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Ruth J.

East Berlin, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
173 reviews
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Services

Ruth can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Ruth can care for

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

About Ruth J.

Communication

69 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ruth J. would like to know about your pet

Does he/she like other dogs Is he/she fearful of anything Daily routine Feeding schedule Any food allergies Favorite petting spots Any place preferred not to be touched What type of treats does he/she prefer

A typical day

Can walk more than one dog at a time Can administer medicine as needed Love neighborhood walks, hiking, and doggy parks I follow direction well and am flexible

Location

East Berlin, CT

Ruth J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I’ll walk and talk with your dog

Pet care experience

I love animals. In particular I love dogs and not just my dog but all dogs. I love puppy breath, young dogs that make games out of anything, and slow easy walks with seniors. I’m great at multitasking. When walking I’ll look out for cars, undesirable sniffing areas, potty breaks. Will take time for good sniffs, potty pick up, and constantly offer words of praise. Also always prepared with water, poop bags, treats, and what is needed by owner. I have looked after sick pets while owners were away. I recently retired so I know how hard it can be working, raising a family and having a great dog. I will happily bridge the gap between a crazy schedule and a happy and tired dog. I am retired so I get to spend a lot of time with our pup Casey and any furry friends that stay with my family. Our dog Casey loves to play so playtime is a priority at our house. We plan the majority of outings to include Casey and furry friends. We frequent establishments that are pet friendly. First and foremost is safety. As a family we communicate the individual needs of dogs staying with us. This includes owner requests, leash needs, potty schedules, aggression triggers and food allergies.

Reviews

Lisa W.
Boarding • mai 19, 2026
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I am so happy my family found Ruth. She is the best and my dog had the time of his life. He was active, got lots of love and cuddles and made doggy friends. When we brought him back home, he went straight to bed lol. We didn't hear a peep out of him until the next morning. We love that for us because he can be very needy and energetic. Ruth's home is perfect and there's so much space and it's very safe. Ruth is very attentive and affectionate and very experienced. We will rebook her every time.

Tamara C.
Boarding • mai 17, 2026
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Amazing as always! Thank you so very much for taking such good care of our girl!!

Boarding • avr. 10, 2026

Ruth J. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Meghan M.
Doggy Day Care • avr. 04, 2026
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Ruth takes such wonderful care of Cooper. He’s been going to daycare at her home almost weekly for the past month, and he’s always getting great exercise and enjoying fun walks. She consistently sends us photos, which I really appreciate also!! Thank you Ruth!

About Ruth J.

Communication

69 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ruth J. would like to know about your pet

Does he/she like other dogs Is he/she fearful of anything Daily routine Feeding schedule Any food allergies Favorite petting spots Any place preferred not to be touched What type of treats does he/she prefer

A typical day

Can walk more than one dog at a time Can administer medicine as needed Love neighborhood walks, hiking, and doggy parks I follow direction well and am flexible

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Ruth J.

East Berlin, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
173 reviews