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willis d.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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willis d.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Charleston, WV

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

willis has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
55 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

Dogs are family

Im retired and love animals! I've had animals all my life and use to train German shepherds for elk run. Dogs are my passion and yours will be loved and cared for just as mine are every single day! They will be loved and spoiled with treats!

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
55 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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13 ratings
Lindsay W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 14, 2026

Ritz always has a great time with Willis! Willis is also very responsive and was flexible and understanding with changes in our schedule.

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Chris L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2026

As always, Harper comes home happy and tired from all the fun she has while staying with Willis.

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Mary Jane B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 02, 2026

Always on time and excellent with the puppy. Always gave detailed information on visits.

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Cheryl R.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2026

I will just begin with this -- my dogs LOVED Willis ! They were treated (spoiled) the same way they are at our home. It is such a peace of mind knowing that when we travel, we can leave our pups with a gentleman that is so kind and loving to them. And yes, they slept in his bed the same as they do here. If you have a dog that insists on constant affection and interaction, I would highly recommend Willis. We will most definitely be hiring him again -- oh, and his pups were an added bonus for my dogs. They loved having others to play with. When we picked them up, they slept the full 2 hours home. Happy, tired boys ♡

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Jeff D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Willis took good care of Tumbleweed and sent us a ton of pictures and updates

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April F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2026

It was clear from the moment we booked with Willis D. that we would be leaving our precious pupper with the best possible caregiver. His immense love for dogs was felt through his patient, attentive care of our elderly boy Rex. Willis made sure our dogs unique needs were attended to, he provided daily heartwarming updates, and went above and beyond on all aspects of his stay. We had peace of mind during our vacation that Rex was safe and being meticulously cared for. Willis is dependable, patient, thoughtful and compassionate. We could not recommend him more or ever thank him enough.

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Schedule

Im retired and have a very flexible and available schedule, more then willing to travel short distances to care for your pets. Dogs truly are a man's best friend!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My dogs are very adaptable and friendly. Dogs are welcome to stay out of crates unless otherwise preferred. Any special requests will be available and i will do anything to ensure your dogs needs are met!

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
willis can host up to 6 pets per night
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.