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Ryan V.

Alsip, IL

5 reviews
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Services

Ryan can care for

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

Availability

I'm currently on disability with autism spectrum and I have a lot of free time, I mostly play video games and play basketball at the park and the gym.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Ryan V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I usually stay in the front room with the pets and let them outside or take them on walks depending on what people want me to do.

Information Ryan V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pets have special needs that can be known before arrival time, and for boarding specifically; I’ve started asking if the dog has been boarded before, how often, and if the dog was with strangers or people they already knew. I’ve had a couple dogs who were complete sweeties during the M&G, and was told by the clients there were no major behavioral issues. And then BOOM, as soon as the owners left the dog turned into a nightmare while the owners seemed super confused about the change in behavior. Both times when pressed the owners said the dog had never been left with a stranger they had only been around once. And on the flip side; clients who say they regularly board their dogs, usually have dogs that have become more chill about the situation.

A typical day

I love to stimulate the pets mentally and physically, We'll play a bunch of games in the backyard, inside the house or at a park nearby.

Location

Alsip, IL

Ryan V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

BIG BRO PET CARE

Pet care experience

I've been taking care of dogs and cats for family and friends for the past 15 years and I've had two professional pet sitter jobs, One for a golden retriever for a few years and I've dog sitted for two pitbulls. I also grew up with 3 large dogs a Rottweiler, German shepherd and English Mastiffs.

Cat care experience

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Big Bro Cat Sitter

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

Reviews

Maddalin O.
Jan 25, 2026

Ryan is very caring and nurturing to all animals. I have had the pleasure to get to know him and trust him as a friend.

Sara P.
Jan 24, 2026

I’ve known Ryan for a long time, and he cares for my dogs and cats with kindness and reliability. He follows routines and keep pets comfortable.

Stella L.
Jan 24, 2026

Ryan helped watched my dogs and cat a few times while I was out of town. My dogs loved him. He was always on time and very respectful.

adrienne R.
Jan 24, 2026

Ryan is great! Very reliable. He watched my 2 cats Elsa, and Phoebe a few times when I have gone on vacation or just away for the weekend. He actually played with them, fed them on schedule and just made them feel loved and safe while I was not around. 10/10 would recommend.

About Ryan V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I usually stay in the front room with the pets and let them outside or take them on walks depending on what people want me to do.

Information Ryan V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pets have special needs that can be known before arrival time, and for boarding specifically; I’ve started asking if the dog has been boarded before, how often, and if the dog was with strangers or people they already knew. I’ve had a couple dogs who were complete sweeties during the M&G, and was told by the clients there were no major behavioral issues. And then BOOM, as soon as the owners left the dog turned into a nightmare while the owners seemed super confused about the change in behavior. Both times when pressed the owners said the dog had never been left with a stranger they had only been around once. And on the flip side; clients who say they regularly board their dogs, usually have dogs that have become more chill about the situation.

A typical day

I love to stimulate the pets mentally and physically, We'll play a bunch of games in the backyard, inside the house or at a park nearby.

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Ryan V.

Alsip, IL

5 reviews