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Russ & Janet W.

Star Sitter

Longmeadow, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Russ & Janet can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Russ & Janet can care for

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

Availability

We understand how difficult it can be to be away from your furry family member, but rest assured that they will instantly fit into our family and are free to enjoy the comforts of our home.

Available
Not available
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About Russ & Janet W.

Communication

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

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fenced in backyard with frisbees and balls for playing fetch. We are very careful to make sure everyone is happy and secure both inside and outside. We not only think about the animals' physical needs, but also their emotional needs as well.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Russ & Janet W. would like to know about your pet

Would like to know the pup's usual routine including potty breaks, snacks and sleep habits. What their favorite activities are and general personality traits. No breed preferences.

A typical day

Walks in the neighborhood, hikes in the woods, playing fetch in our fenced in yard, We love snuggle time with our sweet yellow labs on the couch in our den while we watch tv, or just when we are hanging out.

Location

Longmeadow, MA

Russ & Janet W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Russ & Janet W. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dogs are our Greatest gift!

Pet care experience

We practice and believe in total positive reinforcement for dog care, training, and pet safety. As a retiree I am home full time, and my wife is semi-retired and also works from home. We are very attentive to pet needs and safety. We are weekend puppy raisers for a well-known service dog organization, and our dog we adopted is a former service dog program dog. Dogs are as important to us as people, and we understand that dogs are intelligent emotional beings who mostly need love, attention, and of course food. You can be assured that your pet will be positively treated and cared for, and under a very watchful eye. Pets are a big part of our lives, and we know how important they are to our well-being.

Cat care experience

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We're the purr-fect pair

Russ & Janet also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Eve K.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026
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Wonderful people and Playful Reggie. The best!

Eve K.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026
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Janet and Russ are wonderful! Beyond pleased to have found them. Thank you for making the experience so calm and caring.

Linda B.
Boarding • May 10, 2026
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We are so happy that we found Russ and Jan. Bella loves all the attention they give her, and she also enjoys having another furry friend to hang out with (their dog Reggie). We're very comfortable leaving Bella with them and are going to have to coordinate any future vacations around their availability. :)

Eve K.
Boarding • May 05, 2026
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Janet and Russ were wonderful for our Wheaten Terrier. So grateful we found them!

About Russ & Janet W.

Communication

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

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fenced in backyard with frisbees and balls for playing fetch. We are very careful to make sure everyone is happy and secure both inside and outside. We not only think about the animals' physical needs, but also their emotional needs as well.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Russ & Janet W. would like to know about your pet

Would like to know the pup's usual routine including potty breaks, snacks and sleep habits. What their favorite activities are and general personality traits. No breed preferences.

A typical day

Walks in the neighborhood, hikes in the woods, playing fetch in our fenced in yard, We love snuggle time with our sweet yellow labs on the couch in our den while we watch tv, or just when we are hanging out.

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Russ & Janet W.

Star Sitter

Longmeadow, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews