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Steve R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Steve R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Many years pet sitting experience

I’ve been sitting dogs at my Florida home for many years. I moved to Asheville two years ago for work and now I’m mostly retired. I live in North Asheville in a small apartment and available to house and pet sit. Having boarded dogs in my own house for many years you can bet I will give your home utmost respect and your pets the best care and companionship. I’m mostly looking for one week plus sitting jobs, give or take. I can sit most locations from Weaverville down to Hendersonville

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

All instructions by owner for their pet care will be closely followed and respected. I’m sensitive about pets food needs and won’t feed them human food or let them up on the furniture if not allowed. Cat litter boxes will be cleaned daily. Longer stays will include brushing and baths for the dogs.

Ratings and reviews

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24 ratings
Susan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 17, 2021

We were worried since Rowdy has never been away from us. Rowdy did fabulous. He loved the fenced back yard. We were updated with photos of him totally relaxed and enjoying himself. He was clearly well cared for and very relaxed when we picked him up -- I think he's a little bored with us lol. Cannot say enough good things about the vibe of their home and yard and they clearly love animals. Plus Rowdy got to play with their friends dogs. We would not hesitate to use them in the future. Thanks so much Steve.

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Lucia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 02, 2021

Steve was awesome. He kept me up to date with Ginger and send me plenty of photos. Super easy to communicate and always answered my text. I would definitely board Ginger with Steve again. She seem to have had an amazing time. Thanks again for watching Ginger.

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Rick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 26, 2021

Steve was very easy to work with and my dog Pepper had a good first stay with him. Communications were good and Steve made immediate arrangements for a meet and greet. Pepper seemed comfortable with Steve and his home quickly. There was a nice fenced backyard that Pepper could roam around in and explore. Pepper is used to being allowed on the furniture at home and Steve allows this also in his home. During the stay I got a daily picture and update. Pepper was happy and healthy when I picked her up. We will likely use Steve again. Thanks for taking good care of Pepper Steve!

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Joe G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 06, 2021

Just picked Oliver up from a 14 day stay with Steve. He was healthy, clean, happy to see us, but also seemed quite content and at home at Steve's house. Oliver is very calm on returning home, unlike after a previous stay at a kennel. It is clear that he was quite comfortable with Steve. He got a lot of love and care while we were away and we wouldn't hesitate for a minute to board him with Steve again. Great experience.

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Jan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2021

Thanks to Steve for taking our dog when our regular sitter was away. We had a meet and greet prior to the stay, and this allowed us, and our dog, to become familiar with Steve and two other small dogs he was watching. Steve kept Remy for 4 days and our pup made himself at home. I know he enjoyed being a couch potato with Steve and Andrew, but got some nice walks as well. I checked in daily, and Steve was always immediately responsive. Thanks for letting us have a worry-free trip!

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Tom M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 05, 2021

We cannot say enough good things about the level of care Steve provided for our dog, Chelsea. Our pet is a senior with health issues that require medication and lots of TLC. We are new to the Venice area and were very apprehensive leaving Chelsea for an extended stay. We met with Steve and AJ and immediately felt a calmness and caring attitude that put us at ease. Chelsea did great and we are so happy to have found a nurturing environment for our dog.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Walk dogs. Play with the dogs and cats and keep them content. And hang out on watch lots of TV together. Since I’m mostly retired I have lots of free time to spend with the pets.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Steve can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I will sit most dogs excluding xtra xtra large breeds. It’s good to know about all health issues of pets and special needs before the sitting begins. I’ve had parakeets in my life, so I know how to care for them and cats also.
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.