Jacalyn Z.
Jacalyn Z.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tell your dog/cat I said ‘hi!’
20+ years of experience (that makes me feel old). Unofficial dog sitter for family and friends since high school. Loyal to my fellow dog loving friends sharing word of mouth recommendations, fostered a giant breed and helped find his forever home, loved my first dog for nearly 8 years, and now I would like to fill the void by helping care for your four legged family member. I have experience caring for senior dogs and puppies as well.
Cat care experience

Jacalyn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
In all the years I've known her, Jacalyn has been a lover of furry souls. She is kind, attentive and caring, in particular to dogs. She is a responsible person and a good commicator, sharing photos and questions, as needed. With her own pets, she is a good, consistent trainer. I highly recommend hiring her.
Jacalyn is one of the most giving, loving, capable, and dependable people I have ever known. She’s generous with her time. Her heart is always open to animals, nature, and people. She is one of the most prepared and organized people in any given situation whether it’s hiking in a remote location and having the perfect supplies or when she’s faced with more common challenges such as arranging plans, organizing events, or charting the best course for a walk about town. She’s incredibly thoughtful, careful, observant, tidy, and respectful. There is nobody with a bigger heart or more willingness to care for any living thing.
Jacci has cared for a number of our pets (dogs) over a long period of years and is an incredibly thoughtful caregiver. At one point one of our dogs was elderly and starting to decline despite his desire to remain 3 years old. Jacci not only watched over him but when he developed pancreatitis one time she called me for permission to run him to the vet and then took him there for exam and meds. Our other dogs LOVE having her sit with them and care for them and I trust Jacci without question to care for all of our dogs. Jacci has an instinctive way with animals and they just know that is there to help them and care for them. We have traveled a great deal and every single time we go, if I am able to get Jacci to stay with the pups, she is by far my/our first choice every time. Anyone who is blessed with Jacci to care for their fur kids is getting an angel without question. Please reach out should you want further information or love shared about Jacci!
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Schedule
I work fully remote, so I appreciate the screen breaks. I am able to go out for walks or outdoor time often. After losing my dog this summer, I do miss the quality time and walk routines.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We joke that you better love dogs, but it is true. My home is setup to be dog friendly, maybe more rugs for traction on the vinyl plank floors. Animals are part of the family and that is how we treat guest pets as well. Living on 3 acres in the country, so a great space for outdoor activities. I am quite respectful when residing in another’s home and great at following instructions and/or preferred routines.
Pets
A typical day
We are big fans of play time zoomies. Any ball/frisbee/favorite toy will be played with and walks will be taken. We like to play hard and then the rest is much deserved. Quite a few cozy bed options to choose from for nap time.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeJacalyn can host up to 1 pet per night
- I am always a fan of more information. If there is a routine, diet restrictions, likes/dislikes, meal or exercise schedule, I do like instructions. However I can make it easiest on you and your pet while you’re away, that’s my goal. I would want the same thing when I travel.
