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Rodney M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Rodney M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Newport News, VA

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

Highlights

Rodney has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

I love taking care of new animals.

I’ve cared for a handful of pets at my house for friends and coworkers. I’ve never had an issue and the animals always enjoyed the experience.

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
2 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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60 ratings
Davis L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 27, 2026

Flexible and overall great to work with, will continue to hire!

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Mary A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 23, 2026

Rodney took such great care of our Grady while we were away for a week! Grady is a Velcro-type dog, always wanting to be near his humans & experiences separation anxiety. Rodney sent us pics & reports once to twice a day to assure us Grady was doing well. Took him for lots of walks and gave him lots of attention. So grateful to Rodney for caring for our silly boy and putting our minds at ease so we could fully enjoy our trip!

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Penny F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 22, 2026

Rodney is an amazing caregiver for my dog. He took Max for walks and made Max feel safe while we were out of town. I will definitely use him again.

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Meredith W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 21, 2026

Took extra care to remove briars from Heidi's ears. So sweet!

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Angie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 21, 2026

Thank you for doing a great job with Lady!

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Susan V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 14, 2026

Rodney came to my rescue! Recently I had to go to the ER during the night and I was worried about who would take care of my dogs in the morning. I was able to contact him around 7:00 a.m. so he could come over and take care of the dogs. Potentially it could have been an overnight, but that wasn't needed. It was so wonderful to know that my dogs would be well cared for before and after my return home! Usually he just comes for a drop-in visit every other week, but this required more visits. The dogs are still getting used to him, but he works very hard to get them to trust him and it is paying off. Thank you, Rodney!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I recently retired from the military and have not taken any jobs. Most days, I’m am fully available to take care of your animals.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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 have a fenced in yard, but I will always go out with your animals to ensure they don’t feel alone and can feel comfortable with the surroundings.

A typical day

If possible, I always like to take the pets I watch on a walk around my neighborhood. The exercise does them good and it builds a bond between us.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Rodney can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know ahead of time if your pets have any special needs or medications, or if you feel they wouldn’t do well around other animals or people.
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.

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