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Rod L.

Portage, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
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Services

Rod can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Just again a retired army guy that has a fair amount of flexibility and doing this as a fun gig job … if the dates and times work for both of us then great, if not I hope I can align with you another time!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rod L.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We currently are taking care of our ‘granddog’, Larry the Corgi. Larry has a partially fenced yard but has been trained to stay in yard while we are out with him. We have also had huskies which of course needed a fenced in yard so we also had that for their safety as runners! Both dogs each walked on leashes, he plenty of playtime outside with other dogs, and provided safe and comfy sleeping places in and out! Our fur babies where treated like family and look forward to treating yours as the same per YOUR guidance and preferences

Information Rod L. would like to know about your pet

All I ask is be transparent about your fur baby … the good, bad and ugly (if appropriate!). I want to do the best job possible and the more you share the better I can provide your precious back to you in great condition!

A typical day

I have always tried to keep routines for our dogs … not a surprise from an army guy (!), but with those routines finding out what the dogs love and then always reinforce that thing they love.

Location

Portage, MI

Rod L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Must love dogs … and cats! I do!!!

Pet care experience

I just love pets … and want to take care of yours as my own! I have either owned or had a pet in my life … ALL of my life! I do know what it takes to love and care for them and take this responsibility seriously 😊. I am a retired Army guy of 34 years and this is just a next opportunity for me to help those in the community that need someone to entrust their fur baby to someone and honored it could be me! Please note, I am currently only doing a maximum of 6 nights for sits, thanks for your consideration!

Reviews

Jackie J.
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2026
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Rod always leaves the house in better shape than it was on his arrival. Jake’s fav sitter because they go on adventures. Highly recommend

Elizabeth L.
House Sitting • May 16, 2026
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Rod was so fantastic!! He was so attentive to detail and took great care of our senior diabetic pup. It was so nice for us to be able to get away and know he was in good hands. Great communication and photos, A+++

Laura A.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026
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Rod was fantastic. We felt so comfortable with him and knew that Sandy was in the best hands possible! He sent lots of updates and pictures and had great communication. Our house was in better shape than what we left it and Sandy was a relaxed, happy dog when we got home. We highly recommend Rod and will most certainly be using him again in the future!

Susan B.
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2026
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Rod was so accommodating and helpful. He went above and beyond. My pets were all very happy when I returned home.

About Rod L.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We currently are taking care of our ‘granddog’, Larry the Corgi. Larry has a partially fenced yard but has been trained to stay in yard while we are out with him. We have also had huskies which of course needed a fenced in yard so we also had that for their safety as runners! Both dogs each walked on leashes, he plenty of playtime outside with other dogs, and provided safe and comfy sleeping places in and out! Our fur babies where treated like family and look forward to treating yours as the same per YOUR guidance and preferences

Information Rod L. would like to know about your pet

All I ask is be transparent about your fur baby … the good, bad and ugly (if appropriate!). I want to do the best job possible and the more you share the better I can provide your precious back to you in great condition!

A typical day

I have always tried to keep routines for our dogs … not a surprise from an army guy (!), but with those routines finding out what the dogs love and then always reinforce that thing they love.

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Rod L.

Portage, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews