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Ruthie D.

Cal Young, Eugene, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Ruthie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Ruthie can care for

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

Availability

Working from home means I’m with your pet the entire time. Your pet is treated with respect, care & love as if they are my own.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ruthie D.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will be patient & kind to your dog & their environment will be safe. All positive supervision & reinforcement. Pets are allowed on the furniture unless they have been trained not to be. Specific owner requests are adhered to & followed.

Home

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 0-2 hours

Information Ruthie D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs, quirky habits or favorite things. Does your pet have separation anxiety? Toy or food aggression? The more I know about your pet the better! Proof of current canine vaccination is preferred for first time clients & can be reciprocated for my dog. This ensures a safe & healthy environment for all pets.

A typical day

Your dog will have lots of stimulation and supervision in my care. They will receive play time, fresh sniffs, puzzles, enrichment games & well-earned naps. Toys, snuffle mats, puzzles, balls, frisbees, sticks and squirrel chasing are all available! I pay attention to the behavior & demeanor of your pet & adjust my care accordingly. If your dog is energetic, they will typically come home happy & tired. If your dog is more chill, they will typically come home enriched & content. If your dog is anxious, they will typically come home relaxed & calm.

Location

Eugene, OR

Ruthie D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Trusted. Reliable. Kind.

Pet care experience

Over 30 years of experience caring for dogs. I will take excellent care of your furry friend! I work from home & manage my own hours so your dog will rarely be alone. My back yard has grass, a shaded patio & is fully fenced. Your dog will receive lots of supervision, love & attention & will be in expert hands while you are busy. The safety & care of your beloved pet is paramount to me😊 If you’re looking for a trusted, intelligent, sensible & reliable sitter, that’s me!

Reviews

Theresa D.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 12, 2026
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Moonshine was happy and tired from playing when I picked her up. I will definately bring Moonshine to board here when I am in Eugene again. Ruthie is flexible, responsive, and very attentive to our needs.

Jaimi W.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 19, 2026
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Dante had a BLAST with Welly at Ruthie's!

Isaiah P.
Boarding • Nov 03, 2025
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Ruthie instantly earned my trust for watching Marlin. Ruthie is a compassionate, attentive, and detail-oriented human who has a clear and natural intuit for dogs, and adores and respects them as the whole, wonderful beings that they are. It was impossible to miss that she held Marlin’s complete and total admiration when I came to pick him up. If that weren’t enough evidence, Ruthie’s wonderful updates and beautiful photos of Marlin clearly having the time of his life would be! Ruthie, thank you so much for your friendship to Marlin, and your understanding. it’s meant a lot. We’ll be happy to see you again soon!

Alex H.
Boarding • Aug 16, 2025
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Ruth was amazing with our dog, Lily! She kept Lily happy and active with fun games, walks, and plenty of belly rubs. We loved the frequent updates and great photos she sent — it was so reassuring to see Lily having such a wonderful time. It’s clear Ruth truly cares, and Lily can’t wait for her next visit with Ruth and Welly! Thank you!

About Ruthie D.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will be patient & kind to your dog & their environment will be safe. All positive supervision & reinforcement. Pets are allowed on the furniture unless they have been trained not to be. Specific owner requests are adhered to & followed.

Home

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 0-2 hours

Information Ruthie D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs, quirky habits or favorite things. Does your pet have separation anxiety? Toy or food aggression? The more I know about your pet the better! Proof of current canine vaccination is preferred for first time clients & can be reciprocated for my dog. This ensures a safe & healthy environment for all pets.

A typical day

Your dog will have lots of stimulation and supervision in my care. They will receive play time, fresh sniffs, puzzles, enrichment games & well-earned naps. Toys, snuffle mats, puzzles, balls, frisbees, sticks and squirrel chasing are all available! I pay attention to the behavior & demeanor of your pet & adjust my care accordingly. If your dog is energetic, they will typically come home happy & tired. If your dog is more chill, they will typically come home enriched & content. If your dog is anxious, they will typically come home relaxed & calm.

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Ruthie D.

Cal Young, Eugene, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews