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Robert M.

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Robert M.

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Contact for House Sitting

from $20 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Giving the best service to your pet

I have been told that I have a way with animals , especially dogs in terms of gaining their trust. I have raised a number a dogs over 2 decades living on the family ranch. The latest dog I picked out for the family was very shy and scared. But I bonded with him quickly and gained his trust. FYI, I understand that this a job that I must prioritize customer service, and the health and well-being of their pets. I am well aware the duties of house sitting would include washing toys and dishes, mopping if needed, making sure the pets get plenty of play time, walks in parks, cleaning up waste, and giving meds if needed. Also, I’ll bring my own air mattress if you wish me to spend the night house sitting your pet.

Cat care experience

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Cat rancher at your service.

Robert also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am unable to provide service to have your pet stay at my place. My backyard is too small for starters. And most importantly, the walls and fence are not built properly meaning you dog might be at risk of digging out.

Ratings and reviews

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ROBERT M.
Sep 01, 2026

i can say without reservation that bobby is super qualified to care for a dogs' needs from a to z so to speak. he has always been totally involved with pets, especially dogs, his entire life. he is super patient with animals he handles and trains on a daily basis. Dogs he interacts with connect with him immediately. he is perfect for any client to use when needing help with the family dog for a variety of issues;

Marky M.
Aug 25, 2026

Robert Mander, our son, has always had a way with animals. From our 40 year old cutting horse, to rabbits, goats, barn cats and dogs. When he was young a friend put him in charge of her old horse and all it took were a few lessons and he was grooming, exercising her on her lead in the circle, feeding, riding and caring for any bot fly wounds on her. He would tame down any of our goats who needed shearing for the stock shows and desensitized them to the grooming shears so easily that they were no longer afraid of being groomed for shows. He took care of our daughter’s rabbits when she was unable to do this, fed and cared for chickens, and our vet, Laird Laurence of Hill Country Animal clinic knew he would nurse our horse, barns cats, our dog and baby goats til they were well. Whenever I leave town he takes care of our stock, putting out round bales, keeping his eye on the water troughs and feeding and caring for my dog and barn cats, especially one sick cat that has a hyperthyroid condition, administering his meds AM & PM. When this same cat showed up in 2020 in December just before the big snow, Bob saw to it that this poor ole 1 1/2 pound worn out cat got the help he needed to recuperate from a grueling time of starvation. He nursed him back to health while he was home for Christmas vacation and made sure he had plenty of fresh food and water. Now this cat is 6 years old and is still being pampered by him if he comes on a weekend to visit or care for him while I am away from our place out here in Pipe Creek. He is a gentle soul with all animals. Our dogs have always been thrilled when he visits and when he stays over to play care for them. He nursed his old cat for months after an accident getting under the wheel of a vehicle, taking him to the vet and holding him up so he could use his litter till he was able to stand himself. This became a necessary daily routine! If there were kittens that showed up in bad shape, he was the one that fed them colostrum with an eyedropper till they were able to drink formula and eat dry food wetted down with water. This guy loves animals and they all gravitate to him when he shows his face around here. He is trustworthy in performing any list of duties that are needed to make sure all the animals are well taken care of and nurtured while I am away: from a few days to a week. He cares. And he shows his love for all animals who feel calm and nurtured when he is in charge of caring for them. Thanks for your attention, Marky Mander Pipe Creek, Texas

Amy M.
Aug 23, 2026

Robert has always been great with animals, providing care to cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats. Robert has cared for my own dogs, cats and chickens on multiple occasions, giving me peace of mind whenever I have been out of town. Robert is a highly dependable, trustworthy individual who exhibits a strong work ethic. I know when my animals are left in his care, that they are safe and well cared for.

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Schedule

I am working on getting another part-time job to make ends meet, but I can provide a flexible schedule to ensure your pets gets the best service when I am needed for help

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Robert can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pet requires special needs, like oral meds, flea treatment, places to take them to to get grooming and bathing etc.
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.