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Susan R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Susan R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $42 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
47 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

The Mary Poppins of Pet care!

My Shihpoo & I want new friends (under 50 lbs please do not request to book if over 50 pounds..sorry! ) Reside in in easy location...downtown Pocomoke. Park out front! My main love is animals!! I know how to give INSULIN shots and meds..if necessary. Your pets will enjoy a large home and will sleep with me if allowed. Buddy my Puggle is 10 years old, my well-behaved trained cats. "Susan is like the Mary Poppins of dog sitters. I've already changed my next vacation plans so I can drop my puppy off with her again soon." Note: Dogs I can care for 24/7. I do not do drop-ins to your home for dogs nor cats We want to assist other Pet lovers travel or take the day to socialize, shop or go to the beach. I am here so you can take a break, go to a beach, visit family, flying off for vacation, whatever the case, you can get away from it all. No worries I will take photos and I will be certain to provide lots of love and care. About this sitter: About me? Well, first and foremost i love pets and they seem to gravitate towards me as well. I'm a retired Real Estate Agent and an active author. I enjoy a calm environment and so do our pets. I play calming doggie music at bedtime and your beds are welcome to sleep with Buddy and myself. Why I love dog sitting: I've been a dog (and cat) lover all my life, animals seem to gravitate towards me. I truly enjoy doing Rover and assisting others to go away without worry. Special needs pets are my specialty. Meet my pets My Puggle Buddy is a lovable and a funny doggie. She loves to greet all the newcomers! We have one indoor/outdoor cat, named Skippy. When the weather is nice I like take all the dogs out for walks, once to twice daily. If the weather doesn't cooperate we like to let them out in the yard frequently during the day. My experience administering medication: I can give insulin shots, my Pug gets then twice daily. If you doggie needs pills I'm really good at hiding the pill beneath a treat, if that will work with you it will work with me. I am always home and ready to take care of your pets. When I house sit - in your home, I need to bring my Pug. She is housebroken but Diabetic and needs insulin shots daily. She is always by my side. Notice that Rover's rates are by the night. I arrive approximately 1:00PM and leave at Noon the following day. So if you want me to come earlier than 1:00PM or stay past noon the next day there will be extra time charges. I've been trusted for over 10 years with other peoples fur babies, so if you do cameras or other recordings, inside the home, I am not the person for you. I always do my best to follow your rules for not only your pet but your home as well.

Cat care experience

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Caring for cats for years.

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

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
47 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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39 ratings
Debby M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2025

I was very nervous to leave my furbabies. Susan was very reassuring and eased my fears. She sent daily updates and pictures. It’s very obvious that she’s an animal lover. Highly recommend and will book with her again.

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Terry B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2025

All around excellence.

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Katrina W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 04, 2024

Susan was amazing! She was willing to work with our schedule and was very accommodating. She was great at sending daily updates with pictures.

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Tiffany C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 21, 2024

Susan took great care of Tilly and was very kind and flexible! Would highly recommend!!!!

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Sherry L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 18, 2024

Susan was best sent me updated every day and pictures will be use her again

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Boarding • Jul 29, 2024

Susan R. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

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Schedule

I am retired and love to spend time with your pets I don’t go off for more than 2 hours unless I inform you of a special appt. This means you can count on me to watch your pets of all sizes and ages.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Whether my home or yours I will care for your pets as if my own. Buddy also enjoys the interaction with other pets and comes with me when i house sit. I’ve been known to help with behavioral issues but there is no guarantee.

Pets

A typical day

If I sit a dogs of any size in my home.I’m usually there all day! Unless I have an appt with a doctor or an emergency. Your dog and cats are treated like my own! Where do you want your dog to sleep? If allowed on our my bed or the bed in your quarters. Which ever service you choose. Time I'll spend with your dog I work from home so unless we are going to an appointment or the store, I am always home to watch them.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Susan can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know if your pets have any issues with other cats or dogs as we can make sure they are separated. We also can walk your dogs which is included in the boarding rate.
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.