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David J.

Star Sitter

Historic District - South, Savannah, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
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Services

David can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We're retired, but maintain busy schedules. However, one of us is almost always at home. For years, our schedule has been built around taking care of our dog or guest dogs.

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Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About David J.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a two-story townhome - typical of downtown Savannah - we are very conscious of "escape artists" and take care to ensure that they are leashed before the door is opened.

Home

Lives in a house
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 2-4 hours

Information David J. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know about any special requirements or behavior issues. For example, how does your pet react to thunder, fireworks, cats, doorbells, or other noises that would help us to make our four-legged guest comfortable?

A typical day

We have a basket of dog toys and enjoy lap time, as well. We walk in the neighborhood a couple of times a day. At 5:00 pm, we head to Forsyth Park to meet up with a group of regulars that we helped found more than 10 years ago, where dogs and people can socialize and get pats (usually just the dogs) from out-of-town guests.

Location

Savannah, GA

David J.'s Neighborhood

David J. has 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.

Beautiful Downtown Savannah

Pet care experience

We are both retired, and like to keep busy with our favorite activities, one of which is taking care of dogs. We recently lost our beloved Maxx, a large Yorkshire Terrier, and are returning to dog sitting after a pause. We are well known in our neighborhood as people who love dogs and love to take care of "guest" dogs. So owners have peace of mind while they are away from their beloved 4-legged family members. We live two blocks west of Forsyth Park, where we take guest dogs for their daily exercise and hang out with the local dog regulars at the fountain. Guests go out at least three times a day or whatever their schedule requires. We are experienced in caring for senior dogs or dogs with special needs. Our guests are treated like family and may sit on our laps and sleep with us, if you approve. We can only accommodate dogs less than 40 pounds and only up to 20 pounds if they must be carried up/down steps. We usually accept only one dog at a time, but we may occasionally overlap stays by a day or two, for dogs we know. However, dog couples/pairs with the same owner are welcome with a discounted fee for a second dog. Because the number of bookings is set for two dogs, we may show as "Available" when we're not, because we already have one booking. Two-night minimum stay.

Reviews

Sabine G.
Boarding • juil. 05, 2026
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David and Julie are exceptional pet-sitters! David communicated frequently and sent updates and photos to reassure me that Bella was in great hands. Bella looked wonderful when I picked her up! I look forward to scheduling with David again!!

Sheri L.
Boarding • juin 23, 2026
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David is great! Sculley gets to do so many things when he visits. I always know Sculley is being well cared for.

Megan W.
Boarding • juin 08, 2026
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He did an amazing job taking care of Teddy! I really appreciated his updates and he was flexible when I picked him up.

Jessica T.
Boarding • juin 02, 2026
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David and his wife, Julie, were incredible. I loved the daily photo updates, that they'd take Emilio to make friends at Forsyth, and their overall kindness as human beings. I'm so grateful for their flexibility when my flight got delayed nearly 6 hours as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

About David J.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a two-story townhome - typical of downtown Savannah - we are very conscious of "escape artists" and take care to ensure that they are leashed before the door is opened.

Home

Lives in a house
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 2-4 hours

Information David J. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know about any special requirements or behavior issues. For example, how does your pet react to thunder, fireworks, cats, doorbells, or other noises that would help us to make our four-legged guest comfortable?

A typical day

We have a basket of dog toys and enjoy lap time, as well. We walk in the neighborhood a couple of times a day. At 5:00 pm, we head to Forsyth Park to meet up with a group of regulars that we helped found more than 10 years ago, where dogs and people can socialize and get pats (usually just the dogs) from out-of-town guests.

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David J.

Star Sitter

Historic District - South, Savannah, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews