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Terry C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Terry C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Dog Walking

from $50 per walk

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pets are Family - VIP Experience!

My career has been built around caring for animals and the people who love them. I have extensive experience in the pet care industry, including managing a large pet resort at Walt Disney World, overseeing the daily care, safety, and well-being of hundreds of pets while leading a team dedicated to exceptional service. I have also held management roles within a veterinary hospital, giving me hands-on experience with medications, post-surgical care, senior pets, puppies, and animals with special medical needs. I am a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer with additional certifications in animal nutrition. Throughout my career, I have worked professionally in veterinary medicine, pet resorts, animal training, pet retail, and pet nutrition. I am comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including giant breeds, fearful pets, reactive animals, and those requiring specialized care plans. My rescue and rehabilitation experience has taught me patience, compassion, and the importance of treating every animal as an individual. Whether it’s administering medications, encouraging a reluctant pet to eat, providing enrichment and exercise, or simply offering extra comfort and attention, I strive to give every pet a true VIP experience: a Very Important Pet experience. When caring for your pet, my goal is to treat them as if they were a member of my own family. You can expect professional, reliable care, excellent communication, and a genuine commitment to your pet’s happiness, health, and safety. I am flexible with scheduling and happy to work with you to create a care plan that best fits your pet’s needs. I also believe in leaving every home better than I found it, keeping your property clean, secure, and well cared for while you’re away.

Cat care experience

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VIP Care | Experienced & Reliable

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. I have experience managing pet resorts with more than 200 pets and have worked in veterinary hospitals, giving me extensive experience with medications, special needs pets, senior pets, and large breeds. I carefully introduce pets, monitor behavior closely, and can crate pets if requested. I maintain a clean, secure environment and tailor care to each pet’s individual needs and personality.

Ratings and reviews

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8 ratings
Laurie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 28, 2022

If there was 10 stars Terry would get 20. He was amazing with my fur kids. Sent pics; progress reports and truly knows the breeds. Today, the last day, while I'm in the air on the way home, my ring alarm started going off. I had no way to disarm from the air. I contacted Terry who rushed from downtown Phoenix to Queen Creek to ensure my home was safe, more importantly my doggies. Terry truly cares and goes beyond the call of a pet sitter. Kudos Terry and I'm calling Rover to let them know what an amazing pet sitter you truly are Grateful beyond words Laurie,Brownie, Josie and Jango

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Angie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 31, 2021

Terry is always attentive with the pups and keeps us updated throughout the day with quick pics and notes. He’s a joy to work with.

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Laura O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2021

Terry provided great overnight care for our large senior dog, a big German Shepherd who feels nervous while we’re gone! Very grateful to Terry for his careful attention and calm presence with our best friend!

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Jessica G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 28, 2021

Terry is always great, he gives very detailed updates on how his walks/visits went, and my pups always look very happy in the photos he sends. I have used him multiple times and he always does a good job!

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Rebekah R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 17, 2021

Rocket and Dino loved playing with Terry while we were away. It's the best feeling to see your furbabies more interested in playing with your dog sitter than in you leaving to go somewhere. Terry was great with them - he followed the instructions we left, asked questions when he had them, sent us pictures (even one of our turtle Allison in her habitat lol) and updates, and had a lot of fun with them. They were calm and relaxed when we got home which was awesome to arrive to since Dino does have separation anxiety so I worry about him when we are gone. Thank you so much Terry for taking such great care of our furbabies! ?

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Rosa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 24, 2021

Terry is an absolutely amazing Dog Walker. He has been walking my fathers dog now for a week. (We recently secured him for two more weeks we are so impressed with him.). Not only is he always prompt, he takes extra care of our Patches during the time they are together and trains her on areas of improvement.. like jumping on people. He went as far as to notify us that we may need to follow up with groomer and or Vet for Patches scooting. There are not enough words and kudos we can give him. We will definitely be using his services over And over again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely from home, which allows me to provide a high level of supervision and companionship throughout the day. I can easily accommodate your pet’s existing feeding, medication, exercise, and potty schedules to help keep their routine consistent and stress-free while you’re away. My flexible schedule also allows me to provide frequent updates and plenty of one-on-one attention.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Terry can host up to 10 walks per day
Please tell me about your pet’s daily routine, favorite activities, fears, quirks, medical conditions, medications, dietary restrictions, and how they interact with people and other animals. The more I know about what makes your pet comfortable and happy, the more I can make their stay feel like home. I have experience with everything from energetic puppies to shy rescue pets and cats who prefer a little extra patience and understanding.
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.