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Russell S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Russell S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $38 per visit

Highlights

Russell has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Friendly Neighborhood Pet Care

Have been around and loved dogs my entire life. Took on pet care job before and during the pandemic. Traveled all over DC taking on dog walking appointments, and house sitting for clients with their dogs while they were away. Worked with dogs from early puppyhood to older and more senior dogs. Developed schedules and strategies for how to maximize every dogs walks and how to get them out and about with their friends.

Cat care experience

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Friendly Neighborhood Pet Care

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

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

My time as a pet care specialist involved me going into a clients home to either visit and spend time with their cats or pick up their dogs for their walks and then return them and give them a treat. All safety protocols are strictly adhered to and each pet is given the unique attention and care they deserve.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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58 ratings
Patrick W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2026

Russell is so great with Kona. Very responsible, attentive, and communicative. Really appreciated having someone i trust take care of Kona for a week.

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Bonisha B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 18, 2026

Great walker

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Patrick W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 10, 2026

Russell was great with Kona. Very attentive and communicative. Excited to have him stay with Kona again next month.

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Stephenne H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 03, 2026

Russell was very responsive and sent all kinds of photos and updates for Marra. He also worked through the initial awkwardness with Marra and made she she got lots of walks and love.

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Lee-Or B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 02, 2026

Russell took great care of my cat while I was away. He was communicative, on time, and most importantly it was obvious he cared about her. I would trust him 100% in the future

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Sansskruty R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 26, 2026

Russel came over with barely any notice to help me out with a last minute dog walk! Flopsy had a great time and loved his new friend. This was his first professional dog walk!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As of right now I am currently on the job hunt so I am available for any needs your or your pet might have and have flexible hours.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Russell can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
A meet-up is best before any long stays to establish chemistry and discuss any special needs your pet may have. Any medications, health issues, or rules that must be established in order to ensure the happiest and healthiest stay your pet can have.
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.