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Ruth H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Ruth H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Work-at-Home Grandma who loves pets

My husband, Jeff, and I have had pets off and on all of our lives. We had an 11 year old female black lab, Allie, who recently passed away. She got along well with other dogs and she loved short walks around the neighborhood. She is truly missed. We’ve been dog sitting through Rover for about 5 years now and have really enjoy it. We’ve made many new furry friends and are excited when we get returning guests. I work from home so I am here most of the day and I have a very flexible schedule. We have a small fenced yard and nice sidewalked streets to walk on. We would love to meet you and your pet to see if you feel comfortable with us taking care of your pet for you while you need to be away from him. Just moved to South Carolina, followed grandkids, but we had many happy pups in Texas and Georgia before that.

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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90 ratings
Melissa K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026

My older pup had a safe and loving vacation when staying with Ruth. She communicated daily and sent pictures of my happy guy! Looking forward to the next vacation knowing he has a safe place to stay when mommas away!

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Adam F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

Ruth was great, would definitely recommend!

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Ron W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 02, 2026

Ruth was able to accommodate us last minute and kept me posted on how Gracie was doing. Would definitely use her services again if needed!

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Lisa Marie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

Ruth and her husband Jeff were warm, kind, and so very nice. They took the absolute best care of our babies and made us feel so much better about being away from them. Thank you, Ruth & Jeff!

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Haley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 31, 2025

Ruth and her husband were amazing! I’m so glad I found them for my dog Layla. She was so happy when she was picked up. I would definitely recommend them! Thank you, Ruth!

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Elizabeth D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2025

Ruth and Jeff are thes best! They are our first choice always!

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Schedule

I’m currently retired so usually available for whatever schedule your dog is used to. I will need to know if he/she can be left alone for short periods of time if I need to run to the store.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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

We have a small back yard which we hope to have fenced soon. Dogs are not allowed outside unleaded (until we get the back yard fenced).

A typical day

We live in a great neighborhood for dog walks - plenty of sidewalks, trees and shade. Also, please bring your dogs’ favorite toys to play with.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Ruth can host up to 1 pet per night
Does your dog get along with kids, in case our grandkids come by, or with other dogs? We only keep 1 at a time but need to know what to do if we encounter other dogs on a walk.
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.