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Jack A.

Harrisonburg, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Retired CEO & Animal Whisperer

Pet care experience

I love animals, all creatures great and small. I’ve been housesitting and caretaking for animals and properties for over 25 years, here in the United States and abroad. I really get to know your pets and pay attention to their signals. I bond with the animals I care for and focus on nurturing as well as exercise. My experience has included caring for elderly animals, special needs animals including diabetic injections, unusual food needs, and trips to the vet and groomer. My current list of clients includes small homes, large estates, and even hobby farms that have goats and chickens. When caring for your animals on site, I have a particularly strong background and good eye for security. I have desirable liaison skills with neighbors and vendors who may service your property. Now that I’m retired, I can dedicate much of my time each day to caring for your property and pets. For multiple day commitments, I prefer to stay on site with your pets, which gives them a much more consistent and peaceful experience while you are away. Animals respond not so much to specific words, but tone. I’m quite verbal, so we spend a lot of time talking and listening. Through walks, playtime, and meal time I pay close attention to the signals your pets convey. I definitely establish gentle reminders as to who’s alpha in the pack, but it is indeed gentle and not overbearing.

Reviews

Nora S.
House Sitting • Jan 12, 2023
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Jack took wonderful care of our dog Harley for 10 days. He was communicative and very professional and left our home spotless. We had great peace of mind on our vacation because we knew Harley was in good hands. We would definitely recommend and use Jack’s services again.

Delaney W.
House Sitting • Jan 05, 2023
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We felt 100% confident that our babies and home were in good hands with Jack! He petsat our cat and dog on New Years Eve and took extra care to make sure everything was perfect. He even sent update photos and stripped the guest bed to make our lives easy the next day. We will call him again for sure!

Caitlin B.
House Sitting • May 28, 2022
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Jack did an amazing job of taking care of our two Labrador Retrievers! I received great communication from Jack from start to finish, and came home to happy, well cared for doggies and a very tidy house. He accommodated the different energy levels of our dogs with ease. I absolutely would recommend Jack without hesitation!!

Leslie H.
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2022
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Jack and Willow hit it off from the start - if you knew what an anxious dog Willow is you’d know that’s saying a lot! Jack sent us daily updates and photos which we loved. We highly recommend him!

About Jack A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not currently care for pets in my home. Setting up shop in your home, to care for your pets, allows for quality time.

Information Jack A. would like to know about your pet

No matter how long your list is of special needs for your beloved pet, I will pay close attention and honor your wishes. Getting to know your pet is paramount for a successful sit. I find it particularly helpful if you can give me a list of words they recognize and respond to.

A typical day

I find that the animals I care for really appreciate quiet time as well as playtime. They enjoy being groomed and pet. I spend time getting to know the animals personality, favorite toys and what makes them happy.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$25per night
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Jack can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am retired so my preference is to care for animals in your home. I find that a daily presence is calming for your pets.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jack A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not currently care for pets in my home. Setting up shop in your home, to care for your pets, allows for quality time.

Information Jack A. would like to know about your pet

No matter how long your list is of special needs for your beloved pet, I will pay close attention and honor your wishes. Getting to know your pet is paramount for a successful sit. I find it particularly helpful if you can give me a list of words they recognize and respond to.

A typical day

I find that the animals I care for really appreciate quiet time as well as playtime. They enjoy being groomed and pet. I spend time getting to know the animals personality, favorite toys and what makes them happy.

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

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Jack A.

Harrisonburg, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews