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Arlene & Josiah A.

Star Sitter

Chelsea, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Arlene & Josiah can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Arlene & Josiah can care for

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

Availability

We work from home on Mondays and Fridays, which allows us to be highly available for pets during those days. Arlene, who has a flexible job, can adjust her schedule to be home whenever needed to provide extra care or attention. This setup means we’re always around to ensure your dog gets the consistent care and companionship they deserve.

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About Arlene & Josiah A.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In our home, we ensure a safe and secure environment for pets, with plenty of space for them to relax and move around. We welcome pet owners to bring any items their dogs need for added comfort. When caring for pets in a client’s home, we stick to their routines and preferences, always maintaining a high standard of safety and respect for their space.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Arlene & Josiah A. would like to know about your pet

Are they good around new people or other dogs? Are they potty trained? Does your dog have any triggers? Do they have allergies to anything.

A typical day

We like to go on walks in the morning and for weekend hikes. We will typically go into the city or invite friends over to hang out

Location

Chelsea, MA

Arlene & Josiah A.'s Neighborhood

Arlene & Josiah A. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Not ready for kids so a dog will do

Pet care experience

With 18 years of dog experience under our belt, we genuinely love taking care of pets at every stage of their lives. What makes us different is our hands-on experience with both playful puppies and older dogs, so whether your dog needs some basic training or extra comfort in their golden years, we're here to help with care and attention. Josiah grew up in a house full of dogs. Some he helped raised from when they were puppies till they passed away of old age. Some dogs of his were rescues. Either way he has been taking care of dogs of all kinds for over a decade. Arlene has spent her whole life taking care of her family’s dogs since they were puppies. She had to leave them after moving across the country after college. She misses them everyday and will take any chance to see photos of her dogs back home.

Reviews

Nicole F.
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026
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They are the best! My dog is absolutely spoiled when he stays with Arlene and Josiah. They took him on all sorts of adventures around town (after checking that I was ok with it), and shared lots of great photos the whole time. Moose is not a particularly dificult dog but I would feel comfortable using them if my dog had special needs or other special instructions. Highly recommend them!

Deeplata N.
Boarding • Jun 16, 2026
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Josiah and Arlene were AMAZING!! So glad to have found them. They were so sweet with Nova, very communicative, and so easy to work with. Nova absolutely loved his time with them and he can be a high maintence boy!! They handled him and his anxiety in crowds and gave him the best weekend!! Will definitely use them agaib

Adriana L.
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026
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Arlene and Josiah took amazing care of my dog, Zoe! We had a meet and greet before Zoe’s stay and they made sure to ask important questions about Zoe and understand her quirks and habits. They even sent me some written questions about Zoe ahead of the stay. I really appreciated how thoughtful they were. They are clearly huge dog lovers and I felt very comfortable leaving Zoe with them. Also, great communication and lots of updates and photos, which is important to me! I will definitely be asking Arlene and Josiah to care for Zoe again!

Rachelle R.
Boarding • May 14, 2026
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Have used multiple times. Always great with Bentley!

About Arlene & Josiah A.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In our home, we ensure a safe and secure environment for pets, with plenty of space for them to relax and move around. We welcome pet owners to bring any items their dogs need for added comfort. When caring for pets in a client’s home, we stick to their routines and preferences, always maintaining a high standard of safety and respect for their space.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Arlene & Josiah A. would like to know about your pet

Are they good around new people or other dogs? Are they potty trained? Does your dog have any triggers? Do they have allergies to anything.

A typical day

We like to go on walks in the morning and for weekend hikes. We will typically go into the city or invite friends over to hang out

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Arlene & Josiah A.

Star Sitter

Chelsea, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews