Dominic J.
Dominic J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Pet Care Specialist
Hello, If you're looking for a capable and compassionate friend to keep your pet company while you travel; look no further! My name is Dominic, and I appreciate you considering me to care for your pet(s) I specialize in over night stays where your animal gets to stay in the comfort of their home and have the same routine they'd have if you were there. This helps keep their stress down and you with peace of mind. I'm based in Granite Bay but travel to the Bay Area a lot due to requests from when I worked with a company there. With about a decade of experience in the pet care industry, I offer reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate service. My professional background is diverse, between working with animals, I also worked in In-Home Supportive Services, the private Security Industry, and even done extensive forestry with State Parks and the California Conservation Corps. This blend has honed my sense of responsibility, vigilance, and forging a deep respect and for caring for others—whether people, pets, property or nature in general. In my personal time, I'm a photographer, gamer, and artist. This means I'm naturally a home-based presence, perfect for keeping your pet company. I'm also happy to provide you with great photos of your furry friend throughout my stay. You can travel with peace of mind, knowing your pet is in empathetic hands and your home is safe with a capable and trustworthy professional.
Cat care experience
Dominic also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am currently not able to provide boarding in my home but I am available for overnight stays in your home. My job is to keep your pet's usual routine intact while caring for them to keep your pet content and stress-free by being a good friend they feel safe, accomanied and cared for while youre away. My background in security means your pet and home will be safe through my vigilance and determination to have you come back home exactly as you left it.
Ratings and reviews
------------- >> Dominic has shown his skills and love for animals over the last 15 years I've known him. My cat adores him. I've watched him gently care for his own cat through many years of both health and illness, even up to his last days. Many a time I've wanted to meet up with Dominic for lunch or dinner only to be told he's busy walking dogs, housesitting for various animals, or unwilling to leave an animal he's been entrusted to take over medical needs while its owner is out of town. His experience is varied and met with professional responses. He takes his job very seriously -- and I trust him implicitly with my own home, pets, and plants. Long story short: You'll love this quirky gentleman!
I have engaged Dominic’s services many times over the years to care for my cats when I’ve gone on multiple vacations. I’ve been extremely pleased with his work. He’s reliable affordable and completely trustworthy. Every time I’ve returned from vacation I have come home to find my house clean free of pet smells with my pets very calm. While I was away, he would send me daily updates about how my kitties were doing. This gave me a great feeling of reassurance that my precious babies were being paid attention to and loved in my absence. I would highly recommend his services.
I can’t recommend this dog sitter enough. He’s been taking care of my dog for the past 3 years, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else. From day one, he’s been reliable, patient, and genuinely caring—not just doing a job, but really building a bond with my dog. Anytime I’ve needed help, whether it was last-minute or planned, he’s always been dependable and communicative. I never have to worry when I’m away because I know my dog is safe, happy, and well taken care of. You can tell he truly loves animals, and that makes all the difference. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, responsible, and great with dogs, I highly recommend him. Your pet will be in good hands. 12/10 will always come back.
I recently hired Dominic to look after my kitty while away on vacation. He responded promptly to my inquiry and exceeded expectations with communication throughout our arrangement. Thanks the daily photos and updates he provided, I felt at ease while away and assured that my cat was in good hands. Dominic is kind, reliable and trustworthy. I would happily hire him again. 😊
Dominic has been caring for my pets now for years! In that time I’ve had a variety of kiddos including cats, reptiles, and horses. I’m always quick to ask Dominic to care for them again as Dominic has always been really good with my weird menagerie. The cats seem to have taken a particular fondness to Dominic which makes me very happy. Dominic takes the time to get to know each pet, their preferences, their routines, even the small stuff like favorite toys or ways to be petted. This gives me a lot of peace of mind when I am away because I know Dominic is caring for each pet individually, and paying close attention to their needs and behavior (which means if anything might be wrong, Dominic is quick to notice!). There have been multiple times over the years they’ve picked up on something with my kiddos that I have missed, and I was extremely grateful. Dominic has also administered oral medications to my animals whenever needed, and had no problem with special feeding instructions for my senior horse who had no teeth anymore. Lastly, Dominic often sends wonderful photos or text updates on how everyone is doing while I am away, and as an anxious pet owner, I love getting those! I absolutely recommend utilizing Dominic’s thoughtful and attentive pet care for your fur (or scaly) babies!
I’ve worked with Dominic for many years, and they are truly exceptional with all types of animals, dogs of every breed, cats, and even farm animals. I own a pet care company in the Bay Area, and Dominic was one of my employees before relocating. Over their five years with us, they worked with countless clients, and everyone absolutely loved them. Even after moving, I continued contracting Dominic during the holidays because many of our clients specifically requested them by name. I highly recommend them. They are reliable, skilled, and genuinely caring in everything they do.
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Schedule
I specialize in overnight stays where I come over and keep your fuzzy friend company. I feed, clean up, take them on walks, administer medications, play, and make sure their needs are met( and even take care of your plants or mail and packages too.!)