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steven d.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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steven d.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $27 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Verde Valley Neighborhood Helper

I love my experiences with my canine friends, and felines too. I have been the primary care person for numerous furry friends though my life although not currently. I have enjoyed numerous pet sitting jobs, including for elderly and crippled dogs, here in the Verde Valley and have a pet-friendly vehicle for potential nature hikes.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I bring them outside if appropriate, feed them as wanted, medicines as required, walking, talking, petting, playing, and give them personal space as they may prefer.

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Mary Ellen D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 02, 2026

We don't leave Elmo often and are nervous when we do because of his separation anxiety. Having said that Seven came in and treated him to some great hikes and companionship. He was happy to see us but comfortably so and a happy dog overall. Our plants were well cared for also and our home looked immaculate when we got home. We would happily recommend Seven to care for your home and pets and will gladly request his help again in the future.

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David & Sofia N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 14, 2025

Steven did a great job for us. We appreciated his interaction with our dogs and how he fit into our schedule.

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Ginny D.
Jan 08, 2025

Steven has come to our home to care for our three pets -- one of them a senior dog that was blind and had a history of seizures. We found him to be kind, caring, and conscientious. No worries about our home or our dogs when Steven was there!

Lori L.
Jan 06, 2025

Steven is a kind, thoughtful, gentle and smart person. He also really enjoys being around pets and is a good caretaker! I have known Steven for 5 years and have sent many of my own petsitting clients to him when I was unavailable. They were very appreciative of his caring and helpful work with their pets. He has an online computer IT and webiste business so he can be in the home much of the time. He also is a good handyman--always helpful if something happens with the house! 5 Star Recommendation for Steven!! :o)

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Since I am retired, it's easy to program my personal interests (writing, web programming, music editing, reading) amongst the needs of my clients, human and non.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
steven can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
If the pet is special needs, elderly, or disabled, or on medication, or has difficulty with new strangers, I guess its good to know in advance, but not really necessary. I like to visit in advance and meet the pet, check our chemistry. Typically the client is happy to give me all the instruction at the time of meeting, often including a written page of details.
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.