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Ross M.

Crofton, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews
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Animal Loving and Animal Loved

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Ross Mitchell, I am a trumpet/bugler in the US Army and play teach the trumpet in and around the DC/NOVA/PA areas. I LOVE animals and have always had multiple pets at once. Several dogs, a few cats, pet rodents of various kinds, and even fish were common family additions growing up. Lately I have been missing my two puppers back home (Yellow Lab mixes named Lucy and Sally) and thought that sitting and pet-caring with Rover could be the perfect solution! I am very competent with animals of any size. I'm tall, strong, and can handle walking any large size dog. I also lloovvee playing with small dogs and cats. Getting a cat to play and chase a small toy or jingle on a string is particularly enjoyable! My schedule is flexible which will allow my to stop in for visits and walks several times throughout the day. I have lots of experience pet sitting for friends and family in the past and am confident I can help your furry family member feel loved and comfortable until your return. I am SO excited to get to meet and love any furry friend I have the opportunity to take care of!

Reviews

Janel R.
Dog Walking • Jan 28, 2021
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Ross is awesome!! He will take time to communicate with you. He listened to our needs as well as agreeing to a meet and greet before hand! Ross took great care of our Scout girl. We will definitely be using him for our dogs needs! He even sent us pictures after the walk!

Lauren L.
House Sitting • Sep 11, 2020
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Ross did a fantastic job taking care of Moira overnight while I was away. Moira is a "odd child" and Ross was able to meet all her needs. I will definitely call on him again.

Gabby C.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 02, 2020
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Ross is great with my dogs! He always takes pictures and lets me know how they are! Highly recommend

Eileen P.
House Sitting • Aug 25, 2020
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Ross is very responsible and I felt very secure leaving our little guy, Duggie, in his care. He is attentive and reliable and sent pictures and updates regularly throughout our trip. He is a great sitter and I would highly recommend Ross’s services!

About Ross M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I can easily crate, walk, exercise, and hang with pets of all kinds! I love walks and runs, fetch is always fun, and scratches or cuddles are never withheld if the furry friend wants them.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Ross M. would like to know about your pet

I've grown up with many different breeds and am comfortable with any pup! Before sitting him or her I would just want to know any medications or conditions they may have and also what types of play/contact they prefer. What is their favorite toy/game? Is walking or running better than the other? Where is the pup's favorite place to be scratched? Are there any things I, as the caregiver, need to be aware of?

A typical day

I am very strong and athletic, I am also a teacher and thus have a lot of patience with children and fuzzy friends. I am comfortable with the wildest and most energetic of pups and am strong enough to walk the biggest and strongest of dogs. I have also taken my cat on adventures with a kitty harness. If your furry friend loves cuddles, games, and walks; I'm you're guy.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Ross can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ross can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My daily/weekly schedule is rarely the same but very flexible. My hours are less than most, I’m often home or commuting home well before the end of the business day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 9 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Ross M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I can easily crate, walk, exercise, and hang with pets of all kinds! I love walks and runs, fetch is always fun, and scratches or cuddles are never withheld if the furry friend wants them.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Ross M. would like to know about your pet

I've grown up with many different breeds and am comfortable with any pup! Before sitting him or her I would just want to know any medications or conditions they may have and also what types of play/contact they prefer. What is their favorite toy/game? Is walking or running better than the other? Where is the pup's favorite place to be scratched? Are there any things I, as the caregiver, need to be aware of?

A typical day

I am very strong and athletic, I am also a teacher and thus have a lot of patience with children and fuzzy friends. I am comfortable with the wildest and most energetic of pups and am strong enough to walk the biggest and strongest of dogs. I have also taken my cat on adventures with a kitty harness. If your furry friend loves cuddles, games, and walks; I'm you're guy.

Location

Crofton, MD

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Ross M.

Crofton, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews