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Ruthie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Ruthie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Ruthie has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Trusted. Reliable. Kind.

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!

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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43 ratings
Colette G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026

Ruthie is great! Very responsive, reliable, and easy to work with.

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Ivan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 20, 2026

Ruthie is always so dedicated to working with our special needs dog. Highly recommended!

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Theresa D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 12, 2026

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.

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Ivan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 10, 2026

Excellent, as always!

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Jaimi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 19, 2026

Dante had a BLAST with Welly at Ruthie's!

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Isaiah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 03, 2025

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!

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Schedule

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.

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 0-2 hours

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.

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.

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 host up to 2 pets per night
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.
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

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.

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