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Russell J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Russell J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Home full time
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Here to help you! :)

My wife and I love caring for and spending time with dogs and I will treat yours as if they were my own. I know that being apart is stressful for you and just as much for your little one, and I'm assuring you that we are here to help you and take very good care of your pet. I've been working from home for over 5 years with a very flexible schedule and have helped my friends dog sit for weeks at a time. I particularly love and have experience training dogs of all breeds and temperaments. My calm and patient demeanor makes me well loved in the pup community, but especially with those with lots of energy and who need extra attention/love. If your dog sleeps with you, has a certain routine, or needs attention to a health issue, feel free to let me know so nothing will be too much of a change while you're gone. I'm happy to help with pet feeding, walking, playing and grooming. I'll always send picture updates so you know your pups are having a good time. Message me if you have any questions. Thanks, Russell

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
1 year of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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32 ratings
stasilvercarr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • août 01, 2024

Russell seemed very kind and thoughtful, gave thorough and frequent updates, and seemed very reliable. Our dog looked very comfortable with him based the photos and descriptions. We would book Russell again the next time we travel.

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Adam L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • févr. 16, 2024

Such an incredible sitter!! Russell is awesome. Took perfect care of Ninny. Updated me regularly with photos and lots of details. Your pet is in good hands. Would use again for sure. A++++

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Aparna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • sept. 19, 2023

We left Molly with Russell for a week, and we couldn't be happier. Russell kept us in the loop with regular updates and pictures, showing us all the fun Molly was having. He followed every instruction we gave, making sure Molly was comfortable and happy. Seeing Molly so well cared for brought us peace of mind. We highly recommend Russell and won't think twice about entrusting him with Molly again. Thank you, Russell!

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Valerie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • sept. 03, 2023

We are grateful to Russell and his wife for caring for our pup. We received daily updates and pictures which made us feel confident that he was being well looked after and safe while we were away. We will book again!

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Doron E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • août 19, 2023

Russell was an excellent dog watcher. He gave us updates and pictures daily and we highly recommend him to anyone.

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Pippa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 25, 2023

We are grateful for Russell and his wife! We know our pup is safe & happy in their home. She was super excited to be back for her second visit!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We work 100% from home. Most pets that come here have had a good experience because we only take 1 pet at a time and give all our attention to its care. Rest assured, we're confident that your pet will be loved and cared for.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Most of the pets that have stayed with us during the day have spent the majority of their time on our laps or being right next to us. Pets that have stayed over have spent the night sleeping with us. We treat your pet as our own and give all our attention to them.

A typical day

I live in midtown (Yonge and Eglinton). There are plenty of parks and grounds near my building. I'll play with them from time to time as it's a great source of stress relief during the day and will make sure your pet is having a wonderful experience with me. Most pets that have been here spent most of their time on our laps. We spend most of our time at home so your pet will never feel alone.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Russell can host up to 1 pet per night
I very keen to learn about your pet's personality as that will better prepare me to cater to pet's needs. Would ensure your pet has a good experience while staying away from you.
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.