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Ryan V.

Urbana, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 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

Anytime I have animals to take care of, they are the priority, regardless of what other work I may have scheduled for the week, they are number 1

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Ryan V.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Trust is built over time. That is why I think a meet and greet is essential for both the owners, the watcher, and the pets. It provided a sense of comfort for the animals to meet someone new with their owners there. It also never hurts to have pockets full of treats!

Information Ryan V. would like to know about your pet

I welcome any and all dogs. I would definitely love to do a meet and greet before hand so I can try to get the dog accustomed to me, and comfortable with me. That way, when the time comes for us to go for walks, they trust me to take care of them.

A typical day

I like to go to the Crystal Lake area near my house, but obviously I will find a good area for wherever you are located that can be fun and adventurous while also maintaining a safe play environment for the animals.

Location

Urbana, IL

Ryan V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I'm just here for the animals

Pet care experience

Going into 2025 Update: I had someone point out that my animal count is VERY different nowadays so I figured I would give an update to the profile! I am still very much here for the animals, now "en masse"! I still have 3 dogs but my cat count has up'd to 5, and my eyes in the sky is at 1. (2 german shepherds, 1 husky, 2 orange bois, a black and white, a tabby, and a void, and finally a conure) I've had animals in my life for as long as I can remember. I can't imagine living a life without fur babies, and I probably spoil mine a bit too much, but I can't help it when they give me those eyes. I have owned a total of 3 dogs in the last 8 years, a hound Mastiff mix who unfortunately passed away a few months ago, my German Shepherd, Reyha, and my Husky, Odin. They are two of the best dogs I've ever met. I take pride in how I've raised and trained them. They listen to commands, and for the most part (Odin can be hard headed) always come when called. I also own a cat and 2 birds, and the entire household of animals gets along so well, and I like to think it has to do with the care and consideration I put into introducing them to each other and training them to be kind to each other. I love all types of animals, big or small, and I have yet to meet a dog that didn't love me back!

Reviews

Andrew G.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 13, 2025
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Cats seemed well taken care of and Ryan sent tons of pictures. Would book again.

Farah A.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2024
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Excellent. The cats loved him, and they're very cautious about new people. Super communication, too.

Jared M.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2021
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Ryan was fantastic with our cat Finn! We couldn't have asked for a kinder and more informative sitter. 10/10, we'll definitely be using Ryan again!

Marilyn P.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 26, 2021
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Ryan was responsive, reliable, and took great care of our dog Coyi, she clearly loved him. I would book Ryan again without hesitation!

About Ryan V.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Trust is built over time. That is why I think a meet and greet is essential for both the owners, the watcher, and the pets. It provided a sense of comfort for the animals to meet someone new with their owners there. It also never hurts to have pockets full of treats!

Information Ryan V. would like to know about your pet

I welcome any and all dogs. I would definitely love to do a meet and greet before hand so I can try to get the dog accustomed to me, and comfortable with me. That way, when the time comes for us to go for walks, they trust me to take care of them.

A typical day

I like to go to the Crystal Lake area near my house, but obviously I will find a good area for wherever you are located that can be fun and adventurous while also maintaining a safe play environment for the animals.

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Ryan V.

Urbana, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews