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William "Bill" M.

Batavia, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

William "Bill" can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am retired so I have all kinds of free time to provide daily walks and the option for having overnight stays in our home.

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Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About William "Bill" M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have had dogs for 13 or so years and I am very capable in providing the care and attention to safely provide for them.

Information William "Bill" M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors I should be aware of. I have a soft spot for big pit bulls!

A typical day

I will provide mainly walks in the neighborhood or a trip to a park for some trail walking. If allowed a trip in the car to the ice cream store.

Location

Batavia, NY

William "Bill" M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Former dog owner who misses them!

Pet care experience

We've had 2 dogs who have unfortunately left us. Mickey was an 80 pound pit bull that I did everything with - walking, running, hiking,sleeping, traveling. I still miss him every day. One year after his passing we adopted a senior (9 yo) pit bull mix, Bella. Shortly after adopting Bella she was found to have heartworm. We were able to nurse her through the treatments back to health. Bella was a lazy girl who didn't have the energy level Mickey did but she was sweet and we spoiled her the 2 years we had her. I miss having a dog but my wife said "no more." Providing a service through Rover will help me get my "dog fix." Although I have used to pronoun "we" in my pet care experience that refers to our past 2 dogs. Going forward I will be the sole provider.

Reviews

Patrick C.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026
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Bill was excellent and did great with Lucy! Gave Lucy all the attention she needed and made sure she was comfortable and happy during my week long absence. If you are looking for a a dedicated dog lover who is reliable and dependable to take care of your beloved family member i would recommend Bill 100%. Thank you Bill for taking care of Lucy. She was very happy and pleased.

Relic E.
Dog Walking • Mar 18, 2026
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Really nice and caring individual. Our dog enjoyed his walk and we will use him again.

Dan M.
Jul 20, 2025

I can’t think of a better person to care for a pet than Bill. He is patient and loving with the pets that he had. He had a couple of dogs that died of old age and cared from them right till the end as though they were his dearest friends. He would regularly walk them multiple times per day and nurse them when they were ill. His most recent dog was an elderly dog that he got from a shelter. The dog was not in good health yet he cared from the and gave him a loving, safe place to live out his last few years. Bill would make a great pet caregiver.

David B.
Jul 20, 2025

Bill M is an incredible lover of animals, both dogs and cats. I have known Bill for over 40 years and I have seen his love and care demonstrated all the time - with his many daily walks with his pet and with his loving interaction with the pet. But to Bill they are not pets, but members of his family and are treated as such. His calm demeanor and his gentle nature are perfect attributes for Bill to become a caregiver to pets with Rover.

About William "Bill" M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have had dogs for 13 or so years and I am very capable in providing the care and attention to safely provide for them.

Information William "Bill" M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors I should be aware of. I have a soft spot for big pit bulls!

A typical day

I will provide mainly walks in the neighborhood or a trip to a park for some trail walking. If allowed a trip in the car to the ice cream store.

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William "Bill" M.

Batavia, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews