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Ruby K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Ruby K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Kalamazoo, MI

Highlights

Ruby has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Reliable, Patient & Attentive Pet C

I’ve cared for both dogs and cats for many years and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals. I’m dependable, patient, and attentive to each pet’s unique personality and routine. I have experience with feeding, walks, playtime, cleaning up after pets, and making sure they feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. I treat every pet with care and respect like they’re my own.

Cat care experience

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Patient, Calm & Attentive Cat Care

Ruby also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I focus on creating a calm, safe, and comfortable environment for every pet. I pay close attention to routines, feeding instructions, behavior, and safety during walks or visits. I respect clients’ homes, keep things clean, and make sure pets receive plenty of attention, supervision, and care so owners can feel confident while they’re away.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
28 ratings
Gisela L.
2.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 12, 2026

Ruby seems like a kind person and the animals were happy when I came home. However, she didn’t follow the pet care instructions. The day I left, my animals were left alone for close to eight hours. Even though I mentioned to her that they need to be seen more often. She didn’t spend the night the first night. She left around 2am and returned after 11 am. I reminded her that I expect the animals to have someone with them overnight. The litter boxes were not cleaned for around 31 hours. I had to ask her to do them. There was tons of dog poo on my deck that I cleaned up when I got home and the home smelled horribly. I wonder if she threw the litter remnants in the trash, because that is what it smelled like. I only got a few updates about my pets. One time she didn’t respond for 16 hours to my inquiry about how they were doing. I’ve used Rover for quite some time now and have had good experiences. Unfortunately, I spent a good part of my trip out of town worrying about the care of my animals.

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Anni E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2026

Ruby was dependable and easy to get ahold of. My dogs are usually pretty slow to warm up to strangers, but she put them at ease quickly!

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Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 04, 2026

Ruby house sat for our two dogs for a few days. We came home to a clean house and happy dogs. She was great!

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Janet H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 13, 2026

We’ve had such a great experience with Ruby watching Bubbles over time. She’s always dependable, communicative, and so caring with her. It’s clear that she really enjoys spending time with Bubbles, and we always know she’s in good hands. Highly recommend her!

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Janet H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 13, 2026

Ruby has watched Bubbles for us many times, and we’ve always been very happy with her! She’s reliable, caring, and great with Bubbles. We always feel comfortable knowing Bubbles is in good hands with Ruby. We definitely recommend her and will continue booking with her!

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Janet H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 13, 2026

Great as always!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m flexible with my schedule and able to make time throughout the week for pet care, walks, check-ins, feeding, playtime, and companionship. I’m reliable about routines and communication, and I always try to make pets feel comfortable and cared for while their owners are away.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ruby can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know ahead of time if your pet has any special needs, medications, allergies, fears, or behaviors I should know about. I’d also love to know their normal routine, favorite toys or activities, and how they do around new people or other animals so I can make them feel as comfortable and cared for as possible.
House Sitting
in your home
$38per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
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.