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Jacen W.

Tarentum, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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Services

Jacen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am looking to continue my pet care and house sitting business. I am mainly looking to expand clientele for overnight house sitting. I have a lot of experience in house sitting and pet care and can stay anywhere within the Pittsburgh area

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jacen W.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I want your pets to feel comfortable with me, sticking to the routines that you usually follow with them gives them a sense of familiarity and safety. I let them warm up to me, respecting their boundaries as they get to know me.

Information Jacen W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know their favorite treats and favorite scratching spots, as well as any anxiety or important medical issues of course! Also if there's any places in the house they shouldn't go, if the animal is prone to run out of the door suddenly, stuff like that!

A typical day

I always try to get to know the cats I watch although sometimes it takes a while for them to warm up to be but I can be patient. Dogs are cool and each one has a different personality. I will typically let them out in the morning, play with them a bit and in the evening will sit with them and let them out and get them ready for the night.

Location

Tarentum, PA

Jacen W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Pets rock 😎

Pet care experience

cats, dogs, birds, fish, snakes, I live in your house for vacations, weekend getaways, or emergency family meetings. I have been trusted with the well-being of clients pets and homes for over 6 years. independently employed on Rover, I also have profiles on Care.com and Wag!

Cat care experience

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cats are my favorite animal

Jacen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Dawn M.
House Sitting • Apr 27, 2026
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Jacen took care of my two Pomeranians, Meeko and Koda, while I was away in Puerto Rico, and I truly appreciated the peace of mind he provided. He was reliable and made sure their basic needs were met, which is always my top priority when I’m away from them. Meeko can be a bit protective and vocal, and Koda is more laid back and affectionate, so they each have very different personalities. Jacen handled their differences well and ensured they were cared for during my absence. Communication was excellent with regular updates and photos, which allowed me to feel more connected and reassured while away. Overall, I’m grateful for his help and for making it possible for me to take my trip knowing my dogs were being taken care of.

Tony B.
House Sitting • Sep 22, 2025
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Great communicator and always sent pics of my babies

Logan K.
House Sitting • Sep 18, 2025
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Jacen did a fantastic job!!! We booked for 6 separate nights for stay overs at our house and everything went smoothly. Jacen is flexible and even watered our plants and took down some trash while we were gone. The cats were well taken care of and the communication was excellent. Highly recommend Jacen!

Logan K.
House Sitting • Sep 03, 2025
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Jacen was great; there were a couple audibles that had to be called and they were handled happily!

About Jacen W.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I want your pets to feel comfortable with me, sticking to the routines that you usually follow with them gives them a sense of familiarity and safety. I let them warm up to me, respecting their boundaries as they get to know me.

Information Jacen W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know their favorite treats and favorite scratching spots, as well as any anxiety or important medical issues of course! Also if there's any places in the house they shouldn't go, if the animal is prone to run out of the door suddenly, stuff like that!

A typical day

I always try to get to know the cats I watch although sometimes it takes a while for them to warm up to be but I can be patient. Dogs are cool and each one has a different personality. I will typically let them out in the morning, play with them a bit and in the evening will sit with them and let them out and get them ready for the night.

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Jacen W.

Tarentum, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews