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Ruth J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Ruth J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$17 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
38 years of experience
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Educator and animal lover

I grew up around all kinds of animals: cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs- you name it! My own sweet senior cat recently passed away, and while I’m not yet ready to adopt again, I would love to give care and affection to the animals in my community!

Cat care experience

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Educator and cat lover!

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

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I live downtown near lots of lovely places for dogs to explore! I have lived in Santa Barbara for 13 years, so know all the great areas for dog walks, locations of pet food stores, pet hospitals and vets in case your animal needs anything while you're gone.

Ratings and reviews

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10 ratings
Lucy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • ago. 30, 2025

Ruth stayed with our cat for 3 weeks while we were away this summer. She sent thoughtful updates everyday and took great care of our home. Our cat clearly bonded with her! We were able to enjoy our time away knowing our cat was in such good hands.

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Rebecca C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • jun. 23, 2025

Great communication and was able to be flexible with our needs. Plan to use again.

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Rory B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • abr. 05, 2025

Ruth was reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of our cat and home. We appreciated her daily updates.

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Mike A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic. 23, 2024

Ruth does such a great job with Lola. She shows obvious care, gives Lola plenty of affection, and regularly keeps me updated about what a good time they are having. 100% recommended.

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Casey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • sep. 15, 2024

Ruth is great. Extremely communicative. Lily had a great experience as did her dog mom.

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Mike A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 31, 2024

Ruth takes such great care of Lola. She almost didn't want to come home. Lots of communication, lots of pictures, and wonderful flexibility. I recommend her highly and will board with her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work in an office M-F, 8am-5pm, so am free to mornings and evening to care for your pet. I love getting outside and taking long walks with dogs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Ruth can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
It's important to me to give your animal the care it deserves. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I should account for.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.