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Rory D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Rory D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience

Pet care experience

I’m your dogs new favorite human!

The two loves of my life were my dog, Abby, and my dog Bronx. Abby was a Siberian husky and Bronx a 15” lemon beagle. Bronx was part of my life for 20 years and just recently passed. I honestly can’t imagine a life without animals in it, and one day I wanna be able to reflect back on my life, knowing that I did as much as I could to help as many animals as possible, which is why becoming a part of ROVER is so appealing.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a two-story condo that they would be able to spend most of their time in with me. I also have a heated garage that I’ve converted into a safe and comfortable area for animals to play in. In addition to that, I live in Woodbury, literally surrounded by parks, full of walking paths that will be ideal for a dogs exercise. One thing I would like pet owners to know is that I’m not doing this for the money, I’m doing this because I’m newly single and alone and can’t think of anybody better to spend my time with than animals in need. I wouldn’t just be some dog watcher, I would be their friend that plays with them and loves being with them.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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19 ratings
Kelsey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2026

Rory exceeded every expectation I could have had while cat sitting. I am an over-protective cat mom and didn’t worry, not even once about my babies. He went above and beyond- I couldn’t have asked for more or better. I absolutely, 100% recommend Rory- u will not be disappointed.

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John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 19, 2026

Rory was great! Zoey had such a wonderful time, and he really took care of our house well. Will absolutely work with Rory again!

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Rita H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026

Rory’s love for animals was obvious the moment he entered my home for his first meet and greet with me and Henry. Rory has a delightful personality. He is respectful annd kind, and has a fantastic sense of humor. He did a great job looking after Henry for a couple days while I was out of town. I look forward to hiring him again in the future, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a responsible pet/housesitter.

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Michelle P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 09, 2026

Rory was fantastic! He took great care of Oscar and his friend Rook while we were away, and it gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. He was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about making sure both dogs were comfortable and well looked after, including following medication instructions and accommodating their very different needs. We came home to a happy pup and a well-cared-for house. We wouldn't hesitate to have Rory watch him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable, thoughtful pet sitter.

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Diane M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 13, 2026

Rory took great care of the dogs, other pets and the house. He communicated quickly with any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Rory.

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J. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 15, 2026

We returned from an extended weekend to find our cat mellow and looking as if he wondered where that fun guy went? Rory was a terrific cat sitter during his 'house sit', and we will definitely book him again.

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Schedule

I have an incredibly flexible work schedule that will enable me to schedule my work hours around my hours caring for animals. I truly believe that animals are every bit as important as we are, and I think pet owners will be able to rest easy, leaving their pets in my care, knowing that their health and safety will be of the utmost importance to me!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Rory can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
It’s all about making an animal feel comfortable and safe, that’s where every sitter should start! Everything else will fall in line and work out if the animal feels good about his or hers environment.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

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