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Dona D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients
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Dona D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $100 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Local Pet Sitter Downtown JC

I am Dona!- A compassionate & reliable pet care giver who would love to spend time with your dog or cat. I have 7+ years experience working with animals. My animal care journey began working with the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. I was responsible for dog walks, feeding, training, enrichment. I gave daily exercise as well as set up Meet & Greets for dogs & cats with potential adoption matches. In addition, I gained my Fear Free Shelter certification which allowed me to assist the Vet Technician with administering medications as well as helping to alleviate fear and stress that comes for the dog and cat with animal intake and check ups. During my time with the animal shelter, I spent time in the Cattery where I cleaned, fed & provided enrichment as well as socialization to the cats. I realized how diverse & complex the nature of cats is and how each one has its own unique personality. Through giving TLC and time, I’ve helped many cats open up and become successful with finding their right Adoption match- even the cats considered “feral”. I have also fostered senior cats in my home with special needs, providing socialization and healing in order to set them up for success in finding their future furever home! I am knowledgeable in pet nutrition work. I am available for dog walks, drop in visits and overnight stays with your pet and have weekends open for pet sitting . Your pet’s safety and well being is my priority. I will ensure to communicate with you on what your fur baby’s needs are and provide you with multiple updates while you’re away.

Qualifications

39 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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125 ratings
Sheridan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 07, 2026

Dona was great! We needed a sitter last minute and not only did she show up and do her job, but she also sent cute pictures and it was clear that our girls were very well taken care of while we were gone.

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Richard L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 06, 2026

Gus loves Dona!

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Jeremi C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 06, 2026

Slash is a difficult dog to handle. Dona does it with ease and professionalism.

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Jeremi C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 05, 2026

Excellent!

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Joshua P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 03, 2026

Thank you for taking such great care of Mitch and the house! Hope you'll come back again.

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Derwin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 29, 2026

Dona accepted a last minute in house job for my dog that I really needed in a crunch. She took great care and provided nice updates. I can tell that my dog was in good hands when I returned. Thanks Dona!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet Care fits in well with my flexible schedule based on my clients’ needs. I am available most weekdays and weekends and can work around my part time dog walking schedule.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

When I visit my clients’ homes, I provide the dog or cat meals if needed , clean litter boxes, keep the dog’s crate or area tidy, clean any messes in addition to doing the dishes, overall making sure everything is back in it’s proper place and all is well.

Pets

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dogs mentally or physically whether it’s walks in the park or running & playing fetch or giving them a puzzle toy with treats to figure out and stimulate their sniffing sense.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Dona can host up to 1 pet per night
It’d be great to know the dog’s walking habits and any triggers or behavioral issues. I take this information seriously and want to keep your dog safe and out of harm’s way.
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.