Richie at the Ready
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About
By profession, I’m a social worker, and I’ve also worked closely with individuals with severe autism. Such roles have taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of routine and trust—skills that naturally carry over into how I care for animals and people’s homes. I’m calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and deeply respectful of individual needs—whether that’s a pet’s feeding schedule or a homeowner’s unique preferences.
If you're looking for someone who is not only responsible and experienced, but also genuinely compassionate and trustworthy, I’d be honored to help. I treat every home and every pet with the same care and respect I’d want for my own.
Overview
Hired 1 time
Serves Newton, MA
Background checked
1 employee
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Type of animal
Dog
Cat
Fish
Bird
Requested services
Giving food and water
Taking pet outside
Providing companionship
Changing litter or bedding
Work location
I travel to my customers
Reviews
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Christian T.
Sep 1, 2025
Richie was an absolutely fantastic dog/house-sitter! From the moment we first connected, he was communicative, reliable and clearly experienced with dogs. He not only took care of my 2 year-old pup but he left our house extra clean upon our arrival. It never looked better! I would 100% trust Richie in the care of my pup and house again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, responsible, and attentive sitter! :)
Lynne S.
6 days ago
He cared for my elder cat with pics. It our first time working together but I’d hire again in a NY minute 🦋
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Richard Torres