and every dog in my care.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, fully fenced in backyard with plenty of room for dogs to roam. In the summer time, there’s plenty of kiddie pools filled with water for dogs to cool off and play.

Pets

A typical day

Luckily there are a couple nearby dog parks within driving distance that I love to bring Luther to. But Bloomington and surrounding suburbs have some great nature trails as well.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
River can host up to 4 pets per night
No breed preference, but I am a sucker for a pit. I love their huge craniums! But knowing whether a dog is spayed/neutered is important to me before bringing them to a public dog park.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.