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Roger & Carolyn N.

20 years of experience
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Roger & Carolyn N.

20 years of experience

Contact for House Sitting

from $125 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Lovers of Animals and People

We're a couple in our seventies enjoying a new chapter of life as avid travelers. We are authors and retired magazine publishers. With our five children now grown, we sold our home and spent the past five years exploring the world. Along the way, we've had the joy of connecting with extraordinary people from all walks of life. We and our children have owned every kind of pet, from dogs and cats to lizards, parrots, chickens, rabbits, etc. Though we no longer have our own pets, we've discovered a deep satisfaction in caring for other people's animals. It's a heartwarming experience that adds another layer of fulfillment to our travels.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When we care for pets in our clients’ homes, we focus on maintaining the routines and environment the pets already know and trust. • We follow the pet’s normal schedule for feeding, walks, playtime, and bedtime so their routine stays consistent. • We provide companionship and attention, making sure they feel secure and not lonely while their owners are away. • We keep the home environment calm and familiar, using the same commands, toys, and sleeping areas the pets are used to. • We monitor health and behavior, watching for any changes in appetite, mood, or activity and responding quickly if needed. • We communicate with owners, sending regular updates, photos, and messages so they know their pets are happy and well cared for. • We maintain your home responsibly, keeping everything clean, secure, and exactly as you left it. Our goal is simple: the pets feel safe, loved, and relaxed in their own home while their owners travel with complete peace of mind.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care blends naturally into our routine as writers. Walks, feeding, and companionship structure our days, while quiet writing hours fit comfortably around the rhythms of caring for animals.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Roger & Carolyn can host up to 1 pet per night
Here are the most important things we like to know before caring for someone’s pets: • Are they prone to biting, and under what circumstances • Are they rescue animals from an animal shelter? • Are they crate trained? • Do they obey commands when off-leash? • Daily routine: feeding times, portion sizes, walk schedules, and bedtime habits. • Personality and temperament: whether the pet is shy, anxious, energetic, or needs extra reassurance. • Can they entertain themselves and for how long? • Do they require medications, have any allergies, special diets, or have any medical conditions? • What behavior quirks do they have, i.e., fears (storms, fireworks), triggers, escape tendencies, or habits we should watch for? • How much activity they require and their favorite types of play or walks. • What words or cues the pet responds to, and any house rules. • Where they normally sleep and whether they’re used to human companionship at night. • Emergency contacts: veterinarian information and what to do if something unexpected happens. Knowing these details helps us keep your pets comfortable, safe, and happy while maintaining the routines they’re used to.
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.