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April K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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April K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Chapel Hill, NC

Contact for Boarding

from $54 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Fun & Reliable Dog Sitter 🐾

Providing a fun and snuggly home away from home for your pup is my specialty. We will go for lots of walks, get outdoor play time, plus some gentle training with treat rewards and positive reinforcement. Hopie Joy loves to play with all dogs of all sizes and is ready to greet your fur baby with big wags. I love all breeds and sizes and feel like every dog has their own special gift to share with us humans. We live in a beautiful walled town house complex with lots of neighborhoods to walk. I provide the crate for any pup who needs that safe space at night or during the day when the humans are away.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Boarding • Oct 09, 2025

April K. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Noelle C.
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House Sitting • Feb 18, 2025

April and her family are always SO kind to our babies! They spoiled them with lots of love and snuggles. We appreciated all of the updates and would always trust her with our doggos. 10/10 the sweetest dog sitter!

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Robin P.
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Boarding • Jan 23, 2025

April, her family, and sweet dog are such wonderful hosts for our 9 month golden retriever! We cannot be more reassured at how well cared for she will be when in April’s home. Highlight this visit were the homemade dog treats her daughter baked that morning!

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Katie H.
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Doggy Day Care • Dec 12, 2024

Our dog had a great time with April and family! Will definitely continue services!

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Lexa C.
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Doggy Day Care • Nov 12, 2024

April was amazing! Finley had the best day with her and her family! She was also very accommodating of my schedule. I would definitely recommend!

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Aashka D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 24, 2024

Our puppy Juniper had the most wonderful time at daycare with April!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home all week and only leave for short periods no more than 3 hours to attend Jujitsu training. If you need someone who can maintain a puppy schedule I can adjust to ensure they have plenty of potty breaks. We also do basic training on our walks together, including leash training, sit, stay, and “look”.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of attention and walks outside. Hopie Joy is also the best play mate. She is easy going and gentle with other dogs. If your pup is comfortable with dog parks, we can take the daily walk over to one close by and let them right off their energy.

Pets

A typical day

We will play, and take walks with Hopie Joy. Your pup will gets lots of cuddles and even training if desired. We go to the dog park when there is extra energy to run around.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
April can host up to 2 pets per night
Does your pup get along with other dogs? How do they do on the leash for walks? Do they need to be crated when left alone? Any fears or special needs?
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.