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Robert U.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Robert U.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $39 per night

Highlights

Robert has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Responsible, Reliable, Caring

Hi! I’m Robert. I’ve had animals all my life (dogs, cats, fish, lizards, hermit crabs, raised praying mantids and butterflies). I trap and spay/neuter feral cats (TNR), feed birds, planted a pollinator garden in my yard…love nature and appreciate the relationship between humans and animals. My small dog Tyson is 11 or 12 years old and has some special needs (anxiety, hip-problems, blind in one eye, and I am his 3rd owner), so I know patience and compassion when it comes to senior dogs. Two of my cats I’ve had since they were kittens, and the third cat was abandoned by a neighbor and chose me as her new human when they left her. Happy to accommodate your companion’s special needs, and will be honest with you if there is something I don’t feel confident about. I also use two water fountain bowls, so your friend will have access to clean, moving water.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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20 ratings
Lindsey B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Robert was perfect. We would absolutely trust him with our dog again. Highly recommend.

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Jessica K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 18, 2026

Robert was great! Our dogs had a blast and came home well taken care of!

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Heather W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 13, 2026

Bessie is always well taken care of

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Gabrielle P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 30, 2025

Robert was extremely responsive and gave regular updates. Would recommend and use him again! Neil was a happy boy.

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Heather W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2025

Great communication and my dog was well taken care of while there. I will use him again for sure!

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Rachel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 16, 2025

Robert was great with my dog Pepper! I appreciate the communication and felt pepper was safe and happy!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a bar tender and have been doing that work since 2006, 12 years at my current bar. I work part time there and have a good amount of free-time which I can use to take care of of your dog.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced in yard (176 ft of 6ft tall wooden fence) with plenty of shade, water bowls, central air and heating. Pets are free to lounge anywhere in my house, but I do prefer dogs to be crated if I am away for their own safety, and peace of mind for me :) Please let me know if you have any rules you have for your pets at home, feeding schedule, potty-break schedule, etc.

Pets

A typical day

Let out in the morning while I prepare their breakfast, hang out with them outside after they eat. Metropark visits, beach visits (weather permitting). Open to requests for routes.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Robert can host up to 2 pets per night
Please inform me of any special needs/requests, and I will do my best to accommodate. Treats, amounts of food, crating needs, favorite toys/blankets, etc. I am comfortable administering oral medication(s) via pill-pockets.
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.