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Santino L.

4.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Santino L.

4.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $21 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Professional care!

I became a first responder to care for others on their worst days. My own pup has kept me company during mine, especially when work becomes a bit stressful. Overall he has completed my little family 🐶👨‍👧 I wouldn't mind spending some of my free time caring for your pets. I myself have a Doberman named Achilles who is such a affectionate pup. I have spent the last year training him on obedience, commands, socialization, food aggression, leash behavior, discipline and recall. My dog is a perfect example of how my style of care is. Highlight on providing a loving environment mixed in with some structure for routine. I receive many compliments on how well behaved he is. I strongly believe that our pets reflect highly on the type of character their owner has. Dobermans are a high energy breed and require a lot of mental stimulation to maintain a healthy balance within the home. I do live an active lifestyle so physically keeping up with your pet is never an issue. Providing them with a fun and caring place to enjoy themselves is the goal. I reference my dog so that you can get a general idea of what experience has been gained. Along with the experience I have had from my childhood until an adult helping care for a wide variety of animals from strays to family members pets or friends while they were out of town. Each came with their own personality and preference on care and I can proudly say that I have been successful providing each with a high level of care while they spent time around me. The breeds I spent the most time around through family & friends would mostly be Dogs: Great Danes, Pit bulls, German shepherds, Poodles, and Dobies. Cats: Maine coon, and Tabby cats “Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.”

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
85% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Anytime I am providing care to one of your pets, my goal will be aligned with what I expect from sitters when I hire them to watch my pup during trips I can't take him on. That will be to maintain that same feeling of routine and care for your pet that you provide for them.

Ratings and reviews

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Kellie A.
3.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 26, 2025

Frustration may occur with communication accepted but not necessarily followed through. I believe it could have gone flawlessly if better communication was honest and upfront immediately. For us on this 36 hour adventure, it got lost in the business of the holiday. Thanks for showing up Santino L. and doing what you do. Best of luck in the future.

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Thomas M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 06, 2023

I found Santino very conscientious and caring for my dog while I was disabled, I would definitely ask for him to care for my dog again should I become sick again.

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Ricky T.
Aug 10, 2023

Very smart young man. I thought nobody can handle my pets, but My pets responded to him great. He showed professionalism and respect, I would definitely refer him to anybody.

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Schedule

I currently work in EMS as a first responder👨🏽‍🚒🚒 During the day I just work on homework or study so making time to care for your pets is no challenge at all! To be honest when I am hired to dog walk I just use it as a warm up before heading to the gym lol. When I am hired to pet sit or do a drop in, it is an excuse to just spend time around a wide variety of loving breeds which is a win to me.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Santino can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Questions I will typically ask What your dog likes or dislike? If there are any behavioral issues that you are aware of? Any special needs or care that they may require? Food aggression? Owners preference on correcting pets behavior? History of socialization around other animals (cats, dogs, bird etc) I find that if you provide me with a general idea of what a typical day for you and your pet looks like when you are home I can do my best to mirror that so that it does not disrupt their daily routine when you return.
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.