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Ruth P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Ruth P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

£29 total per night

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

Highlights

Ruth has Star Sitter status!
Identity Verified
26 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Experienced, friendly, calm, dog loving person

I've had many dogs over 30 years, some rescued and from puppies to senior dogs. I regularly look after dogs from friends and family. Taking care of dog medication and special dietary requirements. I love walking and caring for all my furry companions.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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16 ratings
Peter D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

Very happy with service. Good communication before and during Tegan's 3 night stay. Im likely to be doing the same next year for the Melrose 7s rugby and won't hesitate to use Ruth again to look after tegan

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Sharon W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 21, 2026

Cooper had a lovely trial sleepover with Ruth and is looking forward to his holiday stay next month. Highly recommend Ruth ⭐️

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Robert K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 23, 2026

Jake had a great stay with Ruth again and lots of updates.

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Rodger S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 11, 2026

Trial doggie daycare prior to an overnight went very well. Ruth demonstrates great care and clearly made Lulu at ease.

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Robert K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 10, 2026

Jake enjoyed his stay with Ruth again. He was well looked after and we recieved updates during his stay. Thanks again.

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Catherine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 27, 2025

Ruth is a lovely person and I was happy to leave our beloved golden retriever Teddy in her care. She had already met him and we spent about an hour walking Teddy and her lovely dog together. Unfortunately my boy is very loath to be away from his home. He even gets anxious and fidgety when we go on holiday even though he is with us and we never leave him alone. Ruth had to call me after about an hour because he had become distressed. I was happy to collect him again and could understand why he couldn’t stay with Ruth. We live in a rural area and Teddy is accustomed to meeting other people.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm currently retired and have all the time to take good care of your dogs. I have a dog friendly estate car if I have any errands to do, I always take the dog with me.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large secure garden and one friendly, passive Sprocker called Jasper who loves the company of other dogs. I'm happy for dogs to have the comfort of our home, sofas, beds and happy to crate if required. Jasper sleeps in his den at night.

Pets

A typical day

We walk, sniff, walk some more, sometimes we take the ball. We live by rivers and gorgeous walking paths, sometimes we swim or just paddle if that's your thing. We regularly meet other furry friends and explore with them for a while. We love daily adventures with special treats along the way.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
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
If your dog has additional needs let me know and we can hopefully work something out. The main thing for me and Jasper is that everyone is happy.
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%.